When I made a Facebook post the other day about rereading Maybe Someday, I asked if anyone wanted to buddy read it with me. Angy from Collector of Book Boyfriends joined me on this journey.
My rating: FIVE STARS
So, get ready to see the spoilery chat review of Maybe Someday.
Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover, a passionate tale of friendship, betrayal, and romance.
At twenty-two years old, Sydney has a great life: She's in college, working a steady job, in love with her wonderful boyfriend, Hunter, and rooming with her best friend, Tori. But everything changes when she discovers Hunter's cheating on her--and she is left trying to decide what to do next.
Sydney becomes captivated by Ridge, her mysterious neighbor. She can't take her eyes off him or stop listening to the passionate way he plays his guitar every evening out on his balcony. And there's something about Sydney that Ridge can't ignore, either. When their inevitable encounter happens, they soon find themselves needing each other in more ways than one...
At twenty-two years old, Sydney has a great life: She's in college, working a steady job, in love with her wonderful boyfriend, Hunter, and rooming with her best friend, Tori. But everything changes when she discovers Hunter's cheating on her--and she is left trying to decide what to do next.
Sydney becomes captivated by Ridge, her mysterious neighbor. She can't take her eyes off him or stop listening to the passionate way he plays his guitar every evening out on his balcony. And there's something about Sydney that Ridge can't ignore, either. When their inevitable encounter happens, they soon find themselves needing each other in more ways than one...
Original music created for Maybe Someday by musician Griffin Peterson can be accessed through the website listed in the ebook and paperback.
Angy (A): Hello Brandi!!!
Brandi (B): Hello Angy!
A: How is my fellow lover of Ridge?? 
B: Still swooning over Ridge! How are you doing?
A: Same... can’t get over him!!! I remember when I first read Maybe Someday 4 years
ago and repeated it 4 times and this year, after CoHo started writing Maybe Now,
I’ve re-listened to it twice!! Ridge is addictive!!
B: OMG! Tell me about it. I didn't find Ridge until 2015, but I remember feeling that I
stumbled onto something magical the first time I read it. And as soon as I finished
that first reading I read it again. It's one of those books I read at least once a year.
A: It is a beautiful story, so real and heartbreaking!!
B: It is. I've never "met" more real characters than the characters in this book.
Ridge and Sydney, Bridgette, Warren, Maggie. They all feel like people I could know.
A: The best about these characters is that they were very well developed, not only
the main characters. My favorite one, aside from Ridge, obviously, is Warren!! I
loved him and hated him and loved him again!! He is so loyal!!!
B: They are very well developed, which is impressive for secondary characters.
They were such an important part of the story. I don't think Maybe Someday
would have been the same without Warren or Bridgette. And the prank war
that never ends!
A:
B:
A:
A: Even the pranks that weren’t pranks!!! Bridgette thinking Sydney was dead, then
Sydney thinking Ridge wasn’t deaf!!! LOL soooo funny!!!
B: YAAAASSSSS! I laughed so hard.
But for every moment I laughed, I also hurt. This book pulled so much emotion out
of me. I think that's why it remains one of my favorites.
A: Oh yes!! By the end I was crying my eyes out!!!
B: Same here. I laughed, I cried. I felt all the emotions that Ridge and Sydney felt.
A: And Maggie’s feelings too!!!
B: Awww, yes. Typically with books like this, I want to dislike the person standing
in the way of the main couple, but Maggie was never really the issue. She wasn't
in the way. Ridge was in his own way. And so I liked Maggie. And I felt her emotions
just as strongly as I did Ridge and Sydney's.
A: I like the way you see Maggie’s role in this book
B: Thank you. It's taken me several readings of this book to see it that way.
A: There was something that Maggie said that hit me harder this time, and it is because
of what I’ve read in Maybe Now: “I think my illness is the thing you love the most about
me.” WOW!!!
But I don’t think that is true, tho!
B: Yes, there have been some eye-opening moments after reading Maybe Now (I'm
not finished, but I'm working on it). In Maybe Now Maggie says she knew Ridge wasn't
in love with her based on a song he wrote and it's opening line. When you have that kind
of information, it puts Maybe Someday into a different perspective.
A: Exactly!!
B: And I agree with you. I think Ridge loved her the best way he knew how. And his
version of love meant protecting her at all costs. And she wanted more out of her life
than to be protected or to be a burden to anyone.
A: Exactly! Sadly, Maggie is a strong, independent woman trapped in a sick body 
B: You said that very well. And accurately. She is strong. She's just sick. 
A: And Ridge was not the right man for her!! I think what CoHo has in mind for her
future is awesome-no matter how uncertain it is.
B: I have no doubt CoHo will do something amazing for her.
A: Or not! Sometimes I fear Maggie will die in the middle of something amazing!! And
we are going to be left crying!!
At least we know Ridge and Sydney have a great future ahead!! I totally see them with
kids and a pet and everything hahhahah
(The pet being Warren LOL)
B: I don't know if I want to laugh or cry at your comments! I would be a blubbering mess
if Maggie died before completing that bucket list. Or finding true happiness. Something.
She needs more than this disease to define her.
Pet Warren. Yes. He's such a fun guy. And so instrumental in Ridge and Sydney's
relationship.
Speaking of instrumental.......
Can we talk music and writing?
A:
“Inhale, exhale. Beat, beat, pause. Contract, expand.”
B: That's how I felt through most of this book. Especially when Sydney and Ridge
were writing.
A: Their songs were so meaningful!!! But there was a moment when Sydney wanted
to hide all her feelings and she had a hard time writing the lyrics. But when she didn’t
care about hiding them, the lyrics few perfectly!!
B: My very favorite line from Ridge was in the beginning, before we knew anything about
him or Sydney. "I want to know how you're singing lyrics to my songs when I haven't
even added lyrics to them yet."
It was very telling for where this story was going to go. Well, in terms of music. Not in
It was very telling for where this story was going to go. Well, in terms of music. Not in
terms of relationships.
A: maybe in terms of relationship too.... because Sydney was the lyrics Ridge didn't
know he needed in his life!!
B: Oh, that's perfect! I never thought of it like that!
A: hahaha you inspired me!! LOL
B:
A: OK I think we have given all the spoilers to anyone who hasn’t read this
masterpiece of romance literature. Should we wrap up mentioning the awesome
team Coho and Griffin Peterson make!!!!
B: Yes! That collaboration is probably my favoritest ever. I was listening to Griffin
Peterson. He's the reason I picked up this book for the sixth time!
A: Oh Griffin!! He has the smoothest voice 
And... he's my Ridge!! hahaha
And... he's my Ridge!! hahaha
B: He is sooo perfect. That voice has me all melty on the inside. And the lyrics are
such an integral part of the book and the story. The whole thing is a slice of perfection.
And I'd say he's my Ridge, but he's my Dean Holder. I blame CoHo for using him on
the cover of Losing Hope.
A: hahahah he could be two book boyfriends 
I mean, Jensen Ackles has been
I mean, Jensen Ackles has been
my face (and body) of so many BBFs!! LOL
B: Jensen. Yes.
A: we love him so much!! hahaha
Ok my dear, I'm so happy you posted about re-reading Maybe Someday, and asking
for a buddy read!!! It's been the best to buddy love Ridge more and more!! 
And I
And I
can't wait for our next buddy read 
It'll be awesome!!
It'll be awesome!!
B: Thank you for joining me! I was so afraid I'd be alone in my Ridge love fest. I look
forward to our future buddy reads as well! 
Until next time....
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***Don't forget to check out Griffin Peterson here: Maybe Someday Soundtrack
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