November 9 by Colleen Hoover
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Web ID: 15068152The Audacity!
3.5 ⭐️ I'm sorry, but I couldn't forgive Ben after he said, "We keep the baby monitor on at night." Ugh, the audacity!!
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Instant favorite for me
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 rounded to 5 📖 Quotes from the Book “You’ll never be able to find yourself if you’re lost in someone else.” “You can’t leave yet. I’m not finished falling in love with you.” “I thought I was tougher than a word, but I just discovered that having someone you love say ‘I don’t love you’ is more painful than any physical pain I’ve ever been through.” 📚 Overall Reading Experience & Impressions This book was an emotional rollercoaster! It took a little while to get into, but once the drama kicked in, it was impossible to put down. The unique premise—meeting only once a year on the same date—created so much tension and anticipation. The plot twist completely threw me for a loop, and even though there were some predictable moments, the emotional depth and character growth kept me hooked. The love story is intense, heartbreaking, and filled with Colleen Hoover’s signature gut-wrenching twists. This is definitely one of my favorites. ✅ What I Liked ✨ Unique concept of a once-a-year love story ✨ Emotional and deeply moving romance ✨ Unexpected plot twists that kept me hooked ✨ Strong character development ❌ What Didn’t Work 🤯 The plot hole about Ben not knowing who Fallon’s dad was felt unrealistic 🤨 Some parts of the story felt overly dramatic or rushed ❤️🔥 Certain romantic moments felt a bit predictable 💭 Final Thoughts A beautifully written, emotional love story with unforgettable twists. While it has some flaws, the emotional impact and intense romance make it a must-read for fans of Colleen Hoover. If you love books that make you cry, gasp, and question everything—this one is for you! 📌 Who Would I Recommend This To? 💔 Fans of emotional, heartbreaking romances 📖 Readers who love plot twists and unexpected reveals 🎭 Those who enjoy deep, character-driven love stories 📚 Fans of It Ends With Us and Ugly Love 🔥 Spice Rating: 🌶️ no explicit scenes; implied or tasteful 🔞 Age Rating: 16+ Mature themes, emotional intensity)
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A must read!
November 9th is a romance novel by Colleen Hoover where the main characters Fallon and Ben, a writer, meet on November 9th, the anniversary of a tragic house fire where Fallon was severely injured. Fallon's relationship with her father has struggled her whole life, and after another confrontation with him Ben, a stranger, steps up to defend Fallon, out of an urge of confidence. After their initial meeting, they plan an experiment, to meet at the same place on November 9th every year with zero contact between meetings. During that time Ben and Fallon grew a very close relationship. After 5 years and many major life events, both of them make drastic decisions that could ultimately lead to the fall of Fallon and Ben's relationship. Through a very dramatic experience Fallon finds out that Ben was the cause of the fire that almost killed her and she struggles to decide what is best for herself. In the end, Fallon finds Ben’s manuscript which explains the traumatic events that resulted in a fire when Ben was very young. Fallon soon realizes that Ben’s actions were not malicious, and through those 5 years he had been the only constant thing in her life. As a highschool senior who is about to embark on the world November 9th helps me understand that even though I will move far away from home, those I care about are always with me. I can’t wait to get out of here, but I also know that like Ben I will probably realize that “I thought I was stronger than a word, but I just discovered that having to say goodbye to you is by far the hardest thing I've ever had to do.” I know that learning what life is like out of the protective cocoon will be a painful awakening as I move into a world that does not follow me around begging me to turn my work in so I can pass my classes. The truth will be ugly, just like Donovan says, “Whoever said the truth hurts was being an optimist. The truth is an excruciatingly painful son of a...” While I am about to leave for college I know I will have professors and supervisors that will give crucial feedback, even if it crushes my soul and will to ever write again, hard truths are bound to come. As painful as it might be, while attending college I will have to put myself out of my comfort zone which corresponds with when Fallon says “Goals are achieved through discomfort and hard work. They aren’t achieved when you hide out in a place where you’re nice and cozy.” Even though it will sometimes be forced, I will nudge myself to experience new things because it is necessary for my life success.
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No Spoilers/Special Place In My Heart
This book destroyed me, balling my eyes out, and because of this it has found a special place in my heart. This book has inspired me to go back to past passions from over ten years ago because now I see somewhere along the way I’ve lost my love for books and poetry, I’ve lost myself. I gave up my dreams of a simple life as a hs English teacher that writes on the side to pursue a safer option. That path has pushed me away from reading completely and I haven’t wrote a single thing in ten years. Although I was never a Poe, or Hoover, it was what I loved and reading this book literally opened my eyes with realization with one simple question that popped in my head, “When did I lose myself?”. I’m glad this year I picked up reading because I attempted my first poem in many many years. Anyways, if you made it to the end of this I highly recommend this book and hope you read it too.
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Such a goodd book
If you’re a hopeless romantic you will lovee this book there is a couple plot twist and some cheesy parts but over all it’s good!
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Colleen Hoover Just Tries Too Hard
This book has a pretty typical Colleen Hoover formula — unrealistic scenarios/plot lines, exploiting trauma, overdone sex scenes, & just all around cheesy writing. It honestly kind of rubbed me the wrong way that she was sexualizing the characters even though they were literally 18… & I’m sorry but in the beginning about how Ben was immediately focused on her boobs was just so cringey. I’ve read almost all of Colleen Hoover’s popular books & I’ve given her the benefit of the doubt, but this will most likely be the last of hers that I read & support. If you are going to read a CH book, Verity was phenomenal.
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AMAZING!!!!
I read this book in 2 DAYS! This book made me feel so much emotions. Also made me feel super single but that’s okay! Overall loved the author and can’t wait to read more from her❤️
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Great Book
November 9th was a heartfelt read, especially for a hopeless romantic. I felt that the portal of character traits like tenacity and individuality were strong with Fallon, our main character. She is a strong woman who knows what she wants and is passionate about what she loves, which is acting. They show some crack in her rough exterior when touching on insecurities and lack in confidence, showing relatability in her. Ben, the lead male character is more of a soft fun loving character that grows on you very quickly. He is a character that seems like he is doing great all the time, we get to see past this and learn about his personal hardships. This book will make you think everything is perfect and set up for a happily ever after, but then on the next page tragedy can strike and make you question everything prior. I enjoy that quality about the book because it gives us excitement and motivation to continue reading. Overall I think if you are up for some uncertainty and a good love story this book is the perfect read for you!
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