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wyattmit09's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
“Regretting you,” by Colleen Hoover is an impressive work that explores the dynamic relationships between (mother) Morgan and her husband Chris, as well as as her sister Jenny and husband Jonah, not to mention Morgan’s daughter Clara.
The book begins with a flashback as Morgan (who is the same age — 16/17 — as her future daughter Clara) is with her boyfriend Chris and Jenny/Jonah. Morgan has been feeling off lately, like there’s an emptiness in her that she can’t quite pinpoint the cause to, and she’s startled at the realization that the only solution is Jonah. Soon enough the group is attending a graduation party that she thinks is 4 weeks after school ends but it’s actually 6 which leads to another jarring conclusion: she’s 12 days late for her period.
Flash forward to 17 years later, Morgan and Chris are married with their teenage daughter Clara, and Jenny (whose boyfriend Jonah left the day after Morgan realized she was pregnant), realizes SHE is pregnant, to which Jonah surprisingly steps up to the plate and comes back to help raise the child. That’s when everything gets turned upside down.
Morgan and Jonah both end up at the hospital for a tragedy neither of them could have ever seen coming, but which pales in comparison to the world shattering truths it uncovers. With everyone’s world turned upside down, the challenge becomes how to live with the truth, and not be stuck forever in the past.
The book begins with a flashback as Morgan (who is the same age — 16/17 — as her future daughter Clara) is with her boyfriend Chris and Jenny/Jonah. Morgan has been feeling off lately, like there’s an emptiness in her that she can’t quite pinpoint the cause to, and she’s startled at the realization that the only solution is Jonah. Soon enough the group is attending a graduation party that she thinks is 4 weeks after school ends but it’s actually 6 which leads to another jarring conclusion: she’s 12 days late for her period.
Flash forward to 17 years later, Morgan and Chris are married with their teenage daughter Clara, and Jenny (whose boyfriend Jonah left the day after Morgan realized she was pregnant), realizes SHE is pregnant, to which Jonah surprisingly steps up to the plate and comes back to help raise the child. That’s when everything gets turned upside down.
Morgan and Jonah both end up at the hospital for a tragedy neither of them could have ever seen coming, but which pales in comparison to the world shattering truths it uncovers. With everyone’s world turned upside down, the challenge becomes how to live with the truth, and not be stuck forever in the past.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Infidelity and Sexual content
zoedonn's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, Drug use, Sexual content, Terminal illness, and Alcohol
rgetch06's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This was good, but I got annoyed with Clara at times. She came across very whiney and self centered at times.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Cancer, Death, Drug use, Death of parent, and Alcohol
kendallhoward's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Death of parent
tracyweiler's review against another edition
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
tanacef's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Cancer, Drug use, Sexual content, and Car accident
mithridatic's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Infidelity, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
keriseabby's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Having read several of Colleen Hoover's books, I appreciate the ease with which her works can be read. Similarly, this book was an enjoyable. It evoked emotions in certain parts and maintained an air of mystery throughout. However, I found myself becoming frustrated with the characters due to their careless mistakes and dishonesty with one another.
The book features a dual timeline, tracing the lives of a mother and daughter as they navigate existence following a tragic loss. However, the story also reveals some hidden truths and brings old flames back into the mix, adding complexity to the situation left by their lost loved ones.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Sexual content, Grief, and Death of parent
dr_shirls's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Infertility, Sexual content, and Death of parent
georgialouise1997's review against another edition
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
2.5/2.75 stars. This book has torn me. At parts I honestly thought to myself wow I hate this this is so stupid. But then the ending completely redeemed itself and it felt kind of sweet. Some bits were very cringey. I did listen to mostly the audiobook so I think maybe the narrators cringed me out, but some parts of this story did make up for it and it was an interesting and gripping read. Maybe even 3 stars, I’m so torn🤯
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Infidelity, and Death of parent