Can a love story with a perfect beginning survive a lifetime between two imperfect people? From the bestselling author of It Ends With Us. THEN: The last thing Quinn expected was to meet the love of her life just outside her fiancé’s front door. A year after leaving behind their cheating partners, Quinn and Graham are in a perfect relationship that seems designed by fate. NOW: Seven years … by fate.
NOW: Seven years later, their perfect love is threatened by their imperfect marriage. The memories, mistakes, and dreams that they have built up over the years are tearing them apart. The one thing that could save them might also be the very thing that pushes their marriage past the point of no return.
Written with the same emotional depth and keen insight that made Colleen Hoover’s It Ends with Us and Ugly Love instant New York Times bestsellers. All Your Perfects is a powerfully moving story about a broken couple whose future hinges on promises made in the past, reminding us that the enduring power of love is the ultimate saviour.
Praise for All Your Perfects
‘Colleen Hoover returns with an emotionally raw page-turner.’ Us Weekly
‘Colleen Hoover crafts the unraveling of a marriage with brutal, unflinching honesty. The genius is in how she stitches together the perfect ending. This is one beautiful story.’ Tracey Garvis Graves, author of The Girl He Used to Know
’A poignant love story … With Hoover’s evocative style, readers will experience the emotion of this story while sympathising with both Quinn and Graham.’ Booklist
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OMG she did it again!
I’ll be honest and admit this was my least favorite book written by Colleen Hoover and I wanted to quit reading quiet a few times. I really couldn’t relate with the main characters and their situation, definitely not with the heroin Quin. But I’m glad I didn’t gave up and finished the book anyway.
The part where the contents of this mystery box were disclosed was so genuine endearing and so passionate, I just wanted to start crying even though I didn’t like Quin at all. Graham climbed up my ladder of respect despite his mistake. All props for Colleen for putting so much emotions into her writing.
The reference to a character out of Hopeless was also a refreshing surprise.
This was not my favorite story of Colleen’s that I have read, while the story touches on so many emotions that one experiences in a relationship/marriage I did not feel that I could relate to the story. I found myself skimming/skipping the “then” chapters shortly after the first few, I felt they were not needed in that much excess to portray the love between Graham & Quinn. The best part of the story was the raw emotion of the now and their current struggles.
Overall the story was well written and for the most part very intriguing but as someone that has not struggled in real life with what Quinn struggled through it was very hard for me to connect to the story despite my heart breaking for her.
The most memorable quote of the book for me that left me in chills was:
“And I promise… I Swear… that if you choose to end things between us, I will love you more as you’re walking out the door than on the day you walked down the aisle. I hope you chose the road that will make you the happiest. Even if it’s not a chose I’ll love, I will still always love you. Whether I’m a part of your life or not.”
The title of this book had me baited for a long time, and once I started, I was hooked. This book gives me hope for the romance genre – the idea of the story, how it was built, the use of point of view, every aspect of this book was clever. One can but aspire!
I have read so many books and have connected to a few in some way. I have never connected to a book like I have with “All your Perfects”.
This book had be crying through out and gave me some hope for my situation.
Colleen thank you so much for writing this book!!!
Now excuse me as I am gonna go cry my eyes out some more while I appreciate Colleen’s writing and be thankful for what I do have in life
This book didn’t suck me in like Hoover’s usually do, I didn’t miss it when I put it down. I was interested enough to finish it but it wasn’t exactly gripping for me.
The thing is, I repeatedly was just struck by the brilliance in her execution of this one. She does an excellent job of lending perspective … again. In this instance the book is in first person POV, and it’s the POV of a woman unable to conceive. I felt she captured the emotions, stress, etc. down to the little details really well.
Also – the book flips back and forth between past and present. During the past we see the couple meet and fall in love. Their love story is pretty epic. But during the present, we see their struggles. It’s very real and super well done …
I’d probably give it 3 stars for the lack of addictivity, but 5 stars purely for execution.
Overall ? 4 stars.
If you ever wondered how infertility affects a couple this book is for you. It is honestly written and the live story is beautiful. I took away a star because it jumped back and forth from now to then and I found that annoying
I could not put this down no matter how much I wanted to. I never seek out books with the intentions of finding one that will make me cry, had I known that I probably wouldn’t have picked up this one. BUT! I am so happy that I did! This book sends you on a roller coaster of emotions. The amount of sleep I lost reading this book because I just couldn’t put it down has to be a record.The characters in this book deal with very real issues many couples deal with. Even if it’s something you can’t completely relate to, Colleen has a way with her words that bring you to feel and understand what the characters are feeling. The ending to this book was so amazing, it made the roller coaster worth it. I will 100% be reading this again.
Amazing! One of my favourite. Love it.
All Your Perfects was a book club pick so I felt like I had to finish. After about 50 pages, I was fed up with the main character (Quinn) and her slow sabotage of her really great marriage to Graham just because her life didn’t look like what she envisioned. Get over yourself. The alternating chapters between past and present was a bit tedious; once we established that Quinn and Graham had a great relationship, we didn’t need more chapters expounding on it. BUT, the book did redeem itself it with great writing and that Quinn finally had the epiphany that life can still be wonderful and enjoyable and full because she chooses to see it that way.
Wow! This is one of the most heartbreaking stories I’ve ever read! Full of tragedy and loss but so inspirational it’s become ingrained in me. I am so lost for words right now but have so much I’d like to say. It’s like my mind is warring with itself. This book is of a couple so in love with each other that they’re definitely soulmates. With a dream of becoming a family with children they struggle with infertility. The devastation is so intense that I can literally feel the pain in my heart. Through the whole book I prayed and prayed it had an HEA and what an HEA it was! It wasn’t what I thought it was going to be, not what I hoped it would be but it was completely perfect. Get your tissues ready because this book will rip your heart out but will definitely glue it back together! Colleen Hoover is such an amazing writing I’m in awe! This is my second book of hers and I’ve loved them both so much I know I’m going to devour them all!
Quinn and Graham meet in less than ideal circumstances – their partners are having an affair with each other. Their own love story evolves, seemingly perfect. But life throws them a curveball and they are left wondering if love is really enough. An emotional read.
Really tough read for me, and I loved it.
When the “perfect couple” with the “perfect love” faces a devastating hardship all their perfects seem to painfully unravel.
I was mad at Colleen when I read this and it took me a long time to calm down emotionally enough to write this. When I first read this I thought how can I give this 5 stars. I’m so mad. (I’m still mad, but …) I realized that the fact I was so emotionally invested in this story and she had me feeling like I was IN there. She captured the details of a broken down marriage so well that I swear she had cameras in my house and was in my brain. Even though some parts of this book made me insane, I can’t deny the fact it was beautifully written, true to Colleen’s form, and since it has stayed with me so long only means that there is no way I can give it anything less than 5 stars.
Outstanding! I think this is one of Colleen’s best novels. Every single time I’ve finished one of her books I’m drained. I’m physically and emotionally exhausted. Because of this I’ve held off on reading All Your Perfects. I’ve been so afraid to read her words. I’ve always trusted Colleen to grab me at page one but my fear of reading this book went deep. Yesterday was the day. I finally decided I’m ready.
A one sitting read, some deep breaths and a bunch of worry later…I’m so glad I braved this book. No words from any reviewer will prepare you for this heartbreakingly beautiful story. Trust the author. Colleen Hoover is so talented. So freaking talented. Her craft is storytelling, yet I felt like I was reading her own experiences. She’s that good. The words are that smooth. Her entire book is profoundly moving. The writing is descriptive without being too detailed or obnoxious. It’s a phenomenal story and it’s proves once again how talented The love and faith for a strong marriage is tested and the lines become blurred from ‘Then’ to ‘Now.’
I can actually still feel my heart racing with every word read. The ending…just incredibly moving.
To all the Quinn’s and Graham’s out there. You are not alone. You’re not defined by your imperfections. Strength, love, faith and the ability to lean on your partner might not always be enough but remember to smile, laugh and embrace All Your Perfects.
A. Must. Read.
Omg all the feels!!! I had so many emotions while reading this! But oh did I ever love it. Although this is about a subject I know nothing about, I felt so much for Quinn and Graham. I wanted to shake them both and tell them to talk, hug, kiss, and just be there for each other! Grab a box of tissues and love this book as I did! You won’t be disappointed!
One word stands out when I think back on this book: Heartbreaking. Though I’ve never been through what they have, Quinn and Graham’s story is relatable. I wanted to cry for them. I felt their pain from start to finish. I admire their will to remain as one, even when times were bleak.
Another great read from Colleen Hoover!
This book was heartbreakingly beautiful. It is about love, heartbreak, resentment, loneliness, hope, and devastation. It is told from Quinn’s pov and it goes back and forth between the past when she and Graham first meet and fall in love, to the present, which is seven years later. They have been trying to have a baby with no luck. Doesn’t matter which avenue they try, everything seems to be against them. Quinn withdraws more and more into herself while she starts to resent Graham for everything. When it is in the past, you see how Quinn and Graham fall in love with each other and swears that nothing is going to ever come between them. Quinn has gotten to the point that she thinks maybe a divorce is the best thing for them. She figures this way Graham can still have the chance of becoming a father. The act of opening the mystery box is the only thing keeping her in her marriage. When tragedy strikes, Quinn is convinced she has to finally give up her dream of ever being a mother and that maybe it really is time to end things. She ends up going to visit her sister in Europe to clear her heart and mind. When Graham unexpectedly show up with the box, Quinn knows it’s time to open the box. Graham just hopes and prays that what’s inside will convince her to give him and their marriage another chance. The heartbreaking part of this book is that there are actual couples that have gone through what Quinn and Graham go through. The demise of their marriage can be blamed on both of them. Quinn stops communicating with Graham and Graham never pushes Quinn to communicate. The tragedy, Graham’s letters, and the puppy all made me cry. This book is well written and it will definitely pull on a person’s heartstrings
This book was absolutely stunning. I’ve never read a bad book by Colleen Hoover and I don’t suppose I ever will. I got absolutely nothing accomplished because I just couldn’t put this down. I ugly cried, I laughed and I swooned. And if I could rate this more than five stars I totally would. Perfection.
~ 6 Stars
I loved how the ending answered all of my questions and I left the book satisfied with the happy/romantic ending. Life is a mystery, especially for the two main characters in this book.
“If you only shine light on your flaws, all your perfects will dim”
I have been processing my emotions since I finished All Your Perfects 2 hours ago.
I’m going to preface this review with this statement: I have popped my CoHo cherry. That’s right All Your Perfects is my first CoHo book and it has opened me to a new author that I am ready to devour everything she has written.
Okay, now to the review……When I read the blurb, I thought “okay, this is going to be an emotional story, perfect!”; what I didn’t realize was how this book was going to hit me and I mean it HIT me in my heart, in my head and in my gut. Quinn and Graham’s story was so well written and so on-point for couples suffering from infertility, it makes you sit and think “what would I do”, well I can tell you, I was in this situation with my husband and it has been a long and perilous road….just like it was for Quinn and Graham.
Ms. Hoover did such a fantastic weaving of their story….from how they met to how their marriage progressed to how they dealt with the all the emotions and loss they were dealt with. All Your Perfects was pure and utter perfection. It is at the top of my list for 2019!
I want to share my most fav quotes:
“My husband’s heart was my saving grace, but his physical touch has become my enemy”
“be my wife Quinn. Weather the Category 5 moments with me”
“Our circumstances changed. Our dreams changed. Our expectations changed. But the most important thing between us never changed”