Hoover’s work is famously polarizing, often sparking intense debate in the book community: Passion Blog 7 - Sites at Penn State

: Readers often describe the experience as a "book hangover" because Hoover delves into Holder’s past guilt and his desperate search for the girl he let walk away years prior .

: While Hopeless followed Sky, Losing Hope tells the story from Dean Holder’s perspective .

: Even though readers already know the ending from the first book, Hoover manages to create a brand new experience by layering in Holder's internal dialogue and secrets . Why Fans (and Critics) Can’t Stop Talking