More Than Maybe
A Novel
by Erin Hahn
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Pub Date Jul 21 2020 | Archive Date Jul 21 2020
St. Martin's Press | Wednesday Books
Description
"Like your favorite song, More Than Maybe burrows inside your heart and stays there. Vada and Luke's story of music, family, and first love will shoot to the top of your book playlist. A rich, sweet, rock and roll ride." - Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and How to Make Friends With the Dark
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?
In More Than Maybe, Erin Hahn’s swooniest book yet, Luke and Vada must decide how deep their feelings run and what it would mean to give love a try.
Note: The publication date of this title has changed. The new publication date is 07/21/2020.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781250231642 |
| PRICE | $17.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 336 |
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Featured Reviews
Erin C, Book Trade Professional
Oh my heart, my heart! MORE THAN MAYBE had me cheering and dancing right along with the characters and left the biggest trail of happy tears down my face. I didn't think it was possible to top YOU'D BE MINE, but Hahn's sophomore book has me longing for my days in Ann Arbor and super upset I never met my Luke there!
Amber H, Reviewer
I want to thank Net Galley for the advance copy!
This was truly a delightful book! Was witty,fun and brilliant. I fell in love with Vada and Luke. I adored them so much and was cheering them on the whole time. So let's talk about the music.. I loved it so much I am also like Vada I hear music I move! Erin did a brilliant job of research with all the different song titles. You can tell the author was passionate about it and that made this book even more enjoyable. Going into this I was not sure what to expect I am not a huge reader of young adult contemporary's. I really enjoyed this. One of my favorites of the year so far!
Denise T, Reviewer
What a fresh, fun and sweet story. Vada and Luke are what teenage first love should be about. I thoroughly enjoyed how Erin Hahn wove their tale through the rock, punk and alternative music scene with the likes of 90's bands and their predecessors dating back to even the 70's. The chemistry between Luke and Vada was sweet but you could feel the intensity of first love. What I also loved was that this wasn't the typical one person was from the wrong side of the tracks or the two characters were complete opposites. It was love that was built on common interests, common aspirations, similar family values and a genuine and sincere trust of one another's feelings. My heart swooned for the friendship these two had with one another. They were beautiful to one another not necessarily the rest of the world.
Hahn wrote words that gently pulled you into a hug and slowly that hug grew into more and you never wanted the story to end.
D 5/5
Nadine M, Reviewer
This book doesn’t come out until May, but I couldn’t wait to read it. I absolutely loved the cover and the premise. I loved both Luke and Vada. (I couldn’t help but think of My Girl with that name. Am I dating myself, or what???) I absolutely loved that the book switched between the POV of Vada and Luke. All the music references and the way the author used songs was complete genius! I felt like I was just dancing right along with Vada! There were a few twists in the book, which had me not be able to put it down!
Bottom Line: Read this! It has been awhile since I really loved a YA, as it isn’t my typical genre. This was such a cute read, I was smiling throughout the whole thing and really bonded with the characters.
** I received a copy of More Than Maybe from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are of my own.**
Lyndsay A, Reviewer
Oh my GOSH this book was so good! I loved You’d Be Mine and I was so super excited to get an ARC of More Than Maybe! And i just have to say Erin Hahn knows how to write a book that just sucks you in because I'm obsessed.
Ok so first off I have to admit that I basically live under a rock when it comes to music so I totally had to google pretty much all the song mentioned in this book *runs and hides* But despite my lack of musical knowledge this is such a fun read and I love how music was so important in this book.
This book has a wonderful set of character that just adds to how amazing this story. I love Meg and her colorful self and just thought her and Vada’s friendship is the best. Luke’s relationship with his twin brother Cullen is really awesome, kinda wish their podcast was real because I would listen to it. Luke’s best friend Zach is just great Luke just accepts the fact that Zach and Cullen are dating. Though its weird at times its just what’s normal to him Phil’s relationship as a mentor to Vada is so sweet and its so great how he stepped into into that father role Vada needed. Luke’s parents are great..even though his retired punk rocker dad drives him crazy sometimes!
I love Luke and Vada their relationship is just the cutest. I really like that it isn’t instant love from the beginning, even though it’s clear from the start that both characters have had feeling for each for a while. It was nice to see their relationship takes it time and happen so naturally and it just makes for the most adorable story.
Also where can I find myself a Luke? Ugh I just love him.
I highly recommend this book and it’s a wonderful read that will just suck you in and quickly become your new favorite!
*Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC of this book!*
*I received a eARC in exchange for a honest review*
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