I received an advanced copy of this book courtesy of the publisher and NetGalley. I will admit that I have not read the other two books in this series, but I still loved this book so much! I finished it in two days, and related to both of the main characters. I will definitely be reading more of Hannah’s Grace’s books! 💕

Henry’s book is everything I wanted it to be. Why is he just the best, dreamiest guy in Maple Hills? I liked the previous two books, but this was definitely the one I enjoyed the most. Also loved the ADHD and neurodivergent representation in the book and how supportive the other characters are (as they have been with other issues in the previous two books). Gah! If you have been eagerly anticipating Henry’s book (because haven’t we all? He is bae), you will not be disappointed.

Kudos to NetGalley for the arc ❤️

A pleasant read! I would say.I definitely say the first half was much better than the second. This book probably could've been shortened by 100 pages and I wouldn't notice. Overall it was a nice read, but towards the end got a little bit annoying and repetitive.

My favorite of the Hannah Grace trio so far! Loved the interactions between Henry and Halle and getting to see Halle experience love from her new friends. Overall I think there was less spice than the first two books, which will be a bonus for some and a downer for others. Either way, I’d recommend this book!

Hannah Grace is in desperate need of a good editor. I think the bones of her stories have such great potential, and that her as an author has a bright future ahead, but her books are just too bulky and bogged down. It worked for me in "Icebreakers" (I agree with the discourse saying that a romcom really shouldn't be over 400 pages, but sometimes if the silly dating moments are *good* then by all means write me a book of one shots that culminate in a HEA), but in her recent releases (this one in particular) it has resulted in a book that feels like too much and nothing is really happening. Give me a few solid chapters of good banter, crazy hijinks, and swoon-worthy kisses and you're GOLDEN. Once you're getting into 10 different occasions of studying, 10 random parties that neither of the main characters even like to go to, etc. etc. etc. the reader starts to get bored and feel disconnected from the characters. Not to mention the MANY moments in which we're told something fun happened or that these characters feel a certain way, but we aren't shown these things.

PSA TO ALL AUTHORS PLEASE STOP TELLING RATHER THAN SHOWING !!! It makes for an unbelievable story that has awkward pacing and bores the reader. I really really really feel that at the heart of this book was a beautiful love story––I just wish we got to see it through all the unnecessary parts. Another detriment to Grace's series is that there are way too many characters, most of which I do not care about. It dilutes the attention rather than immerse the reader the way a good group of fictional friends should.

Don't even get me started on the dialogue in this book. It was all incredibly weird, awkward, formal, and unnatural. I wanted to scream and throw the book at moments when all I wanted was a great romantic line. I didn't laugh once while reading this book––and I definitely didn't cry! (This upsets me, as an eldest daughter, who must protect all other eldest daughters at all costs.)

Hannah Grace's third romance novel is the next installment in the Maple Hills series. Henry is struggling in his new role as hockey team captain. Halle is a people-pleaser and offers to help Henry with a class he's struggling with. This is a very long book filled with college parties, college classes, and the everyday life of college students. Other than developing the romance between Henry and Halle, there isn't much else as a plot. I am admittedly not the target audience since this is a New Adult novel, so although this felt like a two-star book to me personally, I do think that objectively it's a three-star read when considering who it is geared towards. Readers who enjoyed the previous two books and have an interest in hearing Henry's story will appreciate this book, but I suspect it will not appeal to a wider audience.

Thank you to Atria for providing me with an advanced copy of this novel via NetGalley.

I loved this book so much. Love Hannah Grace’s writing style and how there are cross over characters from other books in the Maple Hill series. She is so good at writing banter between characters and painting a picture of the relationship dynamic between characters.

We are back in Maple Hills for the third installment of this series and this time the focus is on quiet, numero-divergent Henry. As he takes on the new role of captain Henry is struggling finding his footing and his voice, until he meets Halle who is a type A, an almost professional level planner and multi tasker who may be taking on more than she can do. As they grow together and fall in love they realize the best partner is one that can bring out the best and you and love you the way you are. This one seemed longer than the earlier two books and much less steamy. However, Henry seems to be a character near and dear to the authors heart and she has treated him with such care it is impossible not to be engaged and the book and rooting for Henry.

This book was... Okay. More realistic than Icebreaker, but not quite what I expected. It didn't feel like there was a whole lot of plot other than both characters being stressed about work, school, and family all the time. It also felt so incredibly disjointed at times that I had to go back and make sure I didn't somehow skip a page.

I know a lot of people loved Henry in the other books, so I felt kind of let down by his story, especially since it feels like it was mostly how his life revolved around Halle and her issues. It seemed like there wasn't a whole lot of Henry in Henry's book.

It's decent, but not worth a reread. I found myself disinterested and tempted to DNF at multiple points.

Thanks, NetGalley!

I don’t know that I have enough good things to say about Daydream. I have read Hannah Grace’s two books before that, and I can genuinely say that her writing keeps getting better and better as she goes. I felt that in ways both Henry and Halle were relatable and I felt so seen by both of them at times. I fell head over heels for Henry, he has become one of my favorite characters. I had high expectations for him from the previous books, and it did not disappoint. The only thing that bothered me was how easily Halle made friends after going on about how she never had friends. I don’t think that plot line was done as well as it could have been. However, I am fully obsessed with this book and I’ll keep thinking about it for a long time to come.

When the email came through that I got this ARC, I screamed. After already having torn apart Icebreaker and Wildfire in a “bookmarks are for quitters” binge, I was SO excited to get my hands on Hannah Grace’s latest novel, so thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley!

Henry, being a beloved friend at Maple Hills, finally got his main character moment! I think the author did an excellent job writing his point of view and making the story truly fit him and our leading lady, Halle. The book definitely wasn’t as spicy as the first two in the series, but it fit perfectly with the characters and what it felt like they needed, so don’t let that stop you from checking it out!

Halle’s character growth through the book was very well written, especially for her being introduced as an entirely new character in the series.

The only other thing I feel like I really need to say is - Will, I hope you run out of hot water every time you take a shower.

This book has exceeded my expectations. I know they was a lot of hype around her other books so I was skeptical going into this but I’m so glad I read it. I loved the representation of Halle being a midsized girly. Growing up as someone who is not skinny and feels the weight of the world on her who I know exactly what Halle was going through. It made me feel so understood and loved. I think Grace did an amazing job with this book and I’m really glad I was given the opportunity to read it.

Halle is your stereotypical eldest daughter - a chronic people pleaser, the family manager, and the one constantly lost in stories. Henry is the quiet, artistic, hockey star that has no trouble at all with girls. Halle and Henry's relationship first blooms when Henry needs help studying, and in exchange Henry will give Halle the romantic experiences that have evaded her for years.

Watching Halle and Henry's relationship unfold was truly a joy in every sense of the word. Their communication was what everyone strives for in a romantic relationship. Their personal boundaries not only helped protect their personal mental health, but they also strengthened their relationship. On top of a very healthy relationship, the romance in this book made me swoon. Henry's blunt and upfront admission of his attraction to Halle is what every girl dreams of. This might just be my favorite book of Hannah Grace's so far!

I loved this book! Halle and Henry might be my favourite of the couples. I really related to Halle and her need to always be helpful and have everything under control, and I admired the lengths she went to. Henry was also done very well in my opinion, he is definitely on the neurodiverse spectrum, but I appreciate that Hannah doesn't define it at any point. He is learning to work through it and it felt more accurate as many people don't get diagnosed early.

I don't know if it was because of the neurodiversity rep, but I did find Henry to sometimes be really inconsistent as a character. I can't think of a single moment, but I know it was something I was thinking of while reading. The focus on his story would shift in strange ways and it stood out to me, but again, the best word I can think of for it is 'inconsistent'. I do appreciate how much he tried to look after Halle too, and his big romance gesture at the end was incredibly sweet. I will continue to read Hannah Grace books for sure!

Every book in this series just keeps getting better. I liked Icebreaker and wasn’t sure if I would read Wildfire, but I did and loved it. And Daydream was even better. I wasn’t expecting to love Henry’s book as much as I did although I’ve always loved his character, but him and Halle are just so sweet and perfect together.

In this third installment of the Maple Hills series, which started with viral BookTok “Icebreaker”, this next installment is the story of everyone’s favorite side character Henry and shy cardigan-wearing, book-club running tutor Halle. Clearly Henry’s has been the perfect guy who knows how to treat a woman with respect and effortlessly says all the right things, even when he doesn’t mean to. I read the forward by author #hannahgrace helping to describe how she purposely left out an official Autism spectrum diagnosis in the story, but clearly she spent a lot of time researching and identifying strategies and traits to keep Henry’s character true to his identity.

In this way, the romance story is pretty different than the others. There’s definitely some spice with some art-related romance scenes that was giving Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze “Ghost” vibes. However, it felt pretty wholesome throughout and took awhile for the sparks to fly. With Halle a diehard people pleaser and family manager who just got out of one-sided relationship with he her ex, the author did a good job be sensitive to both needs….especially as a self-proclaimed virgin. Their story was much more cerebral and while there was attraction, it was more a look into consent and friendship and true support that was the sexiest part of the story. Especially when juxtaposed to her trash ex, Henry shines and is the perfect guy with some quirks.

Henry is a POC and I appreciated some descriptions of racial discrimination issues in healthcare for black women. But, there wasn’t really focus on Halle and Henry as an interracial couple or a description of Henry as a black man with special needs. With such a melting pot of supporting characters, the story was mainly about Halle and Henry as individuals, which is pretty on brand with the series. But, I felt that an opportunity was missed to address that part of Henry’s identity and their relationship that could have take the story a little deeper.

Either way, it’s a must-read! It would be hard to read as a stand alone because of the sheer size of the character list after the first 2 books. But, so glad everyone’s fave gentleman Henry got his own story with his kind and loving match Halle.

Thanks to #simonandschuster and #netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The two main characters really make this book shine. Henry was a delightful character in Icebreaker and he can definitely carry his own story as shown by this book. Halle is a fantastic character as well and their relationship is so sweet. This is a joy to read.

I won't lie to you, I was harsh with Wildfire. The conflict seemed flimsy at best and I didn't love the lack of getting to know the side characters/kids at the camp. Anyway. This one was back to the charm of Icebreaker, and I really enjoyed it! I very much connected with Halle (not an eldest daughter but an only child) and while my parents were never as demanding as hers, I understand the weight that comes with being responsible for certain members of the family. Her and Henry are such an adorable pair, and I really enjoyed reading from his point of view when it came to his ADHD and what it's like to struggle with serious procrastination. One small problem for me was trying to understand why everyone kept telling him what an amazing job he was doing when he clearly hated it? Or maybe that's just because we had his internal dialogue. Either way, this was a very cozy, cute read and I'm looking forward to the next one!

(Weird side note: does anyone else get British vibes from some of the phrasing? "Properly" is used a bit more than I'd think for some American college kids.)

I absolutely loved this book. I have loved Henry from the beginning of the series, so I was stoked when I learned this was his book. And I related to Halle so much it was almost insane. This book kept me reading until the very last page, and then left me sad that it was over. I can't get over it and I am fairly certain that my friends are sick of hearing me talk about how good it is. I cannot wait to recommend this book to customers so they can love it as much as I do.

hallehenry the icons that you both are. their friends to lovers romance was so sweet and made my heart swell. and as the eldest daughter in my own family halle was much too relatable.

i adore this little found family hannah has created in maple hills. i love how interconnected the side characters are to the story and i hope to see more of them in the future.