Thank you NetGalley for this review copy.
This was a great addition to the rest of the books in this series. I love the covers of all of these!

This is the third book in the Maple Hills series, which centers around Henry Turner and Halle Jacobs.

The characters were relatable and definitely had me engaged the whole reading experience. Overall this was a sweet story with plenty of fun moments.

*many thanks to Atria and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review

The third installment of the Maple Hills series was *chef’s kiss*. I have been a big fan of Henry from the beginning so I was thrilled to get to watch him fall in love with Halle. This friends to lovers rom-com was witty and relatable.

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for providing me with a digital arc of this book!

Romance is certainly not my go-to pick but this book and the series in general may have changed my mind. Daydream is book three in the Maple Hills series by Hannah Grace and it follows Henry Turner and Halle Jacobs. Just to clarify, you don't necessarily have to read the other books in the series first but it will definitely feel like you are trying to be a part of somebody else's inside joke, so it might be worth it to consider. Halle has just been dumped by her childhood best friend and decides to focus all of her energy into her dreams of writing a book, except for the fact that she has no real life experiences to pull from. Henry is captain of the ice hockey team and struggling with his grades on top of his other responsibilities. The two decide to strike up a deal that is mutually beneficial to the both of them, but before long, the "deal" starts to feel way too real.

This book is by far the best in the series. The characters are so incredibly realistic that there were times when I felt like I was intruding on a personal moment by reading. I have never in my life felt more seen than through the character of Halle, which forced me to face some uncomfortable truths. I thoroughly enjoyed the pace of the romance and that it felt entirely well earned. If you feel like romance isn't the genre for you or you've been burned by one too many smut focused books with no real plot, I guarantee this book will change your mind.

The hardest part for me about reading this book was how relatable Halle was. I kind of found myself spiraling back into old habits that were entirely unhealthy and it was hard for me to see past that for at least a few days after finishing it. That is, of course, a personal issue and one that will not affect everyone who reads the book, so I won't let it affect my rating. This book is an easy 5/5.

Sweet, college hockey romance. Low spice, more of a slow burn. Not a favorite for me (if you’re looking for an icebreaker repeat this is not it) but doesn’t mean it’s still not a good story.

I received this book from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.

As the eldest daughter, I feel very SEEN in this book. Family Manager is not a title I take lightly and I really related to Halle as it can sometimes feel like the weight of the world on your shoulders while you help everyone but yourself. I am soooo glad I loved Halle so much because Henry is one of my favorite Maple Hills characters. Their love story was very sweet and much more slow burn than the other two books in this series. I really enjoyed this one and applaud Hannah Grace for giving Henry the story he deserved!

Halle Jacobs - Recent break-up, perfectionist, scholar, social outcast, loves a library, leads a book club, works at a popular tourist hotel.

Henry Turner - Athlete, down to earth, popular, smart, charming, single, and devilishly good looking.

{Insert Meet Cute Now} Henry accompanies his friend’s girlfriend to the bookstore. He’s looking to buy a book on leadership. She’s looking to buy the newest romcom. He’s hoping to improve his leadership skills as he steps into the position of Captain for his hockey team. She takes a long time to browse. He picks his book almost instantly and finds a place to sit down. Henry expects his friend to approach but instead it’s a girl named Halle. Halle introduces herself and asked Henry to do the same. Halle assumes that Henry is there to attend her book club discussion. Henry feels slightly embarrassed for not realizing the chair he was sitting in was reserved for the event. They go about their own ways but Henry can’t stop thinking about Halle. He returns to the bookstore to see Halle again. This connection starts a friendship…which in turn has the potential to turn into something more.

Daydream by Hannah Grace had its sweet and fun moments, but I struggled to fully connect with the characters. While the romance had its charm and the writing was enjoyable, something about the emotional depth felt a bit lacking for me. I wanted to love it as much as her previous books, but I just didn’t feel as invested in the story. Still, fans of Icebreaker may enjoy this one—just wasn’t my favorite!

It feels sacrilegious to say this but this was my least fav in the series so far. It was lovely and wholesome and I LOVE the neurodivergent representation. But for me it was missing that spice and tension that started it all in Icebreaker, just not enough push and pull.

"Daydream" by Hannah Grace is the third installment in the Maple Hills series, following the stories of Henry Turner and Halle Jacobs. Henry, the newly appointed hockey team captain, faces academic challenges that threaten his junior year. Halle, an academic superstar and aspiring novelist, offers to help Henry with his coursework in exchange for new experiences to inspire her writing. Their arrangement leads to a deep and transformative relationship. Overall, "Daydream" is considered a delightful addition to the Maple Hills series, offering a heartwarming and relatable romance that resonates with many readers. Its blend of academic challenges, personal growth, and budding romance provides a compelling narrative for fans of contemporary romance novels.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers Copy of Daydream by Hannah Grace!

This book is a charming addition to the Maple Hills*series, blending witty banter, academic struggles, and a slow-burn romance. Henry and Halle’s dynamic is both fun and heartfelt, with their friendship-turned-love story unfolding naturally. While some moments drag, the book club angle and character growth keep it engaging. A must-read for hockey romance fans and book lovers alike!

Thank you Atria and NetGalley for my e-ARC!

Swoony and spicy! I enjoyed the representation of Henry’s struggles with reading and Halle’s struggles with being the oldest daughter. It made them much more relatable!

While this book had everything that I loved about Icebreaker, it also had a lot of the things that I disliked about Wildfire... I love the emotional maturity and neurodivergent representation that Hannah Grace writes, but I really wanted to see more angst, tension, and plot to balance out the emotional journies the characters were on. I loved these two characters for each other, but I often found myself bored and not motivated to pick the book back up.

I loved this one! Not a spicy as Icebreaker, but I adored the friendship between the MMC & FMC and how it was so established and comfortable before they took the next steps. Some have a hard time with the little to no conflict and just overall comfort rather than pining by the MCs but I loved it for a quick and lighthearted read.

I loved Icebreaker and Wildfire and was super excited when Daydream was announced and I was lucky enough to get the book arc!

What a pretty book!! I love the honesty and the authors mention of not wanting to put a diagnosis on him prior to the book starting but hinting at ADHD/Neurodivergent.

Loved the connection and mutual benefit that the main characters offer to each other before they got together!

This fell a little flat for me. I didn’t feel like the characters were super interesting. It was a cute story, but it was missing something

I very much enjoy coming back to the world of Maple Hills. Henry and Halle, I think make such a cute couple. There were a few things about them I felt didn't make sense, like Henry being a 'playboy' and flirting with a lot of women, but also socially awkward and not good at communications. It just didn't feel like a reflection of who Henry would be but was only a plot device for Halle to be warned away from him initially. But other than that, I enjoyed all of the character interactions and the mental health representation in this book. As an oldest sister myself, I could absolutely relate to Halle and her struggles with feeling like the family manager and being so needed all of the time.

This is my favourite of the series.

Loved the diversity in this book

Loved them together. Forced proximity

“This might be my favorite romance book, but we’re my favorite love story.”

I absolutely adored Henry so much and found him very relatable. Just like the others in this series, it’s a YA adult with mature content. While I felt a connection with both main characters for different reasons, Henry truly reached out to me. One, I think we all need a Henry in our life who will call us out on our nonsense while also being the sweetest/ most considerate person ever. I mean those Christmas gifts… come on! This was a fun and quick read that I enjoyed from start to finish.