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All Your Perfects
All Your Perfects earned its spot at the top of the list for various reasons. First, the emotional damage this book had on me for weeks after I read it was unreal. The story covers a couple who struggle with infertility and are finding their marriage in shambles. Throughout the book I was crying, fuming or cursing. The struggle between the two main characters is so gut-wrenching that it’s difficult to finish the book. Every chapter is an extra pinch of salt to the wound, but the ending is so amazing you feel stupid for doubting the storyline.
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Verity
While “Verity” is much different from any of her other books, it’s impossible to put down. I finished this book in less than six hours, it was so addictive. The storyline is amazing and it’s her best mystery novel. Throughout the 336 shocking pages I was panicking, smiling and cringing — in a good way. The ending is as mysterious as the entirety of the book, yet the reader is still left to sort through the pieces of the story. “Verity” is a good CoHo book to start with.
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Ugly Love
“Ugly Love” would be higher on the list if the main male protagonist was less of a douchebag. The novel is based on two neighbors with a steamy, no-strings-attached relationship that foreshadows an even greater plot twist. This definitely is not a book you can put down, but Hoover doesn’t write many that you can leave untouched. It’s tragic toward the end, but the book finishes with a perfect ending. If you’re looking for a book with lots of spice, yet a great plot, this is a book for you.
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Reminders of Him
Hoover gave me mental and emotional damage from this book, yet it is one I hold near and dear to my heart. The story follows an ex-inmate fighting for a chance to reconnect with her daughter, but the plot thickens when she meets the love interest. The book dives deep into a “forbidden love” theme, leaving the reader guessing for the entirety of the novel. I spent an entire afternoon consuming this novel, and it left me to pick up the pieces of my own heart. Just like almost every CoHo book, it will make you sob. It’s one of her more popular books as well as a favorite among her fans.
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It Ends With Us
“It Ends With Us” would be a better read if it weren’t for certain circumstances surrounding the main characters. The book honestly requires a trigger warning but shows a good amount of personal growth from the main character. It follows the story of a young woman, mourning the loss of a former lover but enamored by the introduction of a new conquest. I would rate this book so much higher if the main male character was a true man, but once again, Colleen Hoover doesn’t always write about good men. Definitely a good read, but tread lightly if it’s your first CoHo book.