November 9: A Novel

(PureTextuality.com)I am pretty new to the phenomenon that is Colleen Hoover. I had heard all about her books and finally read one, Maybe Someday, and realized just how good of a writer she is. So when Lexxie at Unconventional Book Views reviewed November 9 recently, I immediately bought and read it. As in, I could literally not put it down. It’s Fallon’s last day in California, as she is moving to New York. She’s out to lunch with her arrogant actor father and having a rough time of it. Fallon’s face and left side were burned in a fire a couple of years before while she was staying with her dad. Her father tries to convince her that she can no longer have a career as an actor and even brings up the fact that she no longer even dates. Cringe worthy! When Ben steps in and pretends to be her boyfriend in order to get her father to lay off her, it begins an odyssey for both Fallon and Ben. Both characters are eighteen and Ben is a college student/writer. Fallon had starred on a television show, but lost the job after the fire. November 9 is now, both the anniversary of the fire, and of their meeting. They spend the day together and each realizes that they have found someone special. They agree to meet on each November 9, until they are twenty three. Twenty three because that’s the age her mother thinks most people know what they want in life. So they agree to a pact-no phone calls, no numbers, no social media,or emails exchanged. Nothing but waiting for the next year. The premise was different, and although there are similar book/movies out there, this one was a completely different type of story.Of course, I haven’t even delved into half of what happens in this read. Things aren’t always as they seem and sometimes people harbor huge secrets-the kind of secrets that are life changing. Sometimes, people can be completely wrong in their estimation of another person and that is explored as well. The book jumps in time from one November 9th, to the next. Fallon and Ben were fascinating characters. Both have flaws and both have things that cause them angst.They are real in their feelings for each other, but as in life, five years can bring many changes and does for both.The reader is witness to all the changes in both of their lives, and to the deepening of their feelings for each other. What maddened me at times was that they go so long without being able to call or contact each other-relying on others to do so when needed and only on November 9th. In that respect, it was kind of unbelievable for me and had me practically yelling at my book at times. Hoover’s writing is nothing short of amazing as can be expected from a #1 New York Times bestselling author. If you enjoy having all the “feels” in a read, this one definitely measures up, and in a big way.There’s a beautiful romance here, but the reader has to go through some major turmoil at times to get to the end. I think I loved every minute of the journey. Highly recommended adult read.

Amazing

Absolutely loved it!

I am the first to admit that I haven't read a COHO book in awhile. And I can totally see how this book had over 600 5-star reviews in a week. I'll be honest here and say that I was reading and about halfway in - I was about to throw in the towel. I kept asking myself "Why is everyone so in love with this book?" and then at 58% - It hit me! It slammed right into me when I wasn't looking. My heart ached. I couldn't breath and my tears were flowing. That's the moment I KNEW this book was going to be amazing. I had been hit by a train and even behind the tears in my eyes I continued to read. I kept saying to COHO - "How could you do this to me?".... because she can hear all of us while we read her books....right? Just when I had come to terms with the events that happened. Around 78% I was hit again and took me by complete surprise! My heart was ripped out 100 % this time and I knew COHO wasn't' giving it back. Twice now! I was aching... I was crying again......and I tried to piece it back together. I wasn't sure what I felt at this point. As much as I was mad - it was a game changer. I grabbed what was left of my heart and my emotions and carried on. I read thinking that whether these two got their HEA or not. I had to continue. I had to know what happens. THREE TIMES! Three times and you are OUT! COHO sucker punched me a third time from left field! Evil.... yes COHO...Evil =) And no matter how many times she hit me.... and how many times I sat there stunned with an aching heart and tears flowing like faucets. I knew that all of this led to their ending......and ending that left me with hope that if and when we meet those characters again on the Next November 9 that our hearts will be happy and that everything they went through together will have been worth it. That Nov 9 is now a day of Happiness. This story is going to make you sad and cry! Be prepared. We've all felt this before when reading a COHO book. It's a story about two people whose lives cross paths and each year something new about themselves is revealed while you read. It's about loving, losing, healing and forgiving. Can two people become friends? Fall in love? Overcome some obstacles that are meant to tear each of them down? Do Ben and Fallon get a HEA like in the books Fallon reads? In my mind I was left not knowing.....Will their story continue? Or are we left with only our imagination? This story had EPIC first kisses...a Book BF worthy Alpha Male...Epic Goodbyes........ it gave me ALL THE FEELS! ALL OF THEM! It's full of angst - love - heartache- twists & turns. It's told in dual POV and I loved that. This book is Totally worth every FIVE star review it gets. Click It Up! You won't be sorry! Especially if you love a good cry and a book full of every emotion possible! Definitely one that I wish to unread - just to read all over again for the first time.

LOVED!

Sigh... Colleen Hoover gets me once again with this book. She has quickly become an author that I can count on to deliver each and every time, without fail. I look forward to the release of every one of her books as if they are an old friend coming to visit. I know that I will have a few enjoyable and entertaining hours ahead of me. I finished this book in one sitting. It was that good and that easy to read. I don't think I will ever look at November 9th the same way again. In fact, keeping with the theme of the book, I think I may have to re-read it every year on November 9th because I will certainly be thinking about it. I know I've said it a million times before but Hoover captures the emotions of her characters like no other. The reader is able to feel the emotions that are oozing off the pages. The attraction between Fallon and Ben is penned beautifully and as the reader you are drawn in from the very first word. I don't know how else to describe it. Hoover has the ability to really make you feel her characters. She also writes male characters like no other. Ben is no exception. I laughed, I cried and I sighed a lot as I devoured this book. It was emotionally charged and there were a couple shocking twists as well. One I had figured out but I didn't see the other one coming. Man oh man...what a twist. I also loved the whole book theme that was going on. The book related banter between Fallon and Ben was cute and it made me smile a lot. Book lovers will get a real kick out of it. I loved everything about this book and I won't soon forget it!

How?! How does Colleen do it?! Time and time again she writes these unbelievable stories that are so farfetched as to be realistic! She drags you in. She builds you up. Then, she tears it all apart. She breaks your heart. She makes you love, trust and then makes you fall. You fall so hard you break apart. You cry. You ugly cry. You hurt. Whatever you expect, she takes you in a completely different, unexpected direction that tears you up into little, tiny, broken pieces. I can never read her books when they are first released. I have to wait. Wait until I am emotionally ready because I do not look forward to the heartbreak I will soon feel when I delve in to the cover and read the first words. She always grabs you from the very first sentence, the first paragraph, the first page and then she doesn’t let you go. There is a rhythm to her stories. A wave of emotion you must ride only to come out wondering what the heck she was thinking. How could she write something so intense? Especially when she swears she does not have all the feels?! How?! The story of Fallon and Benton is no exception. It starts off as crazy as all the other stories. You fall in love with the characters, you watch them grow, then Colleen takes them to a place you did not foresee and breaks your heart in all the worst and best ways. That is all I can say without giving anything away.

Loved it

It’s the anniversary of the worst thing that has ever happened to Fallon. Fallon was 16, sleeping in her father’s house, an accomplished actress on a beloved TV show, when the house caught fire and burned 30% of her body. Now 18, Fallon has decided to move to across the country to New York and wants to confront her estranged father for his terrible treatment of her when she meets with him at a local diner in Los Angeles. While dealing with his arrogant, spiteful, boorish and completely awful behavior, Writer Ben steps in as her imaginary boyfriend to completely tell her dad off. They spend one day together and promise to come back every day, on the same year, to see each other, as they don’t want to fall prey to this relationship being the only thing they focus on. Okay seriously the biggest clap ever to Colleen because THAT PLOT TWIST. I did not see that coming and when it hit me, I had to put the book down, stare into the void, wonder if I actually time traveled through an alternate universe, decide my eyes were just bad and then re read it to find out, YES HONEY THAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED. This is why she’s one of the greats. Seriously, just rip my heart out. I loved it. I need more. Read this for a soul-crushing, soul-defining, epic love story.

I know you either love Colleen Hoover or you hate her work. I am in the love category. She is one of my favorite authors. I have been trying to save some of her books to read for when I am feeling slumpy, so I had put off grabbing for November 9. When I heard she had a new book coming out I was excited, not only for the new book but to be able to grab one of my unread books. I loved the beginning and how our characters meet in the restaurant. I also loved how this went beyond just looks and how Ben sees the true beauty in Fallon. I was smiling the whole the time I was reading this book…up until the plot twists. Then I was reading with my jaw dropped, and then came some tears. I loved this! This was another amazing read from Colleen Hoover and I just need more!

(PureTextuality.com)I am pretty new to the phenomenon that is Colleen Hoover. I had heard all about her books and finally read one, Maybe Someday, and realized just how good of a writer she is. So when Lexxie at Unconventional Book Views reviewed November 9 recently, I immediately bought and read it. As in, I could literally not put it down. It’s Fallon’s last day in California, as she is moving to New York. She’s out to lunch with her arrogant actor father and having a rough time of it. Fallon’s face and left side were burned in a fire a couple of years before while she was staying with her dad. Her father tries to convince her that she can no longer have a career as an actor and even brings up the fact that she no longer even dates. Cringe worthy! When Ben steps in and pretends to be her boyfriend in order to get her father to lay off her, it begins an odyssey for both Fallon and Ben. Both characters are eighteen and Ben is a college student/writer. Fallon had starred on a television show, but lost the job after the fire. November 9 is now, both the anniversary of the fire, and of their meeting. They spend the day together and each realizes that they have found someone special. They agree to meet on each November 9, until they are twenty three. Twenty three because that’s the age her mother thinks most people know what they want in life. So they agree to a pact-no phone calls, no numbers, no social media,or emails exchanged. Nothing but waiting for the next year. The premise was different, and although there are similar book/movies out there, this one was a completely different type of story.Of course, I haven’t even delved into half of what happens in this read. Things aren’t always as they seem and sometimes people harbor huge secrets-the kind of secrets that are life changing. Sometimes, people can be completely wrong in their estimation of another person and that is explored as well. The book jumps in time from one November 9th, to the next. Fallon and Ben were fascinating characters. Both have flaws and both have things that cause them angst.They are real in their feelings for each other, but as in life, five years can bring many changes and does for both.The reader is witness to all the changes in both of their lives, and to the deepening of their feelings for each other. What maddened me at times was that they go so long without being able to call or contact each other-relying on others to do so when needed and only on November 9th. In that respect, it was kind of unbelievable for me and had me practically yelling at my book at times. Hoover’s writing is nothing short of amazing as can be expected from a #1 New York Times bestselling author. If you enjoy having all the “feels” in a read, this one definitely measures up, and in a big way.There’s a beautiful romance here, but the reader has to go through some major turmoil at times to get to the end. I think I loved every minute of the journey. Highly recommended adult read.

Amazing

Absolutely loved it!

I am the first to admit that I haven't read a COHO book in awhile. And I can totally see how this book had over 600 5-star reviews in a week. I'll be honest here and say that I was reading and about halfway in - I was about to throw in the towel. I kept asking myself "Why is everyone so in love with this book?" and then at 58% - It hit me! It slammed right into me when I wasn't looking. My heart ached. I couldn't breath and my tears were flowing. That's the moment I KNEW this book was going to be amazing. I had been hit by a train and even behind the tears in my eyes I continued to read. I kept saying to COHO - "How could you do this to me?".... because she can hear all of us while we read her books....right? Just when I had come to terms with the events that happened. Around 78% I was hit again and took me by complete surprise! My heart was ripped out 100 % this time and I knew COHO wasn't' giving it back. Twice now! I was aching... I was crying again......and I tried to piece it back together. I wasn't sure what I felt at this point. As much as I was mad - it was a game changer. I grabbed what was left of my heart and my emotions and carried on. I read thinking that whether these two got their HEA or not. I had to continue. I had to know what happens. THREE TIMES! Three times and you are OUT! COHO sucker punched me a third time from left field! Evil.... yes COHO...Evil =) And no matter how many times she hit me.... and how many times I sat there stunned with an aching heart and tears flowing like faucets. I knew that all of this led to their ending......and ending that left me with hope that if and when we meet those characters again on the Next November 9 that our hearts will be happy and that everything they went through together will have been worth it. That Nov 9 is now a day of Happiness. This story is going to make you sad and cry! Be prepared. We've all felt this before when reading a COHO book. It's a story about two people whose lives cross paths and each year something new about themselves is revealed while you read. It's about loving, losing, healing and forgiving. Can two people become friends? Fall in love? Overcome some obstacles that are meant to tear each of them down? Do Ben and Fallon get a HEA like in the books Fallon reads? In my mind I was left not knowing.....Will their story continue? Or are we left with only our imagination? This story had EPIC first kisses...a Book BF worthy Alpha Male...Epic Goodbyes........ it gave me ALL THE FEELS! ALL OF THEM! It's full of angst - love - heartache- twists & turns. It's told in dual POV and I loved that. This book is Totally worth every FIVE star review it gets. Click It Up! You won't be sorry! Especially if you love a good cry and a book full of every emotion possible! Definitely one that I wish to unread - just to read all over again for the first time.

LOVED!

Sigh... Colleen Hoover gets me once again with this book. She has quickly become an author that I can count on to deliver each and every time, without fail. I look forward to the release of every one of her books as if they are an old friend coming to visit. I know that I will have a few enjoyable and entertaining hours ahead of me. I finished this book in one sitting. It was that good and that easy to read. I don't think I will ever look at November 9th the same way again. In fact, keeping with the theme of the book, I think I may have to re-read it every year on November 9th because I will certainly be thinking about it. I know I've said it a million times before but Hoover captures the emotions of her characters like no other. The reader is able to feel the emotions that are oozing off the pages. The attraction between Fallon and Ben is penned beautifully and as the reader you are drawn in from the very first word. I don't know how else to describe it. Hoover has the ability to really make you feel her characters. She also writes male characters like no other. Ben is no exception. I laughed, I cried and I sighed a lot as I devoured this book. It was emotionally charged and there were a couple shocking twists as well. One I had figured out but I didn't see the other one coming. Man oh man...what a twist. I also loved the whole book theme that was going on. The book related banter between Fallon and Ben was cute and it made me smile a lot. Book lovers will get a real kick out of it. I loved everything about this book and I won't soon forget it!

How?! How does Colleen do it?! Time and time again she writes these unbelievable stories that are so farfetched as to be realistic! She drags you in. She builds you up. Then, she tears it all apart. She breaks your heart. She makes you love, trust and then makes you fall. You fall so hard you break apart. You cry. You ugly cry. You hurt. Whatever you expect, she takes you in a completely different, unexpected direction that tears you up into little, tiny, broken pieces. I can never read her books when they are first released. I have to wait. Wait until I am emotionally ready because I do not look forward to the heartbreak I will soon feel when I delve in to the cover and read the first words. She always grabs you from the very first sentence, the first paragraph, the first page and then she doesn’t let you go. There is a rhythm to her stories. A wave of emotion you must ride only to come out wondering what the heck she was thinking. How could she write something so intense? Especially when she swears she does not have all the feels?! How?! The story of Fallon and Benton is no exception. It starts off as crazy as all the other stories. You fall in love with the characters, you watch them grow, then Colleen takes them to a place you did not foresee and breaks your heart in all the worst and best ways. That is all I can say without giving anything away.

Loved it

It’s the anniversary of the worst thing that has ever happened to Fallon. Fallon was 16, sleeping in her father’s house, an accomplished actress on a beloved TV show, when the house caught fire and burned 30% of her body. Now 18, Fallon has decided to move to across the country to New York and wants to confront her estranged father for his terrible treatment of her when she meets with him at a local diner in Los Angeles. While dealing with his arrogant, spiteful, boorish and completely awful behavior, Writer Ben steps in as her imaginary boyfriend to completely tell her dad off. They spend one day together and promise to come back every day, on the same year, to see each other, as they don’t want to fall prey to this relationship being the only thing they focus on. Okay seriously the biggest clap ever to Colleen because THAT PLOT TWIST. I did not see that coming and when it hit me, I had to put the book down, stare into the void, wonder if I actually time traveled through an alternate universe, decide my eyes were just bad and then re read it to find out, YES HONEY THAT ACTUALLY HAPPENED. This is why she’s one of the greats. Seriously, just rip my heart out. I loved it. I need more. Read this for a soul-crushing, soul-defining, epic love story.

I know you either love Colleen Hoover or you hate her work. I am in the love category. She is one of my favorite authors. I have been trying to save some of her books to read for when I am feeling slumpy, so I had put off grabbing for November 9. When I heard she had a new book coming out I was excited, not only for the new book but to be able to grab one of my unread books. I loved the beginning and how our characters meet in the restaurant. I also loved how this went beyond just looks and how Ben sees the true beauty in Fallon. I was smiling the whole the time I was reading this book…up until the plot twists. Then I was reading with my jaw dropped, and then came some tears. I loved this! This was another amazing read from Colleen Hoover and I just need more!

Ok so i did this book on audible and the female narrator read SO SLOW that within a few chapters i was bored. So I stopped listening and even contemplated it being a DNF (which I rarely ever do) but then i sat at my desk and thought....., this is Colleen Hoover and she has never let you down before, so i hit play and continued on. And i admit I was so wrong to have judged So quickly. I even texted my book besties ( that i had previously complained to) And told them that I had made a huge mistake and almost walked away from this book that I can’t freaking put down now! I FLOVE Ben. The introduction to him is perfection. I actually had this huge smile on my face and was like hell yeah. And his words are just swoon worthy (since these words come from Colleens brain I wonder if she speaks to Heath like that lol) Fallon was easy to relate to because although her situation isn’t exactly the same all of us of had a time in our life where we were unhappy with some aspect of our looks. I liked that she was real and vulnerable but yet had a take no crap attitude when she needed to. Once I got comfortable with the storyline and the chapters were just flying by I started to see where the book was headed and where would end up. I was reading having a great time waiting for the book to be tied up in a pretty little bowl then BAM I was completely caught of guard. I actually yelled WAIT WHAT THE HELL ( the patients in the waiting room thinking i lost my mind was fun thanks for that) as i absorbed what i had read and even had to rewind to hear it again, I laughed to myself because Colleen got me I didn’t see it coming, Overall I was really happy with the book I thought the idea Was original and interesting I thought the characters were likable I was totally invested. I only wish I would have not been so thrown off by the narrator Because I almost missed out on a great read.

Several years ago I would read 2-3 books a week but then my kids got busier and so did I and now I never have time to read. While on vacation, I wanted something light to read that would be a quick read I could read in the week I was gone. I bought this one morning and finished it that night. I can't remember the last time a book hooked me like this one, I couldn't put it down and was so sad when it was over. I love that it kind of is about someone writing a book like this. I loved that characters and found myself crying when I was happy but also when I felt sorry for the characters. I felt so connected to them emotional for their story. I never write reviews but I knew I had to write one for this book for how it trapped me and left me with a major book hangover. Also it was its great reviews that I knew would be the perfect beach book. Only problem was, I was so sad when it ended. But there is always another Colleen Hoover book, she never lets me down!

Fantastic!!!

“Whether or not the couple ends up together at the end of a book doesn’t determine whether that book has a happy ending or not. As long as the two people end up happy, it doesn’t really matter if they end up happy together. “- November 9 SYNOPSIS: Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon’s last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist.”- November 9 REVIEW: I am slowly making my way through all of Colleen Hoover’s books and this is the most recent one I have finished. So far, I have read “Verity” as well as “It Ends With Us”. Compared to those books, I liked this one a little less. I’m not exactly sure why, I just felt like I didn’t connect to the characters as much and the plot to me at times was a little predicable. Overall, I rated this book 3.5 stars but have rounded it up to four stars for review purposes. Because we only are reading about the characters from one day (November 9th) each year that they decide to meet, I felt like there was a little lacking in terms of really getting to know them. We get to hear some events that have happened in their past year as well as their current thoughts and feelings, however, I felt like it was lacking some depth. I understand that this is because of the way the story takes place though. In Colleen’s past books I have connected with her characters in such an emotional way, and I didn’t feel that to the same degree with November 9. The plot in this book is good, there are lots of twists and changes that keep the reader guessing and interested. However, at some points I found myself being able to guess the upcoming twists way before they were revealed. This happened quite a few times, but there were still some twists that I did not foresee. Overall, this was a great book and I’ll continue to make my way through all of Colleen’s books and her upcoming releases as well. I never thought of myself as someone who likes romance or chic-lit novels, however, I am finding myself becoming more interested in the category, and Colleen’s books have just the right amount of romance with some hard-hitting realities and subtle dark themes included to keep me interested.

I have read a few of Colleen Hoover's books and have loved every single of them. November 9 did not disappoint. Colleen Hoover has the ability to make the reader feel for the characters and to get into their shoes, to go on the roller coaster ride of their lives. There is a good mix of mystery, romance, angst, tragedy. family drama and usually a dose of wisdom. I do not want give away the plot. Suffice it to say, November 9 is about 2 newly acquainted strangers who agree to meet up every year for the next 5 years on November 9, without any contact in the intervening time. Will they succeed in getting together or will they be torn apart by a secret that he has. Colleen Hoover's books are ones that I will want to keep and read again and again.

“Go easy on me, Fallon. My heart is fragile.” I’m right there with you Ben, my heart is fragile too and Colleen Hoover (in true CoHo fashion) did a number on it in this book! I had butterflies, I laughed, I got angry, I got teary-eyed, you name it and it probably happened to me in this book. It’s always a treat to read a Colleen Hoover book, it’s like Christmas when she releases something new! And what a gift this book was, from the unique concept to the engaging characters and the rock-solid writing it was such fun to read (even when she was stomping all over my heart) from start to finish! This is definitely in my top 5 books I’ve read this year. The concept of this book was so awesome and so unique! Ben and Fallon meet one November 9th when they are both 18, and let me tell you, their first meeting was so cute and will make you instantly fall in love with Ben’s character. They hit it off immediately and end up spending the rest of the day together, it seems like the start of a wonderful relationship. One minor hitch though, Fallon happens to be moving across country that night to try to start over (I won’t spoil anything but due to some unfortunate circumstances her young acting career was cut short). And upon the sage advice from her mother she is determined to not fall in love until she’s found herself first (which according to her mom can’t happen until she’s 23). So while she is appreciative of Ben and all he did for her in the short time they’ve known each other, she is set to part ways from him and start her new life. Desperate to think of some way to see her again, Ben (who happens to be a writer) proposes an ingenious idea: “What if we meet up again next year on the same day? And the year after that? We’ll do it for five years. Same date, same time, same place. We’ll pick up where we left off tonight, but only for the day. I’ll make sure you’re following through with your auditions and I can write a book about the days we’re together.” Fallon agrees and they both depart with their ‘homework’ for the year to come. From there we basically we follow Ben and Fallon over the years as they meet up again each November 9th. Part of their agreement is that they are to have no contact with each other aside from that one day and they are encouraged to go out and live their lives during that time. This idea totally fascinated me and I thought it was a brilliant concept. It kept me on the edge of my seat as each new November 9th came around because as a reader we also have no contact with Ben or Fallon during this time. Everything we learn about what happened in the prior year we learn on November 9th along with them. Considering there was a 1-year time jump every few chapters, I didn’t feel like I missed anything, much like them I lived for the ‘next’ November 9th to see what was going to happen (only lucky for us, all we had to do was turn the page to get to the next year, rather than waiting a full year like Ben and Fallon did!). I was always wondering if this was going to be the time where everything fell apart. And as the years go by, you see their connection continue to evolve and how hard it is to part ways again, as a reader it was also hard to say ‘goodbye’ for another ‘year’ when their time was up! And in certain years your heart is going to break and in others it will rejoice. There’s no shortage of feels in this book, that’s for sure! “For one day each year, I wanted to be this guy who was falling for this girl, because everything about you captivated me.” As with all of Colleen Hoover’s books, you’re going to fall hard for her characters, both separately and for them as a couple. She just has this amazing ability to make her characters seem so real and full of life, they jump off the page and are people that you totally want to be friends with. This was definitely the case here, as I said earlier I fell in love with Ben right from the start and while there were a few things I got upset with him about, I loved how Colleen Hoover tied everything together so that by the end you still love him. Fallon was also an awesome heroine, I love how she evolved from the self-conscience girl we first met to the strong, confident woman we know by the end. And I loved, loved, loved Fallon and Ben together. Their chemistry was amazing and their quirky little conversations and inside jokes were just pure gold. It was awesome that Fallon was a fan of romance books, that right there instantly bonded me to her and her and Ben’s book conversations were priceless! Any book lover will get a kick out of those little nuggets. Oh and randomly, there is an easter egg hidden in this book for fans of one of her other books. I won’t say what it is, but I was delighted when I made the connection! It was unexpected but a welcome surprise! Colleen Hoover is the master of plot twists and there are no shortage of jaw dropping twists in this book. There was one that I saw coming and I thought for sure that was going to be the big one but then she drops another bomb on us that made my eyes bulge out of my head! I had certain suspicions but I did not expect that to happen at all! But I love that about her books, you definitely have to expect the unexpected and even then you’ll probably never see it coming. It really is mind boggling how she can so perfectly weave these stories together, I would seriously recommend a Colleen Hoover book to anyone, they are in a league of their own and I know I’ll always be anxiously awaiting her next masterpiece! ‘I laugh, relieved that she’s… that she simply exists. And that we were lucky enough to exist in the same lifetime, in the same area of the world, in the same state. And that, after all these years, I surprisingly wouldn’t change a single thing about what ultimately brought us together.’ Sigh…. (and yes, for those that read the book, I just said ‘sigh’ instead of actually sighing.)

“I want you to read it for yourself. Because when you love someone, you owe it to them to help them be the best version of themselves that they can be. And as much as it crushes me to admit this, the best version of you doesn't include me.” Stunning. Consuming. Poetic. Raw. Heartrendingly Beautiful. These are a few words that comes to mind when describing this magnificent and captivating masterpiece called November 9 by Colleen Hoover. CoHo is one of those rare authors who DELIVERS every single time. If her mission was to grip her readers hearts and leave a stain on our soul with her written words then I will happily say mission accomplished. She delivered. Well, she more than DELIVERED as readers like myself happily handed my heart to her as she took me on one of the most unforgettable reads that I have read. One date. November 9. One day out of 365 days in the year. That one specific date that CoHo has ingrained in her readers. The date that readers like myself will fall in love with the story of Benton James Kessler and Fallon O'Neill. November 9. “ I'm in love with her. Like really in love with her. Crippling, debilitating, paralyzing love.” In life, there are so many momentousness occasions and life-altering dates that occurs in one's life whether it be a birthday, a milestone, a graduation, a wedding, a death anniversary, or the day that will forever alter and change your life. For Fallon O'Neill, November 9 marked the day that changed her. It is the day that left her insecure and ridden with physical scars. But on that specific day, November 9 also marked the date that she met Benton James Kessler. On November 9, Benton James Kessler walked into Fallon O' Neill's life and instantly knew his life would be forever altered by this girl. He didn't see a young woman with physical scars but instead saw a witty, smart, funny and beautiful girl. A girl who just needed that extra push of encouragement to be bold and confident. He saw that her inner beauty radiated from within and that her scars were just as beautiful. It told him that this girl he just met was a fighter and survivor. “Maybe I don't know the first thing about falling in love, because I've been telling myself I'm not falling for him yet. That it's too soon. But it's not. What's happening inside my heart right now is way too consequential to deny. I think I've been misjudging the whole concept of insta-love. Now if I can just figure out how we can finish these next few years with a happy ending.” They say ever scar tells a story. And for Fallon, her scars tells of a story that will emotionally gut you. Her scars were a reminder of a terrible accident gone wrong and a resentment she holds. These scares were put on display of what could have been a thriving career as a young actress in Hollywood. But all that changes, when Ben made her see that she doesn't have to hide her scars. Ben knocked down her walls of insecurities and stripped her bare, allowing her to see that Fallon O'Neill is one of the most beautiful woman that walked into his life. And on that day, November 9 marked the day when a boy fell in love with a girl. The day that gave birth to an epic love story. “No combination of written words could ever do this moment justice.” I really don't want to say anymore because November 9 is a book that must be read, experienced and savored. I will just say this Colleen Hoover reminded me once again why I love reading her books. She has a way of stripping you down, laying you bare and exposed in order to FEEL for her characters. Passion, strength, humor, hope, absolution, and love were so beautifully entangled and woven into this book that I was left breathless as I absorb every written word and emotion. Did Colleen Hoover leave me a blubbering mess? Yes, of course she did. She is Colleen Hoover, a master in pulling those emotional heartstrings. With that being said, I will just say CoHo will shatter your hearts as she weaves one of the most emotional plot twist that will have you grabbing for the tissues. But don't worry and fret too long, CoHo will heal and mend our broken hearts with her magical and book-worthy unforgettable lines. Just be prepared to fall in love Benton James Kessler as he writes and tells us why his love for Fallon O'Neill is book-worthy. “I don't want to be your first, Fallon. I want to be your last.” Colleen Hoover is one those gifted and rare writers who can capture your hearts with her gorgeous prose and raw characters. Like any masterpiece, Colleen Hoover paints a beautiful literary creation that will leave a lasting impression that can stain your soul. Her words are not only felt but absorbed. It is often said to let the work speak for itself and as such Colleen Hoover will hold you hostage as you are immersed with beauty, loss, friendship, heartache, and a new found sense of hope, absolution, finding oneself, and an epic book-worthy love. November 9 was a book that consumed you, stripped you naked and left you feeling raw, exposed and vulnerable and it was worth every laughter, tears, and swoon-worthy moments. As an avid reader, I love to read book to escape. To fall in love with the words, the characters, and everything in between. Just a few pages in, you can already tell if a book is going to be amazing or not. And let me just say, November Nine is 100% BOOK WORTHY!!!!! So thank you, Colleen Hoover, for gifting your readers on another unforgettable book worthy romance!!!! ~Michelle of Four Chicks Flipping Pages

Once again I was blown away by this authors words. In the early part of this story it felt a lot like self pity and deprecation and I felt ugh! no! I can't continue if its going to be the woe is me but then it turned around revealing a massive plot twist then my heart broke into a million pieces and I grabbed the tissues. I love how this author suddenly just hits you out of left field with a solid ball of emotion. The interconnected way these two characters lives have crossed over year after year is true romance. Very much a slow burn. What I further love about this authors stories is the uniqueness, you never know where its going to go but you know at some point you are going to be awash with emotions. Love books with all the feels!

With the cold weather creeping into my bones I find myself cuddled up with books more so around this time of year. After a few “cute reads” i stumble across the author Colleen Hoover. I figure i’d give her a try. I order of a few of her best sellers and decided November 9 would be my introduction. As it has only been a merely ten minutes since I closed the final page, here I am on Amazon trying to figure out the words to say about this book as it has left me speechless. I knew within 80 pages into this book I was unraveling a book that would top all of my prior favorites. Hold onto your red panties because you will be in for a ride of turmoils, the ups, the downs that will in fact, wash over you as a tidal wave. My heart aches against the turns of the pages and the next page allowed it to rebloom with every thump and every word. I’d rate this book 12 stars if i could. That’s simply what it was. A 12.

When I read the preview for this, I'd just finished Elin Hilderbrand's 28 Summers and felt this might just be the same plot and so I've waited quite some time to pick it up. Honestly, I got the audiobook on sale and thus, started it. It was definitely a Colleen Hoover book - never knowing exactly what to expect. It wasn't my favorite book she's written, but it was a sweet, heartfelt romance. I don't think it's realistic that people fall in love at first sight, but these 2 do. There is a bond or a connection... The ending really had me hooked. I love that about Colleen's books... it might just be a simple romance, but you can never expect the ending! The narrators did a fabulous job - the male narrator being one of my favorites!

I have been a Colleen Hoover fan since the first book of hers that I read. November 9th is the 5th book of hers that I've read, 4 of which were excellent, so of course I had high expectations. Before purchasing November 9th, I had read many of its reviews which are all 5-star reviews. Let me get to the point. This book starts out slooow and never really accelerates with any captivating developments. I found myself bored of the characters and the event that brings them together. The only way I finished reading this was by force. I don't like not finishing books that I've started.

I read this book as I had heard many great things about it but boy was I wrong. This book is replete with abusive relationships and toxic characters. The book glorifies cheating and other such negative things that must never be part of any relationship. The male protagonist is a creep and a manipulative jerk which Hoover argues is okay as long as he is handsome. Colleen Hoover attempts to demonstrate through this book that a person's physical appearance should not be used to gauge their personalities. The main characters though literally fall in love and develop an instant connection on the first interaction as they are physically attracted to each other. I am sorry but no sane adult will like this book as it blatantly romanticizes stalking, cheating, and rape.

I loved reading this book. The Drama! I was hooked from the first line. I think this book is great in illustrating that we are all fallible. Everyone makes assumptions, mistakes, and it is how we recover from these that defines our character. All the characters are great: fully realised, they jump from the page, warts and all! You get clear character development from the cast too, so by the end you feel like you’ve gone through a journey, and it has changed you. I really liked our protagonist, Fallon – her insecurities can translate to any girl with aspects of her body that she does not like. It was also great to see her get over her wallowing and deciding to make something of her career. That get-up-and-go attitude really resonated with me, and I instantly became invested in her story. That and the hilarious and sassy conversation with her father at the start of the book had me hooked. As for the worst: I found Fallon’s love interest Ben to be a little long-winded, a little whiny, and a little over-expository. But I loved his character. I think the failings I had with his personality is another reason I deducted half a mark… Though he is tenacious, altruistic, and incredibly romantic. After finishing ‘November 9’ I decided his good traits outweighed the bad. ‘November 9’ is an easy read with some great wit. I did get a little annoyed and the small amount of swearing – and Ben calling Fallon ‘babe’ – but that is just a pet hate of mine and I didn’t let is sway my rating. Colleen Hoover weaves angst and tension in there as seamlessly as she always does, and one of the elements in her writing style that always has me coming back for more. I would have rated this higher if something about the story didn’t creep me out a little. But that’s all personal. And I won’t discuss it here because I don’t want to spoil your reading experience with giving away the best part of the plot. The discussion of ‘insta-love’ and other bookish elements was a great touch, using them as an underlying theme had me cheering. The pacing is well done too, even though it takes place over many years, you don’t get bogged down with too many irrelevant aspects not important to the main storyline. I will say I did not see, or remotely guess the plot twist. I revelled in the drama. For me the ending was sweet, if a bit meh… but that is my personal taste given the situation, not the writing, how everything was brought to culmination. Again all of the issues I had with ‘November 9’ stem from my own reactions to the situations faced by Fallon. Another great title from CoHo herself and something I’d recommend to all faithful fans and lovers of contemporary romance.

Get your tissue box ready. Settle in for Colleen Hoover’s NOVEMBER 9. This book is pages of heartache and love. The story might seem familiar. It’s a bit An Affair to Remember, Sleepless in Seattle, and Same Time Next Year. But, there is a plot twist all its own. And, it’s a doozy. A young girl, with a once famous father, is having a heated conversation in a diner, as she tells him she is leaving Los Angeles the next day for New York, to embark on a new part of her acting career. Their meeting takes place on the two-year anniversary of having suffered terrible burns over the majority of her body after narrowly escaping a fire, in his house. He doesn’t remember. This will give you an indication of what kind of father he is. Then she meets a boy. The story takes off from there. Love heats up (no pun intended) but I do think a quick romance and the passion that is ignited (again, no pun) might be a subtle hint at the fire, which has destroyed our protagonist’s life, self-esteem, career and familial relationship. What a loving, yet fraught with the unknown story, Hoover has written. When I got to the twist, I was like a rabid dog. If someone were to have tried to take my Kindle away from me, I’m not so sure that I would have played nicely.

Wow. Just wow. I don’t know why I waited so long to read this one. I’ve been reading all of colleens books and put this one of the back burner for a while, thinking I wouldn’t like it based on the summary and wow was I wrong! This is probably one of my favorites of Colleens books. She literally rips your heart out, puts it back in, rips it out again, puts it back in and so forth; you get the picture. If you like emotional rollercoasters, this is the epitome! The concept of the book is really neat & Ben and Fallon are super likable characters. Ben is one of my favorite Hoover characters... who am I kidding. All the guys in colleens books are 🔥🤤 Do me a favor, just read it. You won’t be disappointed. Get ready for a major book hangover after you’re done with it though.

I can name on one hand the number of books that gave me that “WTF” moment. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by JK Rowling, Outlander by Diana Galbadon, City of Bones The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare and Allegiant by Veronica Roth. Well add November 9 by Colleen Hoover to that hand. I’ve found that Colleen Hoover has no formula when she writes, it's one of the many things that make her an unique story teller. Every story is exceptional and dynamic, with well developed characters and plot. November 9 brings with it a doozy of a roller coaster ride with twists and turns that you really can’t see coming. You know Ben has a secret but you will never guess what it is. I hardly ever read paperbacks but when I do it’s because I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy. My husband laughed at me because I had a flashlight reading November 9 in bed because I was having such a hard time reading the words without proper light. I was all over my house reading this wonderful book. Ms. Hoover puts these stories and characters into our hands for safe keeping. I feel privileged that she trusts all of us with her stories. She’s written some greats like Dean Holder and Sky in Hopeless, Losing Hope and Finding Cinderella (which is still Free on Amazon Kindle), and Will and Layken in her debut novel Slammed, Point of Retreat and This Girl; but then she gives us the unforgettable Ridge and Sydney in Maybe Someday and then the makes you wake up your husband out of a dead sleep, Miles and Tate in Ugly Love. Now, she gives us the roller-coaster of twists and turns, Ben and Fallon in November 9. Privileged doesn’t seem like an adequate word for being able to read these books. If you haven’t read any of Colleen Hoover’s books, take a chance on November 9. You won’t be disappointed.

I really must stop reading reviews! All the 5-star ratings made it seem like this was a very safe choice. But I could not stand this book. Seemed like it was written for adolescents. Two 18-year-olds engaging in heavy make-out sessions for like 80% of the book is not my idea of an interesting read! The repetition was maddening and the writing was as juvenile as the characters.

I always have such a hard time putting into words how I feel about Colleen Hoover's books. I love them SO much. This book was so different than her others to me but I love that you can absolutely sense her humor and personality in her writing. She evokes humor into tough situations and when you're not expecting it, she drops a bombshell. I don't read into the Colleen Hoover hype as much anymore. I'm still a HUGE fan don't get me wrong. But I try to avoid any teasers or excerpts like the plague until I get to read the whole book. I don't read early reviews aside from, "you're going to love this one!" because she hasn't let me down yet. I just pre-order the book, add it to my TBR, set a countdown until the day it's released and I go into her books blind. I realize, however, that many people do read reviews in order to decide if said book is worth reading (which is likely why you're reading this) so I'm going to tell you the reasons you should read this book. 1. Bennett James Kessler. He is a reason in himself. Ben has such a great heart and although he's made some colossal mistakes, he's a wonderful guy. He's also a writer and we love writers, right? 2. Subtle book humor. I love Colleen's sense of humor. It's awesome. Booksting, you may have see her blog posts where she's "booksting" with other authors. It's like sexting, but with books. I love it! haha this is just one very small example of the things that made me laugh. She also poked fun at herself and the book in general. 3. What a concept for a book?? A couple that meets up every year on the same day with no communication in between? How romantic! 4. It's written by Colleen Hoover (I had to say it. I will read anything by this woman, as i said before, she hasn't disappointed me yet.) 5. There are moments like these... "Releasing sperm into the vagina of a twenty-four-year-old does not a father make." "Whoever said the truth hurts was being an optimist. The truth is an excruciatingly painful son of a bitch." "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." "Whether or not the couple ends up together at the end of a book doesn't determine whether that book has a happy ending or not. As long as the two people end up happy, it doesn't really matter if they end up happy together." "It took four years for me to fall in love with him. It took four pages to stop." I'm not giving anything away here, but I highly HIGHLY recommend you read this book. It was wonderful!

Amazing

One of the worst books I’ve ever read. I selected this book for a Book Club I started and what a huge disappointment it was. I selected it based on reviews on Amazon. Maybe it would appeal to young adult readers. I can’t come up with anything good to say about this book, the characters or the plot. Don’t bother...

This is only the second Colleen Hoover book I've read and although I absolutely loved it, I don't think I loved it quite as much as I did the last (It ends with us). The plot line is unique, and I'll even admit to crying a time or two... or five to be exact haha. Colleen has a real talent of reaching into tear ducts l and just ripping out every single drop that your soul can possibly offer. As always her delivery is nearly flawless. Nearly... I couldn't help but get the feeling that something was missing, there was so many questions I had throughout the entire book. It wasn't until I was laying in bed at night, wide awake, feeling a little bit empty because I had finished the book and still couldn't put my finger on what was missing from it. Ultimately I decided that even though it IS a love story, and then entire book revolves around a couple that only see each other one day a year for 5 years.... I feel like it still needs more of the between time. That's what its missing. If there would have been a tiny bit more of the years between explained then it would have completed the story (for me anyway) I'm sure that there are thousands of people who absolutely love the way she told the entire story based on Nov 9 before and after they met, but I'm not one of them. I would have loved to find out more about NY and more about Fallon's mom throughout the year. It's hard to explain the plot line with out giving away any spoilers, but it goes something like this: Fallon is involved in a very tragic house fire that leaves a very large portion of her body and face covered in scars. The story starts out on the 2 year anniversary of the house fire. Her body is healed, but her insecurities are at an all time high. She meets up with her father, who is a completely insensitive self absorbed jerk. He clearly loves his daughter, but it's a very in your face tough love. He doesn't tip toe around her scars, or around what her future in acting will lack, due to those scars. He is TOO tough on her which causes a nearby eavesdropper to intervene. This eavesdropper is Ben Kessler. After coming to Fallon's rescue and putting her father in his much needed place, the connection they have is almost incomprehensible! Colleen Hoover is a MASTER at explaining emotion and she is able to paint the energy between Ben an Fallon with absolute perfection. Ben and Fallon make a pact to live their lives separate, and meet up every year on the same date... Nov. 9... Each year is a new experience, they love, they grieve, they misconceive, they confuse each other, and obsess over each other. Each twist thrown into their odd relationship is classic! Especially the main twist at the end, there is absolutely no comparison! I did LOVE the story, but I would liked to have seen a little more, and I feel like the ending is somewhat lacking as well. I'd love to see an epilogue... Or sequel, that would be even better!

SPOILERS AHEAD, BE WARNED! 3.5 to 4 Ben The Writer Stars... I have so many torn feelings about this one. First, Colleen does know how to write a book, they always flow flawlessly and you end up falling in love with the characters. I wanted to wait to read this one because there were so many mixed reviews that i didn't want my opinion of it to be tainted by them and form my own one. The first 70% of the book was abso-freaking-lutely beautiful, just amazing, and i couldn't stop turning the pages, i wanted to reach that 5th November, wanted to see if they would have their HEA. "My flaws are what wake me up in the morning and what keep me awake every night." "If I were Benton James Kessler, I would have fake-dumped me by now." Ben melted me so many times, he made my heart so happy i wanted to print him out in one of those 3D printers and make him alive like Pinocchio. The way their relationship developed was what kept me going, i wanted to see what happened the next November, what he would say, would do, would accomplish and so did her. Did she land a job into stardust? Did she got over her insecurities, at least for the most part? Did she? Did she?...so many questions.... “You’ll never be able to find yourself if you’re lost in someone else.” “I barely know you, so I’m not about to argue with you over your level of intelligence, because you could very well be as dumb as a rock. But at least you’re pretty.” "He runs his hand up my waist a couple of inches, and then his thumb moves side to side, slowly. “You can’t pursue the willing, Fallon.” "His eyes drop to my legs again and he begins to speak slowly, as if he’s reciting poetry. “The only sea I saw, Was the seesaw sea, With you riding on it. Lie down, lie easy. Let me shipwreck in your thighs.” His eyes drag up my body until they meet mine. “Dylan Thomas,” he says. I release a slow breath. “Wow,” I say. “Poetry porn. Who knew?” I wanted so much their HEA, i thought at 50% the twist was that, that they would have to overcome that obstacle and i was already jumping in excitement to see what Colleen had in store for their final. “I love you, Fallon. More than poetry, more than words, more than music, more than your b**bs. Both of them. Do you have any idea how much that amounts to?” "Though Lovers be lost, love shall not." And then, i realized she hadn't presented the twist and based on the past 70% of the book, i had my own theories: 1. Ben was a therapist hired by her mom to help her with her emotional pain and as they got along he really fell in love with her. Though, he was 18, so i knew this one couldn't work, but maybe he worked for a therapist. 2. Her father had murder Ben's mother and he was in a revenge stage but ended up falling for Fallon. 3. Ben was a reporter and wanted to do a piece on her father and wanted the inside information with Fallon, so he seduced her, but again, ended up falling for her. But nothing, and i mean NOTHING, could have prepared me for that twist, i didn't like it, didn't love it, didn't buy it. That being said, Colleen managed to keep me on my toes and make me turn the pages like a deranged woman. She kept me intrigued even though i hated what was happening to the book. That's what an amazing writer DOES, even though you don't like what is happening, you can't seem to stop reading and wanting more. She still makes you feel even when you want to smack her upside the head. As always, i cried like a baby with this book. I think i'll send Colleen my kleenex bill. Overall, amazing writing, characters, first 70% of great plot, horrible twist (for me!), but at the end, great addition to my shelfs...

“You’ll never be able to find yourself if you’re lost in someone else.” Colleen Hoover is an incredible writer. I've read nearly all of her books at this point, and yet she still surprises me. I picked this book up this morning and I knew I wouldn't be able to stop reading until I had it finished. Ben, a writer, meets Fallon who has experienced life changing trauma when she was in a fire two years ago. I loved the very first scene in this book where Ben and Fallon first meet. It was so entertaining and adorable. I really love the concept of this story, how they decide to meet every November 9th for the next 5 years and they have no contact in between each November 9th. They don't even exchange emails or phone numbers or anything, they just decide to meet at the same place, same time, every November 9th. It was so fascinating and it was all done so well. Colleen Hoover has a way of writing these extremely lovable characters who experience this tragedy, and the first half of the book is full of happiness and it's a beautiful love story, and then the second half all the drama and pain unravels and all the secrets get revealed. I love her writing style. I love that her books are so much more than just a love story, but they are also stories about loss and family and friendship. “It’s easy to fall in love, Ben. The hard part comes when you want out.” I love the fact that Ben makes a promise to write about their lives and their experience with this November 9 experiment. I love that Ben is a writer and he really has a way with words. I love that Ben gives Fallon so much confidence, especially when she needs it. She's always doubting herself because she hates her scars and they make her insecure but Ben just knows the right things to say at the right time. I love how their relationship seemed to be five years long even though they only saw each other one day out of the year. It was so interesting. Also, I was so freaking excited when Miles and Tate from Ugly Love made an appearance in this book! Ugly Love is still my all time favorite Colleen Hoover book and probably always will be, so it's safe to say I was ecstatic to see them once again in this book! I absolutely love when authors do that! bringing in old characters from their previous stories and intertwining their lives with the new characters in this book. It's so awesome, and as a reader I truly appreciate it. I love all the little things in Colleen Hoover's books that make particular characters stand out. In this book it was Fallon's obsession with reading romance novels, and her encouraging Ben to read more romance novels. I also love that she loved acting and it quickly became her passion, even with her scars on her face, Ben wouldn't let her give up on her dreams. The ending was so beautiful to see the truth come out and some of it made me tear up a little. I just love the way Colleen Hoover can tell a story. You would think with how many books I've read from her by now that I would know her plot twists and see them coming but I was still surprised, which I love. I love a good love story that has a little bit of tragedy and suspense, which is why Colleen Hoover is still one of my favorite authors of all time. The only reason I knocked off half a star in this rating is because Fallon's constant self loathing and humiliation with her scars kind of got repetitive at time. I didn't see why she needed a guy to tell her she's beautiful to believe it herself. She should be able to be confident without the help of a guy, but that's just my opinion. And that small annoyance didn't change my overall opinion on the story. As far as ranking this book with her other books, I think Ugly Love is still my favorite book from her, and then Maybe Someday. November 9 ties with Confess for third. I can't decide which one I like more. Then after that follows Hopeless and Slammed and Never Never.

This is only my third CoHo book but it’s already a favorite. The plot was something I’d never seen before and for that I was fascinated. At first I thought, for real? You can only see each other one day a year? No texting, no phone calls, no social media? Nothing? And then you have what, 4-5 hours to catch up on everything that’s happened in the previous 364 days and then wait again? But you guys, yes. All of the yes. It wasn’t a “ok this is gonna be corny” kind of start, it was an “ok CoHo I see you, what do you have up your sleeve?” moment, and she delivered such a sweet, romantic, and also heartbreaking story. Sometimes a romance is exactly what you needed and in this case I think it was the right time for me. This was an easy 4 star read as my last book in 2020. 😊

All I can say, is book has to be good if you finish it in less than 7 hours. This book had me hooked from page one and when they introduced delicious, delectable, and desirable Ben. Also the first book I’ve ever read by this author, I made sure to pick one of the top rated, and I am so glad I did! Be prepared for your heart to be ripped out of your chest and to fall dramatically to your knees to scream “WHY?!?!?” And then back to butterflies. Buy the book, read the book, love the book. You won’t be disappointed.

Live it

November 9 is officially a date that I both love and hate at the same time. Colleen Hoover has done it, she’s driven me into the looney bin. I have been looking forward to reading Fallon and Ben’s story; stalking my mailbox days even before the November 10th release date in hopes that Amazon felt extra kind this year and would deliver a few days earlier than schedule. If you’re curious, no they didn’t but they did have it in my mailbox on that Tuesday, the 10th of November and it was on Saturday, the 14th of November that I officially loved and hated a book all at the same time. These conflicting feelings are so crazy annoying, that I had to wait a few days to finally sit and write this review… So here it goes— I adored this book. Plainly. Simply. Ben and Fallon are an incredible set of characters with a story worth staying hours and hours past your bedtime. Colleen Hoover being the architect and mastermind behind this love story, makes the red rimmed and stingy eyes well worth it. I loved how involved Fallon and Ben’s story is given the fact that we are only getting less than 24 hours of it at a time. Never have such short moments meant something so deeply. It was a vortex, I was sucked into, without any chance of being spit back out. Never have I experienced anything like it before. How those few hours between them surmount to so much more than years and years some characters have with one another. Their connection was an abyss—so deep and so profound. And there was a moment when I was drowning so deep in the story that when my 5 year old son (who is by the way, the sweetest in the world) asked me to help him write his letter to Santa and all I wanted to do was yell back in frustration that…. ----- SPOILER ALERT---- “Oliver! Santa isn’t real so no… NO! Mommy will NOT put down this book to help you write that letter!” Yes, I hang my head in shame; unable to believe I would think such a thought. I mean, I’ve been a pretty good mom for his 5 years… surely 1 slip up wouldn’t warrant him to despise me in his years to come right? Oh, Miss Hoover how you turn people into something so vicious! So it may have taken Fallon 4 years and 4 pages…. But it took me less than 1 day and 320 pages to fall in love with every word, every page, every… thing. It also took just 1 ULTIMATE plot twist to make me cry out in disbelief and disappointment . I felt wild about it. I kept trying to justify it, I tried to look at every angle, going so far as putting myself in the characters shoes… But for the love of me, I just couldn’t be OK with it and I think Colleen Hoover is incredibly brilliant to be able to drive her readers to this point by taking such a risk. By hoping that the depth of Fallon and Ben’s story could make up for that plot twist; for her readers to be able to look past such a painful curveball to the gut. I wish, that I could unread those pages and to have just continued on believing it never happened. I will go with the “ignorance is bliss,” route here. As much of a literary masochist as I am, for some unfathomable reason, I couldn’t find it in me to look past it. So for the sake of it all, there was no plot twist. Nope… never happened. November 9 is most definitely my first LOVE/hate relationship with a book—LOVE in all CAPS because that stood out to me a whole lot more than the hate part. Damn you, Colleen Hoover for being brilliant! Damn you for bringing me to my knees, clutching my wine glass looking like a madwoman in front of my husband, and almost having me ruin the spirit of Santa Clause for my only child. And even with all of that… You, Colleen Hoover not only rock my world but shake it like a Polaroid picture too.

I was fully expecting to love this book purely based on my adoration for Colleen Hoover and the raving reviews I've seen for this book. Sadly though, it just missed the mark for me and I don't think I'd read it again. It reads like a YA novel to me and Fallon's immaturity throughout was almost unbearable. Her insecurity and experience was valid, of course, but her character development was underwhelming. I wanted to scream at her to just get over herself and be an adult, but I guess that's part of any coming of age story. I also can't stand a plot where miscommunication is used for angst. Both characters were old enough to be mature and have a serious conversation to clear up any misunderstanding, especially if their love was as strong and as deep as they claimed it to be. How are we supposed to believe they're soulmates when it's so easy for them (especially Fallon) to stomp off and pout for a year? I also really did not like the Jordyn and Oliver subplot. That said, CoHo's writing style is unmatched and she is the queen of beautiful tragedy. I especially loved the incorporation of Tate and Miles for that one scene. As heartbreaking and well done Ben's tragedy was, no broken hero will ever compare to Miles in my eyes.

Mrs. Hoover strikes AGAIN!!! I was so afraid to read this book after reading and falling in love with Confess by colleen hoover....I'm an idiot and should have realized that I love each one of her books so why wouldn't I love this one! And man oooo man did I fall head over...butt for this amazingly tragic love story. Fallon and Ben are definitely one of those couples that your still swooning about even days after you've finished the book. If your looking for spoilers you won't be getting any here. But if your looking for a book that will blow your mind with love, laughter and of course heartbreak then colleen always delivers the awesomeness. Thank you Colleen for sharing your amazing talent with words once again with another fantastic book that I could not put down!!!! I have the worst book hangover from reading till 4a.m. and having work at 8...but it was sooooo worth it♡

YAY another Colleen Hoover book! Colleen Hoover is guaranteed to suck me into her stories and make me fall in love with her characters. It's why I love her books so much. She has a unique gift and is one of my auto buy authors. The fact that I'm notoriously cheap doesn't even come into play with her books either. I buy them on release day or pre-order them almost every single time. That being said, I added November 9 to my TBR list when there wasn't even a description out for it. When I did hear what this book was supposed to be about I felt a little wary. It sounded a bit like One Day (the movie with Anne Hathaway). And funnily enough, Colleen Hoover actually touches on this in November 9 in a preemptive attempt to combat the argument that the stories are too similar. Okay CoHo. We get it. They're not the same and shouldn't be compared. Truthfully, I'm not even sure what all I can say about this story without ruining anything. That's usually the way things go with Colleen Hoover's books. There's always a twist that can't be spoiled. I will say that part of the ending felt eerily similar to the ending for Confess. Yes different, but similar in some aspects that I can't discuss. Sorry CoHo. I had to. I can say that I thought Fallon was a great main female character. She has flaws that anyone can relate to. And even though she does hide away and let her low self-confidence dominate her life, she's able to listen and take criticism and grow and change. And change she does over the 5ish years that this book takes place. There were a couple of times that I found her to be a bit dramatic and extreme, but who doesn't have a friend out there that swings toward dramatic and extreme every now and then. Ben...I fell in love with. He swoops in to Fallon's rescue not because he doesn't think she can handle herself, but because he just can't sit by and do nothing. Of course, his motives may have been a bit skewed, but what do I care? He does everything he can to show and tell Fallon that he thinks she's beautiful despite and because of what she sees as her biggest flaws. What female out there doesn't want THAT GUY in her life? Then he's a writer on top of all of that. SWOON. Just swoon. And I absolutely love that Ben doesn't hold back from telling Fallon what she needs to hear even when it isn't what she wants to hear or what any normal person would say. I can't imagine being able to leave someone you have such an intense connection with for an entire year with no means of communicating with them. I can see the reasoning behind why no communication. Like Fallon, I'm sure I would have folded and changed all of my plans--I'm weak when it comes to love. But I guess I can see the appeal of having an entire year to anticipate seeing that person again. I will say that I felt Colleen Hoover was a little defensive in this book. As I mentioned already, she defends against this story being too similar to others, but she also defends against insta-love--or at least relationships that progress quickly. I know a lot of readers take issue with relationships that jump to love when they don't feel like the characters have spent enough time together or had enough time to get to that stage. Usually this doesn't bother me. And it has been a very dominant theme through almost all (if not all) of Colleen Hoover's books so far. So while the insta-love doesn't bother me, I did note what felt like defensiveness in her writing. Of course, Colleen Hoover's books are always quote worthy. I did highlight, but not nearly as much as I normally do. Here are my favorite quotes: -"I didn't think you needed rescuing. I just sometimes find it difficult to control my indignation in the presence of absurdity." -"I love to read. You should hurry up and write a book, because it's already on my TBR pile." -"People don't feel uncomfortable when they look at you because of your scars, Fallon. They're uncomfortable because you make people feel like looking at you is wrong. And believe me--you're the type of person people want to stare at." November 9 hooked me like all Colleen Hoover books. The humor is present. The great writing. The characters you can't help but love. And twists that always make things deeper and more interesting than you could have imagined. Everything that makes Colleen Hoover's books fantastic is within November 9. And that's why November 9 gets 4.5 Stars from me. Have you read November 9? What did you think? Let me know!

(spoiler alert) I love CoHo but did not enjoy reading this book. Parts of it were wonderful and humorous. A lot of it was just a downer. The year between meetings were too long for me. The ending was abrupt. I was upset about Kyle. Why was this plot twist necessary. No info about the relationship of her father and his mother. What really happened between them? What happened to Oliver and his mother (J)? An Epilogue would have worked for me. When characters don't listen to each other, and tension is built around a lack of communication, well, that doesn't work for me. Sit down and talk. Listen. Then sit alone, follow the heart, make a decision. Do all these well-written books by very good authors (CoHo, Amy Harmon, Mia Sheridan) need to be so very tragic? Do we need so much death, abuse, suicide, incest, rape, abandonment...to have a good story? Really? There must be an author out there who can write tension within a story but without tragic, life-changing events to further the story along. (I almost gave this book 2 stars, except CoHo writes so well! I love her writing style!)

Fallon O'Neil, a former teen actress, has decided to move to New York City and is meeting her father, the famous actor, Donovan O'Neil, to break the news to him. Fallon is not in a great mood to begin with as it is the anniversary of a fire that left part of her body scarred and ended her acting career. Donovan and Fallon end up getting in a huge argument when suddenly a stranger plops down in their booth. Claiming he is Fallon 's boyfriend, Benton James Kessler is confident, cocky, and hot in the way he shuts down Donovan. Fallon and Ben end up spending the rest of the day together before Fallon ' s flight to New York. They agree that they will meet every year on November 9th at the same time and place. They are not allowed ant contact with each other throughout the year. As Ben and Fallon fall in love with each other, Ben realizes he needs to tell Fallon the horrible secret he is hiding. Will the truth rip them apart or will they find a happily ever after? Colleen Hoover had become one of my must buy authors. I don't care what the book is about. Hoover could write a book about paint drying and it would be epic. I thought I knew who my favorite hero was out of all of Colleen 's books. And then along came Ben Kessler. Ben is devastated by his mother's suicide and commits a stupid act that leaves him haunted. Ben is confident, sexy, and his words to Fallon will have you equal parts swooning and crying. Not to mention Ben goes on a romance novel binge when he finds out Fallon loves reading them and he becomes determined to be better than any book boyfriend. Fallon and Ben even have a hilarious conversation about romance novels and refer to it as booksting (my new favorite word). Fallon is an excellent heroine and counterpart to Ben. She is struggling with her confidence after the fire but she is determined to live her life on her own terms. She gives her heart completely over to Ben and even finds a way to forgive Ben when he tells her the truth about his past. November 9 is a roller coaster emotional ride that will have you laughing out loud during one chapter and then ugly crying the next chapter. Hoover once again delivers with well developed characters that feel real. Her unique plot line makes this book stand out in the romance genre. Anyone who loves a good romance needs to read this book.

If you want to write a novel, study Colleen Hoover because this author really has it down. Lots of emotion, fascinatingly broken characters who rise above their grief/flaws/fears to become worthy of the love that awaits them. I truly amazed at how good a writer Colleen Hoover is. The subject of this particular story of her(my third), is that of a former teen star on her way up until a fire melts away her face and her dreams(paraphrased that line from the author). Fallon's father is a movie store(small screen) and her former manager until a fire at his house leaves his daughter too scared to continue to work in front of the camera. One last lunch(on the anniversary of the fire, November 9th) with her father and Fallon is set to leave for New York city and the stage to try her hand at theater. Her argument with her father is interrupted by a handsome eighteen year old young man who slides into the booth next to Fallon and pretends to be her boyfriend. Fallon is shocked, flattered and appalled at her meeting with Ben, but goes along with the rouse to get back at her father. Afterwards, she finds Ben fascinating and since Fallon is leaving that night for New York, agrees to meet next year at the same time and place on November 9th again. A lot can happen in a year, and does because this is a romance novel and if the lovers don't travel a rocky road to their love, then there's no reason to keep reading. Fallon and Ben don't disappoint. They do end up meeting once a year with no contact in-between, while Ben-the-writer, writes a book about their unusual romance. But Ben has a secret that he's terrified of Fallon finding out about, and Fallon is terrified of exposing her scared face to the world both in dating and in her pursuit of a life on stage. There are a lot of twists and turns in this novel, and the characters are very appealing and not likely to disappear from my mind for a long time. Colleen Hoover is an outstanding writer and one of my go-to writers when I need a new book.

This is one of my favorite books of 2015 written by one of my favorite authors. It is a New Adult contemporary romance. It is narrated by Fallon and Benton (love these names). November Nine was one of my most anticipated reads of 2015. It did not disappoint. I am not even sure how I am supposed to start another book when I am so completely moved/in awe/touched by what I just read. I went into this book completely blind, which worked perfectly for me. I want to tell people what this book is about. But I am going to try very hard not to say too much. Because the book takes so many amazing twists and turns and I really don't want to spoil anything for anyone. The book is divided into parts. In the e-book there is a table of contents. But I would caution against looking at it before starting the book. Interestingly the sections and chapters are listed in the table of contents. But in the actual e-book the chapters are not marked (it's just divided into parts with the narrators names listed). The first narrator is Fallon. When the book begins she is 18 years old. She was a child actress but something happened that stopped her career. She is planning to move to NYC. Before she moves she is having breakfast with her dad. This is where she meets Benton (Ben) a writer/student who is also 18. They alternate narrating this story. November Nine is a perfect title. It is significant to the book in so many ways. Let's just say that a lot happens on November 9s. There is so much to love about this book. One thing I enjoyed was how avid a reader Fallon is. There are tons of bookish references (TBR piles, book boyfriends, insta-love, cliff-hangers and audiobook narrators). I adore Colleen Hoover. My absolute favorite thing about her books are that she makes the reader feel. I am so overwhelmed and consumed by what I just read that it has actually taken me all day to compose my thoughts. I am so overcome by emotion. All I want to do is talk to other people have experienced this book. Let me just conclude by saying that I loved this book. I don't even think that I will be able to start another book tonight because I am completely consumed by what I read. I cannot stop thinking about it. The only thing I wish is that there had been an epilogue. This book was incredible. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

November 9 is the latest book by Colleen Hoover it’s a standalone novel. Fallon use to be an actress but when an event at 16 changed her life and any chance of maintaining her acting career. She’s been forced to put her dream on hold and according to her father after what happening no one is going to want to hire her as an actress. Taking her own future into her hands she’s decided it’s time to follow her dreams by trying out for Broadway. The last step before she leaves tonight is telling her father. However her father hasn’t supported her after the accident and doesn’t think she stands a chance but when a stranger pretends to be her boyfriend his support is all that she needs. Ben has his own issues but listening to Fallon’s father talk to her like he did he knew he had to stand up for her. Sliding into the seat next to her he gives her something she’s never had before her confidence back. What was supposed to be a brief stint as her boyfriend has found the pair spending the last few hours before she heads to New York. Vowing to meet again on November 9th but refusing to keep contact through the year. Fallon’s mother told her not to fall in love before twenty three so this can’t happen for five years. Over the next five years the pair meet dealing with emotional hardships and secrets will they still be together on the 5th year? I love Fallon she’s a sweetheart and Ben is exactly what she needed after having the conversation with her father about her dreams. While it’s fate that may have brought them together they can’t deny the attraction to each other but neither one is ready to settle down just yet. I think Ben while just like Fallon has his own issues is perfect for her after all he read romance novels for her and I don’t think my husband would be willing to. I love the taste of Miles and Tate in the novel from Ugly Love it make me smile. I also liked learning the Ian was from Ugly Love that she connected the two novels. It’s simple November 9 is a beautifully written novel that captured my heart and I loved every page even those that made me cry. It’s so well executed giving me little points to connect with each of the character throughout the story. In true Colleen Hoover fashion we did have our tragedy which tore me to pieces but she patched it up in the end so I had happy tears. I love the character they are so well written each with a story to tell. I admit I loved the fact that Fallon was a bookish girl it was so much fun reading the part about her tbr list. I felt I really connected with her more than any of the others. I’ve not read all of Colleen Hoovers books yet but each one just keeps getting better earlier this year I would have said Confess was my favorite but after reading Ugly Love that would be my favorite. Hands down November 9 is that best it’s wow an amazing story. I loved every moment of it and I feel the need to re-read after just finishing. Defiantly one of my favorites of 2015 top 5 for sure.

I have been wanting to read this book, like, Forever. I just couldn't get myself to pay 7.99 for it. So it was just there and I am just here reading all these lousy .99 books. The synopsis of these .99 books seem so good and interesting. I don't hesitate to pay .99. Lately, half the time I skim over those pages b/c it just couldn't hold my attention or I couldn't connect with the characters. Why am I doing this when all I have heard are great things about November 9. Not to mention, I have already read some of her other books and I love the way she writes. I finally bought the book 2 days ago. Thank goodness I started it on the weekend. I couldn't put it down. Are you trying to decide is it worth the 8.00? Yes, yes it was. It was so good to read some good smooth writing. Not going to go into what the story is about...The synopsis pretty tells you; not to mention half a dozen of other reviews. Dual points of view. Thank goodness!!!! These are strong characters. They have their moments but they each pull his/her own weight; including her BFF, Amber. They aren't wishy washy.. They go in and take the "bulls by the horns." (if you know what I mean) As each yr passes, you can see how they grow in maturity and the decisions that are hard to make. Ben has a personality that will positively having you chuckle to yourself. I even believe he humors himself. I don't know why this line made me LOL but it did. Fallon ask "You think we'll ever see each other agian?" Ben says, I hope so. I would be lying if I said I'm not already plotting to hunt you down when your twenty three. But five years is a long time. Who know what could happen between now and then. Hell, I didn't even have hair on my nuts five years ago." That is such a simple statement but when you know his personality... It will make you LOL too. So should you invest $$$, and your time in this book? Definitely a Hell yes. :)

Colleen Hoover has done it again! She's somehow managed to do, yet again, what other authors try and fail to make me do. Tear up. I don't even get misty at those really sad animal commercials, I'm a metaphorical stone wall when it comes to emotions. And yet, November 9 had me utterly at it's mercy for an entire day. I was late getting around to reading it, so I popped it up on my kindle app just so I could get started and read it in bursts over a few days...instead I ended up devouring it while sitting behind the counter at my store. I was a bit worried at first because November 9, sounds a lot like One Day and I think I've watched the movie of that. It was cute, but mostly the sort of fluff I don't really find myself dying to read. The parallel is there, but it just doesn't compare. November 9 has so much depth and raw emotion surrounding it's characters making the connection between these two irresistible, my heart ached for them and the damn thing even fluttered a few times. I really love that books played a big part in their relationship, and the way some of the romance book ideas are put into play are just too cute. We need more book loving characters because I could get use to this. And so many twists! Fallon and Ben come together on her last day in L.A. and those few hours together were enough to push them into becoming who they want and they make a pact to meet up every year for five years on November 9th. I really love that we only get to see them on November 9th. We get to see who they've become in the year they were busy, how much things can change and how much things can truly stay the same. And it's not an easy road for either of them as they learn to stretch their wings on two sides of the country, have new experiences and grow separately as people. I really loved Ben and Fallon, separately and together. Ben has a lot to work through on his own, but he's such a damn romantic that he had me hooked. I think every book loving woman wants a guy who will read a book simply because it's something she loves. Instant swoon. Plus he's beyond adorable and a definite dork, so it's a win all around. I really liked that while we are given Fallon's story almost right away, Ben's story is one that slowly reveals itself over the course of those five years. November 9 was everything I was hoping it would be. Romantic, heart breaking, and funny all in one not-so-neat but damn near perfect binding.

November 9 by Colleen Hoover 4.5 stars!! “She “loved me” in quotations. She kissed me in bold. I TRIED TO KEEP HER in all caps She left with an ellipsis…” Once again Colleen Hoover delivered, I never read her synopsis, I never read her reviews I just go in blind and that is definitely the way to go with this book. The least you know about it the better, just dive in and get that emotional impact as the author intended. So because of that I am going to keep this review vague, very vague. “It took four years for me to fall in love with him. It only took four pages to stop.” For me this book was emotional, I know I cry easily, I hold my hands up but I was in tears for the majority of this book for one reason or another. Colleen Hoover always nails that emotion, she has never failed me and the character connection in this book was second to none. I adored the premise and I adored the characters in fact I adored this book. I did have one issue, hence the 4.5 stars but I will get to that later. Colleen’s penmanship always astounds me; she has this knack of captivating you from the first word, the first line, the first paragraph. Her plot lines are always unique and you never know where her stories are going to go but you do know that you are going to go on one amazing journey before you get to the end. Colleen’s trademark magical writing is on display for all to read throughout this book, simplistic beauty, mesmerising quotes and those potent one liners that just stab you in the heart. My book is covered in highlights, so many lines that have the ability to uplift as well as destroy, all conveyed in a few magical words. This woman is extremely powerful when it comes to the written word. “I guess I’ll just have to fade to black.” Fallon was a beautiful character on the inside and out and despite everything she has been through she was a survivor in more ways than one. Her personal development and character growth throughout this book was beautiful to watch and really tugs at those emotional heart strings. You wanted her to come out on top; you will champion her from the very beginning. “My flaws are what wake me up in the morning and what keep me awake every night.” Ben was the epitome of a fantastic book boyfriend, this man had me from the beginning, he had everything all wrapped up into a ball of Ben deliciousness. He was an aspiring writer so he had the words too and those words often made for quote worthy swooniness. Colleen never fails to deliver epic male leads and Ben is no different. “He keeps it soft and concise, and I imagine he kisses the same way he writes. Gentle strokes of the keys, each word thought through and completed with purpose.” There are two twists in this book, one I saw coming and one I didn’t and it is the one I didn’t that I really had an issue with. It wasn’t Colleen Hoover first and foremost and it made me question everything I had read before that twist hit. However, once I had analysed and digested and got over the shock I began to flick back and go over those swoon worthy quotes that I have mentioned and I managed to talk myself out of what was going through my head. “Her tears and my soul, they live parallel lives. Run, ache, burn. Repeat. Her tears and my soul, they live parallel lives.” As I said above, this book is hard on the emotions, that first meet, that tangible pull, the many ups and downs all pull you through the emotional wringer. I had tears of adoration, I had tears of happiness, I had tears of sadness…I was just in tears. It was magical, it was tragic and it was beautiful…so beautiful, but that sums up Colleen Hoover…beautiful, every book is just so blinkin beautiful. So yes, despite the little blip, I adored this book. Any author that can evoke that kind of reaction, that many tears and so many emotions deserves a slap on the back and kudos to Colleen Hoover because she delivered it in spades. So yes, go in blind, read and devour, immerse yourself in that CoHo magic. This is one book that I will read again. “If lies were written, I would erase them. But they are spoken; etched within. With convalesced truth, I scream out my atonement. Let me repent against your skin.”

I don't even know where to start to share my love for November 9! This author! This book! I've gone through all the feels, and now that I just finished reading, tears are falling down my cheeks - and they are both happy and sad at the same time. I have no idea how Hoover does it - but she always writes stories that are just perfect for me. At one point, I actually highlighted a full page because the writing was so beautiful! As soon as I got out of bed on November 10, I checked my kindle to see if my pre-order of November 9 had been delivered yet. And then, I did a happy-dance, made coffee and went outside on my terrasse in my PJ and a thick jacket to start my journey with Ben and Fallon. There are swoons. There are broken hearts. There is beautiful, beautiful writing. There are amazing characters. There is a great story. There is a fabulous plot. There is an interesting and original premise. November 9 was complete success when it came to me! I love using the highlight function on my kindle to find quotes to use for my fave quotes, and also for my Thirsty Thursday & Hungry Hearts meme… With November 9, I actually have so many to choose from it’s going to be difficult! At one point, I gave up (not really!) and just highlighted a whole page. And as you can see, I can’t stop squeeing and just being a total fangirl who can only share jumbled thoughts! November 9 is written in dual points of view, alternating chapter between Fallon’s and Ben’s perspective. Because of the first person and present tense, I immediately felt like I knew Ben and Fallon, and I really loved both of them! They are bookish, Ben a writer and Fallon a former actress, but still a bookworm, and the way Fallon explained romance books to Ben just made me smile! It also made the story a little meta at times, and it was great! What a way for Hoover to show that she really knows the genre she’s writing in, while also poking a little fun at it in some instances. And towards the end, both Fallon and the readers get to read long parts of Ben’s book, which was also a very nice twist. Don’t walk to a bookstore to buy November 9, run! I really mean it, this is my favorite book of 2015, it was so awesome, just thinking about some of the scenes, I have tears in my eyes once more, some because I’m laughing, and others because I’m so sad I want someone to hold me.

I can't even... I had it all planned out, me reading this book slowly, enjoying every single page because , let's face it Coleen Hoover is doomed, she's doomed to become a classic. My kids will have to read her books and so will my grandchildren, great grandchildren and so on. So I hope she's a fan of classics because ever since Slammed she was doomed... ANYWAY, I started this book December 17th I believe, thinking I might as well make it last the few days that were left on the year, But noooooooo. It was too much, too perfect and too gripping for me to be patient. So here I am, tears in my eyes which I'm refusing to shed and losing tremendously. It's been so long since a book did this to me. I felt everything. Heartbreak, joy, love, happiness, sadness, more heartbreak and a pain so grand I still have goosebumps all because of the amazing talent Ms. Hoover has, her words are powerful beings and I hope she knows it, I hope she realizes it, because holding so much power requires what? I can't remember what Spider Man's uncle said to him but it had something to do with sacrifices or responsibly... The thing is, I've been branded by this book, the words on it, the characters on it and everything in between. Thank you so much dear author for making me want to fall in love and for writing about love just as it is, a beautiful twisted funny painful thing. 5/5 isn't enough but will have to do. Ps. I can't believe you made me write my first review in forever. My poor book blog probably doesn't even remember I'm her creator by now. I just literally wrote this after finishing the book, it's 3:35 am and I won't even re-read it in case I regret posting it hehehe so here goes nothing. Btw, guy picking out pepper from girl tooth!? Favorite thing EVER! I'm so weird...

It has happened. I love a CoHo book that isn’t IEWU. I never thought I’d see this day. November 9 is told through a series of annual meetings, each taking place in the span of one day. As soon as I realized we were skipping an entire year after each one, I thought…hmmmm. Is one day a year going to provide enough context for me to fall for the MCs? Because just as I’m getting to know them, poof, it’s a year later. Surprisingly, this format worked well for me. My biggest issue with CoHo is that I never feel the pain her characters are supposedly going through. I know they’re hurting because I’m told they’re hurting, but I never quite experience it. By removing the heartbreaking yearlong aftermath of the Nov. 9 meetings, my issue resolves itself. I’d almost suggest it’s a cop out, except for the fact that she does it SO DARN WELL. After each meeting, I had to endure the painful separation all by my lonesome because the MCs were already past it. In the time it took me to flip the page, they’d already had a year to process, and well, I had…the time it took me to flip the page. This push/pull of emotion made for some excellent angst. And now for my declaration *taps microphone* I loved Ben. Every bit of him. Every secret, every action, every flaw. I know quite a few people who disagree with me on this, and I suppose I can understand. Sort of. Maybe. Nope, not even a little. I could argue his merits. I’m pretty sure I’d have a solid case. But…the only way to properly defend him would be through a mess of spoilers, and this is a book that should not be spoiled. So read it and decide for yourself. Hopefully you disagree and I can keep him all to myself <3 And to CoHo: NOVEMBER 9 NEEDS A SEQUEL. There are so many things that can come from its conclusion. It’s rare that I read a standalone and think, I need more, but with this one…I NEED MORE. I need more of Fallon’s parents. I need more Jordyn and Oliver. I even need more Amber and Glenn. And I especially need more Fallon and Ben. Everything is forgivable when you want something badly enough, but what happens when the newness fades? Are decisions questioned? Is forgiveness reconsidered? Sooooo many questions. And I NEED ANSWERS!!!

Well, that was unexpected. I enjoyed the story but the end was packed with a punch. The once a year meetings put an interesting spin on the relationship but what little time Fallon and Ben spend together, they grow closer and learn more than many couples that spend a lot of time together. The story is also wrought with angst but there are some funny moments that'll make you smile. I would have liked an epilogue though but that's my personal preference.

I love and hate you all at the same time right now Colleen....Why do I feel like I say this every time I read a Colleen Hoover book??? Because I probably do, but it's because she is such an amazing author that she can pull these types of feeling out of me while reading. My best decision as a person who loves reading was reading my first CoHo book back in 2013. She has very quickly become my favorite author and one that is ALWAYS on my books that I pre-order. No matter what I know the book is going to be amazing, and thus far she has never disappointed me. This book...where do I start, I don't have words...at least none that I can say without totally ruining the entire book. There are always multiple sides to a story, and this story was a perfect example of that. I loved Fallon and Ben both from the beginning...their chemistry was off the charts, and the humor between the was fantastic. But what really shined for me in this book were the emotions, so many emotions ran though me while reading this book, I loved and hated it all at the same time but for me that's what makes a book amazing. If the author can pull all the emotions out of you and make you feel what the characters are feeling then that is an author you want to read. I also loved that this book has a connection to Ugly Love...even though a small one, it made me immensely happy to see it there. If you are looking for an amazing read then look no further, this book is nothing short of amazing!

First, let me say that prior to reading November 9, I was in a HUGE reading slump that I cannot willing admit for how long. Books, not all, just haven't been doing anything for me. I read until about 20%, giving it a chance, but, that seems to be where it ends...for me at least. Second, I am going to be completely honest. I am a super cheap stay-at-home mom of three...we're on a tight budget that doesn't include much, if any, of a reading allowance. I missed reading, though. I missed reading! I missed getting swept into a novel where I had no clue of what was going on around me. I missed sitting on the couch with my Kindle gripped so tightly that I had no clue how much time was passing while I read. I missed being consumed. I missed my heart being pulled into so many directions that I'd ask myself, "why I was willingly putting myself through this!" I missed the feels... I missed REAL reading. A couple of nights ago, I said, "I NEED a good book!" My sanity needed to escape and find peace in a beautiful, well written love story. I started skimming through my book library on my kindle, scrolling through the not even attempted, the started but not finished, but nothing grabbed me. So then I did something I hadn't done in so long, I went to the STORE on my Kindle. I was perusing Amazon, reading synopsis', checking the ratings, the price... for book after book. Dry. Nothing. I was beginning to lose hope. And then I paused when I came to November 9. I've always been a Colleen Hoover fan. Slammed was read in my first week of when I discovered my reading addiction. Point of Retreat soon followed, and before I knew it, I'd become a CoHo addict. I read the synopsis; though, I already knew what November 9 was about...anyone on the planet that called themselves a reader knew when a CoHo book was being released and had an idea of the storyline whether they wanted to or not. I wasn't dumb to the fact... I knew exactly what it was about and I knew exactly how much I was going to love it. This was it. This was my get out of jail reading slump card. But then there was that looming $7.99 price tag and the reminder that Christmas is coming and $7.99 could surely check a stocking stuffer for one of the kids off my list. I stared. I contemplated, and then without a second thought, I pressed purchase. Kids were too spoiled these days anyway! I started reading right then. Although it was already nine at night and I had to be up in the morning to play mom, I didn't even hesitate when I started on line one. As expected, I was very quickly being pulled into every word Colleen so cleverly wrote. My surroundings disappeared, and the time vanished from any concern I may of had of it previously. My bed would have to wait, because Benton and Fallon were now my only reason for living at the moment. So many times, being a previous writer, I said to myself, "Lord, I love her brain!"- Colleen's, that is. I clung. For the next 24 hours, I did everything I could to make November 9 my top priority. I played mom, wife, and soccer mom as I was expected (which I wouldn't change for the world), but every second I could, I read. It was happening. Every thing about reading I missed, I was getting back. My heart was throbbing, my smile a permanent fixture on my face, and I sighed more times than I ever thought I would, reading again. That $7.99 price tag was worth every penny. Colleen Hoover was worth every penny! With all that said (sorry I like to talk), here's my honest review: I'm pretty sure I made it clear above that this was a very good book. It had all the feels that I'd expect to get from a CoHo book. I laughed, I swooned, I may have teared up a few times. Fallon and Benton were real, and I couldn't get enough of them and their story. But here's where the missing star happened. I'm estimating,somewhere about 80%, the story turned into a story (you'll understand when you get there), which needed to happen, and I wanted it to happen. There were a lot of unanswered questions that I needed to know the answer to, but I began to feel unconnected a little throughout this point. I'm not really sure why- I don't believe it was lacking anything, and I don't think there was anything Colleen could have done differently with telling this part. I honestly think it was more about my anticipation to know how things turned out and my eagerness to find out right then; I was kind of like, "okay, okay...what happens to them!!!" And unfortunately, that was where the 5th star fell off for me. BUT, LISTEN TO ME WHEN I SAY, this is without a doubt, a book that no one should pass by. It is worth every.single.cent it is being sold for. And, I'm confident in saying, you should never worry about Colleen Hoover not delivering, because she always has and I can predict, she always will!!! Read this book!! You will get the feels...I PROMISE! Great job, Colleen :)

I enjoyed this book a lot. I liked the characters and how the story developed. Initially I was wondering how much detail the author was going to put in between the November 9 meetings. But I soon realised that the author was going to jump from November 9 to November 9 each year, and I have to say I liked that quite a lot. It meant the story progressed well and wasn’t dragged out. My only complaint might be that towards the end, the book felt a bit long. When we started reading Benton’s story, and sort of re-hashing everything I got slightly less interested. But in saying that it was nice to read certain sections of the story from Benton’s perspective, and it made sense for these things to be re-hashed. Definitely worth reading.

Say what you want about Colleen Hoover, her writing is exceptional. Her books always have extremely original plots that captivate me from the very first page. New Adult novels tend to be hit or miss with me, and despite some objections I really enjoyed this one. Fallon suffers from a severe lack of confidence. I confess I found it difficult to believe that she would trust Ben so completely after knowing him just a few hours. Props to Ms. Hoover, though, for allowing the characters to acknowledge the absurdity of Insta-Love. What a clever idea to analyze romance novels within an actual romance novel. For only seeing each once a year on November 9th, Fallon and Ben pack in more love, laughter and heartbreak than most ordinary couples. Ben woos Fallon like it’s his job, and I loved his passion. I wondered why it was necessary to take their separation to such extremes. No exchange of phone numbers, emails, or social media—zero contact the other 364 days of the year. It creates some unnecessary drama. Then again—as the characters state—a little angst can make relationships more romantic and meaningful. Colleen Hoover seems to be a fan of plot twists, and the fact that she states there is one in the synopsis had me on the lookout for it. While I guessed the twist before the reveal, I wasn’t prepared for how intricate and engrossing the unfolding of the plot would be. I stayed up way past my bedtime, unable to stop reading. If it’s a page turner, it’s a winner for me.

I’ve read several of Ms. Hoover’s books and have been fascinated with how she creatively weaves out of nowhere plot twists into a seemingly straightforward story. After reading the blurb of this book I was very intrigued with how Colleen was going to lead the readers through a story of two random people meeting one day, and coming to the decision to meet up every year on the same day. Fallon and Ben meet in a restaurant on November 9th, a date that changed Fallon’s life two years prior. They have instant chemistry and I loved their banter and the way they fed off each other and were at complete ease together. It made me think of people in my life that I’ve met at random times and have that same type of instant connection with, someone that I became friends with and even if I didn’t see them for long periods of time, fell easily back into a comfortable rapport as if we hadn’t been apart. Fallon and Ben meet just hours before she is moving cross country and not wanting to sever this connection they’ve made, they make a pact to meet up each year on November 9th for the next five years to see where their lives take them. In the short amount of time they spend together on the first November 9th, we learn that Fallon is an actress and Ben is an aspiring writer. They encourage each other to reach for their dreams and give each other homework assignments that they must fulfill before seeing each other again in a year. Ben’s assignment is to write a book about their story. I was fascinated with how Ben was going to accomplish this since they will only see each other once a year and they have put strict rules in place that they will have no contact whatsoever during that time, meaning no calls, texts, social media of any kind. I was also very curious how Colleen was going to accomplish guiding us, the reader, through the years when these two characters basically will only spend hours together once a year for the next five years. “You'll never be able to find yourself if you're lost in someone else." I needn’t have worried about how Colleen would accomplish telling Ben and Fallon’s story because in my opinion she did a brilliant job of pulling me straight into Ben and Fallon’s thoughts, emotions and mindset. The story is told in alternating first person point of view so we get into their heads and see exactly what they’re thinking and feeling, and let me tell you, these two characters pulled at my heartstrings a lot! "I need you to know that it was always you who had my heart. And I would have never let anyone else borrow it if I knew there was a chance you'd ever want it back." I am not going to take you through their 5 November 9’s, you need to experience this journey on your own. I can only tell you that I felt so many emotions I was wrung completely out by the time the story ended. For the majority of the story, the focus is more on Fallon, and how Ben does everything he can to build up her confidence and push her to pursue her true dreams. But Ben has suffered through his own tragedies, and when Fallon finds about them, the gut wrenching heartache was almost more than I could take and I had to walk away a few times to get my emotions in control so I could keep reading. Colleen certainly takes the reader for quite a topsy turvy ride, making me laugh one minute and ugly cry the next. “Because when you love someone, you owe it to them to be the best version of themselves that they can be. And as much as it crushes me to admit this, the best version of you doesn't include me." Throughout the story, it absolutely drove me insane that these two characters spent all of their time apart except for one day a year. Of course I wanted them together and in love and having hot steamy sex, but after I finished reading the book and sat back with tears streaming down my face collecting myself and trying to have a coherent thought, I realized that that wasn’t the purpose of the story. The purpose was (for me anyway) for these two people to grow, and mature, and figure out their places in the world, and be able to completely love themselves before they could fully love someone else. For every reader the meaning will be different, but that's the beauty of reading a book, the message will be what that person needs it to be.

My experience reading NOVEMBER 9 is proof that I should never start a Colleen Hoover book right at bedtime, especially when my bedtime is around midnight. I started it knowing I wouldn’t be able to stop, but I thought exhaustion would overtake me. Nope, that didn’t happen. Instead I ended up reading through the night. At 6 a.m., I finally forced myself to put it down even though I didn’t really want to. My inability to put this book down and the desire to continue reading says volumes about Colleen’s writing and storytelling. What I liked: *Ben The Writer - the nicknames they had for each other *Fallon The Transient - see above *The romance book cliche moments and how they point them out while in those moments *The non-alpha male Ben, who unexpectedly had a totally hot ALPHA moment *All that there is to love about romance books, and Fallon’s love for them. “I enjoy reading books like that because it’s not at all the life I lead. It’s completely different than any situation I’ll ever be in, thank God.” (loc: 1302). I’m pretty sure I said these exact words about a book that I read recently. I loved it, but THANK GOODNESS it is not my life. A Favorite Quote: “. . . comfort can sometimes be a crutch when figuring out your life.” (loc: 948). I love how the Dylan Thomas quotes are used throughout. I read some of his work in college and held on to his books since then (12+ years) in hopes of reading them again. After finishing NOVEMBER 9, I plan to do just that. Like all of Colleen’s books, NOVEMBER 9 is filled with love and heartache and lessons, but it’s always the love that is felt the most. I read NOVEMBER 9 on January 1, and I can’t think of a better way to start the New Year.

Actual rating 4.5 stars “When you find love, you take it. You grab it with both hands and you do everything in your power not to let it go. You can’t just walk away from it and expect it to linger until you’re ready for it.” Colleen Hoover has done it again, and left my heart in her hands. I will preface this with review with the fact that this isn't my favorite of Colleen Hoover's books, but it was still a fantastic read that left me sorting through my emotions by the end. Ms. Hoover's writing is beautiful as ever and simply sweeps you away into Fallon and Benton's world. In many ways, this book was almost poetic. I basically stayed away from all reviews with this novel because I knew there was a HUGE twist at the end, and I didn't want to risk spoiling it for myself. Even though it took me a bit, I did figure out what the twist was (granted, I was hoping I was wrong), but for the majority of the book I had no idea what the twist could possibly be until one line kind of triggered something in my brain. And although I did figure out the twist, I was still surprised by the turn of events when everything is laid out in the manuscript. “You’ll never be able to find yourself if you’re lost in someone else.” I loved Ben and Fallon's characters so much. I wasn't quite sure how their story would play out since they only meet once a year, and the book was centered around only that one day, November 9th. However, Colleen Hoover is an expert at writing, so it's no surprise that somehow, against all odds, this book just works. I didn't find myself missing out on Ben and Fallon's story over the previous year. There was just enough details that were revealed to fill the reader in, but not too much that hindered the storytelling process. Ben had me laughing so many times, and I absolutely loved his character. He's exactly what I love in a male lead: funny, charismatic, and sweet. But that humor and charm is also his defense/coping mechanism, allowing few to see the real Ben. Fallon was an amazing character to read as well. I loved watching her transformation over the course of the story. She went from this girl who was more or less a shell of herself, to someone who was confident and saw herself as she truly was. Nevertheless, Fallon's strength is something to be admired, and she is an easily likable female lead. “She’s not the kind of girl you choose your battles for. She’s the kind of girl you fight to the death for.” The relationship between Fallon and Ben is definitely unique, and while I wasn't always the biggest fan of it, by the end I was convinced they were perfect for each other. One thing that I did love consistently throughout the story was the way Ben constantly encouraged and supported Fallon. And in turn, when Ben needed Fallon, she was there with support and encouragement as well. While there were some cheesy moments, I still adored their cute moments together. Regardless of the odd relationship they shared, it was still extremely real. They experienced their ups and downs like a regular couple, but at the same time had a lot of passion for each other. “It took four years for me to fall in love with him. It only took four pages to stop.” I will say that the one big flaw I had in this book was the predictability of the twist once you get to a certain part. I knew exactly where the story was going from that point forward, and I wish it didn't turn out the way I expected. Not that it really made much of a difference for me, but I think I've come to expect these huge twists from Colleen Hoover, and I was hoping for something more than what it was. So, in that way, I was a bit let down. There were also some things in regards to Ben's character that I didn't necessarily agree with, but those specific things are just personal opinion and has nothing to do with the story. “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 highly recommend this to fans of Colleen Hoover as it is yet another win for this author! It is a unique and interesting way to go about a story, and very few authors could pull it off. I think Ben and Fallon's story shows just how amazing an author Colleen Hoover is, and that her talent knows no bounds. While it isn't my favorite story from this author, nor do I think it's the best this author has ever written, I still greatly enjoyed the story. I can't wait to read what Ms. Hoover has in store for us next!! Happy reading :)

How does one review a Colleen Hoover book? Do you tell how great it was? That’s an understatement, after all it’s Colleen Hoover. Do you tell about her writing style? That would be a waste, because again it’s Colleen Hoover. Do you focus on how much it reaches your soul? Really? It’s Colleen Hoover There are not many authors that have the ability to do what Colleen does. She gives us characters that are real, with everyday problems. She writes as though they are not the voices in her head, but her friends, her neighbors and the people next door. November 9. One day. A normal day. A regular day until it became… A day of tragedy. A day of loss. A day of beginnings. A day of growth. A day of healing. A day of love. A day of discovery. In one day what Colleen does with two characters is nothing short of a miracle. In one day…Colleen created passion, love, heartbreak, anger, disappointment, angst, forgiveness, peace, and every other emotion known to mankind. In one day…Colleen took us through a life time of anguish. In one day…Colleen made me throw my kindle, made me hate her, love her, hate her again and find the pieces of my psyche destroyed. In one day…Colleen made me cry a river of tears. In one day…Colleen managed to turn my world upside down, take me on a rollercoaster ride of emotional turmoil and send me careening into a spiral of uncertainty. In one day Colleen managed to put me back together again, to heal the broken pieces of myself and to once again believe in the miracle of love. November 9. One day. The day Colleen Hoover did it again. The day Colleen reminded us that she is one of the greatest. The day she again, allowed us to hear the voices in her head. The day she made us remember she is CoHo.

I will never get the time back I lost reading this teenage dribble. Boy burns girls home down, girl gets serverely burned, boy stalks girl, boy lies to girl, cheap romance for five years, girl learns the truth about boy, then they still end up happily ever after. The book was pure garbage.

What a story! When you begin reading this book the storyline will suck you in. Believe me this is a book that you cannot put down. The title Nov. 9th didn't make sense to me when the book originally came out but after reading the book Nov. 9th means everything the Ben and Fallon. Ben & Fallon meet on Nov 9th by chance but as the story goes on "chance" is not exactly the way the story goes. As Ben is introduced you feel that his character is too good to be true. During the first encounter you slowly realize that Ben the Writer is damaged but to what extent? Fallon is an actress and after an accident she is left with more scars than any teenage girl should have. Her parents are divorced, her dad is a douchebag and it appears that she only has one real friend (Amber). Fallon is in the red eye that is leaving in hours headed to NY but she spends the day with Ben, a stranger that she met this morning. A series of events happen over the course of several years and Ben and Fallon's dedication to an agreement that they made when they first met creates a series of unfortunate events. It's the craziest agreement that I've ever read but it is what makes this book a page turner. You can't wait to see what happens next! Without giving away important details I'm just going to say BUY the book. This book is unlike any COHO book that I have ever read. I absolutely loved it and I think you will too!

1. Colleen Hoover wrote it! 2. The storyline was uniquely perfect. 3. The humorous and unique writing style mixed with emotional topics. 4. It was a book within a book(crazy! In my Marshall from himym voice) 5. The amazing, insane, loud gasping plot twist. 6. The book focuses on one day a year and still managed to be one of the best books I've ever read. 7. The amount of swoon worthy moments...the romance is off the chain in this one guys! 8. The very serious, heartbreaking topics covered. 9. Ben, Ben, Ben!!!😍😘😚💋👅❤ This book was perfection...as is every other thing Colleen has written. I love her, I love the characters and I loved this book. Best romance! I've read some reviews that say the storyline is unrealistic. Here's what I say to that...that's what fiction is for. It's for all the things that may not happen in real life but is entertaining just the same. Look at the movies we watch, if we only watched off of how believable they are, theaters would make no money at all! Give the plot a break, it's really unique and refreshing and I believe its possible but even if it's not...totally worth the $7.99. Loved it!

As Fallon sits in a restaurant with her father, the critical and neglectful man who has done nothing to improve her spirits after a tragic fire that changed her life, they are interrupted by a handsome young man, Ben, who immediately inserts himself into their conversation. Fallon is blown away by how good looking he is, and how he seems to really see her, scars and all, without even wincing. They spend the day together in LA, knowing that Fallon will fly off to NY that night…and perhaps never see each other again. But the intense pull they feel for one another will not be satisfied by one day. It is Ben’s idea to meet again every year on November 9, a significant anniversary for Fallon. What will happen to the two of them? Can they build something on these once-a-year moments? I was prepared to be drawn into a typical romance, and while there were some of these elements in the story as the two of them met each year, things began to change. A fight between Ben and one of his brothers, the sense that something big is going on…Now the story opens up many possibilities as I began to wonder what more is stirring beneath the surface. What, if anything, is actually behind the date they met, and what led Ben to suggest the annual get-togethers on that date? He is writing a novel based on the premise, so could he be using the relationship as a plot twist? Can something real be built on a story idea? And then there are some obstacles created by a misunderstanding or two, a death, and the angst of the separations. What would ultimately break them apart? Could anything bring them back together, especially after Fallon discovers the big secret Ben has been keeping? I couldn’t put

What can I even say about Colleen Hoover’s work that hasn’t already been said a million times? I could gush and gush about how much I love her, how I pre-order all of her books in Kindle format and in paperback, how I try to read them immediately, but sometimes I put it off because I don’t want to finish it too soon. I was able to purchase a hard copy of November 9 before the release date which made me ridiculously happy. I devoured it quickly and was so sad when it was over. I wanted to read it again immediately, but I wasn’t sure I could handle the emotional rollercoaster so soon. November 9 was such a great book, such an interesting concept and it put me through the wringer. I love when a book makes me sweat because I’m so emotionally invested. My palms get clammy, my body temperature rises, my stomach knots up and I want so much to put the book down and take a moment to breath, but I don’t. I can’t. I have to know why whatever’s happening is happening. I need to know what’s going on, so I fight through the nausea. I fight through the anger and read on. And when it comes to Colleen Hoover, I’m always glad I did. There is a payoff in the end that makes all the suffering in the middle worth it. Colleen ruins me and then picks me back up, dusts me off and makes me feel better about life. I absolutely love it and I can’t get enough…I wonder what that says about me, but I don’t care cause I want more Colleen books and the epic feels that come with them. I can’t recommend November 9 enough.

I really wish that I was good with words. I can't put into words what this book did to me. It had my emotions on a roller coaster. I was hooked from the moment I started right until the very end. I loved watching the love grow between Fallon and Ben with each time they met. Their first meeting was phenomenal. Imagine walking up to an intense father/daughter conversation and pretending to be her boyfriend. That whole first day had me laughing, crying, angry, just everything. Every time they met I had the same feelings. The book had just the right amount of angst in my opinion. I wanted to shake Fallon at times for being so stubborn but if she gave in, we wouldn't have had the outcome that we did. I absolutely love how Colleen let us know Ben's history with his Mom. The letter that she wrote to the three sons, it gutted me. I sobbed. My family looked at me like I was losing my mind. It was nice to understand Ben better and to know all the different ways in which they were connected. The way in which the book came to an ending was brilliant. I love Colleen style of writing. I will always buy her books because she is such an amazing Author and a really remarkable human being. The way that she gives back to people and her generosity, it is inspiring. I will recommend this book to everyone. Thank you Colleen for an amazing gift. Your talent will always be a gift to me.

Are you a glutton for punishment? Do you enjoy having your heart ripped from your chest and stomped on repeatedly? Do you need an ugly cry? If you answered yes to any of these I have the perfect book for you. As with any Colleen Hoover novel, November 9 tore my heart out, broke it to pieces, and shoved it back in; leaving me forever altered. Just like all the other books Hoover has written, November 9 was fast paced, heart wrenching and full of life changing wisdom. Can you even call November 9 a love story? Fallon meets Ben the night she’s planning on moving across the country. Fallon has no intention of taking their instant attraction any farther than the few hours she has to spare before her flight. Through a twisty course of events, Fallon and Ben agree to meet every year on November 9th. The catch? They aren’t allowed to talk to each other until that date; no phone numbers exchanged, no emails, and zero social media interaction. Over the course of the years, watch as Ben and Fallon’s “relationship” reveals what looks like love, what is definitely heartbreak and a shocking twist that you’ll never see coming.

I HATE THIS....I MEAN, REALLY HATE THIS! Colleen Hoover has finally made me find a reason to hate being a fan........why? I've been a reader from nearly the beginning, so I have read EVERY SINGLE BOOK of hers. After yet another fanfreakin-tastic book I hate that I have to wait for her to write another one to bask in her awesomeness. Seriously, could she just write faster or something? All joking aside, this book is not a surprise, because after having read all of her books I would expect nothing less than a story-line with originality and heart. You will fall in love with Ben and Fallon....it's impossible not to. You will hate some of their choices,because really, they are playing Russian roulette with the very thing called LOVE. However it is an interesting concept...to allow yourself the time to become strong, follow your dreams and be who you were meant to be. In her usual style, you find out early on that there will be more....it starts with "we're worried about you Ben" and continues with "we gotta talk".....and yes, I'm being pretty cryptic, but this is a story that has to be read without spoilers.....If only someone would crack me over the head with something so I could forget the words and read it all over again for the first time, that would be cool. Be prepared for some tears, trademark Colleen humor and feels (Oh, Ben!) for days and moments where your heart will fall out of your chest with the pain of what these characters are feeling. It's well worth the ride

I always expect greatness from a CoHo book, and she has never disappointed me. But what I got with her newest release was epic. All the feelings I crave in a really perfect read, I got while I read this book. To say Colleen topped herself is an understatement - she completely blew me away with this story. Her ability to write a fresh and unique plot every.single.time is impressive, and it's because of that reason that she continues to be my absolute favorite author. It's important for readers to go into this book blindly, so I don't want to give away any major plot points. There is a perfect blend of love, humor (seriously the witty banter is the best I've ever read), angst, and suspenseful twists that leave you craving more after each chapter, making it unable to put down. My emotions were all over the place, and I had that constant knot in my stomach as I kept reading, knowing something major was going to happen, desperately wanting to find out, yet never wanting it to end! Just the uniqueness of the story - two people only meeting on the same day every year, with no contact in between? I loved it! And the fact that she incorporated reading references we all know and joke about was pretty brilliant. Once I started reading, everything about the story pulled me in, and I knew immediately this was going to be my favorite CoHo book to date. Ben was every bit the swoony perfect guy, but not without his own secrets that will draw you in. And Fallon's determination to succeed despite everything she's been through makes it easy to adore her. As they meet up once a year, it's undeniable that they have an incredible chemistry, but the plan is to wait 5 years to give themselves time to grow up and experience life as one should at their age, with no regrets. Without a doubt, what I loved most about this book was Ben. His personality, his wit, but most importantly how he made Fallon feel beautiful and that she could do anything. It's the kind of love and support every woman dreams about, but it was also important to Fallon's personal development - learning how to accept that she was more than her scars and believing in herself. You always get some sort of important lesson out of Colleen's stories, and this one was no different. Signature Colleen Hoover - I don't know how she continues to outdo herself with every book she writes. Every time I finish one of her books, I'm in awe of her talent. This book felt so realistic, made me laugh and cry, and left me with a giant smile on my face (although sad that it was over). November 9th was just a random day on the calendar for me, but now it's a date that will always remind me of this amazing story.

I don't know where to begin... I am very insecure when it comes to reviews because I don't ever do the book, or the author, justice. I started this book last night and read about 80% of it today. It was that good, I refused to put it down. I have been a fan of Colleen's for years now. It all started with Slammed, then Hopeless, and so on. I don't think I have ever highlighted so much in a book. Every word in this book, every sentence, every phrase spoke to me like no other book ever has. I usually have to prepare myself for a CoHo release because they make me an emotional mess. Oh boy, this was worth every emotion I suffered through. I will give no spoilers away, I hate spoilers. But this book broke me, completely broke me and I didn't think I'd be able to finish. I couldn't stop crying and well, having at least 50% left, I knew how upset my daughter would be if I didn't finish. She warned me, and I'll admit she was right. Because Ben and Fallon's story is one for the history books. I'm 35 years olden like my 15 year old daughter, to this day Dean Holder is my number 1 guy Colleen has ever written about. Well enter Ben. I'm in love. I didn't think there was any way around it but leave it to a genius to write such an incredible heart-wrenching story all while putting your heart back together and making you believe love like this exists out there. Thank you Colleen for sharing your talent with us. I am already anxiously awaiting your next masterpiece.

I absolutely love everything that Colleen Hoover writes. November 9 is a story about love, loss, and learning to accept life and move forward even when things get tough. This book is a complete standalone and a definite must read!! Colleen has a way of hooking you from the very beginning and not letting go even when the story ends. Her books have a way of diigging deep into your soul and staying there forever. She writes some of the most beautiful books and I can't wait to see she is working on next. She is my go to author when I can't find anything good to read. I loved the witty banter and the deep connection between Fallon and Ben. They had such an extraordinary relationship and I fell so deep in love with them both. Their story proves that there is such a thing as a once in a lifetime true love out there for everyone. I loved watching their relationship grow over the span of the story. They both experienced so much in their separate lives so I really loved reading about the times they were able to spend together. This book took me an quite an emotional rollercoaster and I loved every second of it. Here are a few of my favorite quotes from November 9 “You can’t leave yet. I’m not finished falling in love with you.” "You'll never be able to find yourselfif you're lost in someone else." "I don't want to be your first Fallon. I want to be your last."

I experienced so many emotions reading this book but I expected no less. Colleen Hoover can not write a bad book and she digs into the soul of her characters and puts it out there for us to experience every emotion as deeply as the characters. With that being said, I will say that this was not my favorite book by her. I found it difficult to like Fallon many times throughout the book. Her decisions were the kind that make you want to reach through the book and slap her. They were both obviously deeply troubled and healed each other; however, much of her issues were self induced by poor decisions. That made it hard for me to empathize with her. That is what I found different than the other Hoover works of art such as Maybe Someday, Confess, etc. those books had unfortunate situations that rip you apart but couldn't be helped. I didn't feel that way about Fallon and it was a bit frustrating. Not to end on a bad note because I gave the book 5 stars because honestly, anything Hoover writes is in a league of its own and compared to other romance novels, she is never trashy and leaves you feeling deeply about the characters and makes an imprint on your heart. Any book that brings that much emotion out of someone deserves 5 stars. I just wouldn't out this on the same level as the others. Honestly, in real life people make stupid decisions every day and regret it so maybe that just made the book more relatable.

Okay so if you haven't read a Colleen Hoover book you really should. That being said: Ben and Fallon! God what can I say about these two? Ben is a boy who's life fell apart on November 9th when he was just 16 years old. In the process he also took Fallon down with him. For two years these two struggled through life not really letting anybody in or see them. But when they meet for real it is interesting to say the least. Will their meeting every year on November 9th heal them both? Can Ben help Fallon's confidence in herself? Can Fallon help Ben get over the biggest mistake of both their lives? Colleen has this dynamic writing style that just pulls you in and you can't stop reading. This book is no different. It took me a while before I almost broke down in tears. It's one of those books where everything seems fine and then wham you're bawling like a baby while sitting in the waiting room at the car dealership service center with other people. Yep that's when it hit me and it was an ugly cry too. I have absolutely no words that can thoroughly describe how amazing this book is. It was heart wrenching and flawless. I have read almost every one of Colleen's books and they have all made it on the to read again list. They are absolutely the best books ever. This one is no exception!

The blood of my heart was pumping, fueling the rapid succession, soaking up Ben & Fallon's words like a sponge. Then I felt the beating stutter, hesitate as the blood was squeezed dry from the sponge. Apply this to my heart feeling overly full with love and fate and dreams to then experiencing heartbreak and pain and goodbyes that burns for thirst, it's oxygen. My heart went through the wringer with November 9 and it was damn well worth it, every letter in each word, every sigh breathed, every scar left uncovered, and every tear shed. There's a story within a story of a girl and boy. But it's not just a story, it's real, their lives, their scars. I can't. I'm not making sense. But I get it. I just want to start all over and read it again. NOVEMBER 9 is NOW my all time favorite of Colleen's. Each and every novel of Colleen's has me thinking the exact same thought: "This book is unique, authentic. I've never read anything like it." The plotline, subplot, everything. It's original. This started with Slammed and has held true with all of her novels (and novellas) since. Like she's an inventor, the highest score in your favorite video game, the puppeteer of your emotions and she sets the par for all others. This. This is why Colleen's novels are part of a select group of authors that I will stop everything to read. So this is my review. If you do anything, I hope you haven't read through all of this review because instead of reading this, you should be reading November 9. Rinse. And repeat.

I am going to keep this review short and sweet with my thoughts on the book. My hesitation to provide a summary of the story stems from my inability to put into words what happens without giving away key points to the story and this is something you need to read and enjoy for yourself. Honestly, I wracked my brain last night trying to figure out what other story I recently read who was very similar to the heroine in this story, they shared a similar struggle with being flawed. Couldn't find it. As we get to the plot twist at the end, I was thinking it was totally predictable. So why would I rate a book that reminded me a lot of another with a predictable twist, well, simply put, because Hoover's writing is amazing. You see, as my husband was wondering what the heck my problem was when tears were running down my face, some writers have you read their story but with CoHo it is like you are living the story. All emotions become engaged when reading her works and you can't seem to want to put the book down. Seriously, it is like there is a homing device in the story that keeps beaconing you to return. The hero and heroine, well they both have their issues, and that is putting it lightly. I cried for Fallon but my heart broke for Ben. While both frustrated me, their struggle was real and made the story better. My only true disappointment came from the ending...where was the Epiloge? The resolution was just a little too quick for my liking. Seriously, at 96% I was pretty certain there had to be a cliffhanger ending, but no. We get our HEA and then that's it, end scene. I so wanted more.

I'm one of those readers that start a book and doesn't put it down until I've finished it. I will chuckle out loud and cry a few tears when it's just that sad, very rare. I will review a few days after I'm done, if I remember ( I know that's awful but I can never find the right words). I didn't do any of these! I was so excited to read this and I don't even know why. I didn't even read the 'product description'! Maybe it was all the pimping on social media, maybe it's because I own all of Hoovers' other books or maybe Colleen has somehow brainwashed me. WHO CARES! I just got done reading this fantastic book, I'm hyped up! I started this book and was absorbed right away. I had so many outbursts that my family felt they should randomly check on me. I would have sudden outbursts of swearing or laughter and I would pace while reading. I had moments where I had to put it down, to think about what I just read. There was a part and this part was a huge outburst for me and that was the moment I thought "she brainwashed me". I don't know how she does it but Colleen is my book whisperer. I connect with everything she writes and this story is no exception. This book is inspiring on so many levels.I like to highlight great parts in a book and I killed my marker in this one. I've never burst into laughter and straight into tears so randomly or as much but this is what happens when you read this book. Fallon and Ben's story is worth the money, worth the time and worth reading. I could give you a synopsis but I went in uninformed and came out enlightened. Love is sacrifice. Thank you Colleen!

4.5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Have you ever read a book and while you’re reading it you’re thinking “it would be really cool if this would happen” and THEN IT HAPPENS? That’s how I feel every time I read a book by Colleen Hoover. November 9 was no exception. First of all, Ben. Ugh. I need a Ben in my life. He’s so caring and kind and flawed, yet perfect. And Fallon. Fallon is quirky and wonderful. Maybe the *plot twist* was easy to predict for some people, but it wasn’t for me. I was completely shocked and heartbroken by Ben’s confession. But just like any COHO book, my heart was mended by the end and I was sad to see the book end.

You know how every once in a while you get the question, “If you could spend one day / have lunch with an author, who would it be and why?” Well, I feel like I finally have a good answer to that question: Colleen freakin’ Hoover. Why and what does this have to do with my review for November 9? I’ll tell you why. Because Colleen Hoover is a freakin’ genius. Seriously. I’ve always loved her books, but November 9 blew my mind in ways I didn’t expect. It wasn’t so much the surprises Colleen Hoover had in store for the reader (Don’t worry — there were many great ones!), but the way she took my emotions played with them. My emotions were a blank piece of paper that she wrote something happy on, crumbled up and then threw in her garbage can — only to grab it out of the can, flatten them back out and write something happy again. And just when I thought all the creases were gone, she would do it all again. She managed to make me angry, smile from ear to ear, laugh and get teary eyed all in the matter of a few chapters. To say I loved November 9 would be inadequate. I don’t have the words to say how much I adored this book. I’m just going to leave it at that. You won’t get any more information from me on this book. It’s one you have to read and experience for yourself. And I highly suggest you do just that.

Loved it

This book left me with a heart full of hope and happiness. BUT it took a long time for it to get there, this is Colleen Hoover we're talking about here. The journey is always full of grief and heartache and a touch of humor to keep you from wanting to pull your heart out. I was enthralled from page one and when I was so tired I kept hitting myself in the head with my kindle, I still didn't want to put it down. Ben and Fallon's love story is unlike anything I've ever read before and I loved every anguish filled moment of their journey. Fallon, what can I say about this girl- I fell hard and fast for her. She is so resilient and strong. Her witty humor, sarcasm and sharp tongue made it easy to root for her. But the best part was her transition from the start of this book to the end. Yes, it takes place over quite a few years but time isn't always kind. I loved watching her confidence grow, seeing her come into her own, facing the world head on, going after what she wanted. Behind it all, there was the one who sparked her back to life, Ben the writer. This guy, what isn't there to like about him. He is fearless, talented and sees Fallon. He sees past her scars. He sees her for who and what she truly is and gets her to see herself through his eyes. But he is no stranger to heartbreak either. He suffered a good deal before he and Fallon ever meet and the hits keep on coming to this charismatic young man. I kept thinking to myself how much more can he suffer...(sorry no spoilers on that one). But one event changes the course of everything for Ben and Fallon. These two somehow manage to keep their outlandish plan working year in and year out. Despite the distance and non-existent communication their bond only grows. This to me is where the CoHo magic shone through. We see them one day a year- and it is like that friend you call and it is like you haven't gone months without talking....that is this book only it is a boy and a girl fighting to bring themselves to who they want to be. And falling in love in the process. Just when I think these two are going to finally, and I mean finally get it together and actually be together, the other shoe drops. WOW!!! It was an unexpected twist that left me with tears streaming down my face, and not the good kind. It was, however, necessary. It forced both Fallon and Ben to analyze their lives and make the decision to either more forward or let it go. The one thing I wanted was more from the ending. It just wrapped up a hair too quickly for me. Though the way everything did eventually come full circle for Ben and Fallon. This book is so much more than a new adult love story, it is a life story. I have to say that the morals of November 9 are this: Follow your heart, chase your dreams no matter what the odds stacked against you are. Love yourself, faults, scars, fears and all. Forgive- there is so much more to life than bitterness, resentment and anger. There is music and poetry and so much love to be had if you embrace it.

OMG talk about a book that I could not put down! Mrs. Hoover has again written an amazing book that truly gutted me throughout and still had me laughing at the same time. My emotions were all over the place throughout the book, but the important part was how in love I fell with Ben and Fallon. There are some serious twists that are sadistic, which explains her friendship with Ms. Fisher. Its like their minds have become one and they feast on the broken hearts and tears of their readers! However, I would still definitely recommend this book because it takes a special kind of author to have me some into the story that I have actual tears running down my face to go with the laughter and stupid smile that comes through other parts of the book. Her writing is amazing and she's able to describe things without beating you over the head with the descriptions, like other books I've read and had to skim over parts. Also, a surprise was seeing characters from another book pop up in this one! That was an awesome surprise to see them again. If you take anything from this review, it should be that you instantly one-click/buy the book or run to the store and get it along with tissues (lots of them), then you immediately start reading the book because you won't be sorry!

I like the premise of this story. November ninth is not a great day for Fallon but two years after the horrible tragedy that happened on that day she meets Ben. They have an instant connection but, sadly, she's moving to New York that very night. So Ben comes up with the plan to meet every November ninth for five years with no other communication throughout the year. And they actually do it. Every year they're at different places in their life where at least one of them is not ready to make it permanent. But each year their relationship is affected. I like Hoover's references to things readers love and hate about romance books. I love the cameos from Ian, Miles, and Tate from Ugly Love and their connection to Ben. I squeed a little. I also liked how Hoover poked fun that this story isn't one-hundred percent original, comparing it to certain movies. That was cute. But most of all I loved the reveal. Did not see that coming at all. It was a game changer. Lots of great stuff in this book but for some reason I can't quite give it all the stars. It felt like it tried to hard to make me emotional. I don't know. But it's definitely worth your time and money. I still highly recommend it.

Wow Colleen Hoover has done it again! 5 stars doesn't do it justice!! I'm like many others and I don't have words to describe how much I loved this book!! It has every emotion that I love having in a book...lots and lots and lots of tears though...I warn...but they aren't all sad tears. There is definitely angst and book worthy kisses...melt my heart book worthy kisses!!!!! I'm not good at giving reviews other than to say how much I love them and I did LOVE LOVE LOVE this book! I Loved Slammed and it's always been my favorite...I'm a very loyal person but I don't feel guilty in saying this is my new FAVORITE BOOK since there both written by Colleen Hoover!! On a personal note: One of the reasons they are my favorite books is they both touched me in a very personal way...Slammed I connected with my Mom and this one I connect with my biological Dad whom I don't have a good relationship with...you wrote "We don't get to choose our parents, and parents don't get to choose their children. But we do get to choose how hard we're willing to work in order to make the best of what were given." It just really struck my heart...maybe Gods way of saying hey...reach out to your Dad. So thanks for that and another totally Awesome book!!!!!!!!

November 9... What do I say that I haven't said before about Colleen's books? I haven't read a book of hers yet that was predictable or typical. She always has so much originality. So once again she has written another beautiful story; it makes you laugh, cry, and scream. Her characters in this book are flawed but still likable. She shows you what true beauty is. She takes you on one hell of a journey. I should know by now that when I read a synopsis of hers not to jump and think I know what it's going to be about because every single time she surprises me. So what's it about? What do you do when you think you found the one? When you are too young to commit and you want to live your life without being tied someone? Well you make an agreement to meet the same day for five years and see if those feelings change. As we all know a lot changes in five years. Life happens. This is a story that touched me in so many ways. I couldn't get enough of it and when it ended I wanted more. I don't even want to go into detail about the book because you need to read it and find out the beauty of it for yourself. I highly recommend!

Before I get into this review let me preface by saying that CoHo is one of my top 3 authors of all time. She is one that I drop anything else I am reading when she has a new release. I will always give her at least 4 stars because no matter how the story resonates or doesn't with me, her writing is always flawless. Now, I am one of the very, very few, or maybe the only one that didn't quite get into November 9 like everyone else. I can't pinpoint the reason down but I just had no feelings toward the story like I did with Confess, Ugly Love and every other CoHo book. It PAINS me because this was such an anticipated read for me. It almost breaks my heart to even write a review but I feel like I give a diservice to the authors I have come to love so much to not give an honest opinion. The writing was great. The characters were well developed. The story was just okay to me. I just didn't quite get it. With all that said, Colleen will always be one of my top authors and I can say with honestly from meeting her, she is just an amazing human being which makes her all that more awesome to me. Until the next one.

Never gets old reading CoHo's book. Never get old how she surprises everyone with the plot. Hers will make you messed up your feelings. Hers are just so deep you are drowning with all the "feels" It all started when Benton "Ben" James Kessler saved Fallon O’Neil from her father's criticism that she will never be an actress again by pretending to be her boyfriend. After that fateful meeting, the connection was palpable that it's kind of unbelievable. One date. November 9. That is all they have. I won't dwell with how the story goes because I dive into it without knowing anything about it, without reading any reviews from the others, because I know CoHo makes a book that was worth more that you could ever imagine. I savor every sentences I read, I don't want it to end yet and yet I keep turning the pages dreading for what comes next. At around 70% the story had a plot twist, that maybe surprised others and wonder if that is needed, but in true CoHo fashion, she does that a lot. But I'm swooned This just one of those books that you will never forget and it will become your favorite. Unputdownable. Stunning. Beautiful. Poetic. Insta-love. Heart breaking. Filled with Hope. Honesty. Absolutely brilliantly amazing!

Just when I think I cannot possibly love the latest CoHo novel more than the last, she proves me wrong. IMO she out did herself with this one. It was an unusual story and I found myself intrigued by the premise. CoHo's books seem to be much more in depth than what the blurb reveals and November 9 is no exception. Fallon meets Ben on the day she'll be moving cross country. They agree to meet each other each year on that day. But there are rules and those I didn't see coming. As the story progresses each November 9th is more intense and it's been awhile since a book made my chest hurt. I did assume the book would follow them during their time apart but it ends up detailing just the day they meet up, but that's not to say we don't get a ton of info. I love Fallon and Ben as characters and their banter and inner monologues make them relatable. With the twists and turns that come about over the years the story turns into so much more that I never saw coming. The ending is pretty open ended and do hope we see them again AND I loved the Tate and Miles cameo!!

Colleen Hoover broke my heart and glued it back together like 6 times throughout the whole book. And it made me realize several things: 1. She's the Slaying Queen of Plot Twists. I crap you not. 2. She builds magic with her books 3. I want to be like her when I grow up. 4. I need to meet her. November 9 delivers for us Romance lovers, we- like our loving Fallon- love angst and boy did Colleen gave us angst. Angst, heartache, laughter, tears, more angst, more heartache, more.... You get the drill. You can't see anything on this book coming, absolutely nothing, it catches you by surprise and you're just in pure shock. Colleen has one of the richest variety of words, and the fact that she is writing a book about another book and has another book in that book about a book. Well, let me tell you one word: Colleenception. Characters with a past they can't turn away from, insta-love (even though Fallon hates it), Colleen NEVER disappoints me, NEVER. So please, give this book a chance and you won't ever be sorry about it, well maybe a little bit! But I encourage you not to throw the book across the bedroom like I wanted to do it several times, I promise you it's so worth it! Oh and check out Griffin Peterson's song about this book called -well duh- November 9. You got scars, but so do I... 🎶

This has become my new favorite from Colleen Hoover. Although it's tough because I really loved Ugly Love and Maybe Someday just as much. It's a three way tie between them all. I mean I love all her books but those three struck a cord with me and left a lasting impression. I love the way Colleen writes because it's easy to read and I can't ever put it down after I start. Not gonna lie, after I read Confess two months ago. I was a little let down. That book had a great story but I just didn't connect the characters like I do in all her other books. I'm sure if I reread it maybe. But this book was just amazing! I loved how they met and the book references. The significance of the date, November 9, is slowly revealed in greater detail throughout the book. Basically after each meeting, I fell in love with the two of them being in love. Plus I love that Ian was Ian from Ugly Love. There were even scenes with Miles and a pregnant Tate! I was squealing like a fan girl. That has got to be my favorite part! There were so many great quotes throughout the book and if it wasn't so late I would list them all out but I'll just have to remind myself to come back and edit this. I laughed at the funny moments, swooned when Ben was being sweet, cried at certain characters deaths, and cried again when Ben tried to explain everything through his manuscript. This book has everything and it was a joy to read. It was cool that I was like reading a book within a book.

4.5 poetic stars. I have been CoHo'd again. Every time I pick up one of her books, I'm scared. Because how can it possibly be as good as last? But somehow it always does. Original storyline with some surprises that I didn't expect. I loved the premise of this story. I always feel the words that Colleen writes. A way of pulling me into this world of November 9 and not want to let go. I love reading a book from the dual point of views and being able to see how both Ben and Fallon are feeling. Ben the book boyfriend was the opposite of alpha, but I loved him anyway. I fell for his words and the way he made Fallon feel. Fallon was a beautiful person, on the inside and out, even with her scars. "My comment forces him to smile, but then worry consumes his expression. His eyes grow immediately sober and his smile falls into a grim line. He shakes his head softly. "I don't want to be your first, Fallon. I want to be your last." SWOON. I don't want to spoil anything, so just do yourself a favor and read this book. And find out why November 9 is the perfect title for this book.

***I will preface this review by taking a page out of Chris Hardwick's book and giving you a chance to run, run from the spoilers! Look away, stop reading! Unless of course you've read the book. Alright--3, 2, 1... you've been warned!*** First, let me say that I enjoy roller coasters. Usually. The part where you climb the hill and the track drops out from under you, your stomach is left dangling in mid air, and you get that giddy, terrified, panicked feeling? That ~used to~ be my favorite part. Colleen Hoover, you've ruined roller coasters for me. I just can't stomach them anymore after this wild ride. Happy, in almost-love, sad, mad, happy again, stunned into silence, devastated into tears. This book has it all. I can't simply write a regular, run of the mill, love-it-or-hate-it review for a book like this. I have to share with you the mental process of reading November 9, from my point of view. Gotta put it out there: I am not ashamed of the obscene amount of time it took to wipe the grin off of my face when I realized Ian was THE Ian. Then later Miles...and Tate! I was so utterly ecstatic about this little crossover that I may have squealed a little. At 5am. While my husband attempted to sleep next to me. But such is life when you start a CoHo novel at 3AM. But when Fallon promises Ben that he'd hear her voice the next day, and every day that follows, I whispered out loud, "She's going to kill me, isn't she?" And then she did it. The next November 9, she crushed me. I worried this would happen. Ever since that damn night with that damn pizza box... It sat in the back of my mind, and with every word I read I grew hopeful that I was wrong. "No, CoHo wouldn't do this to us...she's CoHo, not Tarryn Fisher!" But she did it. Trampled my poor little heart so badly that even tossing in a cute baby didn't stop me from throwing my Kindle on the bed and punching my pillow three times. (Two wouldn't have been an accurate expression of my pain, and four would've been overly dramatic). As soon as I decide there's no way I'm going to continue--really, I go so far as to shut down my Kindle and rant to my husband about how my spirit author has torched my heart--I realize I'm full of s***. Of course I'm going to finish. (It's morning now, because who needs sleep? Totally acceptable to be ranting to the husband now that it's a normal hour). I hop back on the ride and twenty minutes later, I feel like I could write a paper on the peaks and valleys of bipolar disorder. The smile stretching across my cheeks, which are still stiff from dried tears, is enough to make my dear husband question my sanity. And then...and then... Heart. Stops. She does it AGAIN. This wonderful, horrible woman continues her assault on our senses. How far can these characters be pushed? How much can they withstand? I stop reading, denying the words in front of me, wishing them away. But I have to know. I have to know how it all ends. And she's counting on that desperation, the sadist. When you think that the tiniest bit of hope is left for a happy ending, she gives you the explanation. The heart-wrenching, soul shattering truth behind the deceit. Then...oh, the tears. Once my eyes were dry long enough to continue reading, I devoured the remainder of this book as if my life depended on it. I hoped, and hoped, and hoped some more. And she delivered. My spirit author, in all her glorious gloriousness, sewed the pieces of broken my heart back together. As with any emotionally traumatic experience, I sobbed for a few moments at the end; purging myself of the remaining feels. I mourned the end of the book, the loss of my new friends, but they've got a life to lead and, damn it, I'm just so butterflying happy that she's letting them live it together. Bless you, Colleen Hoover. Curse you, Colleen Hoover. Thank you, Colleen Hoover.

Wouldn't be a Colleen Hoover if my chest didn't physically ache at the heartbreak in her books. Another great book by Colleen Hoover. I gave the book 4 stars only because I always feel like her characters should be older due to their maturity levels and dialogue. Boy, did I love Ben. He most certainly made you fall in love with him and then he breaks your heart. I absolutely loved the relationship that Ben & Fallon developed. Their relationship started out "quick" but never once did I feel like I wanted to puke like I normally do when authors do insta-love. She even talks about how Fallon hates those types of books. I agree with her. I dislike insta-love as well. I loved Fallon and the obstacles she had to endure everyday. It was refreshing to read about a main character that wasn't perfect. And the plot twist at the end was very surprising to me. I didn't see that coming at all. It was written well and the story was developed very well.

No spoilers or description of the book. You can read that in the blurb. Just my honest opinion of this book. After you read so many romance novels they tend to start feeling the same. THIS!! This is different, unique, refreshing yet tragic. Oh the feels. So many emotions. Tragedy, fate, heartache, laughs. I think no I'm one hundred percent sure this is officially my new favorite Colleen Hoover book. I'm really sure there is nothing I don't like about this book. All I can say in this review is, you must read this book. Definitely one I will fall back on for a reread and definitely one I will be pushing my friends to read. Fallon and Ben are definitely going to leave a mark on my heart and a heck of a book hangover!!

Colleen Hoover is a must read for me. Slammed is still one of my favorite books ever. Starting November 9 was the perfect treat I needed. I have come to expect the unexpected from her stories and this book took me exactly there. I didn't read the blurb (and it was hard avoiding anything to do with it) because I like to be surprised. Oh yeah, I definitely was. Ben and Fallon meet the day she is moving away and they make a promise to meet again every year on the same day until it's the right time to be together. During their time off, there was to be no contact. No social media. Zero knowledge of the other. With that premise they were bound to run into trouble, weren't they? My heart broke up for them so many times but by the end of the journey it was put back together and I was left with a big smile on my face. Do yourself a favor, pick up this one and read it soon, just make sure you have nothing else scheduled for a few hours because walking away from it, is just NOT possible.

November 9 is a captivating tale of love, loss, and the resiliency of the soul. In typical Hoover fashion, the story is unique with characters that will latch onto your heart and a story packed with drama that will take you on quite the emotional journey. With each book, I am blown away by Hoover’s clever storytelling. Her talent for capturing my heart and putting it through the wringer is unsurpassed and November 9, once again, validates why Colleen Hoover sits at the top of my favorite author list. I adored Ben and Fallon. Their banter was entertaining, their chemistry was exciting and I thoroughly enjoyed watching them mature over the course of the story. My heart hurt for all they endured in their respective lives but there were several times I wanted to reach into the pages and shake some sense into both of them too. These characters have certainly left an impression on my heart. It’s not enough to say I loved the story. As with all of Hoover’s books, I experienced the story. From the witty banter, to the secrets, and the emotional exchanges, there was never a dull or lagging moment. Though I would have loved a little more of the details for the years between meetings, the concept was brilliant, the execution was outstanding, and I applaud Hoover on an exceptional story.

In May 2012 I was looking for something to read. I came across Slammed by Colleen Hoover and it changed my reading life. Ever since then whenever she has a book release I have to get it immediately. She has been my favorite author since then, and out of all her books this one is my favorite. I didn't think she could top her previous books but she proved me wrong. I have stopped reading romance and moved to mystery a couple years back because they story lines in most new adult romance started seeming similar. But no matter what I always read Colleen Hoover's new books and they are so unique and refreshing. I love a book that can make me feel and this one did. I love the characters, I love there humor and banter, but most of all I love their story. The minute I finished it, I had to contemplate it and then I immediately wanted to pick it up and start it again. I am jealous of anyone who gets to read this for the first time and experience what I just did because that feeling of finding and reading a great book is hard to put in words. I am so glad I read this book and thank God for Colleen Hoover books and that I read Slammed all those years ago that made me fall in love with her!

Oh, Benton James Kessler. Where art thou Benton James Kessler, BECAUSE I WANT YOU. NOW. Colleen Hoover manages to surprise me with every one of her damn novels. Every. Single. One. You don't think she can write something as fantastic as her last one, yet she does. It's scary. How she manages to portray every emotion perfectly... I DONT UNDERSTAND. This book is her most light-hearted one yet (if you can even call any of her books light-hearted) because Ben and Fallon were a riot together. They had an insane connection, and I can't even tell you the amount of times I had to put down the book so my heart would stop racing. Not only were they hilarious, but they were so swoon-worthy. Them together brought me nothing but pure happiness, and I was so happy to see that this book revolved only around November 9th. Sure, we see a little part of their lives as we progress, but this centers mostly on this one day over six years. Everything was perfect, from the pacing, to the plot line, and to the characters (especially TWO CERTAIN CHARACTERS THAT SHOWED UP AT BENS HOUSE AND GAVE ME A LEGIT HEART ATTACK, I CANT BELIEVE COHO DID THAT TO US). But then, once we hit our fifth November 9th, I started getting bored with the story and a little annoyed at the repetition. I almost skipped through Ben's entire story simply because I was itching to see them get together. It was in no way a bad ending, so I only docked a star. Certain parts bothered me, while others didn't. The one thing I love so incredibly much about CoHo's books is the depth. Her stories are fantastic, but we get so much more than what we read in the summary. There's usually at least one or two major issues that Hoover tackles beautifully, and this book was no different. I love the variety and how they each add such a breath of fresh air to the story. Overall, fantastic, fantastic story, but the ending was just a little too repetitive for me. If I had to rate this on my CoHo scale, it would be third. So Hopeless, Maybe Someday, November 9, and Ugly Love. Never Never is up next and I can't wait to start it!

Colleen Hoover is one of my go-to authors; one that I don't even really feel the need to read a blurb or know anything about the book before I read it. November 9 did not disappoint- it was another top notch book, which I enjoyed immensely. I think the best part of the story was the moment where the reader got all the backstory necessary to put all the pieces together. I'm not gonna lie, though, I kind of wished that we would have gotten a few more detailed snippets of what Fallon and Ben's years were like in between their meet ups. That's the mark of a great story teller- leaving the reader both satisfied, but also wanting more. I loved Ben's big heart, and his ability to inspire Fallon's confidence in herself. I loved the "book nerd" references that only a true book nerd (like myself) could appreciate. I loved how Colleen brought her current interests into the story, like the X Ambassadors. I feel like readers who follow her on social media platforms will enjoy the book just a bit more than a reader just picking her book up off the shelf. And with the beauty of November 9's cover, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised that many readers would do just that. Colleen's work is a true gift, and I'm happy to have had the opportunity to appreciate it once again. Can't wait for the next book, and I don't care what it's about!

Colleen never fails. This was such a beautiful story. Not only a beautiful love story, but a wonderful story about the main character finding her confidence again and taking control of the things in her life. Like all Colleen Hoover books, she draws you in with the first line and from there, you're hooked. I read this in a total of about 6-7 hours. It's a very quick read, but you almost want to take breaks and soak it all in because you don't want it to end. I love Ben. I love Fallon. I love Ben and Fallon together. I love the fact that Collen made the characters seem somewhat "book conscious" as if they know they're in a book. I also really love how the book is set up in the sense that each new chapter is the next November 9th and we enter each chapter not having any clue what could happen. There are some really funny scenes that had me laughing out loud. However, on the opposite end of that, there are some tragic scenes that will pull at your heart-strings. I found myself crying one moment and laughing the next. You really get inside the characters' heads and whenever they hurt, you hurt right along with them. Just like all of her other work, this story is beautifully written and definitely one of the best romances that I've read in months. There are so many beautiful words in this story. Read this. You won't regret it!

First of all I want to tell Ms. Colleen Hoover not to be mad or offended with what I'm going to say about this book. I hate you for writing this book and for taking me on a whirlwind ride. WTF??? The book started out really good and it got better and better until the one November 9 that broke my heart while Fallon's heart was breaking too. Why does it have to be that way? Can't you just skip that part and just write all the happy things in the world? But I do forgive you and loved you at the end because you not only made me smile, but you also made my cry. You are really good in making your readers cry and let them feel what the characters are feeling. I love how this book have a twist that makes it all the more interesting and makes me as a reader to not put down the book until I know what happened at the end. So when I say that I hate that I love your book, please do not be offended because I am not saying it to be mean. Rather I am saying that to praise the good work that you put in to have an amazing book for all your readers.

I got this as a gift from my awesome friend... she got me a signed copy and I lost my s*** when I received it. Then I read it ... and OMG OMG OMG! I'm at a freaking loss for words. This book was just OMG! I love Colleen. Love her! I wish I had a non stop abundance of her books to read every single day because I don't think I would ever get sick of her stories, like ... ever! I'd also probably not get anything done because I'd be too busy reading all the time. haha Anyway I ordered a copy for my sis in law. I was going to get it signed but I couldn't wait to give it to her. She ended up staying up until 330AM reading it. It was her first Colleen experience and now she's addicted too. I love it. I told her I was so jealous that she was reading it for the first time. I wish I could read all her books for the first time again. I can't wait till my daughter is old enough to read Colleen's books. #FutureColleenAddict :)

I'm sad every time I finish a book by Colleen Hoover. Not because it wasn't awesome, because believe me her books are amazing, but because it's over. There is just something about the way she writes that makes you want to be a better person. Colleen's books have a way of squeezing your heart, while making you hope, love, cry and laugh. She's amazing! November 9 is perfect. The humor is perfect. Fallon and Ben are imperfectly perfect. This story has so many elements. I think I need to re-read it just to appreciate it all over again, because I am 100% sure that there will be something new I will pick up on. And Colleen is sneaky! If you loved Ugly Love then pick up November 9. Yes, that is all I'm going to say on the matter :) November 9 is just another reason why I am glad to call myself a CoHort! Thank you to Colleen Hoover for being an amazing author, an amazing person, and for giving us her books that never disappoint!!

I've read every Colleen Hoover book. And this... This is the best one yet! It's gripping... I could barely put it down the past two days. It's unique in the way it is constructed and told. The plot twists weren't easily apparent, though they made sense & I had suspected a couple of them. It's wonderful to be able to suspect and then confirm plot lines, rather than have it be blatantly obvious with no element of mystery at all. She writes coming-of-age stories so well, and even though I'm long since past that stage in life, I so throughly enjoy her stories of youthful characters. I LEARN from her characters and stories every time. Emotional and life lessons are always evident in her stories, and her characters' pains and joys are palpable. I hesitate to pay more than $3-$4 for many books I see online -- but never Colleen Hoover's books. They're worth triple that, easily! Great stories told with solid writing skills. Five stars, earned every time!

This book is so much more deserving than 5 stars. It was by far one of the top books I have read this year. I also think this is Colleen Hoover's best book to date. There were times that this book made me angry, times when it made me laugh, and times when I was overcome with such emotion that I cried. To me that is exceptional writing. Fallon's significance with November 9th was tragic, but watching her overcome her insecurities with the help of Ben was beautiful. I was so happy to see how the date was significant to all characters within the story. Ben's wit and humor was a wonderful addition and his use of poetry was all to swoon worthy. I definitely have a new book boyfriend. I loved the incorporation of romance books as a theme in the story. I only wish I knew what books Fallon gave to Ben, or what extra books Ben read that were part of a series. Just hearing him talk about Alpha Males, and trying to make kisses book worthy, left me filled with such joy. I highly suggest this book to lovers of the romance genre. It's beautiful, tragic, and poetic.

This was an absolute earth-shattering whirlwind and I'm still trying not to be blown away. I often find myself wondering what makes a superb book. Great writing? Narrative techniques? Literary devices? An engrossing story? Three-dimensional characters? A well-done plot? Does it need them all? But actually, all it needs is to wake up feelings and emotions in the reader. It's that simple. There are books who do that through writing, others that blow you away by using literary devices spot-on, and others, like this one, that pull you from reality for a few hours and completely immerse you in its magnificent story. I had high, very high expectations from Colleen and damn straight she delivered. With a punch even. November 9 made me fall in love, laugh, smile, be IN SHOCK, then all over again. By the time I closed the book I was in awe of its plot and I just wanted OMG NEEDED MORE. Going into straight into favorites

Colleen Hoover really knows how to.tug at your heart with her writing. Fallon is a teen actress who lost her career due to a tragic fire where alot of her body is burned . She hides herself now , thinking she will never again be the actress she once was. Ben is a damaged 18 yr old. They meet on November 9th the anniversary of the fire that took so much from Fallon. They have an amazing day and agree to meet for the next 5 years on November 9th . They start to fall in love can it survive is it strong enough . Hoover has this way of telling a story that makes the reader feel like it is actually happening to them . I felt like I was on a emotional rollercoaster . I cried , laughed and most of all fell in love with these two characters. This is an amazing book

I knew going in I would love this book, because it's Colleen Hoover, and I would seriously read her grocery list and think it's great but...wow...just wow! The words in this book are beyond beautiful and I truly feel for these characters and since I just finished it I'm sitting here stunned..not sure what to do with my day since all I can think about is what I just read. I didn't think I would love it as much as Ugly Love, but I do and I was super excited to get a glimpse of Miles and Tate. Ben and Fallon will stick with me for a long time to come...I wanted to hate Ben, but I just couldn't. And maybe they did have insta love but it was in the best way! :)

I cannot pick up a book of colleens and then put it back down. It is just not possible. Her books are all amazing and just when I think they can’t get any better, I read another and am amazed even more. This was a beautiful and amazing story that captivated me from the very first page. You won’t regretting reading this.

I really appreciated this book. It was a little more loving/romantic than I would usually read, but it kept me engaged. Colleen Hoover has the ability to keep her readers interested, and she did not fail, yet again. I loved the plot twist in this book. It was unexpected, tragic, yet uplifting. I would definitely recommend this for a good read!

Wow! Colleen definitely did it again with this one. I thought the story line and plot were very unique, unexpected and even though a little unrealistic, it was amazing. It's unreal how Colleen can grab your attention from page one until the very last word. I literally held my breath for a lot of the book. I am extremely jealous of anyone that has not read it yet and has yet to experience the roller coaster that is this book. There were a lot of twists and things that I really did not see coming. And I am an expert at figuring out plot twists before they happen. But not this time. Colleen really got me a few times. I don't want to post any spoilers, so I have to be vague about it. I would not want any part of this book spoiled for others. I hope that people take the time to read this one and while your heart will be pulled into a million directions, that you stay the ride and be prepared to be amazed. While I want to say that this is my favorite book of Colleen's, it's hard to say that as her other books are just as amazing. I can go on and on for a long time about this book, but you should experience this for yourself. I can't wait for the next one and I am so happy that I came across Colleen's first book a few years ago. This is definitely not an author to miss.

Well... I finished the book. It's almost 2am and I don't have an effing clue what to do with my life. I'll just lay here and think about all the ways Colleen Hoover has destroyed my soul and wonder why I keep coming back for more? I mean really, she sucks!! I should start a therapy group and call it, "Anti-Hoover's Army," we only accept people who have been personally victimized by the pen of Colleen Hoover. "Raise your hand if you have ever felt personally victimized by the mighty pen of Colleen Hoover?" I just want you to know, Mrs. Hoover, I've told my mom and she doesn't like you... *Disclaimer: this review was written under extreme distress after the ending of November 9. This person writing this review, who is me, cannot be held responsible for coherent reviews at 2am in the morning.*

*Possible mild spoilers I'm so torn over what to rate this book. On the one hand, I absolutely devoured it. I couldn't put it down, and I totally bawled for a good portion of it. Because ya know, that's what you do when you read a Colleen Hoover book. Colleen Hoover knows how to make me ugly cry like no one else. But on the other hand, I have some issues that are leaving me overall kinda "meh" about the whole thing. From the beginning I was totally with Ben and Fallon. I was so invested in their story. I knew Ben had some background issues that were going to come into play later, but I really thought he was like an alcoholic or a drug addict or something and they would just have to deal with it and they would overcome. And then, when it came to finding out the actual twist (because all Colleen's books have that, "Are you freaking kidding me?!" moment.) I thought for a second that maybe Ben was actually Oliver's father. Hahaha no. Ben's actual issue was something I TOTALLY didn't see coming. At all. And honestly I think that's probably part of why I don't love this book as much as I wanted to. The scene where she finds out Ben's secret is so legitimately creepy and scary that for a minute I really thought we'd left romance territory and headed into psychotic stalker land. For awhile I was seriously afraid of Ben. After that I could never totally get behind him as a character. We do find out his actual actions and motivations, but it didn't do much to soften me to him because his actions still seemed rather extreme and a little crazy to me. It also meant more, to me, when Ben was just some random dude who genuinely thought Fallon's scars were beautiful without knowing or being involved in the back story. Now it's kind of like anything he says, well yeah, you have feel that way because it's your fault and you need to make yourself feel better. I know that's not actually how it is between them, but I just liked it better when he didn't have the potential for ulterior motives. I was also hoping for a little bit more development in their relationship in the end. I know in the book they joke about insta-love and whatnot. And I really don't even have an issue with that if I feel invested in it. But towards the middle of the book through the end, I just kept wishing for more. I couldn't get it out of my mind that they REALLY don't KNOW each other at all. Insta-love or not, even by the end of the book they really haven't spent much time together at all. They literally barely know each other. They know each other's deepest secrets, fears and insecurities, but they don't know how the other takes their coffee, what music they listen to, favorite foods, etc etc etc. They haven't spent any time together in which to learn each other's actual personality. Hobbies, pet peeves, personality quirks. There's just so much you learn about a person from spending mundane down time together that you don't learn when you're caught up in an emotional roller coaster between learning each others deepest secrets and then having zero contact the rest of the year. The book was definitely gripping and heart wrenching, but at the end I was just left wanting a little bit. What if they spend a few days together and realize, hey we've been through some crazy emotional stuff together and I do care about you, but on a regular day to day basis you drive me insane and I can't stand you? The November 9 concept of meeting only that day was fun and unique, but by refusing to deviate from their very rigid set of rules even a tiny bit, I felt like they just created ridiculous amounts of unnecessary angst for themselves. I mean you can't even have an emergency contact number? Really? And the whole Jordan thing just. No. No no no. I just don't see any brother/sister-like close friendship like that transitioning in that way, no matter what the circumstances. It would be SO weird. For both parties. Okay, that's a lot of issues. I really didn't dislike the book. I actually thoroughly enjoyed most of it and I'm glad I read it. Minus those things that bugged me, it would have been a five star read for me. I think Colleen Hoover is extremely talented, and I'll read anything she writes. This just isn't one of my top favorites from her. They can't all be. It's still definitely worth checking out if you're a fan or if it sounds interesting.

I like the way this author writes. I enjoy her stories and her characters. She does well with sucking me in emotionally and getting you fixated on the characters. This really is a cute story and I enjoy how it was written which was different from other books I’ve read. I loved how Fallon and Ben met and how every year they would meet. I enjoyed how they boosted each other up and wouldn’t let the other not achieve their goals no matter how much it hurt. At points my heart broke with them and at other points I was elated for them. I didn’t care for some of the things Ben said. I didn’t care for the insta love thing, and I was kind of disappointed I guessed the ending of the book as fast as I did. I think those who love New Adult books would really enjoy this. Its cute, Wonderful writing, cute young adult characters, a story that is unique ( at least for me), kinda insta love, lots of humor,heartbreak, quick read, a plot twist and a smashing ending.

I've been working my way through all of Colleen Hoover's books, and so far, I think this might be my favorite. I also love the red string connection on the cork board she does, just little Easter eggs for those who read all her work. Throwing Tate and Miles in there and realizing we've met and like Ian before... Loved it!! Thank you Colleen, your work is beautiful and I'm so glad I get to read it all!!

I would read Colleen's grocery lists because she's that amazing. I am often a bit nervous that the next book will not be as good as the last because it doesn't make sense that someone can write such amazing characters and plots and story lines over and over again. No repeats. No cheats. Entirely original and always one of the best things I've ever read. Chills. She's a literary genius. November 9 could not have been more perfect. Epic love. Epic twists. 100% amazing. Read this. Fall in love with Colleen Hoover and if you haven't already - make sure you also read everything else she's written. Colleen once again knocks it out of the park and never disappointed. I love you CoHo.

November 9 Colleen Hoover Reviews on goodreads, Amazon, the book addicts (fb) Get tissues ready. And by tissues I mean the whole box of Kleenex. I think this is the first book in awhile I may have shed a little small tear over. Oh it's so wonderfully, tragically, beautiful. It takes my breath. I smiled like a giddy fool, i was so mad I could scream and I may have cried. This one book brought so many emotions. I have always loved Colleen Hoovers books but if there is a word with more emotion and feeling then Love that's what I have for this book. Very very great Ms Hoover you never disappoint me !

Amazing character development and story line! I don't want to spoil the book by giving away details. This is a another read 5 star book! I am making my way through this authors book catalog and what a journey I have been on these last several months! Colleen Hoover is an excellent writer! Well done!

Is there anything this writer writes that is not good? Ugh! I'm seriously developing an addiction to all things Colleen Hoover. I found her a few years ago when I read Losing Hope. After that I kind of mingled with other authors, but then I came across her again last week. I have now successfully read three of her books in a total of four days, one of which was this book and I read it in 24 hours. This was the best! It had everything from comedy, to drama, love, suspense, anticipation, anger, sadness, the list goes on and on. Basically, it had it all that a great book should have in it and then some. Great job Colleen! I highly recommend this book. I was not paid to write this. I wasn't given an advanced copy of the book to give an honest review. I paid for this book and I only write reviews in my own words using my own opinions.

What an amazing ride. This book, this story, the characters, the laughter, the sadness, the healing, this book has it all and its perfection. The story couldn't be told in a better way. You should read this. If you're not sure you should read this, take my word, and read this. You won't be disappointed. I stared this book last night at around 7:30. I couldn't put it down. I didn't want to put it down. I read it in bed until I fell asleep and my phone hit me in the face, and when that woke me up, I tried to keep reading only to be hit in the head again, and then I tried again because I wanted to finish the story. I finally fell asleep and when I woke up I was at 87%, and the first thing I did was finish reading this. This book is definitely worth reading, so just read it.

I wanted so badly to like this book. I truly did! I love Colleen Hoover, and I am obsessed with her novels. This one? It just fell short for me. I admit, I loved the twists that were in this, and I certainly didn't see them coming! I loved seeing characters from her Ugly Love book come into this one because Ugly Love is one of my favorites! I think the thing that made it hard for me to get into was the ending. I won't post any spoilers, but I just felt as though if I were in the main character's shoes I wouldn't have been so forgiving. But the concept of this book was amazing, and not like any other book I've read. So once more, Colleen's originality is pure genius! I'll always buy her books, despite the lower level of my love for this one. She has amazing stories to tell, and I can't wait to read them!

I didn't know what to expect since I went into this blind not knowing what the story is about. I just know that it's Colleen Hoover and it's going to be good. The anxiety, excitement and the anticipation was high while reading this book. Having read a few of her book already I don't know whether I'm waiting for my heart to be broken and feel the pain cause that's most Colleen's character does to me. I feel their pains, their struggles and heartaches but I also know that she can pick me back up and I end up feeling good in the end. I wanted more hoping for continuity or the epilogue ☺️. It's a good read and I can't wait to read more Colleen Hoover book.

I really wanted to love this book, but I think the ending felt too anticlimactic to me. Or rushed, maybe? Or too easily wrapped up. It was an emotional ride, as all of CoHo's books are. And it was sweet (and a SUPER interesting premise). I just had a hard time suspending my disbelief in the situation the main characters found themselves in.

Colleen Hoover has done it once again with her newest book. This story follows the characters Ben and Fallon and how one day, November 9th changes their lives forever. This book is full of love and emotions and keeps you hanging on the edge of your seat till the end with its twists and turns. It is both heart wrenching and warming at the same time, the perfect blend for a wonderful story, and it also touches on much deeper topics as well such as self esteem. Ben and Fallon and are amazing characters that bring all the feels and take you on an emotional roller coaster. I love how Colleen talks about self esteem in this book, because its such a hot a topic that many authors dont always focus on and she did such a great job it. Definitely a total must read for everyone. You will not be disappointed.

Colleen Hover is such an amazing storyteller; she can get right to the heart and soul of her characters, helping the reader to truly feel the story and the journey of their participants. Each one of her stories are unique, with a captivating twist that leaves you saying OMG!!! It's hard to say much more about this one without getting into the meat of the story, which needs to be experience by each reader. But what I will say, it that the twist within this plot left me a bit perplexed and bewildered; but as the reader, I trust the journey that this author always takes me on when I escape with one of her stories. PS, it was fun to get a quick glimpse of a few of our friends from Ugly Love! Thanks Colleen.

Fallon O’Neil is walking through her day covering up the scars the life has left her with. She is ready to make a change and move from L.A. to NewYork. It’s a day that has and will continue you to change her life for the next 5 years. November 9 Benton James Kessler is an inspiring writer who ‘finds it difficult to control his indignation in the presence of absurdity.” He's charming and straight forward. Sweet and at times abrasive but only to the extent to make her see what he sees. When Ben unexpectedly steps in as Fallon’s fake boyfriend on November 9th everything changes. All they both know is that neither of them want the day to end but they also know that for Fallon’s sake she needs to make the change she has set before herself. How can they make this work? What can bring them slight peace in knowing this day will not just be a memory but something that they can relive while still living their lives to the fullest? Fallon and Ben both agree that they don't want the night to end like this. The challenge is set they will meet for the next 5 years on the same day and only that day, no in-between contact what so ever just the hope for next November 9. With this simple challenge they both take a journey with twist and turn but always in hopes for next November 9. Colleen Hoover delivers a tail of two young lives challenged to follow their passion while not being able to forget a day that has scarred them in the past but has drastically changed into the most important day of their lives…. for the next 5 years. What will November 9 bring at the end of this story is why you must read this book. I challenge you to take the journey with November 9 . Its worth every twist and turn but isn't always with Mrs. Colleen Hoover? :)

I love books with a twist. And this book got one. Fallon is a beautiful girl with scars on her face and body that she got from a fire. Ben wants to be a novelist. Put them together, they of course are attracted. But they make a cool pact. They will meet up every year on November 9th without any contact of any kind for the rest of the year. He wants to make sure that she lives out her dream and finish college before getting with him. But life happens and they're put on a roller coaster. She finds out his biggest lie and falls apart because she never really knew Ben that well enough. Is it enough to say goodbye? That's the question she is asking herself. She finds the answer in the novel he wrote about them.

I swear that each Colleen Hoover book I read, becomes my favorite. I just cannot say enough about what an amazing author she truly is! This book had such an original story line. At least I have never read anything close to this before. As with every book I have read of hers, this one had me crying one minute, laughing the next. There were many times that it just stole my breath. Yes, it is a very heavy read and not all hearts and flowers. But honestly, that is what makes it such and amazing book! You will probably want to throw your Kindle across the room. You will get to a point in the book where you swear you can't finish reading it. Keep going! Grab some tissues, maybe even some wine. Pick that book back up and dive back in!

I have so much gratitude for writers like Colleen. She calculates every moment and put it's perfectly in line. Every book I read from her is sould crushing, it leaves me breathless. I love this story so much, it was unexpectedly awesome. I love the characters in this book. Ugh so good!! Must read!!

Okay. I get it now. I have always found Colleen to be an amazing person from her social media persona, the bookworm box, and the one time that I have met her. But now that I've FINALLY read one of her books, I understand what an incredible author she is. I've never read a story with this kind of plot and it kept me interested from the first page to the last. Although I guessed the twist pretty early on, I was still so invested in the characters and anxious to see how they would work through it. I love Colleen's witty writing style, especially the banter between Fallon and Ben. I also highlighted all the opening chapters with Ben's poetry. Is it weird for your favorite poet to be a fictional one? 😝 Seriously though, what a romantic story about finding the beauty in a far from perfect life - and in another far from perfect person. I am officially a fan! 😍

I must confess I bought this book because Nov. 9th is my son’s birthday. I loved this story, it’s not the same old romance formula. It’s a little, Same Time Next Year, with a whole new twist. There’s laugher, tears and wonderful characters. I’ve listened to the audio book and read it over and over. Just can’t let it go.

Once again Colleen Hoover hit it out of the ballpark. Five stars are not enough for November 9. The story of Ben and Fallon is truly unique and unlike any other premise to a story line I've encountered. The story spans overs six years time focusing on one particular day-November 9th. The history of the November 9th becomes more significant and heart wrenching as each year passes. I loved the alternating POV's and how everything just came together in the story. No detail is missed or overlooked. I absolutely love the writing style of Colleen Hoover. Every book I've read of hers just flows and progresses with such natural ease, excitability and suspense. This one is no exception. I highly recommend if you enjoy Colleen Hoover, atypical romance, and/or living on an emotional roller coaster with the main characters. You won't regret it.

Another one Colleen Hoover has brought me in tears. I cried, laugh all at the same time. I love this book as well as her other ones I previously read. I just order two more of her books. I like reading good books from different Authors. But so far Ms Hoover keeps me from looking no other than her way . I love her writing skills, the couples how they meet and fall in love, I love the in between difficulty they go throughout the story and at the end live happily ever after. I all recommended this book to the ladies in our book club. I would also like to recommend it to all you book reader out there. 5 STARS !!!!!!. YOU GO MS.HOOVER, I LOVE THIS BOOK, GOOD HEARTWARMING READ. THANK YOU!

This book kept my attention from the first page. I did not expect to like it at all based on the description, but Hoover has a way of drawing you in with her characters. I found myself wanting to know what they were doing and feeling, and that led me to finish the book fairly quickly. It is not long but packed with substance, and just enough conflict to carry it from a romance to a romantic drama. I love everything about this book. I should also note that this was a book club book for our work group, and I did not even vote for it when we were picking books. It is a MUST read for romance lovers.

Probably the worst book I’ve ever read. It’s incredibly slow moving and seems more like a YA novel—and a bad one at that. The characters are shallow and not even remotely believable. I kept reading because I thought for sure something would actually have to HAPPEN, but when the “big reveal” finally came, it was utterly flat. Needless to say, the book ended up in the recycle bin.

I loved this book. Colleen Hoover you are an amazing writer. I have to say, every time Colleen releases a new book I have a problem reading it as soon as it is released. Some of her books I've waited days to start reading because I know my emotions will be all over the place and that is a little scarey for me. I know I will laugh and I know I will cry. But, I also know I will feel good after I have finished the book. This was exactly how I felt after I read November 9. I loved Ben and Fallon's story. Thank you for another amazing book Colleen. BTW, I also listened to the Audiobook while reading the book. I love doing this. The narration was fantastic. I felt the emotions even more listening to the book. Well done.

Where do I begin........ As always Collen you never disappoint! One thing though this book needed an epilogue but knowing your awesomeness I'm sure you have something in the works to give us our Fallon and Ben happily ever after fix. (You know the one where we get to see them get married and make tons of babies *sigh*) Well people what else can I say but another excellent book don't just take my word for it, go and read for yourselves. No seriously what are you wasting time reading this review for, go and get reading. I know you won't be disappointed. Did I say I love you Collen as yet because I'm convinced now that I do. I seriously love you. Please please please don't ever stop writing. (Pssszzzppp *in my hush voice* just a side note for you Ugly Love fans you are also in for a treat!) Enjoy!

Heart shattered, Heart mended, Life Altering, Mind Blown! Damn it, there is a reason why Colleen Hoover is a pure literary genius!!! She continues to completely blow me away! I fall in love with every single one of her books, and November 9 is definitely no exception! WOW, she continues to captivate me every.single.time! The feels, o.m.g., at the feels! I cried, laughed and cried some more! Just when I thought she was done ripping my heart out, she managed to completely shred it, and I was 100% happy about it! I had no idea the direction this book was going, I just had to hang on for this emotional rollercoaster and damn glad I did! Another one of Colleen Hoover's books to make it on my All-Time Favorites List!

This is the first Colleen Hoover books I've read. It won't be my last! Fallon and Ben's story sucked me in in the best possible way! I won't spoil anything, but I found myself emotionally invested and needed to hear the story unfold. I'm definitely going to be reading more of Ms.Hoover's works

I love books. Like LOVE them. I never got into this authors book because they are all series and I just never jumped in, maybe it was financially due to price or due to them mostly starting in high school, I really don't have A full reason. I read the blurb about this book awhile ago, and decided to preorder. I also liked the idea of it. Wow - is my main summary. This book was amazing. It is well written, is divided up in the most interesting way and then all is revealed in an amazing way. There are soft twists and turns, but it makes for a wonderful novel. I do wish for an Epilogue, but I always do.

I don't know what you're reading right now but you have to drop everything and read November 9 !!! Because Colleen you did it again !! you are an amazing write, From the first word to the last one I couldn't stop reading .. and when I have to, because Real life forced me ... I thought of the book all the time !!! The love story between Fallon & Ben was so beautiful, passionate, heartbreaking and romantic ... and I liked the idea of the story, it was so special Full of surprises that I didn't expect at all and I love to be surprised !!! I can't tell you much about the story without it being a spoiler, I will just say that anyone who appreciates literature and love reading like I do, really must read this book !! More than five stars because it's not even enough so I will give it a ten !!!!

I knew this book would be great. There was no question about it, it's written by an author who is (without having ever met her) one of my favorite people in the world. I remember seeing the initial information about November 9, no synopsis, just a title and as soon as the release date was announced, I told my supervisor I would be missing work. Colleen never fails to deliver! I love this book so freaking much that I hope I can forget it just so I can read it again like it's the first time. Ben is.....I don't know, I just freaking love him. There was so much more to this book than a romance story (like there always is in Colleen's books) it's just fantastic. From the first line of the book to the last, I was HOOKED. Amazing Colleen, just amazing. I bow down to you.

I don't know if I've ever had gone completely numb to an overwhelming sense of emotion in such a short span, numerous times over... until I read this. I knew it would be good, Colleen is an absurdly amazing author... but this level of goodness is so overwhelming, I might implode. I'm not a "spoil the book" type of reviewer.. so, move on if that's what you're expecting because you're doing the world a disservice by cheating. Buy the book, get ready to ignore all your daily necessities, including using the facilities and providing yourself the nutrients needed to survive.. and read the sh*t out of it.

This was a fantastic story of a young couple who only meet once a year. Obviously this could create issues, but not the normal kind. This was told in dual pov alternating between Fallon and Ben to tell the complete story. I may have to sit and read or listen ( I bought both the Kindle edition and the Audible edition) to this book again. I love that CoHo tied in her Ugly Love characters, really is a small world :), just happens that Ugly Love is my favorite of her books. Just over the moon from reading this book, I was actually back and forth a few times whether I thought they should be together or not, but I was extremely satisfied not only with the ending, but with the story as a whole!

I have read quiet a few of Coleen's books and they are alway amazing. She is an amazing author, truly. I put off reading this one hoping to catch it on sale as I spend entirely too much money on books. It never went on sale and I ran out of potentially decent books to read, so I went and splurged. Truthfully her books are worth every penny. Okay sorry enough ramblings from me. November 9 was a truly magnificent read through and through, it was unique, original and amazing. I never saw the twist coming, it took me completely by surprise. But what a beautiful story about tragedy, regrets, and forgiveness. Over coming mistakes we make and seeing beauty on the inside and overlooking what we think are flaws. It's also funny and sweet. I loved Ben and Fallon a lot. A fantastic amazing read.

I don't know what I'm feeling right now! I was up all night reading November Nine, I just couldn't put it down! I swooned, I laughed, I cried, and fell in love with Benton! Colleen's story telling has an uncanny way to play with one's emotion in such a graceful and effortless way it is impossible not love it. That were moments when I just had to take a second to let the words soak in and take a deep breath before continuing reading... And that's what brings me back to every Colleen book! She makes you feel and appreciate the words she so expertly put together. Another stunning story I'll keep with me for a long time!

Colleen Hoover you are an evil, evil wonderful writer, and I adore you!! Every time I dive into one of these books I fall in love with the characters, the heartache, the pain, love, anguish. The written words are poetic. Ben is just sigh. Yes, I just spelled out sigh. He was wonderfully damaged, beautiful, a sweet heart, a good person, but when he loved, he loved with his entire being. It hurt my heart in the best way possible. Fallon was so broken, as we all are, but here damage was more visible on the outside. She saved Ben, and Ben provided her with the confidence and acceptance she was lacking. They complemented one another. It was beautiful. Another winner for Colleen!!

If I could give it more than 5 stars I would in a heart beat! Colleen is one of my favorite authors so when I hear she has a new book out I just automatically pre-order it, I don't even read the synopsis I just go in blind. I am NEVER disappointed. Not once. Her book Maybe Someday has been my favorite for a long time and I must say that November 9 has tied that in the top spot. I'm not ready to drop Maybe Someday down a notch. SO if you've not read that book I suggest you grab it along with November 9! Colleen is such an amazing story teller. Great character development and great twists and turns in the story line as well. This book made me feel ALL the feels. I loved it!

Ok, I thought during the first 80 pages I wouldn't like this book. It's not all that original.. I've seen Same Time Next Year both on stage and on screen...and neither of these characters touched me. Then the book changed. One thing that I LOVE, LOVE about Colleen Hoover is that she is unique and the two art forms mesh so cleverly. Eventually they do here too. Fallon is scarred from a fire that nearly cost her, her life. Ben gives her not only his love but her confidence to find a new passion. But there's a secret that he isn't sharing. I won't share that and spoil the ending but it's this secret that makes him interesting and might bring a tear to your eye.

I'll go ahead and admit that I'm only at 14% in the book, but that's all I need to rate it. If for some chance I read it completely and need to change my rating, I will, but that will never happen. The paragraph I just read was beautiful. I happened to be listening to Adele's Hello at the same time. Wow! Talk about emotional. I'm in love with the characters; their beauty, flaws, words, and emotions. I can already tell I'm going to be sad when this book is over. I can only hope Colleen will have something ready for me to get emotional about again within 6 months. Thanks for such a beautiful book that I have already fallen in love with at 14%. ... I've finished if now (less than 12 hours later). I'm changing my rating. Now I give it 6 stars.

I love Colleen Hoover's books! I honestly have a huge girl crush on this woman! November 9th is a modern day Same Day Next Year, with a huge twist that you never see coming until it smacks you up along side the head. Classic, amazing, Colleen Hoover at her best! I loved everything about this book, Ben and Fallon's characters just jumped off the page at you. The heartache they both went through in the 5 years they continually met up was palpable through each and every turn of the page. Incredible, there's just no other word for it. If you haven't read any of Colleen Hoover's, pick one, any one, but start reading, you won't be sorry. If you are a huge fan of hers, you won't be disappointed with this book, truly amazing!

Wow! I read this book in 4 hours, but if work didn't get in the way I probably could of had it done in about 3. I hated putting it down. I always wanted to know what the next paragraph would bring. My heart couldn't brace itself for the roller coaster of emotion this book had. Especially hitting so close to home with Ben's mom. That section of the book took me the longest to read. I loved watching Fallon and Ben try their best not to fall in love. I hated watching their hearts break. It was like my heart broke at the same time. Ben and Fallon both had gut wrenching stories and even though I ugly cried, I would read it all over again if I had a do-over.

This book is going great until about 50%, then things got crazy. I love Colleen Hoover's writing, so my rating is 2.5. The plot twists are too much for me to accept. After the first plot twist, where Ben gets involved with another woman - I won't name names and spoil things - but I was so distraught by how that was so easily forgiven, that when the final and bigger twist comes, I was still numb. I couldn't even connect with it. I read the last 30% of the book without any emotion whatsoever, not good. So much potential... Don't get me wrong, I'll read more Hoover work, she's that good, this story just didn't work for me.

This is my second book of Coleen Hoover, after I red ‘It Ends With Us’ and loved it. Unfortunately I did not like this book this much at all. Hoover writing is good and it was no problem for me to finish it, but I just couldn’t relate not to the story and not to the characters. For me the plot was too unrealistic, and I just could not imagine any of it happens in real life. In conclusion I was not swept away by this book. It might be more relatable for teens than adults, but it could also be just a matter of personal taste.

What did I just read!!!! All I want to write in this review, honestly, is "just go f'ing read it because it is amazingly predictable. It is EXACTLY what you expect from Colleen Hoover. Her ability to reach into your chest in chapter one and hold on to it through the very last page is amazing. It was odd (nope), it was predictable (no not at all), it was hearts and butterflies (maybe). Ok, now that we got that over with. This book was amazing. This is the best book about a fake boyfriend that I have ever read. How can 3 days really change peoples lives? Just go freaking read it. There is nothing that I can say that will do this book justice.

November 9 by Colleen Hoover does not disappoint. She does what she does best, she does what I expect out of every book she writes. I wanted this book to give me heart pounding goodness and soul shattering madness. I love the fact that I feel like I may break down at any minute. She crushes me to where I feel I may lose it. No air, gasping, heart hurting, can't take it.... Then she glues my heart back together only for me to realize a piece is missing. I'm ok with this. I'm content and complete because that is what I love from her books! That is what I got out of November 9. Which makes me a happy CoHo fan!

Wow, what a story but it's no surprise for anyone who has read anything from Colleen Hoover. I loved this story and did I ever get a whole passel of surprises with this one. The main characters Ben and Fallon were well developed and really, really lovable. Colleen I have to say has the mind of a genius, I mean how and when could a story this great come to fruition for us as readers? I have always loved the suspense, characters and surprises that Colleen gives us. I don't know if there is more out there for us about Ben and Fallon but one could hope right? Thanks again Colleen for a fantastic read!! Wait, if you haven't read this please, please give it a try!

I had no clue. I never saw it coming. I loved this story. For like the first half of the book I loved each and every page. And then Fallon read the prologue. And I cried. And I thought about how unfair life can be. And then I learned that the story isn't over. In this book, and in our life, we will get a happily ever after, if we just allow it to happen. It may not be the story we thought we were reading, but that doesn't make it any less amazing. That's something I needed to learn in my own life. And Colleen Hoover taught me that in November 9. Epic.

I hate you Colleen Hoover! I hate the way you make me cry with your words, I hate the way you make me laugh, I hate the way that I feel when I am finished with your books and I just want to start over. It's all very inconvenient. Oh, and PLOT TWISTS! November 9 had the best plot twists, all wrapped up with cute little bows, so cute they make your heart hurt. The way you write about non conventional characters, with flaws like normal people have, make every story you write all the more relatable. N9 will tug at your heartstrings, make you love and hate each character at the same time, and blind side you with so many times you will never see it coming.

It's 4 am and I just finished this book. 4 am... That's right.... 4 AM I couldn't put this book down, even if I tried. I laughed, I cried, I laughed again. Now that I'm finished, I need to go kiss my children on their head and then snuggle with my husband. When I wake back up later this morning I will be calling both my parents and telling them that I love them. All because of this book. Colleen Hoover's books chew you up and spit you back out a different person. Which is why I am one of her many fans, who will continue to buy her books the very first day. She never disappoints, which is why I'm happy to ride ever roller coaster with her.

This book is amazing! I have only read one other Colleen Hoover books. Not because I didn't like her book, in fact it was just the opposite. I loved Hopeless so much and for some reason I didn't want to read another because I usually find a great author/story and then when their next book comes out it disappoints. After reading November 9 I can honestly say Colleen Hoover has not disappointed me but Amazes me. This is a beautifully written emotional story that captivated me from start to finished. Now I will be purchasing the rest of her books and can't wait to dive in. Romance Inhibited Book Affairs/Brenda Adkins

I read this every second in between every moment I lived the last 4 days. I just finished and it was worth every laugh. Every tear. Every groan of frustration. Every squeeze of my heart. This writer can tell a story that stays with you and makes you question your own life. Your ability to love fully. To forgive selflessly.

No matter what age you are, Colleen has a way of making you feel what the characters feel.... no matter what their age is. I honestly think that Colleen Hoover has made me cry harder than any other author. You don't always see it coming either. It just slams you. I am middle aged... well if 48 is considered middle aged....but I can so relate to the young ages in her stories. It almost makes me feel 20 again, when I was having my own "angsty" love issues. It's good to sometimes reminisce. This was one of those beautifully heartbreaking stories, even though we get what we want. I loved the characters. Where Colleen finds them, I don't know. They're almost too good to be true. Ben is perfect, even flawed. I fell in love with him, even before Fallon did (I guess I had an advantage). Fallon is the kind of girl I wish had a little piece of when I was growing up. I look at my own 19 year old daughter now and wonder if she has any feelings like these. It could be her in the story. I always love how Colleen builds her plots. She reels you in so tightly, then let's you fly. It's exhilarating. And so time consuming! I mean, I read her books so quickly, but it seems like a long time because I never get anything done when I'm in her books. I believe Hopeless was the first CoHo book I read, and yes I sobbed hysterically then too!! I love you Colleen Hoover!! Keep doing what you do so damn well!

There are so many moments in this book that make it one of my favorite reads this year. I don't remember the last time I finished a book and asked myself 'what did i just read?' Words may escape me, but I can tell you Colleen Hoover touched on every emotion possible. I laughed, cried and almost dropped my Kindle in my lap a time or two. This book is definitely one I want in print to add to my favorite reads. I know I'll read it again and again. Thank you Colleen Hoover, thank you for writing a book I had no idea I needed to read, but am damn sure glad I did.

This. I have been waiting for this. I pre-ordered it on my kindle. I started reading it at lunch and couldn't put it down. (I was even reading it while I was trying to work!) I fed my kids, reading it. I bathed my kids, reading it. THEN MY KINDLE QUIT! WHAT THE HELL?! So I phoned a friend. Loaded up my kids (at bedtime) and drove across town to get a paperback so I could finish this story. I probably would have driven the 1.5-2 hrs to a bookstore had I not known that she had one. I'm not going to lie, this book wasn't my very favorite by Colleen. But seriously. The writing, the story, the one-liners are absolutely genius. I'm ready for a Ben!

I hate Colleen Hoover. This author continues to write novels that absolutely wreck me. I get no work done, I'm a zombie because I have to stay up late and finish the book the first day it comes out, and I'm consumed with thoughts about the story and characters for days after. I always have book hangover and have to read it again. November 9 is the worst yet. Each time I think there is no way the new book can be better than the previous. Wrong. The twist in November 9 was not obvious like a lot of other books, which I loved. Great...I now need to go read it again. I have total FOMO.

I technically finished this book last week, but it's taken me until now to process what I read. And here's my conclusion: Colleen Hoover is trying to kill me. Oh my God, the feels!!! There were several points where I just covered my mouth and gasped because she hit me with stuff out of nowhere. I really don't enjoy books where the story line is predictable as much as I enjoy the surprise twists. And CoHo's books are always full of surprises. I should come to expect the unexpected, but she hits me out of left field every d@mn time! This book is such an awesome concept and its delivery is even more awesome. You've done it again, Colleen! Congratulations! (Now, can I have my heart back, please?)

LOVED

And every other book Colleen Hoover writes. I read slammed years ago and loved it. I was an emotional wreck finishing it and then moved on. I decided to reread it this year and then decided to check out another book by Colleen Hoover. I went in without any expectations and fell just as hard for the new characters. I have since read all her books, this was the last one and I don't know how she can write such different storylines and such different characters but pull you in every time. You are officially my favorite author Colleen. You have an amazing talent. It's going to be extremely difficult to wait for a new book.

One of Colleen Hoover’s best! Emotional, dramatic, angst and drama. Try to read every November 9! Best book boyfriend-Ben! Author needs to keep political opinions to herself!

I've always been a big fan of Colleen Hoover and that will never change. With that being said, I liked this book at times but then I didn't. I thought their initial meeting was cute. However, as the book progressed, I seemed to lose interest at times. It didn't seem realistic during some points. There was sadness but there were some scenes in the book that I could see coming. It was a little too predictable. I did love the characters but I felt it could've been improved. By the end, I was pleasantly surprised that it worked out so well, but I did feel it was rushed by the end.

I am not typically a fan of the insta-love stories so there was some cringing during the beginning part of the book. I’m so glad I kept going though because after a few November 9th’s I was in love with the characters and their story! There was a good twist in the story that I didn’t see coming. The ending left me wanting a little more, but I’m not really sure what it was missing. Overall, I think it’s a great read!

I can't even describe how this book touched me, moved me and gave me all of the feels! I am a CoHort for life. There hasn't been one book that I didn't love. However this book had me anxious from the first to last page. It had me reminiscing about about when love started, ended and started again. I just couldn't believe my eyes half of the time. This in my opinion is one of the most powerful books that she has ever written. I am not going to go into detail because I'll ruin it! I will just start blabbing about the whole story. If you have read it you understand, if you haven't you really should.

Trying to describe how great this book is without overusing the word amazing is going to be hard. I've read everything Colleen has written and each book is just as good or even better than the last. The characters are so real you feel like you know them or could know them. Both Fallon and Ben are dealing with painful pasts that have scarred them both. They find healing in each other with a pact to meet every year on November 9th. The book is broken up in alternate POV as their paths collide each November 9th. I did not want this book to end. And bonus, a few of my favorites from another CoHo book show up here as well.

So there is some angst... It's the perfect amount though. I was in love with the characters and plot line in the first chapter. If I hadn't loved every single one of Colleens book, I probably wouldn't have purchased it because of the title. After reading it, I am so happy with the title!!! Like I said, it gets angsty, but not until you can handle it. Sometimes I have to put a book down for an hour to prepare for what's next. I didn't have to with this one because I was totally enthralled and it was perfectly written. Colleen has such a beautiful writing voice. Her characters always have so much depth and personality. This book is worth so much more than the price you pay for it. Can't wait for the next one!!

Adorable story that tugs at your heartstrings and had me crying on countless chapters... However, being a fan of Colleen Hoover, something was somewhat lacking in this story for me; maybe it was the repetitiveness of the story (happy moment, tragic moment, happy moment, tragic moment). There was a point I screamed at my iPad and demanded for them to be together already. But all that a side, a great novel that allows you to realize what love is all about - compassion, forgiveness and selfless dedication... To say the least - just grab some tissues and start reading it now.

First time reading a book by this author. Story line, characters and ease of reading made it a book I could not put down. Was recommended to me and I would highly recommend it as well.

As a huge fan of Colleen Hoover, I couldn't believe I am just now reading this book! I had completely forgot that she had this book out until I was scrolling through my recommended items, so of course I bought it and proceeded to finish it in one night. I was a little hesitant at first because the plotline sounded a lot like One Day by David Nicholls, which I was not a huge fan of. But this book, is so much better, and really the plotlines may be somewhat similar but they are also completely different. Anyway on to the book itself. It is a wonderful story. And the characters are so lovable. Fallon and Ben are both very strong individuals that are trying to live their lives after such tragedy. You will seriously fall in love with Ben in his first scene with Fallon! He is such a sweet person and a very well developed character. Fallon is also a great character, I am not one for weak female characters, and she is definitely the complete opposite. Yes, she has her insecurities from the fire, but who wouldn't? With Ben's help, she regains her confidence. Hang on throughout the book, because you will be very mad at Ben and then very mad at Fallon and them BAM, twist that I did not see coming. It is an awesome story full of hope and that shows that one tragedy or mistake can have dramatic effects of your life, but you can still survive. You will most likely cry more than once but it's worth it! This may just be my new favorite from Colleen Hoover!

As usual, Colleen Hoover knocked it out of the park! I loved the unlikely pairing of Fallon and Ben. Their story was sad, funny, adorable dialogue that was heartwarming and tragic. Ben was enough of a mystery that he annoyed me on several occasions, but ultimately won me over. Fallon is a girl that had been involved in a fire and was scarred badly, but was beautiful and feisty. Her tenacity was inspiring. I truly loved November 9. I loved the premise of the story and all of the significant events that were November 9. Another smartly written book that never disappoints.

I read this whole book in one day! It’s only the second book I’ve read by her, Confess was the first, and once I started reading, I COULDN’T PUT IT DOWN! Such a gripping rollercoaster of a story, but I hung on every word! Just wish I’d read it slower so I could have enjoyed it longer! Definitely recommend!

November 9 released a week ago, I've read it twice now and I'm still at a loss as to how to review it. Seriously. I knew I would love it like I've loved everything else she's written, but holy cow! I don't think I've ever had "the feels" while reading a book like I did with this one. I even had a hunch (which usually ruins a book for me if it turns out I'm right), and still...she was able to take the story so much deeper. I'm not gonna tell you about my sobbing because usually if people read "you're gonna cry your eyes out", they get scared and don't want to read it. But I will say I didn't see that ending coming...⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I’ve read several by Colleen Hoover and this was my favorite. I only intended to read a few pages and read the whole book in one sitting. I laughed, I cried multiple times, I wanted to throw the book across the room. It was quite the roller coaster. Very well done.

Let me start out by saying that I love everything that Colleen Hoover writes; I even get on her pre-order lists, and I wait. So it pains me to say that this book was merely ok, and that's a big stretch. I found the whole concept a lot over the top, but was willing to go with it to see where it lead, and trusted that Ms. Hoover would surprise me with something unique. The characters oozed with gooey selflessness to the point where it was non-stop destruction and drama; what works for one person doesn't necessarily work for the other person. At times they would insist that the choice they were making (past or present) was for the individual's own good, the good of the relationship, or the "deal" that had been put in place 1, 2, 3, and then 4 years ago fueling the character's frustrations at having someone tell them what they should desire. Had they just listened and not forced their opinions on the other, they could have saved themselves a lot of wasted time and heartbreak. Probably more for the young teen crowd. Kept me reading, but ultimately as the story went on it got more and more unbelievable.

How many ways can you say how perfect a book is?......for personal reasons, at the start of this book, I was a bit of a wreck emotionally. Very few books have affected me emotionally.... well it was more like an internal cosmic shift to be honest. The truth is in my entire life this is only the second book that has done this to me. (The first was Better by Carey Heywood but that's a whole other story). This book has changed me. ....for the better....it was and will be a process but it was that perfectly written that I think it will have the power to do that for many.

Colleen Hoover is a genius. I love all of her novels, especially this one. The premise is amazing. I don't think it is cheesy or weird. It's different and still makes sense. I found the whole writing a book within a book thing ironic and hilarious. Warning there are some HEAVY topics in this book. But it fits and is very well done. I love Fallon and admire how real she is. She doesn't have to be perfect to be strong. I wish Ben could be a real person! He definitely has his flaws but he is so sweet and becomes a better person. I can't say enough about this book! If you are debating over buying this book or not, just do it! You won't regret it!

I think I started writing this review on the first Nov 9. Colleen Hoover you never cease to amaze me. The story in the story, the visits from other beloved books...ughhhh! There isn't a review out there that will do this book justice. Just read it dive in and prepare for an emotional roller coaster with Colleen as the ride operator. Prepare to fall in love, then in hate and then depression just to start the cycle again. Your gift is amazing and I am fortunate to have read this book. If it were an option to leave this review starless I would because no amount of starts would do it justice. BUY THIS BOOK, READ IT AND LOVE IT.

This is a must read books for fans of romance, and Colleen Hoover. This is my new favorite Colleen Hoover book! I love all of her books, but this one has a special place in my heart. I love the characters - they are complex, well developed and constantly surprising you. Ben stole my heart! His words slayed me. I couldn't put it down! One of those book that you must finish it when you start reading. Colleen Hoover at her best! Move over Ridge and Will, I have a new book boyfriend in Ben. The chemistry and connection between Ben and Fallon flows from the first meeting - against all odds you are pulling for this couple. Colleen Hoover takes her fans on journey of twists and turns that will have you laughing, crying, and making a fool of yourself if you read in public. Love this book!

I finished November 9 by Colleen Hoover last night (November 13, 2015). The woman effin tore out my heart several times, spread the pieces in places I still can't find, and mended most of it back together again. I loathe/love when she does it, but now I have another damn book hangover and yet another damn book boyfriend. I don't care what the frack you're doing right now. You need to read this book. I need you to read this book. I need you to share my awe, my laughter, my angst, my anger, my tears, all MY FEELS as well as your own. Why? Because both Ben's story and Fallon's needs to be breathed in, absorbed, and shared with everyone.

Where in Gods green earth does Colleen come up with her stories! Holly molly she just continues to blow me away - book after book! I want to sit down and interview each and everyone of her characters because they are so real. This book was so unique from the first November 9 to the last November 9. I can't say too much without giving anything away. It's just so darn (I want to use another word but I don't think Amazon will let me when I copy and paste) good. I'm going to be feeling this book for a very long time. Thanks for all of the feelings Colleen!

For real! 500 stars+ I literally nothing done today that I was supposed because I downloaded this book at 3am last night and opened it at 8am this morning and now as 5pm I've finally finished it! When I say I couldn't put it down, I seriously could not put it down (I mean I had to put it down, to drop the kids off, to eat one meal, use the bathroom, answer some emails, etc etc) but I've been reading & thinking about reading and what's going to happen with Ben & Fallon all day long! SWOON What a fabulous story, I would love to see this on the big screen but even more I want to hear the rest of their story ❤️ and for those who read ugly love-I'd loved seeing Tate & Myles again!

College Hoover delivers another epic tale of love, tragedy, pain, joy, devastation & forgiveness. Ben & Fallon share an amazing night & reconnect every year on the same date. Their chemistry is electric but their timing isn't always in sync...but they still show up every year. I loved them both & loved watching them grow & mature throughout the story. Of course it wouldn't be a Co Ho novel without a heart wrenching twist, which tore my heart out! She is a magnificent story teller and her characters jump off the page. I highly recommend this book, but be sure a box of tissues are nearby.

The story had me hooked in the first chapter, starting the story out in a very humorous and interesting way. The love story was told from the heart of both our leading characters,, so it was emotional, full of angst, and not without a little humor thrown in here and there.

Oh my stars! I am still crying, so excuse my rambles. The twists and turns that came about in this story were nothing but genius. I never saw them coming! I fell in love with Ben at 6% in. And Fallon, beautifully broken Fallon. I absolutely loved their story and how difficult it was to read sometimes. Colleen didn't pull at my heartstrings this time, she strummed them like a guitar. Oh, and small side note: Tate and Miles make an appearance in this book that made me squeal with excitement. Now I'm off to the recovery group. PS, this book was a 12

Colleen does it again with an amazing book full of feels. Literally couldn’t put this book down. The amazing connection bwn Ben and Fallon and the heartbreaking story behind it all tying them together....just freaking astounding.

I am not sure how to review this book. There is no cliche', no turn of phrase or proper grouping of adjectives that seem adequate at the moment.... At times I wanted more, at times I wanted less. In the end, it was just right. I'm done reading it....yet I already miss it. Colleen Hoover....if you ever stop writing, I will hunt you down, take all your vagina bread hostage until you right some more.....actually, I'm too busy to pull that off. I'll just be really, really, sad.. I'm already pining for your next book.