The #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller that People Magazine calls “a poignant, addictive read.”From #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Ends with Us comes a novel about family, first love, grief, and betrayal that will touch the hearts of both mothers and daughters.Morgan Grant and her sixteen-year-old daughter, Clara, would like nothing more than to be nothing alike.Morgan is determined to … nothing more than to be nothing alike.
Morgan is determined to prevent her daughter from making the same mistakes she did. By getting pregnant and married way too young, Morgan put her own dreams on hold. Clara doesn’t want to follow in her mother’s footsteps. Her predictable mother doesn’t have a spontaneous bone in her body.
With warring personalities and conflicting goals, Morgan and Clara find it increasingly difficult to coexist. The only person who can bring peace to the household is Chris—Morgan’s husband, Clara’s father, and the family anchor. But that peace is shattered when Chris is involved in a tragic and questionable accident. The heartbreaking and long-lasting consequences will reach far beyond just Morgan and Clara.
While struggling to rebuild everything that crashed around them, Morgan finds comfort in the last person she expects to, and Clara turns to the one boy she’s been forbidden to see. With each passing day, new secrets, resentment, and misunderstandings make mother and daughter fall further apart. So far apart, it might be impossible for them to ever fall back together.
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4 Gave Me All the Feels Stars!!!
I’m about to say something that is “gasp worthy”…. This is my first Colleen Hoover book! I know, I know, you’re wondering how this can be… I wish I had a good answer, but I don’t. When I read the blurb for this book I decided this is the one that would pop by CoHo cherry!
And what a book to start with. This book is an amazing story that transitions between what I think of as a YA read to a contemporary romance to a second chance novel. This book revolves around six people that are all intertwined and/or related. There’s a young love between Clara and the boy she’s crushing on Miller, Morgan and her husband Chris, her sister Jenny and Chris’s best friend Jonah.
One of the things I loved so much about this book is the seamless transition between stories and couples. There’s so much emotion and depth to each person and Ms. Hoover has done a wonderful job of getting me invested into each and every life involved. I could feel the tenseness of Morgan and Clara’s relationship as Clara matures and tries to test her maturity in times of deep anguish and not understanding why. She definitely attempts all the things typical teenagers do to rebel.
Clara herself has so many questions and crushed love and dreams because she just can’t wrap her head around what’s happening in her life. I loved how she didn’t hide her feelings either. She also faces an unrequited love that she’s not sure she should take the chance on because what does that say about the last several years of her life.
This book is beautifully written and had me experiencing so many emotions from anger to love to desire to satisfaction because in the end, everything is as it should be. I know this is a pretty vague review, but, because of all that transpires I didn’t want to give too much away. I would highly recommend reading this one because once you start, you won’t be able to put it down and you’ll understand why I’ve been a little vague. And one other thing, I’m definitely going to be reading more CoHo in the future!
Regardless of the genre, Hoover’s storytelling captivates and Regretting You is without exception. It’s one of those books that mums and teenager daughters alike have to read, emotions have not been suppressed, no-one is spared, not even the reader. Here, the author shows us how a family copes with grief, how they face each day. But more importantly, how a mother-daughter relationship is affected not just by the loss of a loved one which in itself is tragic, but by actions. Of course, in Hoover fashion, something of consequence is always held back.
I saw what was coming from afar so when the bomb dropped, I wasn’t floored as much as I would have liked. This; however, didn’t spoil my reading enjoyment in the slightest. I really liked how Colleen made me question Clara’s mother’s stance regarding certain fragile issues. And although being protective of our children should be the most natural thing in the world, here I felt it did more harm than good. Yet I don’t think any parent would ever be mentally prepared to help their child navigate what Clara had to without making mistakes.
‘I’ve been trying to hide my emotions from Clara. Not the grief. The grief is natural. I don’t mind being sad in front of her. But I don’t want her to sense my anger.’
I really and truly liked Morgan. Although she’s having trouble adapting, her inner strength, selflessness and loving persona is just as important to the story as is her daughter’s rebellion. Hmm…I can’t tell you what Clara did since it’s a spoiler and a half…just read the book and you’ll find out! One thing is for sure, all Morgan wants is the best for her. Also, an almighty breakdown in communication doesn’t help matters, causing tempers and patience to fray.
‘But who needs clues when you don’t even realize you’re supposed to be playing detective?’
Not surprisingly, discovering the truth so close to home adds to more heartbreak. Morgan’s not alone in her despair, and you’ll see why she has no wish to clarify her daughter’s confusion, something another character and I weren’t completely in agreement with. It’s not easy to read and I’m still wondering if I’d do the same. Definitely food for thought, definitely courageous on her part and probably the only way she’d find closure.
“I’m not here to make you feel better. I’m on the same roller coaster you are.”
Clara’s led a sheltered life. All of a sudden, it all comes tumbling down and finding solace in someone who understood her made me sigh with relief. Sometimes, reasoning with teens is complicated, especially when those around them have their own problems. Clara jumps to conclusions, has infantile tantrums which I found a tad peculiar, seeing as she’s a mature sixteen-year-old. On the whole, she’s a lovely gal needing guidance at a tough time in her young life.
“…I’m learning that sometimes you have to walk away from the fight in order to win it.”
Morgan’s past and the mother/daughter narratives virtually run parallel to each other. It’s extremely well done, not at all convoluted and essentially gave their stories a lifelike feel. Two more characters won me over in no time. One of them had me grabbing for a tissue, making me want to jump into my Kindle and hug them to bits, the other got me smiling to myself. Little-big details make this story special. Heartbreaking, uplifting and inspirational, the ending was more than satisfactory. Bravo CH!
ARC kindly provided by Montlake Romance and Netgalley for an honest review.
Whether you are a mother raising your teenage daughter or a daughter just starting your way into adulthood, this book will amaze you.
We have all experienced the rebellion that normally happens as you are about to graduate from high school and step into the adult world of university and jobs. It is normal to rebel and forge ahead shaping your dreams into real life. This is how we discover who we are and take responsibility for our destinies.
As a mother, dealing with teenagehood rebellion, we all remember how we struggled through that life passage. We also have the experience of having lived through obstacles, defeat, and a reality that the dreams we had when we were young will either die or we had to change them in order to survive.
This book focuses on the impact a fatal accident has on a mother and a daughter trying to survive the loss and the changes to their lives. In a very real way, it presents us with two perspectives that will need to be faced before our mother/daughter duo will be able to repair their relationship.
Be prepared to cry, deeply examine life, and finally grow with our characters. The writing style is fantastic. It is succinct with just the correct amount of embellishment. This helps the reader focus on the plotline without transgressions.
I wholeheartedly recommend this book to all mothers and daughters as I remember the nostalgia of growing up and showing my own daughter that dreams are meant to be followed. Sometimes our original dreams will need some tweaking, but living without a dream or goal we can embrace with our soul can only result in stagnation and a life of rote.
I am voluntarily reviewing this book. Thanks to the author for sharing a copy with me.
Thanks to Montlake Romance for providing me an ecopy via NG.
= 4.5
This was my first book by Colleen Hoover.
I’ll be honest it was a bit difficult for me to get in rhythm with Morgan I understood the protection she wanted for her daughter Clara but the Truth always comes to light.. Why not avoid the burn and be straight from the beginning…
Overall the story is extremely well written and the dynamic between Clara and Miller is super sweet. I can totally see their future turning into another book..
What a powerful and emotional story this is! Colleen has really been stretching her wings with the last few books she’s written.
Regretting You is going to be a book that is going to have a huge impact on a lot of people. Mostly women, but I’m sure there will also be some men who read this and feel a punch to the gut with what is laid out on the pages. Told in dual points of view of Morgan, a woman who got pregnant way too young and Clara, her daughter who is struggling to find her way in the world. Both women’s worlds change dramatically when Chris, Morgan’s husband and Clara’s father is in a horrific accident. What transpires after that is a story that I think every woman will be able to relate to.
Colleen manages to seamlessly weave what felt like three different stories into one work of art. She really nailed the feelings and emotions of Morgan who basically put her own life on hold in order to raise her daughter and make sure she doesn’t make the same mistakes she did. Can she navigate a relationship with someone she was close to all those years ago before she got pregnant, while trying to wrestle with a devastating betrayal she has no answers to? Then there’s Clara, who doesn’t want to be anything like her mother, who falls for a boy at school and tries to navigate a relationship and first love while dealing with the aftermath of the tragedy her mother and she just experienced. And there’s the tumultuous relationship between mother and daughter that comes to a point where all looks lost. How do you get back to a “normal” after experiencing a life changing tragedy?
Regretting You definitely hits you with the feels. It’s raw and real and ugly and heartbreaking at times, but it also showcases so much love, and it’s just a really powerful read. It will definitely be a story I won’t forget any time soon! Bravo, Colleen!
As I prefer to do, I went in to this story blind and one of the things that I loved about this book, was the refreshing change of having a story written in the POV’s of a mother and her daughter. They are trying to steer themselves through the same personal tragedy that has affected their lives, but seeing how they both handled certain situations and the repercussions for the decisions that they both made gave me lots to think about, and I felt that there are many lessons to be learned throughout the book which the author addressed very well.
I honestly didn’t want to put this book down. There was never a moment where I wasn’t heavily invested in this story. Morgan and Clara are incredible characters and I could relate to everything that they were going through. The storyline is amazing and I never knew just how scenes were going to play out… which I loved. I could see just how much Morgan wanted to do the right thing by Clara and their relationship was tested many times as parent/child relationships often are. The other characters in the book added to the story perfectly. Because Regretting You narrates both Morgan and Clara’s stories, there is more than one relationship to focus on and watch develop which was something I really enjoyed.
I have felt so many emotions throughout this story. Not only could I feel the connection between the characters in the book but I felt a connection to them myself! I don’t want to give anything away that you won’t have already read in the synopsis, so I will conclude my review here by saying that Regretting You is already one of my top reads. It is a truly beautiful story great for both young adult and adults alike, and I’m certain you will love it just as much as I do.
Standalone | Women’s Fiction
Regretting You by Colleen Hoover is much different than the authors previous books. I honestly thought this one would be another romance, but it isn’t. It’s a women’s fiction novel about a mother and daughter who must come together after tragedy strikes their lives. Told in Hoover’s prose, this is a poignant, unforgettable read that will teach you valuable lessons about forgiveness and healing. It’s also bound to bring tears to your eyes.
One thing that stand out most to me when it comes to Colleen’s novels is that she has this special touch where she puts seemingly inconsequential pieces into a story that are actually very powerful. You may not realize it at first but when you think back you can see it. For example, Miller asking Clara to prom and the little things he does throughout the story that really leads up to it (I CRIED). These pieces are just so powerful and can be found throughout all her novels which is why I am always reading her releases.
All in all, I love how Colleen can write in a myriad of genres and slay every book. It’s nice to have an author that you can go to for all your reading needs and this is exactly what you get with Colleen Hoover. This one in particular is told in dual point of views between Clara (the daughter) and Morgan (her mother) as they navigate a new way of life when someone they love passes away tragically. Secrets unfold, drama ensues, and the two must really learn to live in their new reality with a lot more on their plate than just the tragedy. It’s a sad book but one that also heals. It’s not a book that will make you cry the whole way though, but one that will make you feel for the characters. I loved this book, I love Colleen’s unique writing style, and I recommend it to all women!
5+ stars!
I went into this blindly without reading the blurb so I am going to try to be spoiler-free. I was not sure in the first couple of chapters where it was going, but boy did it take me on a tumultuous journey. This spans seventeen years and many changes. It is about loss, regrets. harsh reality, first love, family, secrets, and how messy and complicated life can be.
It features Morgan and her teen daughter, Clara, and we get both of their points-of-view. Morgan’s life was changed years ago due to circumstances and she has been a stay-at-home wife and mother without much else to give her purpose. She is predictable and dependable, but unfulfilled. Clara feels overprotected and misunderstood at times. And she is just starting to entertain the idea that a boy she is crushing on might like her too. They have a close extended family that spends a lot of time together.
When they are faced with something that rocks their world to the core, they are both lost in grief, guilt, anger, and pain. There are layers of secrets and betrayals that Morgan is just realizing while wanting to protect her daughter. And they both have trouble communicating their own feelings, pain, and misplaced guilt. But due to the intense feelings of them both, they end up fighting more than supporting each other. The changing dynamics and hidden feelings they are each struggling with just seem to keep putting up more walls between them.
It is about the mother and daughter relationship and trying to regain trust and healing while also figuring out who they want to be. But it is also about two love stories and the power of connections and the possibility of soul mates. I loved the two major male leads. They were also both struggling with personal issues themselves and also trying to be there for Morgan and Clara. But the situations are complicated and at times added to the tension and infighting. But I adored their capacity for love and acceptance, and how they knew what they wanted even if they were not sure it was even a possibility.
It shows how the truth, no matter how painful, is better than lies. Humans have faults and make mistakes, but sometimes the only way to move on is to forgive. This book is so emotional and so realistic. The characters and all of their dynamic relationships are so well developed. I felt everything they did along the way…the good, the bad, and the ugly. Though there is a lot of pain, there is also humor, hope, healing, and romance. And I left it with a smile on my face and a repaired heart.
I am still thinking about this book a day later. It is definitely one of my top favorites of 2019 and one of Colleen Hoover’s most powerful and poignant works.
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review
This is the second book by Ms. Hoover I have read. Now don’t go hating on me for that, I promise to be better! The first book was Verity and I was hooked!
I was lucky enough to be selected to read Regretting You and let me tell you, the vast difference in the story and style is a true testament of what a talented writer Ms. Hoover is!
Regretting You isn’t a romance in the true sense of the word, but it is about love, a deep and abiding love that ties the human race together. Whether it’s a love of a parent and child, a first love or a love that is lost, it’s love in the truest sense of the word.
The relationships that are interwoven in this story is heartbreaking as it is hopeful. You are going to feel all the feels with this book, laughter, love, heartbreak, anger, and above all a hope. Sometimes faint and sometimes shining bright a hope for the future and being able to forgive sins of the past and move into the future.
What an amazing story, what a gamut of emotions I went through as a reader with this story but it was so worth it. Congratulations Ms. Hoover on another soon to be best seller!
Regretting You is a fantastic book by Colleen Hoover. It’s a young adult/contemporary romance, and it is just beautifully written. Colleen Hoover is the kind of writer that can weave a great story and keep readers interested and invested.
There are multiple interwoven stories in this book, exploring parent/child relationships, young love and a second chance at love. It centers around mother and daughter, their fractured family, and rebuilding trust and love.
While there are two romances in this book (mother and daughter each have a romance in the plot), the parent/child relationship is the best part of this book. That is not so say the romances aren’t great – they are beautiful – but the mother/daughter relationship is the true star here.
This book portrays strong women, a mother that will do anything to make sure her daughter has the best start possible, and a lot of personal growth for both Morgan and Clara.
Colleen Hoover has written a well-balanced story that takes you from heartbreak to joy, and makes you experience a gamut of emotions. From grief, betrayal and heartache to forgiveness, love and new starts, you see it all. You won’t regret reading this book.
This epic tale of family with teenagers, adults and infants as well as an elderly grandfather has a backbone of honesty and truth that permeates the whole story.
Don’t be mistaken, the fact the truth and honesty are withheld, is the main source of disharmony throughout. However, nothing is more heartbreaking than when the many truths eventually come to light.
The initial ‘truth’ is fairly predictable but how Morgan manages that truth is both devastating and courageous further risking her already strained relationship with Clara, her teenaged daughter. Ultimately Morgan will do anything to protect Clara from the truth and its devastating effects.
Even so, Clara makes a series of bad decisions as she stumbles through her new ‘normal’. With Miller Adams, the forbidden bad boy, at her side she navigates life as best she can.
This telling of a family’s grief, and ultimately their love, in all its forms is truly heartbreaking and uplifting. I thoroughly admire the character that Morgan displays. All of the decisions she makes are the right ones for her and Clara but they wouldn’t be the right ones for me and I’m hoping, that somewhere, there are deleted scenes that would give me the answers that I believe are missing.
These ‘missing answers’ in no way detract from this remarkable story which beautifully illustrates that love can be long lasting, surviving many bumps along the way. That love often requires sacrifice and sometimes suffering in its journey.
In Regretting You, I’m sure that Colleen Hoover truly convinces the reader that, in fact, love conquers all!
Every time I finish a Colleen Hoover novel, I declare that it’s my favorite. Over time, I typically resort back to Maybe Someday being my favorite, followed by Ugly Love with all the others battling for the bronze medal slot. But there’s been a big upset with Regretting You pushing into the silver medal slot with the potential to nudge Maybe Someday out of first. It’s that good.
I’ve actually finished 3 other books since turning the last page of Regretting You and I still can’t move on. Morgan and Clara have won my heart; I’m tempted to reread it just to see if I can get them out of my system. Regretting You is just that powerful and sweet and heart wrenching and poignant. And, under all the typical Colleen Hoover drama that I’ve come to crave, there’s a beautiful story about mother/daughter dynamics that will resonate with readers far and wide.
Part Young Adult, part Women’s Fiction, Regretting You spans 17 years in the life of Morgan and Clara Grant. As mentioned, there’s the Hoover drama/twists that are her trademark, which leaves me with some difficulty in writing this review without giving away some secrets. But, it’s also easy to recognize yourself in Morgan and Clara and their universal mother/daughter relationship.
Told in alternating, first person points of view, Morgan and Clara’s voices are distinct and easy to engage with. As a mom to an adult daughter, I felt as though Hoover had looked into my heart as I followed Morgan’s highs and lows with Clara. Even though my experiences are nothing like theirs, I could easily recognize the heartache Morgan goes through as Clara inches away from her to become her own woman. Throw in some tragic circumstances and teenage rebellion that every parent has witnessed and you’ll find this heartache magnified tenfold. Hoover captures this relationship so perfectly, especially as Clara finds her way back to her mother’s arms, that I couldn’t help but cry (and I’m tearing up writing about it). More importantly, I laughed with them as well, as Hoover nailed down the complexities of the mother/daughter relationship that, at times, moves from anger to laughter in the space of a moment.
It wouldn’t be Colleen Hoover if there weren’t some romance and significant friendships as well. Both Morgan and Clara find themselves in unexpected relationships that challenge them and their relationship with each other. I loved how Hoover used these new relationships to spark the growing resentment between Morgan and Clara and gave them each a way to grow as characters. There is also a cute baby and a lovable grandpa that provide some lighthearted moments and some surprises!
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for honest feedback.
5 amazing stars!! Another straight to the favorites list!!
This book tells a story of love, love lost, secrets, lies, deceits, finding yourself and love after loss. This book goes between mother and daughter and we visit multiple relationships. Each one with a similar yet different struggle. You want to cheer the good guy on.
“I didn’t regret that night, and I don’t regret it now. I’m confident that I’ll never spend a single second of my life regretting you.”
This book is another Colleen Hoover masterpiece!! I could not put this book down, I literally had to force myself to slow down because I wanted it to last!! When I saw the end I hurt, I wasn’t ready to let this story go.
This author writes beautifully. The words jump off the page and then grab you by the face and yank you right in. I didn’t even have a clue as to what was going on around me. I was entranced. Obsessed. Heart broken. In love.
The characters in this book are all so complex and original. I know people like this in real life. This was a real life situation. This was a real life struggle. This would make for a beautiful real life movie.
I am in love with the two main characters- Morgan and Clara! Each has their own mountain to climb. Morgan is a mother and wife first. She once had goals but now she has duties. She actually reminds me of my mother and it made me see her in a whole new light. Clara is a beautiful young woman, who has basically been sheltered. It shows in everything she does. She has a stubborn streak a mile long. But I love the combo of the two. I was Clara’s character at one point my life, I think most women had a point in their life when they were Clara. Maybe our stories didn’t have the same lies or tragedies but we struggle in a familiar way. My heart broke over and over for the secrets that held these two apart. It makes you realize as a mother the sacrifices that have to be made.
This book triggers so much for me, but not in a negative way. It’s like this was a coming to. This was an eye opener to a relationship you tend to grow out of. Yes we all love our mothers but we never see their struggle. We just see what they show us, and then we grow up and we move on.
I feel like even as a blogger I don’t have the correct words for this book. That’s when I know this is one of a kind. This is amazing. I know you need to read this book. If you are reading this review, BUY the book!!
**I received this book as an ARC and in return gave my honest review**
A poignant, emotional read surrounding love, loss, and grief recovery. Colleen Hoover has done an amazing job with her narrative shifts and creating real-life, palpable characters. This book has a heavy emotional feel with interwoven romantic aspects. Definitely not for those looking for a light read as the storyline is quite consuming. 5 stars.
WOW WOW WOW! Colleen Hoover is amazing! She has once again flexed her writing muscles to bring us Regretting You. Although it is a YA novel it is definitely written for the more mature audience. There are so many “old school” vibes! The writing style of Regretting You has all of the “feels” and the flow that were found in her early books like Hopeless, Slammed, & Point of Retreat.
Regretting You is about love, loss and circumstances. It is told from the perspective of mother & daughter; Morgan and Clara. Colleen Hoover delivers a 1~2 punch early, then a second round, with the fallout flowing through the remaining chapters.
“Morgan Grant and her sixteen-year-old daughter, Clara, would like nothing more than to be nothing alike.”
Life was simple and predictable for Morgan Grant until the unimaginable occurs. Now she must move forward and make decisions that will be best for herself and her daughter. She is navigating life’s roadblocks while trying to protect Clara from devastating secrets and lies.
“You’re a sacrificer. I don’t even know if that’s a real word, but that’s what you are. You do things you don’t want to make life better for the people around you.”
With everything coming apart around her, Clara struggles to cope and process the truth as she believes it to be. This results in her whole world turning upside down. Resentment, betrayal, anger, and hatred all play pivotal roles in the choices that she makes. Morgan is desperate to keep Clara from repeating her own mistakes while keeping her happy memories in place.
I did not want to put Regretting You down and stayed up into the wee hours of the morning to finish it! It is thought provoking, heartfelt and brilliantly written. Although it revolves mainly around Morgan and Clara, there are other characters in play as well. They too are affected by the choices that are made and the consequences that follow.
I feel I must also give my disclaimer as I do with every Colleen Hoover book. All I can really say is: Go in “blind,” meaning don’t read reviews, don’t get caught up in the hype. Take your time and savor the words that are beautifully written. It will be emotional, but in the end it is worth it. Hold on tight because you are in for one hell of a ride. This allows greater enjoyment of the story.
“Sometimes you have to walk away from the fight in order to win it.”
5 stars
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This story is quite an emotional read. Oh, you won’t be bawling your eyes out (well, maybe just a little bit here and there,) but there is a lot turmoil for the characters. It is a more subdued read. If you are looking for a light pick me up, this is not the book for you. There are some lighter and humorous scenes to keep it from getting too heavy, but the overall feel of the book is a little on the melancholy side. It’s a very heartbreaking story too, as well as it is a story of surviving. When your life, and everything you thought you knew is turned upside down, how is one to survive and move on? A mother and daughter must figure out what is the truth and what has been an illusion. Not only are the two trying to survive the tragedy, but they have to figure out who they are… after. There is a romance too, and you will meet some sweet guys who help the girls on their journey. There are some shocking twists throughout the book. You’ll feel empathy for the characters even when do things that may not be all that wise. You’ll probably like them even more for those ‘bad decisions.’ It’s a well told story that will be hard to put down. You’ll look forward to seeing how things play out and if they will get their happy ending after all the heart ache and tragedy. I’d consider this to be a part YA novel and half Women’s Lit. Since there is the daughters story and the mothers, it kinda mixes the two together. There is a very small amount of sexual content, but it is not all that graphic. (Just enough so you know what’s going on.)
Regretting You captured me from the first chapter. I have never read a book that has switched POV between mother and daughter, but thoroughly enjoyed it!
Morgan’s storyline is relatable, and Colleen Hoover really captures the emotions of love, betrayal, and grief throughout the novel.
For Clara, it was great to watch her character grow and figure things out. To see that things aren’t always what they seem and the people closest to you can either build you up or let you down hard.
I loved that that Colleen created one over arching storyline, but also gave both Morgan and Clara their own stories too. I loved that not only was their romance, but the book really explored the relationship between mother and daughter. She didn’t shy away from the conflict with love or with parental relationships, and, to me, that made the book that much more real.
And I can’t forget about Jonah and Miles! Colleen did an amazing job of bringing these book boyfriends to life and making them exactly what Morgan and Clara needed.
This read was an emotional rollercoaster for sure, but worth every bit of it!
This book is everything I love about Colleen Hoover books!!! Wonderful characters and a story you just can’t put down!!! Morgan and Chris are married and have 16 year old daughter Clara. They were high school sweethearts. When Chris is tragically killed , Morgan and Clara have to pick up the pieces. This book is told in both Morgan and Clara’s perspectives and I love that as you can see what each is going through. I truly loved this book even though it is quite the emotional roller coaster! I received an advanced readers copy and all opinions are my own.
So, what happens when you lose two of the most important people in your life due to an automobile accident? We’ve all read stories of both parents’ who perish in an accident but what happens when the accident involves your spouse and your sibling? What happens when there are secrets, deep dark secrets that you uncover after their death? What happens when the two people you have loved, supported and trusted your whole life utterly deceive your trust how do you go on? How do you forgive and try to live your life so that you are being the best example to your teenage daughter without destroying her memory of the most beloved father and aunt? There are so many twists and turns in this book, besides all the emotions this story provokes it also will have you looking at your own morals, values, and feelings regarding loyalty, and honesty.
* A review copy was provided by the author/publisher via Netgalley *
Reading a Colleen Hoover book is like coming home. No matter how long between books, when you pick up her books, you can’t help but get lost in the story.
Colleen Hoover has such an amazing talent with the written word. She gives us stories that are unique and original and capture our hearts and minds as we read. She gives her characters life and the emotion you feel while reading one of her books makes you feel like you are part of this world.
Regretting You is NO different!!!
I was swept up in the emotion right from the start. I honestly feel like we got 2 books in one. This book is told in Dual POV but from a mother and daughters POV. This story is about love, loss, family and relationships. She gives us an accurate account of how two different people can react to a tragic event. Yes there is a love story built into this book, 2 actually, but this book is so much more than that.
I will say the only thing I didn’t like about this story was that I was left with some unanswered questions. There is something Morgan does and I wish she would’ve done the opposite. I think it would’ve answered all my questions. But even saying that, I thoroughly enjoyed this book!!!
I felt we got the best of Colleen Hoover in this book. She gave us Morgan’s story (the mom) which felt like her adult themed books, but then she went back to her roots with Clara’s Story (the daughter) and gave us an amazing YA story as well.
I love the journey her books take the reader on. Colleen’s books always live on in my mind way after I finish them. I know I will be thinking about Regretting You for some time after, now that I am done with it.
If you are a fan of Colleen Hoover, you NEED to read this book. I think this is one of her best books, since I read Slammed and Hopeless.