Series: Hopeless #2.5, but can be read as a standalone (full reading order below)
Publication Date: October 14th 2013
Purchase: Ebook (FREE!) • Paperback
A chance encounter in the dark leads eighteen-year-old Daniel and the girl who stumbles across him to profess their love for each other. But this love comes with conditions: they agree it will only last one hour and it will only be make-believe.
When their hour is up and the girl rushes off like Cinderella, Daniel tries to convince himself that what happened between them only seemed perfect because they were pretending it was perfect. Moments like that with girls like her don’t happen outside of fairytales.
One year and one bad relationship later, his disbelief in insta-love is stripped away the day he meets Six: a girl with a strange name and an even stranger personality. Daniel soon realizes the way he pretended to feel about Cinderella and the way he really feels about Six may not be so different after all. Especially when the two loves of his life end up being one in the same.
Unfortunately for Daniel, finding Cinderella doesn’t guarantee their happily ever after…it only further threatens it.
Shirley here.
I was absolutely beyond excited for this novella to come out! When Colleen Hoover posted that there was an early release (ahem, 3 DAYS EARLIER) I absolutely FREAKED. OUT. I already knew I was going to fall in love with the book, because COME ON, IT’S COLLEEN HOOVER.
Hands down, this book definitely ranks first in my list of happy novellas (the list is quite short to be honest). I fell in love with Daniel and his CHARISMATIC and humorous personality in Losing Hope, so I was just so excited for an entire novella in his POV! As Colleen said, you definitely don’t have to read the other books, Hopeless and Losing Hope, to read this book (SO READ IT), but if you did read them, you get better background information and you understand the other characters more!
From the very beginning of this, I fell in looovvveeee with Daniel. The scene where he tells “Cinderella” that he loves her; even though he doesn’t mean it (but he really wants to), was SO. CUTE. To be honest when Holder showed up in the novella, and said that Six was off-limits to Daniel I was so ANNOYED. Don’t get me wrong, I love Holder, but I was so annoyed with how protective he was. Sigh. But of course, Daniel and Six just snuck around him 🙂
Their relationship iS SO ADORABLE. It’s literally the epitome of the relationship that I want…*sighs heavily* Their cute little banters, and how they share the same type of humor, AND OF COURSE, how quickly they fell in love. I was honestly just cheesin’ the entire time I was reading.
Daniel’s family is so freaking hilarious. REVERSE PSYCHOLOGY. The dad reminds me of Kami’s dad from Unspoken by Sarah Rees Brennan, which is always a good thing because her dad is freaking awesome.
Of course, I ended up crying in the end. NOT because it was sad or anything, but because it ended way to fast for my liking, and because it was such a good and happy ending 🙂 Not going to lie I also screamed when it ended because I was NOT EXPECTING IT TO END THERE BUT IT DID. Okay, before I ramble on some more, be sure to buy it for your e-reader on Amazon! It’s FREEEE 😉
5 DAMN HEARTS.
Lacey here.
Oh my goodness. Another Colleen Hoover book. Well, novella, to be exact. But still. I’VE GOTTEN MY COLLEEN HOOVER FIX!! I’ve been in withdrawal since Losing Hope came out. But *sniffles* her next book comes out freaking March freaking 2014.
Okay, enough about that. Let’s talk about the most hilarious, adorable boy ever–Daniel! AH I just love this boy. I butterflying love him. (See what I did there?) GOSH DARN IT COLLEEN, IS IT EVEN POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO CREATE A CHARACTER I WON’T FALL IN LOVE WITH??? Because I fell head over heels in love with Daniel and his dorkiness. I already loved him in Losing Hope, but my god, after reading his book, I am thoroughly slain by him. He completely stole my heart (and the spotlight–sorry Holder! I’ll always love you though), and I am so happy he gets his story.
I honestly could not stop smiling throughout the whole book. Daniel made me laugh and giggle so hard, and I was so smitten with him. He’s loud and obnoxious and over-the-top, but it’s in the best way possible. You just can’t not laugh because of Daniel. You can’t! And he’s the most wonderful guy ever. It may seem that he’s frivolous and doesn’t really take anything seriously, but for certain things, he gives his whole heart, like, ahem… for his Cinderella!
So, Six and Daniel? The perfect couple ever. She’s an incredible complement to Daniel’s silliness, because she’s pretty silly herself. Sparks fly everywhere between the two of them, and watching Daniel fall in love is so delightful. I was grinning ear to ear every time Six and Daniel are together. They are adorable!
We get to meet Daniel’s family as well, who is the. best. They are all just like Daniel, aka they’ll make you laugh until your sides hurt. (My absolute favorite scene was about Daniel and the 30-minute showers. COMEDY GOLD.)
Finding Cinderella can be read as a standalone, but I think it’s better to read Hopeless and Losing Hope first, so you have a better gist of the characters. If you haven’t read any books by Colleen Hoover what the heck is wrong with you you should! Her writing is beautiful, and she creates characters who you will care for and love. And of course, Finding Cinderella is another one of her perfect books. Sigh.
5 hearts (duh).
Reading Order: Hopeless series
#1 ~ Hopeless: Ebook • Paperback • Goodreads
#2 ~ Losing Hope: Lacey’s Review • Ebook • Paperback • Goodreads
#2.5 ~ Finding Cinderella: Ebook • Paperback • Goodreads
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Omg! I loved hopeless and losing hope! And will love this to! Can’t wait to read it!
I love anything by Colleen Hoover! She can do no wrong in my book. 😉 Can’t wait to read this one!
Dean Holder stole my heart. Can’t wait for Daniel to do the same!
Ah come on Monday! Colleen is the bestest of the best 😉
Hopeless and Losing Hope are one of my fave books ever..im really looking forward to read finding cinderella..
This review is awesome! 🙂
It only confirmed my thoughts that anything Colleen Hoover writes is beautiful.
Thanks for the review, and I can’t wait to read Finding Cinderella!
I am a huge Colleen Hoover fan so of course I can’t wait for Finding Cinderella. Hopeless and Losing Hope are two of my all time favorite books. One of the things I didn’t like was that I didn’t get to know enough about Six or Daniel. In true Colleen fashion, she doesn’t disappoint. She gives them a story of their own.
I absolutely loved this novella! I hope we read about them some more in the future…
I was lucky enough to read Finding Cinderalla early through Kobo and it’s another fabulous addition to Colleen’s work. Love everything about this series!
Can’t freaking WAIT to read this!!!
So excited to read the novella and Hopeless and Losing Hope are the best books ever!! Loved both of them hard!
Ahh this sounds amazing!! What a creative idea!!! Wonderful review!!!! I reread hopeless and losing hope so I’m looking forward to reading this!! Colleen is such an amazing author!! I will continue reading and supporting her books!!
These reviews just make me all that much more excited to read this. I cannot wait!!! So excited. Loved, love, loved loosing hope and hopeless. As well as the slammed series. Seriously the best written books I have ever read.
Wow, wonderful. I can’t wait to read this. The best part Colleen was nice enough to give the book away for free.
i haven’t read these yet, but they’re on my list. and even tho i don’t do a lot of e-books because i just prefer my paperbacks, i SO ADMIRE what she’s doing w/ this story. i read her reasoning the other day & loved it. so, i’ll add this to my small e-list & read it. i’m pretty sure i’m even going to enjoy it. 😉
I’m really looking forward to reading this novella!
Can not wait for this Novella to come out. So excited… Have been counting the days. I’m pretty sure I will love Daniel and Six very much. Colleen Hoover doesn’t disappoint ever.
Ahhhh! I can’t wait to read this. Thanks for the joint review. Makes me want to read Losing Hope and Hopeless all over again! Which I will. ❤
Love this! Can’t wait to read it.
Love these books! Thank you for sharing Hope and Holder with us! 🙂
Love this. Can’t wait to read this book!
I loved both books, they took on emotional roller coaster. I enjoyed having both sky and holder point of views, made me understand them more. Found finding Cinderlla the icing on the cake for Danielle and I’m glad he and Six got there happy ending.
Argh! I’ve already pre-ordered FC on my Kindle app. and I can’t wait any longer. At least not after all the comments and reactions of those who’ve read it already. No more other choice but to download the Kobo app NOW.
I love these books…….thank you for sharing Holder and Hope with us!
Amazing reviews ladies! Can’t wait to read Finding Cinderella!! This series is fantastic! 🙂
I can’t wait to read it! I loved six’s attitude and her humor! So if this story has LOVE &HUMOR. I ALREADY LOVE IT! Did you say dorky? I ♥ dorky men! I want to know already if I’ll think they’re the perfect couple!
Read it today it was wonderful!!! Beautiful story!!! Hope someday there’s more of Daniel & Six!! Thank you for writing it for your fans!!
This review makes me want to get the kobo app and download it now. I’m trying so hard to be patient and wait til it is live on Amazon though. Trying but probably not succeeding for much longer!
I can’t wait to read!!!!!!
Great reviews. Can’t wait to read about Daniel and Sky.
Beautifully written books! She creates such believable & relatable characters, can’t wait to read her latest!
I think Hopeless and Losing Hope are 2 of my favorite reads ever…and I can’t wait for Finding Cinderella.
I feel the same way in the sense that I’m thankful we have gotten more from Colleen. All of her books are in my top favorites!
Favourite series ever! Finding Cinderella was an amazing addition!!!
CANNOT. WAIT. TO. READ. IT.
Can’t wait to read Finding Cinderella and Losing Hope!!!
I love Hopeless and can’t wait to read this one!
Great reviews. I love that we’ve gotten more from Colleen. It’ll hold me over until we get another book. I believe that she can do no wrong. All of her works are amazing and all in my top favs!
Love Hopeless & Losing Hope!! Just got the hardcover of Losing Hope!! Love Dean Holder!! Looking forward to Finding Ciderella!!
I love you Colleen! Just amazing
Great reviews! I’m looking forward to reading this novella!
I’m so excited for this book!! Colleen is an amazing author! She makes you feel it all!! She has me laughing crying and swooning and wanted to throw my ereader across the room all in one book!! That is how you know you found an author that is beyond amazing when she can you you disappear into another reality for a few hours then after your done you think about for days after!!! Thank you Colleen!!
lol I’m one of those “what the heck is wrong with me” people but sounds interesting!
I want to read this book sooo bad. I seriously contemplated getting a kobo account just so I could read it early. Too bad I don’t have an iPad, otherwise I’d be all over that.
looking forward to this
Loved all of Colleen Hoover’s books! Can’t wait to read more!
Beautiful review! I can’t wait to read this and I know it will not disappoint. Colleen Hoover is amazing and has an insane ability to suck you right into her stories, making you feel like you know these characters. Can’t wait to read Daniel and Six’s story. I’m all giddy! 🙂
OMG LACEY AND SHIRLEY, YOU GUYS ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST BECAUSE YOU DESCRIBED THE BOOK PERFECTLY. i BUTTERFLYING LOVE LOVE LOVE DANIEL and SIX, in hopeless and losing hope, and there is no other way I would have wanted them to end up than together, forever. AND in all truth and honesty, I WISH MY FAMILY WAS DANIELS FAMILY. they were THE best, HAHAHA they made me laugh even before they started talking because, well, that’s just how brilliantly colleen hoover described them and how they came alive off the pages. PS i love his dad. (: but, in all seriousness, this novella is yet another homerun (HIT WAAAAY INTO OUTER SPACE) by colleen hoover. i totally agree with and love these reviews, and i love daniel and six’s story because it captured them so perfectly. THANKS COLLEEN HOOVER FOR MAKING MY DAY/WEEK/MONTH. it was amazing one-two hours reading this! ❤
I loved Daniel on Losing Hope… He was really cute in a weird way, I can’t wait to find out more about him and Six also. I love Colleen’s books, they are beautiful.
Love Colleen Hoover! Can’t wait to read it. yvonnelwdr88 (at) yahoo (dot) com