"I haven’t tried to charm you, Halle.”
"What would you do? If you wanted to charm me?”
"I tell you how fucking beautiful you are. That when you laugh, I want to listen to it forever. I tell you that when I daydream, I think of us. And all the things I want us to do. And all the things I want to do to you.”

This was such a sweet romance read! I don’t know why but every single time I pick up a book from the series I completely forget what the previous book was about or any of the characters names. Why am I like this? Anyways, I have always been in love with Henry and wanting to read his story! I loved how he and Halle became friends. That their relationship slowly progressed and slowly turned into something more. Their trust grew stronger and I liked how Henry showed Halle that he would never hurt her. The pacing can be slow at times, but the build up with all those forehead, kisses to actual kisses to more was everything! I loved how domestic the two of them became! The ending was really sweet and I hope we get more of these characters in the future.

Read if you like:
Dual POVs
College romance
Friends to lovers
Virgin heroine
Swoony hero
Fake dating
Private tutor
Open door romance
Slow burn

"Daydream" by Hannah Grace is an enchanting read that truly captures the essence of character chemistry and personal growth. From the very first page, I was drawn into the dynamic relationship between the protagonists, whose undeniable chemistry sizzles off the page. Grace has a talent for creating characters that feel real and relatable, and their interactions are both heartwarming and deeply engaging.

What I loved most about "Daydream" was the journey of personal growth that each character undergoes. It's not just a love story; it's about self-discovery, overcoming insecurities, and learning to embrace one's true self. The way the characters evolve individually and together adds a layer of depth that makes their relationship even more compelling.

Grace's writing style is smooth and captivating, making it easy to get lost in the story. The balance between romantic tension and personal development is spot-on, leaving me rooting for the characters both as a couple and as individuals. If you're looking for a feel-good read with well-crafted characters and a narrative that beautifully intertwines love and self-growth, "Daydream" is definitely worth picking up.

I feel conflicted on this one. For one, Halle and Henry are adorable together. I enjoy their friendship and dynamic and how it naturally progressed into a relationship. They definitely have a strong understanding of one another that no one else does. Henry is so kind, gentle, patient, and selfless. Halle is compassionate, selfless to a fault, and driven.

But I feel like something was missing. There was no passion or sparks. The entire plot felt very "low stakes" and lacked drama. There was a lot of room for improvement. They both definitely need to be in therapy for their own reasons. While they can communicate well with each other, there is no good communication between them and everyone else.

I was really looking forward to this book and ended up being disappointed and bored, just like with Wildfire. It was much too long, and a lot of the content could have been edited more.

But I will rate it higher than Wildfire because there were pieces I enjoyed more.

3.25☆

Tags:
-opposites attract
-jock/tutor
-hockey romance
-virgin FMC
-MMC on the spectrum

Spice: 1.5/5

First person/Dual POV

Definitely my favorite of the series! Who doesn’t love a bookish girl and a hockey player?!?! I just love Henry!

This book was frustrating for a lot of reasons, but the most frustrating part was that I LOVED so much of it but the things I loved started to get on my nerves towards the end. This book is so loaded down with green flags it was almost too much. I feel like I needed a little bit of tension and there was none at all.

Henry was the kind of MC we all wanted him to be. He was so damn cute! His personality is so quirky and addictive and I couldn’t get enough of him. Halle was sweet too but at times she got on my nerves. And her coupled with the overwhelming sweetness and lack of tension brought the book down a star for me.

I really loved most of this though. If you’re looking for something totally sweet and not too spicy (this is less spicy than the other two in the series), something to read easily and not get worked up over then this is your book.

And let’s hear it for some amazing disability representation in this book! This is always a breath of fresh air when done right.

My favorite out of the Maple Hills series. Hallie and Henry are lovable from the start, and you can't help but root for them. Of course, we've been rooting for Henry for two whole books, so it was great to finally get his story! Hannah Grace is a master of cozy college romance with killer spicy scenes that's like eating candy with sour liquid centers. The cover is also just so adorable.

Welp, this one was well worth the wait. HENRY, you sweet, thoughtful, emotionally mature CAPTAIN of a man. It was an absolute pleasure watching him fall for Halle! These two lovebirds started off as friends, and their closeness, comfort, and compatibility slowly evolved into something deeper that neither really understood at first. Halle has only had off-putting dating and intimacy experiences, leading her to think she's broken or incapable of love. Henry has kept his dating life light and low-stakes, preferring to focus on his platonic relationships for love/closeness. These two are forced together in a tutoring arrangement, as Halle has experience helping her neurodivergent sister with her school work. They also agree to go on practice dates so Halle can increase her confidence and experience, and their friendship blossoms.
Hannah has perfectly written the 'first love' experience here; that longing and ache for someone because you just want/need/have to be with them for how they make you feel= safe, secure, cared for, and understood. Add into that perfect formula undeniable physical chemistry and you've got one steamy read here. There are still Hannah's fun group texts exchanges, hockey, and college bars/parties, but overall, this book is the sweetest of the series, with solid emotional depth. Light a candle, get your favorite snack, and sink into this romance read; I guarantee you will spend the bulk of your reading experience smiling and/or blushing!

Hannah Grace is an auto-buy author for me. I love the mental health representation and the focus on healthy relationships. This might be too long for some romance readers, but I think it's great for those that want a more developed story in their romance. Adding to my collection for sure!

I read this one a few weeks ago, and it's just such a delightful read. Thank you to Atria Books for giving me an ARC of this sweet story.

What I liked:
📑Henry and Halle had such a healthy relationship. The communication, the vulnerability, the acceptance was just 🤌
📑Halle finding a friend group of women who loved her for who she was
📑The development of Henry and Halle's relationship from friends to lovers was just so sweet
📑The inclusivity and healthy friend group
📑Halle being the eldest daughter character. I felt all her mixed emotions in my bones.
📑Very low angst

This is one of those books that you read with a smile on your face the entire time. It's like slipping into a bath at the end of a long day. Truthfully sometimes the characters felt almost a little *too* perfect. It felt like no college kid could be that well adjusted, but I'd say that's less of a problem and more just added to the sweetness of the story.

4⭐
🌶️🌶️

I have enjoyed all of Hannah Grace's books so far. Daydream is no exception. Following our new hockey captain, Henry. In his junior year, Henry finds himself taking a very difficult class. He stumbles upon Halle's book club. The two discover with their need for help, they are able to mutually assist each other.

I have been long awaiting Henry's book. He was always the 'supporting' character I rooted for in each of the previous books. Especially in Icebreaker as Anastasia's friend crush. I have wanted nothing more than Henry to find love, or at least someone he can relate to. Enter Halle. Their dynamic grew organically. I do think at times (especially middle of the book) it was a bit fluffy and could have been condensed but the story still stands.


Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for this eARC.
#Daydream #NetGalley

This book was a great addition to the Maple Hills series! loved Henry and his character development. This book was really great and a fun read while still covering tough subjects.

Thank you so much to Atria Books for an ARC of Daydream by Hannah Grace.

I've read Hannah Grace's other books (in the Maple Hill series) and honestly they weren't my favorite, especially the last one. But the cover for this book is what really enticed me (cause duh she's wearing THE cardigan lol) so I decided to pick this up. I was honestly surprised with how much I did like the book. I felt like we really do get a better understanding of Henry's character in this book and I do understand the hype surrounding him. It's hard to believe he's actually a fuckboy in the earlier books lol. But the star of the show is actually Halle. She is so lovely and kind and wonderful and I think she honestly did make the perfect main character interest for Henry. I also LOVED the female friendships in this book. The friend group was also a big winner for me.

All in all this was a good book and there actually wasn't a lot of smut which surprised me.

Daydream was an amazingly fast and enjoyable read. The funny thing about me reading this book is I also read wildfire, but never read icebreaker and everything still connected fine and I wasn’t incredibly lost. The story of Henry and Halle was something. I definitely connected to as the oldest daughter who is frequently in charge of scheduling things and making sure everybody’s doing OK. Same with Henry’s anxiety and being overwhelmed in situations. I feel like it’s an elder millennial trait that many readers can connect to.

Daydream follows a much beloved character Henry finally find love!
“Finally” might be a misnomer-Henry is happy with his no strings attached sex life but when he bumps into Halle at her book club he realizes that this people pleasing academic could solve his other problems…a tough class.
The two agree to help one another…Henry with his class and Halle with her failed romantic life.

Read this if you love a friends to lovers; dating lessons; and are an eldest daughter looking to be seen. The steam is steaming and it has that classic Hannah Grace charm.

This is a more mature version of Icebreaker and a great romance story. As Hannah's writing develops her characters are becoming more layered and deep.

I enjoyed that both of these characters have their own situations and issues which provide their reservations for the relationship but also a slow burn that develops. This isn't the "jump into bed" love story that I expected in comparison to the first two books but instead this one shows the build up.

I enjoyed this the most of all of the Hannah Graces stories because I am a slow burn person. This one is longer so hold on.

THIS IS HANNAH'S BEST BOOK AND I WILL DIE ON THIS HILL

5⭐️ 1.5🌶

"This may be my favorite romance book; but we are my favorite love story.

Yours always, Henry"

This is hands down one of the top books I have read with such good communication!! I mean, were we expecting anything different from the guy who had a basket of "girl stuff" under his bathroom sink in case someone stayed over and they needed something???? No, certainly I did not expect more and this book absolutely delivered on the magnificent man I knew Henry would be.

This entire series has been amazing, not going to lie, but I think everyone had the highest expectations for Henry and his book. We all wanted him to get the girl of his dreams, the one person who is deserving of his love and kindness and wow did Halle come in and completely stole his heart, and mine in the process. They were truly the perfect couple. SO HEALTHY, SO COMMUNICATIVE, SO LOVING, SO AMAZING, SO EVERYTHING!!!

This one will be disappointing to the people who are coming in expecting Icebreaker and Wildfire levels of spice but the book truly doesn't need more spice. Henry isn't like the other guys, I mean... he tells her he's going to fck her brains out *respectfully* and he is a complete gentleman. This book was more about the intimacy of the relationship and Hannah delivered it with such grace and passion. There is so much about mental health and neurodivergence in this story and I loved it! It was something I wish I had read when I was in college so I could understand healthy habits and how to actually communicate feelings properly.

I am so very sad to see this trilogy be finished; but I also cannot wait to see what Hannah does next because we know it's going to be completely amazing!

I am unfortunately disappointed in this one :( I feel like there was little plot and there was nothing drawing me to the characters.

Daydream is the third in the series and my favorite so far! I loved the characters and the character development in this one. Since there was less smut in this one it felt like there was a lot more plot. The characters brought up a lot of important issues, especially related to healthy relationships. One of my favorite parts was Henry's neurodivergence and the discussions about how to balance each others' needs in a relationship. If you read any book from this series, let it be this one! I loved it.

I'm so sad that I didn't like this. I loved the other two books in the Maple Hills series but this was not for me.

The pacing was off and the conflict felt very lackluster. I might give this another shot once the audiobook comes out but for now, all I can say is that I was a bit let down.

Edit:
I gave this book another shot by listening to the audiobook and I enjoyed it a lot more in that format. I don't think it's the best in the series and the romance felt a bit stilted at times but my rating has definitely gone up.

I see why so many readers are relating to Halle. She has major eldest daughter syndrom and I think that is represented really well in this book. I also enjoyed how much of a book lover she is.

Henry was an alright book boyfriend. I think he is a great fictional man with lots of promise I just didn't love him the way I loved Russ and Nate. I did, however, like how thoughtful and caring he is towards Halle.

Currently, my ranking for these books is: Wildfire, Ice Breaker, Daydream.

Previous rating: 2/5
Current rating: 3/5

This is my second book in this series, and this read cemented my feelings that this author just isn't for me. While I liked this book better than Icebreaker, it still suffers from being extremely juvenile. I don't feel like the characters act like adults at all. Yes, I realize they are college students, but I still have a hard time buying that any of them would be able to survive in the real world.