💔 Book Review: Finding Perfect: A Novella by Colleen Hoover (Kindle Edition, Hopeless Series #3.5)
A heartfelt, emotionally satisfying coda to the Hopeless universe—Colleen Hoover delivers a short but powerful story that ties together beloved characters and offers long-awaited closure.
🧠 Overview
Published on November 30, 2019, Finding Perfect is a 128-page novella that bridges the worlds of Hopeless, Losing Hope, Finding Cinderella, and All Your Perfects. Told from the perspective of Daniel, the charming and witty best friend from Finding Cinderella, the story picks up after his whirlwind romance with Six, which ended abruptly and mysteriously.
Daniel is determined to understand why Six pulled away from him. As he digs deeper, he uncovers a secret that not only reshapes their relationship but also connects to the emotional threads of All Your Perfects, bringing Graham and Quinn back into the fold for a beautifully woven conclusion.
💘 Key Themes & Highlights
- 💞 Second chances – Daniel and Six’s relationship is tested by secrets, but anchored in love.
- 🧩 Series crossover – Fans of Hoover’s interconnected novels will appreciate the emotional payoff.
- 👨👩👧 Parenthood & sacrifice – Themes of motherhood and selflessness add depth to the story.
- 🧠 Emotional vulnerability – Hoover explores grief, hope, and healing with her signature sensitivity.
- ✍️ Narrative voice – Daniel’s POV is witty, heartfelt, and refreshingly honest.
“Maybe the only problem between Six and me right now is that I’m a guy and guys are dumb.” — Finding Perfect
💬 Reader Reception
- ⭐ Goodreads rating: ~4.14/5 from over 479,000 ratings
- 📖 Readers praise the novella for its emotional resonance, character continuity, and satisfying closure.
- 🧾 Some note that it’s best read after the other books in the series, as its impact relies heavily on prior context.
⚠️ Considerations
- 📄 Short format – Designed as a companion piece; not a standalone story.
- 📚 Series dependency – Reading Hopeless, Losing Hope, and Finding Cinderella enhances the emotional depth.
- 🧠 Sensitive themes – Includes adoption, loss, and emotional trauma.
🏁 Final Verdict
Finding Perfect is a beautifully crafted novella that rewards longtime fans of Colleen Hoover’s Hopeless universe with closure, catharsis, and a reminder that love—imperfect as it may be—is worth fighting for. It’s a quick read with a lasting emotional impact, especially for those who’ve followed Daniel and Six’s journey from the beginning.
