My First Dive Into the Maybe Someday Series Was a Total Mess
Let me be real honest – starting the Maybe Someday series confused me at first. Saw the books floating around online, people raving about them. Thought, “Hey, why not?” Grabbed the first one I found on the shelf, which turned out to be the second book, “Maybe Not.” Yeah, brilliant move. Just dove right in without a second thought.
Got maybe 20 pages into “Maybe Not” and felt completely lost. Like, who are all these people? Why are they fighting? What’s the backstory here? Total disconnect. Kept flipping back thinking I’d missed an intro chapter or something. Nope. Just felt like I’d jumped into a movie halfway through. Super frustrating.
Finally hit me – maybe, just maybe, this isn’t the actual starting point. Did what I shoulda done first: a quick search online. Turns out, the series order wasn’t exactly obvious. Saw titles like “Maybe Someday,” “Maybe Not,” “Maybe Now”… seriously? Had my head in the clouds.
How I Actually Figured Out Where to Begin
Sat down and forced myself to sort it out properly. Found several lists suggesting the correct reading order. Here’s the sequence that saved my sanity:
- Maybe Someday (Book 1): The actual starting point. Ground zero.
- Maybe Not (Novella 1.5): Bridges the gap between books 1 and 2.
- Maybe Now (Book 2): Continues the main storyline.
Slapped my forehead so hard. Had started with the novella thinking it was the second novel. Explains why nothing made sense! The timeline matters big time for understanding the characters and their messy relationships.
What I Changed After My Blunder
Threw my chaotic “jump in anywhere” approach out the window. Went back to Square One:
- Bought “Maybe Someday” (the actual first book). No shortcuts.
- Searched for clear reading order lists before touching any pages and bookmarked one.
- Accepted it takes an extra minute to figure out the order, but it’s worth it.
Started reading “Maybe Someday” properly this time. Wow. Night and day difference. The characters felt real from the start. Their conflicts actually mattered because I understood how they got there. Ridge and Sydney weren’t just random names anymore. Made me actually care.
No-Nonsense Tips From My Stumble
So, if you’re new to the series like I was, save yourself the headache and wasted time:
- START with “Maybe Someday”. Seriously. Don’t grab “Maybe Not” first. Recipe for confusion.
- Confirm the reading order before opening any book. Novellas fit at specific points.
- Expect emotional twists and character drama. Knowing the sequence makes the payoffs hit harder.
- Don’t be me. My initial lazy rush cost me time and enjoyment.
Getting the order wrong ruined my first try. Getting it right the second time made the series click. Stick with the proper flow, and you’ll actually enjoy the ride. Made me rethink how I start any new book series now – always double-check the starting line.
