Regretting You

This book was an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish. The writing pulled me in right away, and the characters felt so real that I couldn’t put it down. It’s heartfelt, relatable, and beautifully written—full of moments that made me both laugh and cry. Another amazing read from Colleen Hoover.

When my favorite authors have new books that come out, I try my best to go in as blind as I can. No reading the blurb. Skipping over reviews online and teasers in book groups. It's hard, but I want to experience the book without ANY preconceived notions and be surprised on my own. Regretting You was a beautiful surprise from an author that can write absolutely anything (but what is up with her use of letters in so many books?? lol).Regretting You is told in dual POV from a mother (Morgan) and daughter (Clara). They've experienced something that was life altering and the experience changed them and their whole life forever."Right after something tragic happens, you feel like you've fallen off a cliff. But after the tragedy starts to sink in, you realize you didn't fall off a cliff. You're on an eternal roller coaster that just reached the bottom. Now it's gonna be up and down and upside down for a long , long time. Maybe even forever."And that's what this story was for me. It unfolded and we got to see how 2 characters handled the situation. Neither one was perfect. A mother trying to shield her daughter and protect her, while at the same time trying to forge and fix the relationship between them that had floundered in recent years. Morgan gave up absolutely everything for Clara and, being a teen, she never saw it. Morgan was selfless and that was her biggest flaw. She did for others at the detriment to herself.And then there's Clara. She is a teenager and that's almost the only thing we need to say to understand her actions. She is trying to navigate a new life and holds so much hatred toward her mother that just wants a relationship with her. But she also has a boy around her that intrigues her (Miller, FTW). Her actions are all over the place. These three characters and their roller coaster of emotions had me feeling for them all throughout the book.I hate a review that gives me a synopsis of a book. So I will leave you with this...Regretting You gives you two female characters that are trying to figure out their places in life and their places with each other. It's not easy to read everything and you will want to smack Clara a few times. But like I said, she's a teenager that's been dealt a blow. And even Morgan is frustrating. Especially in the flashbacks where maybe she got it wrong.Miller is utter perfection. Seriously. His actions and the way he handled all his situations was very commendable. Just remember that they are teens, and not everything is perfect.And then there is Gramps. I love an old character that comes in funny or with some major sage advice. He was really a favorite of mine.Then we have Jonah, Chris and Jenny. They are all major players in this story, but this is Morgan and Clara's journey and that's where the focus lies. Don't expect answers from them. ;)Regretting You was a journey for two characters and while I wanted information from other characters, it wasn't their story. The way the characters interacted, the story flowed from past to present and from character to character was done so well. The plot moved at a pace that worked for the story being told. Of course I wanted more answers, but I was understanding of this mother/ daughter relationship that included their own personal relationships and how they navigated them. Colleen Hoover wrote a book that a mother could share with their high school daughter and hopefully bring them closer. While it's not my favorite CoHo book, it is still a book that I will love to share with others. It's beautiful and well told. The message about relationships and attraction really hit home."Attraction isn't something that only happens once, with one person. It's part of what drives humans. Our attraction to each other, to art, to food, to entertainment. Attraction is fun. So when you decide to commit to someone, you aren't saying, 'I promise I'll never be attracted to anyone else.' You're saying, 'I promise to commit to you, despite my potential future attraction to other people.'...Relationships are hard for that very reason."Colleen has a way with words and is gifting us with another book that details the flaws in humans and how we can react to them and process them. Be prepared to feel and learn all at once. Loving and hating the characters in this story will be a journey in itself. 4.5 stars

Definitely one of my favorite romance books. You'll cry, be angry, laugh, and swoon. The way each character grapples with their take on the losses of their family and friends and the deceit tied into that is very intricate and raw and messy in the most human way. Well done!

I have to confess—I only started reading Colleen Hoover books after watching It Ends with Us on a flight this past holiday season. Honestly, my interest was initially piqued because I was annoyed by all the drama surrounding the casting and behind-the-scenes chaos. But I ended up really enjoying the movie. And since the book is always better, I picked it up—and then quickly tore through the rest of the series.Long story short, I decided to read all of Colleen Hoover’s books. Regretting You was #20 on my list, and surprisingly, it’s been my favorite so far. I loved this book so much—I can’t stop thinking about the characters, the relationships, and all the “what ifs.” It’s the kind of story that lingers with you long after you finish.Highly recommend this one for a quick and emotional summer read. You won’t regret it!

I loved the happy ending. Also loved that we didn’t have to mourn gramps. The prom proposal was so cute and I loved it. Didn’t leave me in shambles. Thanks COHO.

Real issues, real emotions, and real love! The characters were so relatable, and I laughed and cried right along with them. So good!

I heard about this last night when I saw a trailer for the movie. I read the sample chapters and was hooked so I bought the kindle version with the audiobook upgrade. Between staying up way too late last night and listening to a bit today, I finished it tonight. It’s a pretty horrible scenario, but the love the main characters found out of their tragedies made for an entertaining story. It even had a sweet ending. Parts of the story were relatable (thankfully not the super awful parts).

Colleen Hoover delivers yet another emotional, beautifully layered story with Regretting You. This novel explores the complicated bond between a mother and daughter, the weight of secrets, and the bittersweet messiness of love and loss.The dual perspectives—from Morgan, a mother grappling with betrayal and heartbreak, and Clara, her teenage daughter navigating first love and rebellion—give the story remarkable depth. Hoover’s ability to weave their narratives together makes you feel both sides of the conflict, even when the characters can’t see eye to eye themselves.