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Zizz wrote: "I feel like it was reminiscent of Maggie and Ridge's waiting game 5/6years ago and Ridge had already discovered that the romanticism in that resulted in idealism that clouded the basis of their relationship from the start. ."I was thinking the same thing when I read this part.
I really don't like the fact that Ridge was portrayed in the book as a swell guy when he made all sorts of mistakes not protecting his original relationship and moved Sydney in without letting her know he had a girlfriend...and all the touching and feeling during the songwriting sessions on his bed that was dismissed as permissible because he was deaf with no thought of what it would do to Sydney. He really was quite a jackhole, but the author clearly was on team Ridge.And it really bugged me that the writer chose to have Maggie have a terminal illness. It would have been much more realistic to have Ridge have to choose between two girls - one long distance and one underfoot- without all the baggage of him having to desert someone he loved with a difficult chronic illness.
I still am debating if I loved Ridge or hated him. I also am still debating if I really think Sydney should be with Ridge. I think that this was a very tricky web they were all tangled in, and seriously I don't think Maggie would have just not talked to Ridge after their break up of 5 years, FIVE!. Thats soooo long, and there's no way that in real life they would have just stopped talking after years of always talking to each other. I also think that it looks bad on Ridge that after three weeks he went to Sydney's apartment. I think Colleen was trying to send a message that no matter how great of a guy/girl you are, we sometimes can't choose who we fall in love with. I think she wanted us to want to hate Ridge, but it was hard because he is supposed to 'be a good guy' because another guy would have just cheated on Maggie instead of trying so hard to resist cheating. In my eyes, cheating is cheating, and Ridge easily could have avoided such heartbreak, but him being deaf made it hard personally for me to hate him because clearly he's has been through a lot. With that being said if I were Sydney and he told me that even though he wanted me he would still basically be with Maggie because of loyalty I would have left him then and there. Love isn't just about who you want, need, and crave. Are those important? Of course, but whats the point if you aren't loyal to the person. Cheating is not being loyal to someone right? Even though they got together how can Sydney not be afraid that in a year Maggie decides she wants Ridge back? As much as I laughed, cried, and loved some parts of this book, it left me feel uncertain with Ridge and Sydney. Personally I feel like they got together way too fast, even with the three month period comparing that to five years, I just don't see how they'll work. Again it is a book of fiction but its hard not to compare it to real life scenarios.
What happens to Maggie?
Maha1976 wrote: "What happens to Maggie?"Here. http://www.maybesomedaysoundtrack.com... - Password: Eveything
Lorraine wrote: "Maha1976 wrote: "What happens to Maggie?"Here. http://www.maybesomedaysoundtrack.com... - Password: Eveything"
Thank you so much I brought the audiobook and it wasn't there. I only wish the songs were in the audiobook it would have taken it to a whole new level instead of listening to it separately.
I really wanted to love this book, but I just didn't like Ridge and Sydney's HEA. Based on that epilogue, I'd rather know more about Maggie's story.
Rhea totally agree! Exactly how I felt!
I thought I was the only one, that's exactly how I felt. I really do feel like Syndey was second best in all of this, and yes if this was real life she would not have been with Ridge. I just wasn't convinced on the feelings toward each other, and that's horrible because I want to finish a book and know that they really do love each other and not to be still questioning their relationship (Does that make sense? lol)I get it, this was a love triangle but I felt that Ridge didn't love Sydney enough, and annoyed me with his decisions. He was playing both girls at the same and was basically just too weak for my liking. And again, if this was real life I don't see how their relationship could last. I just wouldn't see it happening.
It really annoyed me that Rigde said he will always be loyal to Maggie. WTF?! Sydney's is both a hypocrite and idiot for being with him. Why couldn't this book be like her other books? I wish she made a whole novel for Finding Cinderella instead of writing this one lol. So disappointing. :-(
This book really tried to straddle the fence of being a book about cheating while trying to make everyone out to be a nice guy (or gal) in it. It's just not possible. Someone always gets hurt in such a situation whether the affair is physical or emotional.If you like this theme, I recommend "Emancipating Andie" by Phyllis Glynn.
Mary I read that book quite a while ago and gave it 4 stars so I must have liked it better than this book. I can't quite remember the details of the book so it must not have been that memorable to me. There is a series about cheating/love triangle that I absolutely loved and still nothing compares to it for me -- Thoughtless/Effortless/Reckless by S.C. Stephens. Loved loved that series - so heartbreaking yet story is so wonderfully written, I can never make myself read it a second time even though there's a HEA... Depending on who you were rooting for :)
Rhea wrote: "There is a series about cheating/love triangle that I absolutely loved and still nothing compares to it for me -- Thoughtless/Effortless/Reckless by S.C. Stephens. Loved loved that series - so heartbreaking yet story is so wonderfully written, I can never make myself read it a second time even though there's a HEA... Depending on who you were rooting for :) o ..."Just loved the Thoughtless series... but I am probably a HUGE Hypocrite because I don't mind when the love triangle is two guys/one girl. I just don't really like it the other way.
But I did still enjoy Maybe Someday.
I most confess that I was a little bit annoyed with Ridge throught the end of the book because he made Sydney moved and went to see her three weeks later and made out. But I also understand him, he was 5 years with this vulnerable girl, he made the promise to love her forever and he felt guilty because he didn't want her to feel bad. He felt he had a responsability with this girl for all that she had been through and he confuses that responsability with love, he had a huge heart and Im not saying that he never loved her, Im just saying that he stoped loving her a long time ago but his needs of protecting her agains the injustice in her life blurred his heart. And she realized of that and that's why she let him go, and wanted him to get that. And he got it. he understood that he wasn't in love with her the way you should be with your girlfriend but if she asked him to go back with her he would do it because he was a grate guy and he was putting someone elses feelings before his, but he knew that his real love, the love between a girlfriend and boyfriend belonged to Sydney. Why can't everyone else see that? She wasn' t his second best, she was his first but his integrity as a man told him to do the right thing (stays with Maggie) based on his moral. And that's why the book says that sometimes you can't choose who you fall in love with but who you choose to love. He chose Maggie over and over again but his heart (the one he couldn't control) chose Sydney.
Well put. Sydney said you can't control who you love or have feelings you only can control your actions. That really reasonated with me throughout this story.Ana wrote: "I most confess that I was a little bit annoyed with Ridge throught the end of the book because he made Sydney moved and went to see her three weeks later and made out. But I also understand him, he..."
Ana wrote: "I most confess that I was a little bit annoyed with Ridge throught the end of the book because he made Sydney moved and went to see her three weeks later and made out. But I also understand him, he..."I'm with you on Ridge and Maggies relationship. Ithink it became a safe habit for both of them, but I think the author also let us see the imperfections in their relationship aswell. Ridge wanted to stop Maggie living her life to keep her safe and to protect her at all costs. Maggie's time will be limited on this earth and she wanted to live every minute. I felt she deserved more so letting Ridge go was really best for her and in the end her choice!!
Sydney was Ridges' soul mate, they had the same deep love of music and connected on so many levels. He shared things with her that he hadn't even told Maggie. She didn't treat his deafness as a handicap. I didn't like the way he handled Sydney after Maggie found out but guilt is a very powerful emotion and I think in these types of situation there is no right and wrong way to act.
About him not speaking to Maggie that could have been her choice? I enjoyed the book as I have all Colleen Hoovers books and will be on the look out for her upcoming books.
I'm happy for Maggie in the end. I read the epilogue and I was happy about it.
I totally agree! I mean, I love this book but I think that it's pretty much the same on the thing with Maggie. Sydney and Ridge waited to be together... Just like Maggie and Ridge did. I didn't like that part at all. And I like Ridge, but it pisses me off that he always chose Maggie over Sydney, and I mean ALWAYS. At the end if Maggie wouldn't have left him, he would still be with her. He didn't care too much about Sydney.
I totally agree with Ana. I don't think Ridge would have ever walked away from Maggie. I love that Maggie figured out that Ridge was holding her back. She knew her time was limited and wanted to experience so much of life that made him uncomfortable. He loves Maggie and made a commitment to see it thru. But his heart belonged to Sydney. Hopefully, Colleen will write Maggie's story.
Michelle wrote: "Rhea wrote: "There is a series about cheating/love triangle that I absolutely loved and still nothing compares to it for me -- Thoughtless/Effortless/Reckless by S.C. Stephens. Loved loved that ser..."I wondered if I was a hypocrite too but then I realized that it had more to do with the person who cheated. Ridge throws out really strong words and acts with Maggie like she is the center of his world when he is with her and how much he loves her and how his loyalty is to her. In Thoughtless, I didn't see her proclaiming so much love for Denny? but maybe I may be wrong.
Colleen wrote: "I totally agree with Ana. I don't think Ridge would have ever walked away from Maggie. I love that Maggie figured out that Ridge was holding her back. She knew her time was limited and wanted to ex..." There is an Epilogue from Maggies POV =)
Ana wrote: "Colleen wrote: "I totally agree with Ana. I don't think Ridge would have ever walked away from Maggie. I love that Maggie figured out that Ridge was holding her back. She knew her time was limited ..."Do you know how to get the Epilogue?
Here's the link to the Epilogue:http://www.maybesomedaysoundtrack.com...
The password is 'everything'
Kyla Alyanna wrote: "Here's the link to the Epilogue:http://www.maybesomedaysoundtrack.com...
The password is 'everything'"
Thank you!!!
Mary wrote: "I really don't like the fact that Ridge was portrayed in the book as a swell guy when he made all sorts of mistakes not protecting his original relationship and moved Sydney in without letting her ..."I loved the book and words don't do justice to it but I also agree with your point of view. I liked the way the plot was pulled through except that what you say makes perfect sense and a small part of me probably wanted the story to happen under those circumstances too. Thanks for saying it out loud, really.
I think I might be the only one who didn't enjoy the book.
I didn't enjoy this book. At all.They were both unfair to Maggie, and that was not what bothered me the most; what really bothered me was the fact that Ridge told Sydney to leave the apartment the way he did, and the way that Sydney forgave him so easily.
Why didn't she (Sydney) go before things came to that point, he treats her really bad in my opinion, and they were both equally guilty.
The "Leaving" part, should've come sooner... And then Ridge could miss her and all that, and decide to get her back. I felt really bad for Maggie, and not so much for Ridge and Sydney.
I truly loved this book and the soundtrack that accompanies it. This book brought me through the motions. It was pretty honest about unraveling the dangers of desire and attraction. This book reminded me soo much of Dawson's Creek: Joey, Pacey, and Dawson love triangle. I will be using this playlist to read a couple other books on my list :)
Louisse wrote: "I think I might be the only one who didn't enjoy the book."Nope. This is the least enjoyable of all the books of hers I've read.
I have mixed feelings about this book. I mostly enjoyed it, for reasons not concerning the plot.For example, I liked how ASL was highlighted in this book! It's been a dream of mine to become proficient in ASL, and I enjoyed seeing it portrayed in this novel. I also thoroughly appreciated the soundtrack idea. I mean, I cannot tell you how many times I wanted a book to include a soundtrack! I liked how Colleen Hoover and Griffin Peterson (AKA Hottie McHotterson! Losing Hope, anyone?) made it happen! I liked that it was set in Texas again, but I may be biased ;)
Some things I liked about the story: Sydney's unrelenting strength to not take her ex back (I already forgot his name!); Ridge's inner turmoil about his feelings for Sydney (Let's be honest, we're glad he was struggling and suffering for how he emotionally cheated on Maggie.); the supporting cast :) ; and again, let's not forget about the music and that whole concept! Kudos to Hoover and Peterson!
Other things were not so great, and for the most part they've been addressed on this discussion thread. I think Maggie kept her dignity, and the separation was on her terms. Sydney's break-up was different, so we cannot compare the two, nor call Sydney "hypocritical".
It would have been distasteful if Ridge had started a relationship with Sydney right away, so I didn't have an issue with them getting together after 3 months.
There were far more things that I liked of the story than I disliked. All in all, I'm a fan of Hoover's writing, so I do recommend this book to anyone who asks!
I really want to read the epilogue but it says that the pass "Everything" is incorrect?!?! What should i do?
Sorina wrote: "I really want to read the epilogue but it says that the pass "Everything" is incorrect?!?! What should i do?"It worked for me.... you typed everything without the quotations right?
Helen wrote: "I didn't enjoy this book. At all.They were both unfair to Maggie, and that was not what bothered me the most; what really bothered me was the fact that Ridge told Sydney to leave the apartment the..."
I think that's just the real life. Girls and boys as well forgive the person they love just because they love them. And I think that Ridge was just reacting to all the guilty and cheating that he did to Maggie. He wasn't in love with her anymore, but he couldn't just cut the things off with her because he felt he had a responsibility with her because of her disease. I was also mad with him but I think that human beings act that way when they are in difficult situations. And the three months of waiting I think were healthy, start a relationship right away would have destroyed them.
Ana wrote: "Helen wrote: "I didn't enjoy this book. At all.They were both unfair to Maggie, and that was not what bothered me the most; what really bothered me was the fact that Ridge told Sydney to leave the..."
You're right about people forgiving the ones they love because they love them. And that is really the way life works. Besides, Sydney knew that Ridge had a girlfriend, and she chose to stay there.
My problem doesn't lie there, I have issues with the fact, that at the end I didn't fully believe in Ridge's love for Sydney. I think that, if Maggie would've forgave him, he wouldn't have gone after Syd.
Sydney was a really weak character for me. But my perception is due to the fact that I am still hung up in other Colleen Hoover's characters that stood up for themselves, and didn't let anyone walk over them. So maybe my opinion it's not the most accurate.
Helen wrote: "Ana wrote: "Helen wrote: "I didn't enjoy this book. At all.They were both unfair to Maggie, and that was not what bothered me the most; what really bothered me was the fact that Ridge told Sydney ..."
Well yeah, I agree with you in the fact that Sydney was a weak character, is the less likeable of all the Colleen's books. I mean why she didn't leave the house in the moment that she felt that she was doing something wrong?
And yes, Ridge would've stayed with Maggie if she would've forgave him. But just because he felt that that was the correct thing to do not because he wanted to. That's what I tell to myself wanyway haha.
I loved this book. Easily my favorite book. I finished it a few weeks ago and it's still wandering around in my head. I loved Ridge and Sydney. I thought this story portrayed a very real situation. Ridge let Sydney move in because he thought he would and COULD not leave Maggie. He's not that type of guy…but you can't tell your heart how to feel. I just loved the story. I thought it was amazing. I think Ridge didn't want to wait to get over Maggie to be with Sydney because what Maggie said really hit him and made sense. They're still together because they like the idea of them. But that's not a real relationship. He got hit with a lightbulb. And wanted Sydney right away because then it was ok to do that. I'm a hopeless romantic and I loved this book. I think it was a real, strong, and emotional love story.
I loved this book but I felt like Sydney moved on too fast from her trust issues caused by her ex. After she saw Ridge and Maggie break up shouldn't she wonder if Ridge would find a new girl in a few years and leave her? I thought Ridge should have told Sydney that he had a girlfriend when she moved in. I enjoyed the story very much there were just a few things that I would tweak.
Maha1976 wrote: "What happens to Maggie?"I know. I loved Maggie. I was actually rooting for her.
Mary wrote: "I really don't like the fact that Ridge was portrayed in the book as a swell guy when he made all sorts of mistakes not protecting his original relationship and moved Sydney in without letting her ..."Yes. I wonder how it would have turned out if Maggie didn't have a terminal illness. What would have resulted?
Ana wrote: "I most confess that I was a little bit annoyed with Ridge throught the end of the book because he made Sydney moved and went to see her three weeks later and made out. But I also understand him, he..."Best explanation I've seen in here, thanks!
Ana wrote: "I most confess that I was a little bit annoyed with Ridge throught the end of the book because he made Sydney moved and went to see her three weeks later and made out. But I also understand him, he..."I feel the same way as you. I loved this book. It was pure bleeding of tangled, emotional feelings. I hated Ridge's "honor" for Maggie even though he didn't love her anymore and that he was willing to put her feelings over his own life and heart. I don't call that love.
When it comes to those matters of yourself, I believe you have one life to live and owe it to yourself to be honest and do what's best for you. I hated Ridge for choosing Maggie if she would've taken him back.
And in Maybe Not, Sydney is constantly paranoid that he'll go back to Maggie. It just broke my heart for her. No matter how much Ridge tells her he loves her, writes songs for her, he says I'll choose Maggie always, and take care of her, be there for her. That's too much. That can't allow a healthy future with Ridge and Sydney.
And it breaks me more that Sydney quickly forgives to understand and allow because she doesn't want to see Ridge tormented. What about Sydney's feelings, agony, and torment she's going through? Who's looking out for her?
Sydney makes it so Ridge doesn't have to choose between the two, he basically can have them both. And I hated this. This killed me. It was too much for Sydney to be this "kind." And these feelings are why I love these books. Boy, do they make you think and make you come alive.
Angelina wrote: "I loved this book. Easily my favorite book. I finished it a few weeks ago and it's still wandering around in my head. I loved Ridge and Sydney. I thought this story portrayed a very real situation...."Everything you said is exactly how I feel 100%. Yes, yes, yes! Life isn't black and white. There's a line between morals, honor, what is right and best, when it's best to reflect and check in and be accountable for your own happiness.
It is ok to change. It doesn't make you dishonorable. He wanted to save Maggie. He didn't love her. He thought what he was doing was love. He had a lot to learn. I wish he was able to figure that out for himself and have an "ah hah" moment. I wish he was able to tell Maggie his truth and walk away honorable. Staying with her just cause is not honorable in my opinion. They both knew it.
And he did make Sydney feel like a Tori. He should've owned his heart and left Maggie. He can't be responsible for other's hearts when he doesn't even recognize his own. And this is why I absolutely loved this book. Here I am deeply thinking and discussing. My ultimate treat for reading books.
Helen wrote: "I didn't enjoy this book. At all.They were both unfair to Maggie, and that was not what bothered me the most; what really bothered me was the fact that Ridge told Sydney to leave the apartment the..."
Thank you to someone who understands. Sydney is a hypocritical bitch and shouldve moved her ass out when she realized she was catching feelings for someones man. Ridge shouldve kicked her out because he was being disloyal idc if he wasnt in love with Maggie anymore its still fucked. All the touching while writing songs is ridiculous idc if he is deaf, they should have separated themselves. They kept saying they were being mature adults but that is NOT what MATURE ADULTS do, they were acting like high schoolers and even SOME high schoolers act a lot better.
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Still a lot of people are hating Ridge and Colleen has raised a pertinent issue in the FB spoiler group and I totally agree. If he had chosen Sydney over Maggie, this relationship would have been cursed and wracked them with so much shame and guilt.
BUT it bugs me that with Sydney the someday was always a "maybe" but when Ridge left her apartment, it was a definite someday. I wish they had let go of each other without looking forward to a "when" but to an "if and when". Because let's face it, it was understandable but unfair to Sydney that his loyalty still rested with Maggie. Why wait until he had enough time to grieve over the demise of a 5year relationship? Why couldn't she be open to other things that may be better for her out there - particularly a guy who was completely unemcumbered? I wish there was that uncertainty for Ridge to live with too. In anticipating the "when", I feel like it was reminiscent of Maggie and Ridge's waiting game 5/6years ago and Ridge had already discovered that the romanticism in that resulted in idealism that clouded the basis of their relationship from the start.