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Regretting You
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I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with Colleen Hoover. I just never know what I'm going to get with her, so I always approach her books with caution. And I'm happy (and relieved) to report that Regretting You was a complete win for me.
We follow mother/daughter duo Morgan and Clara. Morgan had Clara when she was only 17, and put her dreams on hold to raise her daughter. The two love each other, but often clash due to their strong personalities. When tragedy strikes the family, the two must put aside their differences and try to come to terms with their new circumstances.
This story has all the best of Colleen Hoover. It delves into the complex relationship between a parent and a child, the challenges of growing up and seeking independence, and how to move on after tragedy. It's a rich sketch of the tapestry of life, with the messiness of everyone's feelings and expectations, and what happens when they all collide.
I found the passages around communication and misunderstandings to be particularly poignant. They underscore both how easy it is to let feelings of hurt and resentment build up over time, as well as the difference it can make to approach a loaded interaction with calmness, kindness, and honesty.
The supporting characters in this book are real highlights. Miller and his gramps are both so sweet and sarcastic, and they steal every scene they're in. They provide the perfect comfort to Clara through her anguish and heartbreak. It makes me wish they were real so that I could have them in my life.
I seem to either love Colleen Hoover's books (most of the time) or find them extremely questionable (every once in a while), and I'm glad this fell in the former camp. Right now is a stressful time, and this was the perfect heartwarming story to pull me away from that. It's comforting to read about love and kindness making a difference, and that there will be time again for happiness after tragedy.
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See also, my thoughts on:
It Ends with Us � It Starts with Us
Verity
Reminders of Him
Ugly Love
Layla
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We follow mother/daughter duo Morgan and Clara. Morgan had Clara when she was only 17, and put her dreams on hold to raise her daughter. The two love each other, but often clash due to their strong personalities. When tragedy strikes the family, the two must put aside their differences and try to come to terms with their new circumstances.
This story has all the best of Colleen Hoover. It delves into the complex relationship between a parent and a child, the challenges of growing up and seeking independence, and how to move on after tragedy. It's a rich sketch of the tapestry of life, with the messiness of everyone's feelings and expectations, and what happens when they all collide.
I found the passages around communication and misunderstandings to be particularly poignant. They underscore both how easy it is to let feelings of hurt and resentment build up over time, as well as the difference it can make to approach a loaded interaction with calmness, kindness, and honesty.
The supporting characters in this book are real highlights. Miller and his gramps are both so sweet and sarcastic, and they steal every scene they're in. They provide the perfect comfort to Clara through her anguish and heartbreak. It makes me wish they were real so that I could have them in my life.
I seem to either love Colleen Hoover's books (most of the time) or find them extremely questionable (every once in a while), and I'm glad this fell in the former camp. Right now is a stressful time, and this was the perfect heartwarming story to pull me away from that. It's comforting to read about love and kindness making a difference, and that there will be time again for happiness after tragedy.
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See also, my thoughts on:
It Ends with Us � It Starts with Us
Verity
Reminders of Him
Ugly Love
Layla
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� Connect with me � �
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Apr 12, 2020 05:26PM
Great review Yun! Happy you could find it so heartwarming :)
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Awesome review Yun! I love your line "It's a rich sketch of the tapestry of life, with the messiness of everyone's feelings and expectations, and what happens when they all collide." Beautiful words!
Federico wrote: "Great review Yun! Happy you could find it so heartwarming :)"Thanks, Federico, me too! :)
Kelli wrote: "Awesome review Yun! I love your line "It's a rich sketch of the tapestry of life, with the messiness of everyone's feelings and expectations, and what happens when they all collide." Beautiful words!"Thanks, Kelli! Appreciate your kind words! :)
Julie wrote: "Beautiful review, Yun!! 🤗"Thank you, Julie! 🌷
Heartwarming is just right for now Yun. Really glad you enjoyed it 🌈🤗🌈
Fabulous review, Yun! I am never sure which Colleen Hoover books to read (I have only read two) but this sounds like one I should add! I am glad this book was able to offer some comfort right now.
Nice review Yun, I enjoyed this one as well.
Wonderful review, Yun, I loved your thoughts on this one. There are a few mother-daughter novels about at the moment - not always a great relationship either. :):)
I’ve told myself I’ll try a Coleen Hoover this year - she’s not too well known over here but I‘ve heard a lot about her on GR.Great review Yun!
Ceecee wrote: "Heartwarming is just right for now Yun. Really glad you enjoyed it 🌈🤗🌈"Thanks, Ceecee! Yes, it was exactly what I needed! 🌷🌻
Meredith wrote: "Fabulous review, Yun! I am never sure which Colleen Hoover books to read (I have only read two) but this sounds like one I should add! I am glad this book was able to offer some comfort right now."Thanks, Meredith! Same here... CH has so many books, and they are all well-rated, so it's a bit random which ones I end up reading. I'm glad too that this ended up being exactly what I needed for right now. :)
TMR wrote: "Glad you enjoyed."Thank you, TMR! :)
Holly wrote: "Nice review Yun, I enjoyed this one as well."Thanks, Holly! I'm glad this one spoke to both of us! :)
DeAnn wrote: "Lovely review Yun!"Thanks, DeAnn! :)
Peter wrote: "Wonderful review, Yun, I loved your thoughts on this one. There are a few mother-daughter novels about at the moment - not always a great relationship either. :):)"Thanks, Peter! Haha yes, this seems to be a popular relationship to explore at the moment. I'm glad this one turned out to be a good relationship instead of a dysfunctional one. :)
Richard wrote: "I’ve told myself I’ll try a Coleen Hoover this year - she’s not too well known over here but I‘ve heard a lot about her on GR.Great review Yun!"
Thanks, Richard! Her books feel quite diverse... it'd be interesting to see which one you pick first and what you think of her writing. I'm looking forward to seeing what you make of her books! :)
Katrina wrote: "Excellent review"Thanks, Katrina! :)
I’m in the minority in never having read a CoHo book. Then I read a review like this and waver. Great review Yun, glad this was a winner.
Great review, I too loved this one.
JanB wrote: "I’m in the minority in never having read a CoHo book. Then I read a review like this and waver. Great review Yun, glad this was a winner."Thanks, Jan! If you ever want to try CoHo, this is as good as any to start! :)
David wrote: "Great review, I too loved this one."Thanks, David! I'm glad we both enjoyed this one! :)
Great review! I just bought this one a few weeks ago and excited to get to it!
Glad you enjoyed this one, Yun. I have read only her debut novel Slammed and I liked it. I have her other novels and this one is also available on Kindle Unlimited so will read it in the near future. Excellent review. 🌺
Christy wrote: "Great review! I just bought this one a few weeks ago and excited to get to it!"Thanks, Christy! Looking forward to seeing your thoughts when you get around to it! :)
Constantine wrote: "Glad you enjoyed this one, Yun. I have read only her debut novel Slammed and I liked it. I have her other novels and this one is also available on Kindle Unlimited so will read it in the near futur..."Thanks, Constantine! Ah, if you are looking for a recommendation as to the next CoHo you should read, I totally suggest Verity, which I thought was crazy good. If you get around to reading more of her books, I look forward to seeing which ones you pick and what you think! :)
Glad this was an enjoyable read for you Yun! I still have not got around to reading a Colleen Hoover yet ! !
Fabulous review Yun and I'm glad you enjoyed this book so much. 💗
Sandra wrote: "Glad this was an enjoyable read for you Yun! I still have not got around to reading a Colleen Hoover yet ! !"Thanks, Sandra! If you do get around to CoHo one of these days, I look forward to seeing which one you pick and what you think! :)
marilyn wrote: "Fabulous review Yun and I'm glad you enjoyed this book so much. 💗"Thanks, Marilyn, me too! 💖
Beautifully expressed, Yun! Well done XOXO
*TUDOR^QUEEN* wrote: "Beautifully expressed, Yun! Well done XOXO"Thank you so much, Tudor Queen! Appreciate you saying that! :)
So glad you enjoyed this story Yun :) loved reading your thoughts on it. Your third paragraph was my fav
Paige wrote: "So glad you enjoyed this story Yun :) loved reading your thoughts on it. Your third paragraph was my fav"Thanks, Paige, appreciate your kind words! I'm glad we both enjoyed this book! :)
Glad you liked this one, Yun! I’ve only read one Hoover, and was amusingly disappointed by it, but could recognize the skill behind it. Sorry about the stressful times 🥺 but I’m so glad your reading is a helpful diversion!
Lovely review Yun! I'm so glad you enjoyed this one! I am a huge Colleen Hoover fan. I still need to read this one!
Michelle F wrote: "Glad you liked this one, Yun! I’ve only read one Hoover, and was amusingly disappointed by it, but could recognize the skill behind it. Sorry about the stressful times 🥺 but I’m so glad your read..."
Thanks, Michelle! This one isn't questionable like some of her books can be (at least to me lol), and I totally recommend it if you're in the mood for another CoHo! Appreciate your kind words! 🤗
Lori wrote: "Lovely review Yun! I'm so glad you enjoyed this one! I am a huge Colleen Hoover fan. I still need to read this one!"Thanks, Lori! I hope you enjoy too when you get to it! :)
Nice review Yun, this one sounds like a great book for right now. Unfortunately my library is used by so many suburbs it's hard for me to get books, but I'll give this one a try, maybe in audio?
Glad this is a win Yun👌
Dorie - Cats&Books :) wrote: "Nice review Yun, this one sounds like a great book for right now. Unfortunately my library is used by so many suburbs it's hard for me to get books, but I'll give this one a try, maybe in audio?"Thanks, Dorie! I totally recommend this one if you're able to get ahold of it! It's a beautiful story! :)
Sue wrote: "Glad this is a win Yun👌"Thanks, Sue! :)
Fantastic review, Yun! I am a big Colleen Hoover fan but this is one I haven’t read yet. Adding to my TBR list now!
Wonderful review, Yun. I finished It Ends With Us recently and was surprised at how much I liked it. Thanks to your 4 stars I will add this to my TBR. 🙏🏼🙂🧡
Great review Yun! I also struggle with Colleen Hoover books as I feel like the few that I have read all seem to be focused on trauma bonds that I have found really problematic. This read sounds quite different to my previous reads, might need to give this a chance!
Wonderful review, Yun! I'm glad that this book hit all the marks for you & that it was so very very enjoyable! :) Happy for youuuu
