Hannah Grace dedicated her newest book, Daydream, which was released on Aug. 27, 2024, to all the eldest daughters who go unseen and are the ones behind the scenes helping with everything without people’s appreciation or for having consideration toward the eldest daughter.
“For the eldest daughters in my life, I see you, I appreciate you, and most importantly, I love you for who you are and not what you do for everyone.” Author Hannah Grace dedicated her book to all the eldest daughters in the world, saying that she sees them and appreciates what they do and what they have endured.
The third book in the Maple Hills series focuses on two protagonists, Halle Jacobs and Henry Turner. Halle Jacobs is the eldest daughter in her family and is responsible for helping with many household responsibilities. She wants to pursue her dream of writing a book but needs help balancing her aspirations with other commitments, such as her book club and job.
Halle meets Henry Turner, the captain of their college hockey team, who is currently in his junior year. Henry is juggling hockey, academics, and his social life, but he is falling behind in one of his classes. Halle offers to tutor him, and in return, he helps her overcome her writer’s block. As they spend more time together, their feelings for each other begin to deepen and evolve.
In her third book, Hannah Grace does a good job teaching the different aspects of love, including love toward family and friends and how to love yourself overall. She also shows us how Halle is an average college student, just trying her best, and how she is a young adult trying to navigate through life but also how to navigate through her interpersonal skills.
Halle felt alone when everything was thrown at her as the eldest daughter, and she did not know how to say “no” to her family whenever they needed something. You can see this when she meets Henry, and they get to know one another. This is a shift in their lives, and they both are each other’s support system. He teaches her how to say “no.” And Henry learns how to set boundaries and emotional vulnerability.
Hannah Grace’s writing style captivates readers. Her book has dual points of view for Halle and Henry, so we can better understand the characters and hear their internal monologues. This helps us connect with the characters and understand who they are. The conversions are natural and make us feel like we are in the room with them, hearing what they say.
The book’s pace is slow-burning, with cute, fluffy moments and heated moments between Halle and Henry.
It’s a good idea to read her other two books, Icebreaker and Wildfire, as we encounter some familiar characters from those stories. These connections will be referenced throughout Daydream, offering valuable character development and shared inside jokes. However, you also feel nostalgic when previous characters are mentioned.
This book is a good one to read, especially if you are in your 20s and navigating life while trying to figure out what’s best for you. The plot is about love but mainly focuses on character development. If you saw this book and were skeptical about picking it up, this is your sign to go and read it. You will not regret it.
