Told in alternating point-of-views between Vada and Luke, 'More Than Maybe' is a smooth ride of what it means to pursue and fuel your passions before being launched into the real world. Erin Hahn captures the innocence and uncertainty of first love very sweetly here, and it's clear that she has as much of a passion for the different aspects of the music industry as her protagonists do. I also appreciated the amount of story she dedicates to Vada's mother finding long-deserved love with her boss, which you don't see in YA often. Definitely an enjoyable read!

Love, love, loved this book! Such a charming and original story, fun and fresh and the perfect young adult romance. I couldn't put it down! I loved all of the musical references, and found myself creating a More Than Maybe playlist. I really enjoyed the alternating points of view, the strong supporting cast, and, of course, Vada and Luke. I was so rooting for them both! Truly can't wait to see what Erin Hahn does next!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

I enjoyed reading this. The story was something different and the writing was fun and paced well. It never felt like scenes dragged along. I’d recommend this to anyone who enjoys wholesome romance, music based stories, and even stories where podcasts are prevalent. I feel like today everyone wants to be a podcastor and it’s common enough now that it’s slipping into other forms of media. While this story isn’t told with the podcast being a narrative point, it still plays a major role in some plot points moving forward. Also, someone called Ed Sheeran a “poor man’s Rupert Grint” which cracked me UP and that line alone should be reason enough to give it a shot.

The cover along with the main couple texting songs back and forth (which was super cute and *goals*) were the best things about this book. The beginning was...rough with all the cursing but it did get better despite the lack of plot until the end.

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First of all, thank you to Wedneaday Books and NetGalley for this copy of More Than Maybe. All I can say is WOW. Everything about this book is so well done and clever. From the character development, to the usage of music as a charactersitc of the plot and also as a way for the reader to interact further with the story, to the plot itself. From about four chapters into the book, I knew More Than Maybe was going to become one of my all-time favorite YA romances. Hahn's writing jumps off of the page and wraps itself around your heart, to the point that has you cheering, crying, and smiling like a complete idiot. There really isn't anything like this already in the YA contemporary/romance world, which allows for readers to have a fresh plot, with interesting and dynamic characters. This is probably one of the first YA romances to get 5 stars from me. Take a look at the synopsis below to find out more. This beaut hits shelves July 21st!
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“Love is the lyrics to someone else’s melody”
More Than Maybe by Erin Hahn was everything I wanted it to be and so much more. The story follows two high school seniors, Vada and Luke, as they navigate through events that make them uncomfortable. Vada has her life plan all figured out, but her absentee father keeps getting in the way. Luke, son of a punk rocker, wants to write music but not perform it. Both try finding ways to get what they want, including each other. This book was all sorts of swoony and exactly what I wanted to read during quarantine! The publication of More Than Maybe has been pushed back to July 21 due to the coronavirus. That being said, it is absolutely worth the wait. Huge thank you to Erin Hahn and Netgalley for allowing me to read and review. I can’t wait for you guys to read this book.

A fun escapist book for these crazy times. It took far too long for the main characters to get together, but it was still a good read.

More Than Maybe is such a happy book. But it wasn't the best read that related to music in my opinion.

I liked the writing style and all the musical references that the author included in this book. However, at first few chapters, there are a lot of popular culture references that the author mentioned and it felt a little too much.

What I like about the book are Vada's narrative is stronger than Luke's narrative which I enjoyed reading in her point of view. Even though I liked Luke character better but on narrative part, it was quite weak. I'm loving the mom-daughter relationship between Vada and her mom. Her mom is also one of my favorite characters.

The romance part in this book is quite okay. It's adorable. It is less drama. However, it would be more interesting if there's intense scene between Vada and Luke to make it more enjoyable to read about them.

Overall, I think this book has a good concept and since Daisy Jones and the Six, I haven't read anything related to music. I would love to read more of this Erin Hahn's work in future.

Thank you NetGalley and Wednesday Book for sharing this ARC eBook. This book will be available on July 21st, 2020.

I adored Erin Hahn's debut You'd Be Mine last year and was so excited to read another book from her. However, this book fell pretty flat for me. I couldn't connect to the characters and the plot was a bit boring. Hahn's writing was good! I have to say that. I was just never sucked into the story.

I loved Vada so much. She was fierce, strong, knows what she wants, and lovable. Luke really pulled at my heart-strings too. He was reserved, compassionate, and strong willed. Plus if you didn't know he's British and wears glasses (my two biggest weaknesses). Together they made an amazing pair, first as friends and then more. I loved seeing the progression of friendship to more. It made their relationship more believable. The dual POV was also really well done and it's something I love to see in books. The music choices that were mentioned throughout the story were also A+.

The secondary characters (Cullen, Zack, Luke's parents, Meg, Phil, Vada's mom, Marcus & others) added depth and an emotional connection to the story. Their actions both good and bad, helped weave this story of Vada and Luke together so well.

I know that this book has been delayed due to everything going on, but I highly recommend pre-ordering it. It's amazing and a ton of fun to read. It pulls at your heart strings, then has you screaming hell yeah the next second. I hope you enjoy the story of Vada and Luke as much as I did.

This book was very sweet! I really enjoyed how the characters were connected through music, but in ways you wouldn't expect. She's a dancer who wants to write for music magazines, he's a reluctant composer who doesn't want to be in the industry at all due to his famous father. And though the plot is tied up with music in this way, it's not the ultimate obstacle they have to overcome. I couldn't put it down, highly reommended!

Vada & Luke. Luke & Vada. Two teens perfectly crafted for each other.
This was a sweet romance, full of musical song/name dropping. My 90's era teen self was easily swept up in the romance in settings I was all too familiar with growing up - sticky dive bars whose sole purpose was to be a place for up and coming acts, modern dance/choreography used as a vehicle for self-expression and therapy, long-standing crushes that only come to fruition at the end of the journey (or 'senior year' in this case). Maybe kids aren't that different today than they were when I was in school so many years ago.
I enjoyed how the MCs supported each other and can I also say I appreciated the fact that they didn't just jump into bed together? Yay for the writer for choosing to write a book without going for the 'cheap thrills' content. And the parents make mistakes, but they are still respected (well, except Vada's loser dad, which I get) and are great role models for loving families.
I felt like the emotions Hahn brought to all of the characters were relatable and realistic (though I would say they are clearly romanticized, shined up, extra cool, extra witty - but hey, sometimes we read as an escape, right?). More than Maybe was really enjoyable and I can see my teen high-school readers enjoying this one.
Thanks for the ARC!!

4.5 Stars!!

You know how as you get older reading YA contemporary books can become a struggle? You notice how immature the characters can be, how it's all communication issues, and it makes you question if you can continue reading this genre or if you've out grown it?

Well More Than Maybe by Erin Hahn is the book in this genre that shows that this is not the case with all YA contemporary books and you do not have to outgrow this genre.

This book was swoon-worthy, fun. sweet, and all around amazing!

There were three minor things that made me take off half a star.

Full review on goodreads!

I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review. I got this book as a read now, and then found out the release date was pushed back to July. Nevertheless, I have time. The beginning of the book, I didn't really know what was going on- but as I got into a few chapters I started getting into the story. While not referenced, I'm guessing that Vada's name was influenced by the movie My Girl (and the sweet sequel). Vada wants a career in music journalism and Luke wants a career in songwriting, if only he can escape the pressure of being son to a 90s rock band lead singer. I could picture the Loud Lizard, and got MOST of the music references, which is impressive. However, I didn't agree with the disdain for Stevie Nicks and Nirvana, including Kurt Cobain. What??? Counting Crows and Pearl Jam are solid 90s bands but you can't say they are better than Nirvana. Anyways, that's probably because they are in Ann Arbor, _ichigan. As an Ohio State Buckeye fan I had to take off a star for those 2 things.

However I loved the rest of the story, the characters, etc. This book is definitely PG 13, if you are considering a teen audience.

**Disclaimer: I was given a free ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.**

Title More Than Maybe

Author Erin Hahn

Release Date July 21, 2020

Description from Amazon

Growing up under his punk rocker dad’s spotlight, eighteen-year-old Luke Greenly knows fame and wants nothing to do with it. His real love isn’t in front of a crowd, it’s on the page. Hiding his gift and secretly hoarding songs in his bedroom at night, he prefers the anonymous comfort of the locally popular podcast he co-hosts with his outgoing and meddling, far-too-jealousy-inspiringly-happy-with-his-long-term-boyfriend twin brother, Cullen. But that’s not Luke’s only secret. He also has a major un-requited crush on music blogger, Vada Carsewell.

Vada’s got a five year plan: secure a job at the Loud Lizard to learn from local legend (and her mom’s boyfriend) Phil Josephs (check), take over Phil’s music blog (double check), get accepted into Berkeley’s prestigious music journalism program (check, check, check), manage Ann Arbor’s summer concert series and secure a Rolling Stone internship. Luke Greenly is most definitely NOT on the list. So what if his self-deprecating charm and out of this world music knowledge makes her dizzy? Or his brother just released a bootleg recording of Luke singing about some mystery girl on their podcast and she really, really wishes it was her?

Initial Thoughts

I grabbed an ARC of this book at YALLFEST 2019 and honestly, I hadn’t even heard of it. Someone else on the line with me was like, “aww, you’re so lucky, I wanted that one.” I looked it up and it sounded good, but it didn’t totally grab me right away. However, as my review will demonstrate, this book was so much more than I expected. I loved every page.

Some Things I Liked

Vada’s blogging. As a blogger myself, I loved the connection I felt with the main character. I also loved the snippets we got to see of her writing. I loved how she described connecting with music because it reminded me of how I feel about books.
The texting. Luke and Vada’s texting game was next level. I loved their shared playlist as well as their banter.
Luke as my new book boyfriend. Last, and certainly not least, I think I’m also in love with Luke. He was perfect and perfect for Vada but I’m insanely jealous. Erin Hahn knows how to write a love interest for a captivating lead.
Series Value

I would read a million more books about Vada and Luke. I loved them so much and I want more of their amazing playlists.

Similarly, I think there is tons of potential for spinoffs set in this world. I’d also really enjoy reading more about Meg. I think she sounded like a fun character and I’d be interested in her gap year and her west coast travels.

Final Thoughts

I was in a total book slump when I started this one. I’m really glad that I read this book. It knocked me out my slump and reminded me why I love contemporary books.

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Recommendations for Further Reading

Tweet Cute by Emma Lord – if you liked the social media aspects of this story, try Tweet Cute (coming out next week).
What I Like About You by Marisa Kanter – this one is coming out in April, but it’s so worth the wait. If you liked the concept of the main character finding not only her voice, but herself, as well as a super cute romance, check out this upcoming release.
Lucky Caller by Emma Mills – if you liked the music industry aspects of this story as well as the development of the romance, give this January 2020 release a try.

Having been a teen during the time of John Hughes movies I am always on the look out for a little teen romance with a smattering of angst and a dash of the discovery of self worth. Be you 50 or 15 this story will make your heart sing and skip a beat. The back and forth he said - she said chapter format gives a more well rounded story. And what a wonderful story it is, two hearts beating to a rich and melodic rythm created by the immensley tatented and modest Luke. Vada is his muse and she loves that he "gets her" when no one other than her Mom's boyfriend Phil. Phil is the father that Vada should have had, but as he says, the drummer never gets the girl, or at least he didn't at first. At first it was Marcus, who doesn't deserve to have Vada for a daughter and you'll learn why as you read the book. Vada has the uncanny ability to sum up the level of talent that a band posesses after listening to them. She keeps a blog and aspires to be in the music business writing for Rolling Stone. She gets into UCLA and is working her plan. Her plan did not include Luke Greenly(although she has fallen for him so hard over the last three years that she falls asleep listening to his podcast) but plans can change, can't they? Luke is the son of a 90's British punk rocker and a mum who teaches liberal studies and fraternal twin brother of an extrovert with a point guard boyfriend who is also luke's best friend Zack. Luke knows that Vada is the one girl who understands the brilliance that is Adam Duritz, after all he has been following her blog and insta accounts for three years. What's a little lurking between friends, right? Will they let fate take a hand or will they choose to write the lyrics themselves before their senior year is over. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and in the texting format of Vada I must say YouTube: UB40 "Can't Help Falling in Love" with this book!

Erin Hahn has absolutely been cemented as one of my favorite authors with her latest release, More Than Maybe. This book was another contemporary young adult/new adult, I don't know the classification romance. There's music, strong friendship, family dynamics, and what a setting. I loved this book almost as much as You'd Be Mine (I have a soft spot for country music).

More Than Maybe features Vada who is a music blogger who wants to go to Berkley and eventually become a music journalist. It also features Luke, who is a fraternal twin who is one half of a podcasting duo. Vada has all this ambition, whereas Luke is really into composing and has a real talent for music, but doesn't want the spotlight at all. Luke and Vada end up getting really close as Luke and his brother Cullen record their podcast at the club where Vada works.

I really can't delve too deep because I do not want to spoil. However, this is the one for you if you like slow burns, sweet characters, driven young women, and positive male father type figures (namely Phil). I ate this book up so quickly during the pandemic. More Than Maybe was a wonderful distraction. It's really a good read that'll lighten your mood - even during the serious parts.

Thank you Wednesday Books and Netgalley for a gifted copy of this ARC, all opinions are my own.

It's quite clear that Erin Hahn is a music buff and as a music lover myself, I loved this story and thought it was brilliant. Vada and Luke were so sweet and I was rooting for them the entire time. Once again, you get actual lyrics! Does Erin Hahn write songs on the side!? Anyways, It was cool to see characters from You'd Be Mine mentioned and I definitely YouTube a few songs Vada and Luke were discussing. I felt like I was watching a movie while reading the book - great writing with realistic characters and dialogues. Can't wait for her next book!

I loved this book! I adored all the music references and was completely swept up in the love story between these two. A cute boy sending love notes through music lyrics had my teenage self swooning 😍 The lacing was great and the writing was engaging. I would love to see this as a movie, even just to hear the music! The banter was great, the friendships were awesome and I loved the themes of growing up and learning to fight for what you believe in.

I would definitely recommend this one!

I absolutely loved the author's previous novel You'd Be Mine, so I was super excited to dive into this book. More Than Maybe was all I hoped it would be, and more! It was a great read, especially if you are a music fan. Vada and Luke didn't disappoint. They were both secretly pining for each other and too scared to admit their real feelings. The characters were so real and well written, with a natural chemistry that was so obvious to everyone around them, except each other. I love that we got to experience both sides of their unrequited love and the build up to the swoon-worthy relationship. They were totally meant to be. All of the music references were a great addition, and I found myself searching for the songs on YouTube to listen as I was reading.

I loved this book and would absolutely recommend it to my music or romance lovers.

Note: I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.