Heart Bones: A Novel

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Ends with Us and It Starts with Us!

 

Moving, passionate, and unforgettable, Colleen Hoover's novel follows two young adults from completely different backgrounds embarking on a tentative romance, unaware of what the future holds.

 

After a childhood filled with poverty and neglect, Beyah Grim finally has her hard-earned ticket out of Kentucky with a full ride to Penn State. But two months before she's finally free to change her life for the better, an unexpected death leaves her homeless and forced to spend the remainder of her summer in Texas with a father she barely knows.

 

Devastated and anxious for the summer to go by quickly, Beyah has no time or patience for Samson, the wealthy, brooding guy next door. Yet, the connection between them is too intense to ignore. But with their upcoming futures sending them to opposite ends of the country, the two decide to maintain only a casual summer fling. Too bad neither has any idea that a rip current is about to drag both their hearts out to sea.

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Published Jan 31, 2023

368 pages

Average rating: 7.89

866 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Prereads
May 07, 2025
6/10 stars
This is sultry, emotional & sweet.
Sbulli1305
Apr 04, 2024
7/10 stars
Sad and full of love at the same time. Always a twist! 🫶🏼
Mary Pat Holt
Feb 05, 2026
4/10 stars
This is a compulsive, easy read but don't be fooled in thinking it's some great story. It is a young adult romance. Two damaged young adults find themselves mysteriously drawn to each other one summer. Will their intense attraction be enough to keep them together or will their past catch up to them. Very cliche and cheesy.
Lrenae
Dec 22, 2025
10/10 stars
Absolutely Beautiful and Heartfelt

Heart Bones is one of those books that quietly steals your heart and stays with you long after the final page. The storyline is so touching—it balances heartbreak and healing in a way that feels incredibly real and raw. Colleen Hoover has a gift for writing characters that feel like people you’ve known your whole life. It’s so easy to get wrapped up in their world, their struggles, and their growth.

Every emotion felt genuine, and the connection between the characters was both subtle and powerful. If you’re looking for a story that tugs at your heartstrings and reminds you of the strength in vulnerability, this is it. A beautiful, unforgettable read.
Lilbitgarcia
Aug 28, 2025
9/10 stars
Absolutely loveeeed this book! However, I feel the ending was a bit rushed.

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