This is a young adult contemporary romance that takes readers behind the scenes of the world of country music.

You’d Be Mine is a cute and sweet contemporary romance. The characters were likable and easy to root for.
I would recommend it to my upper class students, some friends and peers. It's a perfect holiday or vacation read.

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to preview this ARC of You'd Be Mine.

DNF.

I just cannot with the beautiful broken characters anymore. Admittedly I'm not the right audience for this genre, but OMG, two super hot and super troubled country music stars are going to tour together. And what? They have low key contempt for one another? I wonder what might happen!

This was an interesting book but I couldn't manage to keep my interest in it. A typical romance of girl saves boy and end up falling for each other is too... typical for me.

All around this was a cute book. The two perspectives were interesting: a breakout star and a seasoned (almost jaded even) star. I can see why it has been compared to A Star is Born for young adults. It had all the elements of a great YA. I guess maybe for me the chemistry between Annie and Clay was a little lacking for me. Even though they both had depth and dark pasts (which was my favorite parts of the book), their relationship maybe felt a little forced but mostly just perfectly predictable. The secondary characters were less than developed and perhaps formulaic.
It was a fun jaunt into the country music scene, certainly. And I loved the songs included. That last song, though, literally brought me to tears.

Also: DO NOT listen to the audiobook. I tried, and I just couldn’t take it. Clay is supposed to be 18 and the reader sounds like he’s in his 40s and reading a John Grisham novel. Ugh.

Overall, I recommend it, for those who enjoy feel good YA.

This book was so much fun! I remember getting approved for this and automatically wanting to jump into it. Life had other plans, but I am so happy to finally be able to have read it.

Unfortunately, this book wasn’t for me. I liked the premise and the setup, Annie comes from country music royalty and Clay is the latest country music sensation. The label signs Annie to open for Clay and this becomes the platform for both to deal with their family issues and get to know each other.

I just couldn’t connect with any of this story. I liked the characters and while they shared huge details about their lives, it still felt like everything was on the surface and they didn’t feel realistic, more going through the motions. I wanted both Annie and Clay to dig deep and at least share with the reader or each other and be real, but instead it felt like they teased getting to that level then backed away.

There wasn’t enough tension to keep me interested from beginning to end. Annie quickly signs with the label but then switches managers early on, and she seems to fall for Clay but also doesn’t seem to like him or want to get close to anyone. Clay is a bad boy but also has a tormented past. There were so many elements that could have made this a great read but it just fell short for me.

This was a really cute read about your first love - if you like Emery Lord, I can see you liking this.

The big plus for this book is that it's strongly character driven...but that also means that if you don't like the characters, you probably won't like the book. Luckily for me, I liked the characters. Annie is struggling to not be a know it all, not be her mom, figure out her faith, and just generally get a grip on the right path of life. Clay is dealing with his own personal tragedy + the image that his business is built on.

I liked the voice of both characters - admittedly I rolled my eyes at Annie a few times, but hey, she's a teenager. That said, in general most of the full song lyrics could have been left out of the book. I was okay with the final song being in there, and some of the snippets as they gave you a feel for the style of the singers, but the full songs didn't add anything.

It is a little fluffy for a book that suddenly throws a graphic-for-the-writing-style double suicide, but there's no rule that every book with trigger warnings has to be dark and intense. For a book so driven by characters, and thus their weaknesses....the curing of that did seem a little too fluffy. A review a read compared it to the Hallmark treatment, and I can see how that description does fit.

Bottom line: cute, fun, not necessarily life changing.

Reading this was well timed after watching Ken Burns County Music documentary. Sweet romance with lots of broken hero issues. Some unhealthy behavior followed by a reckoning and recovery. Will buy for my high school library.

The writing style of this book was really pretty. I’m excited to see what else Erin Hahn writes.

Honestly though the trauma was valid and their concerns were valid but a little over touched upon. I really liked certain aspects of this. The song lyrics weren’t my favorite but the country music summer ~vibes~ were heartwarming. The feeling of family, found family and true family, was so complex and realistic. The romantic tension was definitely there. Clay is so swoony and Annie is such a classic country princess.

The name switching was so annoying to me.. I don’t see how someone can just call someone, a famous someone, by a whole new name automatically, without switching up or being questioned.

Anyway, I think this book would make a super fun movie. The romantic whirlwind plot and the music together would translate really well to film.

5 stars. This novel was amazing. I'm so impressed that this was Erin's debut novel. She is an amazing author and definitely someone to watch. I'm already SO excited for her sophomore novel, MORE THAN MAYBE.

Both MC's are up and coming stars of country music. To be honest, I wasn't really a country fan until this book :D I read it and fell in love with the magic surrounding the two characters and their love story. Erin created complex characters in her story. I loved Annie's journey and also felt for her - her parents tragic end is brutal. Clay is awesome - I love that Erin explores addiction and alcoholism in this novel, and the reality of what happens when you're trying to flee from suffering.

It's an amazing novel. If you want to read something real and heart wrenching, definitely give this one a shot. Also, I listen to country music now :D Hah!

*review will be published on 10/21/19, links will be added at that time

❝ “Wherever these boys are finding their denim, I want a lifetime membership to their mailing catalog.” ❞

This is such a cute and warm story about two music stars struggling with their inner demons. For Annie Mathers, it means not falling for the dangers of the industry or meeting the same tragic end as her parents. For Clay Coolidge, it means facing the loss of his brother and admitting that he needs help before he hits rock-bottom. When Clay lands himself in the spotlight again due to his drinking problems, his label gives him one last chance to redeem himself and save his image.

From the moment Annie enters his life, Clay is at once awed and threatened by Annie. He recognizes her talent and envies the way she can be herself in her music—a privilege he doesn't have. In a way, he senses that she's the real deal and knows that eventually, she may outshine him. What he doesn't expect is the way she slowly awakens the boy he used to be before the stage became his life.

As you can expect, Clay definitely gives Annie a hard time now and then. What makes it great is that Annie doesn't really let him get away with it. She calls him out on his BS and gets real with him in a way that no one else does. She sees the real talent he hides away and she pushes him to be a better person. One of my favorite parts has to be when she writes a song in retaliation to him being a jerk on stage and instead of being angry, Clay gives her props for it.

Aside from this, I also love the romance in this book. I feel like things really developed naturally in this book. Moreover, I think it was interesting that both characters were hesitant about it to start. For Annie, it all came back to how her parents went down a dark road, and for Clay, it was more about him realizing he was a mess and not wanting to pull Annie down into the mud with him.

I think the ending of the book was great the way it was because even though we didn't have everything wrapped up neatly there was this feeling of "they're going to make it". Totally recommend this if you enjoy contemporary YA romance!

I really enjoyed this summer read! Told in two points of view, the story follows Annie, who is a rising star in country music. She is invited to be the opener for a popular boyband. Along the way she can't help but fall for the troubled main singer of the band throughout the whirlwind summer.

This book reminded me a bit of "A Star is Born" but for a YA crowd. I thought the main characters were very relatable and likable. The plot moved quickly and the elements kept me engaged throughout. The romance element of this book built slowly over time and I really liked the anticipation and chemistry between the two. I was surprised by the heavy focus on lyrics and writing, but I enjoyed seeing how they crafted songs based on their past experiences. This book also talks about addiction and vices and the consequences it can have on your life and the people around you, which brought a darker tone to this fun novel.

Overall, I would definitely recommend this as an addictive pool read!

Romance and country music make this a great young adult read! Annie Mathers is an heir to country legacy, although she takes her place a bit begrudgingly it's a beautiful story to see her truly become a star. The romance with Clay is a great part of the story, but I love their individual journey as well!

This was absolutely delightful. I am a sucked for famous people romances & this hit all the right notes for me--serious issues addressed seriously, dual pov, and non awkward song lyrics in text that didn't read like song fic.

I found this book to be interesting, but something about it was hard to finish. It lost my attention multiple times, and the characters weren't people I was connected to learning about. Typically, novels with this structure enthrall me, but this one sadly missed the mark for me.

*I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
DNF @ 19%

Country music is the one genre I never thought I'd find myself liking, but here I am with a fiance from Kentucky and a new appreciation for the genre. It's a newer enjoyment of mine, so when I saw this book go up about country music stars, I thought I'd give it a try.

The unfortunate thing, is that while reading this book I was just plain bored. Clay is not a good introduction to the book for me. 9 times out of 10 I need to like the character in order to become invested with the book. I get that this book is going to be a hard look at the dark side of the music industry, but the synopsis really doesn't hint at it too much so I wasn't totally expecting it. I also expected some resistance to Annie signing the contract, but she pretty much just says yes to Clay.

The pacing also felt weird to me... I'm not sure how to explain it except it wasn't smooth. I would have liked to know what was going on and how the tour would happen, but all of a sudden we are on tour, even though Annie doesn't even have an album (right???). I'm actually not even 100% the tour officially started... there was a sound check for something, but then they went off to do a photo shoot that they were late for even though Annie got to sound check early.... Yeah, so I'm also confused on what exactly was going on.

I just couldn't get into it.

Yet, it does have a summery vibe and it may appeal to those who can connect to the characters or are interested in the dangers of the music industry.

TW: underage drinking/alcoholism -- I'm pretty sure Clay has a huge problem with alcohol, & mentions of suicide (Annie's parents?)

I thoroughly enjoyed this romantic drama featuring two teen country singers. I felt as though their passion, drama, and developing interests were relatable and kept the pace of the book moving steadily along.

You'd Be Mine was a sweet, emotional, coming-of-age story from new-to-me author Erin Hahn. Obviously the blurb hooked me but EHahn delivered on that promise. I look forward to reading more from her.

You know that Shakespeare quote, "...some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em?" Annie's and Clay's stories brought that quote to mind. Annie was born into a famous and talented music family. Clay was from a farm family. Annie had music in her genes and a last name that was familiar. Clay was talented but also in the right place at the right time with the right face. Both suffered immeasurable loss and both dealt with that loss in their own ways. A summer tour together brought a lot of emotions to the forefront, not the least of which were the feelings that developed between them.

EHahn did a fine job in crafting a story that was relatable even if it dealt with a reality most of will never know. She highlighted the pitfalls and positives of fame in the country music industry. EHahn also expressed the importance of family and friends...those that are gone as well as those still with us. And she did it all through music.

I truly enjoyed my introduction to EHahn. Annie and Clay are two characters who will stick with me for some time.

4 Stars

Wow, I was pleasantly impressed with You’d Be Mine! What a great debut novel for Erin Hahn.

I really enjoyed Jefferson & Annie, even though they had their own issues, they were mature beyond their years. Actually every character in this book had great character development. They were easy to like and my heart hurt for the struggles they went through.

My favorite niche in books is music, not just rock stars, any kind of music. So this is one of the top reasons I breezed right through this book, but definitely not the only one. Erin’s writing is fresh, this story was fun. It wasn’t all about the music, it wasn’t far fetched or over dramatic. It was a perfect mix of reality and fame.

i would highly recommend You’d Be Mine of you’re looking for A YA read!

My request on NetGalley was approved by the publisher, so thank you Wednesday Books / St. Martin's Press!

You'd Be Mine by Erin Hahn

My Rating: 3.5 / 5 🌟

Sweet romance, country vibes and a summer-long tour, these were the things that I thought You'd Be Mine was going to be about, but boy was I wrong, in a good way though.

While it still included those three things, it wasn't really the book main essence of the book because You'd Be Mine dealt with so much more than that.

Other than the typical chasing your dreams kind of story, You'd Be Mine was a story about dealing with grief. Both of the main characters, Clay and Annie, are haunted by their pasts and trying to deal with the consequences of it. At first, I didn't quite understand why the characters were acting as they were but as I delve more into the story, it did started to make a lot more sense.

The characters in this book were quite entertaining although I do think that Erin should have given more time to develop the side characters as well, instead of just the main characters. It did felt as if some of the side characters didn't really have a personality or a purpose on why they're important to the story.

I think my favorite aspect of this book was definitely the country-music atmosphere Erin had brought to the story. Although stories about touring are quite common, they have yet to be done in a country music scene and I think Erin did a fantastic job at portraying this prompt.

All in all, You'd Be Mine was an enjoyable and quick read for me but my only complaint would probably be that I wished it was a little bit longer, but other than that, I really had a great time reading it.