Daydream was a cute follow up to Wildfire. I liked it but not as much as Hannah Graces other two novels. Henry was sweet and caring, Halle was incredibly relatable. However, there were times where the story felt drawn out and repetitive. 3.5 ⭐️

This book was everything I could have hoped for and more! Henry has always been my favorite character like many other people and so I was very excited when I saw that the next book was going to be about him, and it did not disappoint! I loved learning more about Henry and how he thinks and reacts to different scenarios. It was so refreshing to see everyone around him just wanting the best for him, "whatever that looks like". Seeing the relationship progress between Halle and Henry was so fun to see. They were so good for each other and I loved how the not pressuring each other went both ways, even if its not as apparent with Halle not pressuring Henry. She lets him work things out how he needs to without needing an answer right away.

I also LOVED Halle as a character. I saw so much of myself in her in her insecurities and experiences. I loved seeing her represented in a book and having the other characters around her validate her feelings and help her with moving on from what she felt and being more comfortable with where she is now. Another thing I was super grateful for is that Halle was a plus sized character and yet her entire personality did not revolve around her being insecure in her body. It was so nice to see a plus size character who was comfortable in their body and loved their body and wore whatever they wanted without mentioning that they are bigger every two lines.

The friendship relationships in this book were phenomenal. Everyone was so supportive of each other and validated their feelings and helped them when they needed help. They were constantly showing up for each other even when the characters didn't think they would. This book is about friendship as much as it is about relationships. And once again Hannah Grace kills it with the healthy communication and making sure to talk about the things that are bothering the characters instead of just hiding away from it.

Thank you Atria Books for approving my Netgalley request! (I was so excited when I saw the notification pop up that I dropped my phone on my face)

Before I started Daydream, I was a bit nervous to read this one. I loved the past two books, but I always get worried when a sequel comes out that it won’t live up to the previous books. Obviously I was incredibly wrong since I loved Henry and Halle so much that I couldn’t stand to put this book down.

Without spoiling anything, this book portrays what a healthy relationship can look like. It also depicts mental health in a way that could at times feel relatable, but never felt forced. Both of these things are something that I could appreciate. I loved the build up in this book as they worked towards things together, never making Halle OR the reader feel like things were rushed.

I have nothing but positive things to say about this book. If you liked Icebreaker and Wildfire, you’re going to love Daydream. Hannah Grace ate and left no crumbs with this one!

I don’t think I’ve ever connected to a book as much as I connected to this one. I saw my ADHD in Henry and my eldest-daughter syndrome in Halle and I felt so many emotion throughout this whole book.

I loved the communication between Henry and Halle. They set boundaries and rules for their relationship that helped them to understand each other better. They voiced their emotions almost every step of the way and it helped them build a trustworthy friendship and romantic relationship. Their communication was present during their spicy times as well and it’s so fantastic and important that they didn’t lose the communication during those moments. It is so important for neurospicy people to voice their feelings and the things they need from others and we really get to see Henry’s struggles with that. His constant battle with himself of not knowing why he can’t do certain things and finally finding ways to help himself succeed was amazing to read about. It’s extremely relatable for me (and will be for so many others that will read this book).

Seeing Halle evolve from a people-pleaser to a boundary-setter is amazing. I am also the oldest daughter and related to so many things Halle struggled with. Like her, I am working on setting boundaries and I think Halle will be relatable to so many eldest daughters. I like that the friends Halle and Henry surround themselves with are understanding and loving and work to help them when they can’t help themselves. It’s so important to have healthy relationship with friends and family when you deal with personal struggles. They are there for you when you aren’t there for yourself.

I laughed, cried, swooned, and stressed alongside these characters and I absolutely loved every second of it. This is for sure a new favourite romance. This one releases August 27, 2024!

I don’t think I’ve ever connected to a book as much as I connected to this one. I saw my ADHD in Henry and my eldest-daughter syndrome in Halle and I felt so many emotion throughout this whole book.

I loved the communication between Henry and Halle. They set boundaries and rules for their relationship that helped them to understand each other better. They voiced their emotions almost every step of the way and it helped them build a trustworthy friendship and romantic relationship. Their communication was present during their spicy times as well and it’s so fantastic and important that they didn’t lose the communication during those moments. It is so important for neurospicy people to voice their feelings and the things they need from others and we really get to see Henry’s struggles with that. His constant battle with himself of not knowing why he can’t do certain things and finally finding ways to help himself succeed was amazing to read about. It’s extremely relatable for me (and will be for so many others that will read this book).

Seeing Halle evolve from a people-pleaser to a boundary-setter is amazing. I am also the oldest daughter and related to so many things Halle struggled with. Like her, I am working on setting boundaries and I think Halle will be relatable to so many eldest daughters. I like that the friends Halle and Henry surround themselves with are understanding and loving and work to help them when they can’t help themselves. It’s so important to have healthy relationship with friends and family when you deal with personal struggles. They are there for you when you aren’t there for yourself.

I laughed, cried, swooned, and stressed alongside these characters and I absolutely loved every second of it. This is for sure a new favourite romance. This one releases August 27, 2024!

Another smashing success in my book from Hannah Grace. The next installment of Maple Hills follows Halle, an eldest daughter family manager type, and heart throb Henry we've all been falling in love with for the past two books. Hannah Grace didn't hold back at all in her ability to craft emotionally driven stories with lovable characters that make mistakes sometimes. Three books in and I cannot get over how authentic these characters come across. The way Halle and Henry are burdened by the responsibility that has been placed on them despite their support systems was so consuming. I felt like their biggest cheerleader as they navigated all the obstacles in their way, and truly admired their ownership when things started breaking down.
Overall, this is my favorite in the series by far. I already cannot wait for the next book!


Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read this ARC!

I’ll be daydreaming about this book for a while! This book was fun and lighthearted but also tackled some important mental health issues with the seriousness it deserves. The support and love hit home and reiterated that everyone handles things differently and that is okay. Great read!

I LOVED this book. I liked the first two books in the series and thought they were cute; but this book was next level. The characters felt real and the issues they dealt with felt so real. I was very impressed with the ability to discuss difficult topics and create relationships that honored the reality of living with self doubt, stress, family expectations, and responsibility to yourself and others.

I honestly can't wait to read it again.

this was one of the sweetest romance books ive read in a long time🥹🥹 the AuDHD rep made me feel SO SEEN and the way these two take care of each other was so tender !!! also the FMC is a writer !!! a perfect book five fucking stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

4ish stars rounded down.

I REALLY enjoyed this book, I think this is my favourite of Grace’s so far.

There was just something about it that just filled my heart up. It felt relatable and sweet and funny, and I loved all the characters, but especially Halle. I think the way she’s written feels very relatable, and easy to connect with.

I’m was so happy to get to read Hannah Grace’s new work with Wildfire, and that hold true here. Can’t wait to continue to see what she comes up with, as she’s a definite must read romance author for me

Thanks for the eARC.

Thank you Netgallery for this opportunity to read this arc in exchange for my honest review.

Where do I start? I love reading Daydream. The wait was worth it! I wanted Henry to receive his own book from the moment I met him in Ice Breaker.

Halle and Henry’s friendship was everything. I love how supportive Henry was of Halle and her growth throughout the story. I can’t wait to receive my physical book on publishing day.

hannah grace does it again! such a fantastic book with an amazing story line! very different than her other 2 books in the maple hills series but adorable and
perfect in its own ways! i loved the dynamic between halee and henry from the start and adored all the friendships throughout the story!

I thought this was really cute and Halle may be my favorite girl at Maple Hills. I just have one question *spoiler incoming* if Henry’s parents are both doctors wouldn’t they have see signs of adhd?

Otherwise literally so cute.

After reading the first two in the Maple Hills series, I was so looking forward to Henry's book. Both Halle and Henry were great, loveable and well-developed characters. However, the story itself was lacking. The plot moves slowly and primarily laterally for the first 70% of the book. It was a slow burn, but I feel like it didn't pay off how I hoped it would. Overall, "Daydream" is a lackluster, but enjoyable slow burn.

Thank you to the author, NetGalley and Atria Books for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

A huge thanks to Atria Books and NetGalley for the advanced reading copy of Daydream by Hannah Grace!

I had already pre-ordered the book, but when presented with an option to read it in advance I simply HAD to take the opportunity! I loved Icebreaker and Wildfire, and in both books Henry was a huge favorite of mine, so I was so excited for his love story!

However, I can't help feeling unfortunately a little bit disappointed with this book. Don't get me wrong, Halle and Henry's love story was a 10/10, but it felt like there were aspects of their romance that we missed out on, unlike the two other books in the Maple Hills series. With Halle being the first time we see a plus-sized FMC and love interest, I had an especially vested interest in seeing how it would be written. It's no surprise that plus-size women don't often get the love stories they deserve (*cough cough* Penelope Featherington being SNUBBED in my opinion in the newest Bridgerton season), so I was slightly disappointed with this when it felt like she was not given the same attention physically as Stassie and Rory have been in their respective books.

While I feel like Hannah Grace respected the portion of the story line dedicated to Halle wanting to take her time being intimate with Henry, I can't help but feel like their intimate scenes together were rushed and not given nearly as much attention as previous couples. I'm hoping that when I get my copy in September after release and do a re-read, some of these scenes are a bit more fleshed out and I feel like Halle is a bit more appreciated. The scenes just kind of happened, I blinked and they were done, which left me slightly disappointed. I also feel disappointed that we never saw true consequences or karma to Will for being a shitty person, but maybe the point was he wasn't worth the energy.

Also, I hope that Henry gets a diagnosis in the next book or sometime between now and then. She leaves a note in the beginning of the book about this and that she did not feel it was necessary because plenty of neurodivergent people go throughout their lives and learn coping mechanisms without a formal diagnosis, but I would still like to see him get one so he can advocate for himself a little bit more.

Yall This book, just wow I love Henry so much and you get so much more of him in this book and understanding of his thoughts and feelings but and halle was such a fun MFC she really had helped Henry with so much and got him and understood his ADHD and it made their friends to lovers trope even better

I really enjoyed this book. I have been a fan of the Maple Hills series since I first read them earlier this year, but Daydream has got to be my favourite. Halle and Henry were compelling main characters and I was eager to explore their world and relationship. I thought that the portrayal of mental health and neurodiversity was very realistic and really added to the story. My favourite thing about Daydream and the rest of the Maple Hills series is how comfortable and lived in the world feels. The friendships between the protagonists and the supporting characters are so positive and natural, and I enjoyed how Daydream continued to flesh out characters introduced in previous novels. Overall, a wonderful read and I so hope that there will be more to come in this series!

One of my most anticipated reads of the year and I was not disappointed. Halle is so lovable and relatable, Henry is so heart melting and equally relatable. While I adored Icebreaker and Wildfire they felt too long and drawn out. And I was admittedly worried Daydream would be too. I was pleasantly surprised that the book was long but the plot was not drawn out. Perfect all around! I hope Hannah grave never stops writing!

What a beautiful story. As an AuDHD adult who went undiagnosed for a long time (AND an eldest daughter), this book was incredible. Hannah Grace did such a good job with Henry and Halle's story. I loved the caution and easy love of these two. Words cannot express how much I love this book.

Hannah grace has me giggling and kicking my feet. Henry was such a stand out in Icebreaker I just couldn’t wait for his story and she did not disappoint. I loved Halle and Henry’s chemistry and the build up to the spice. Halle finding herself and Henry starting to work through his mental blocks was a great read. I could not put it down. Well done!!!!