Hopeless
Sky, a senior in high school, meets Dean Holder, a guy with a promiscuous reputation that rivals her own. From their very first encounter, he terrifies and captivates her. Something about him sparks memories of her deeply troubled past, a time she's tried so hard to bury. Though Sky is determined to stay far away from him, his unwavering pursuit and enigmatic smile break down her defences and the intensity of the bond between them grows. But the mysterious Holder has been keeping secrets of his own, and once they are revealed, Sky is changed forever and her ability to trust may be a casualty of the truth.
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Sky has lived a strict, sheltered life with her adoptive mother. The new boy at school, Holder, follows her around the produce aisle the day they meet. He recognizes her. She does not know why.
Yes. Hopeless contains explicit on-page romance scenes, around 3 to 4 out of 5 on the spice scale. The book also addresses heavy themes including child abuse and sexual violence.
Yes. Hopeless contains explicit on-page romance scenes, around 3 to 4 out of 5 on the spice scale. The book also addresses heavy themes including child abuse and sexual violence.
Hopeless contains depictions of childhood sexual abuse, suicide, and abduction. The novel is widely discussed for these themes and is not recommended for sensitive readers.
Hopeless was written by Colleen Hoover, published in 2013 by Atria Books.
Hopeless is 416 pages in standard print editions, though page counts vary slightly between hardcover, paperback, and large-print formats.
At an average reading pace of about 250 words per minute, Hopeless takes most readers 6 to 9 hours to finish.
Hopeless is a standalone novel by Colleen Hoover, not part of a series.
Hopeless is available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats from Amazon, Bookshop.org, ThriftBooks, and most major bookstores.