LOVED IT! My favourite CoHo yet! The drama, the relationships, the emotion, unrequited love, first love, the lighthearted moments.

I liked the family aspect, the relationship between mother and daughter as they face grief, but the dramatics started to get repetitive. I almost would have preferred this book be 50-75 pages shorter just so it paced better.

The characters in this book were also fairly annoying. I understand that grief can take a hold on your emotions and blind you from rationality, but Clara was so selfish and disrespectful towards her mother that it only made me angrier with each chapter. Morgan (her mother) spent majority of the novel victimizing herself and that didn’t help the case either. Communication was lacking from all the characters.

There wasn’t any significant depth to the plot, there are no twists that couldn’t be guessed within the first few chapters, and the dual chapters slowed the pacing and timeline in my opinion.

"Regretting You" unfolds as a poignant journey through regret, redemption, and the intricate bonds of a mother-daughter relationship. The narrative, centered around Morgan and Clara, skillfully delves into their challenges, set against the backdrop of Clara's father's death, a shared loss that amplifies their struggles and makes their experiences all the more genuine.

The novel seamlessly transports readers to the nostalgic landscape of high school life, eliciting a wave of emotions and reflection on the rollercoaster ride that is adolescence. While the character development stands out as a strong suit, the plot's occasional lack of density and pacing left me wanting more.

Morgan and Clara's authenticity compensates for the narrative's occasional sluggishness, offering readers a compelling exploration of grief and personal growth. The story doesn't unfold as a high-octane thriller or a meticulously plotted tale; instead, it shines in its ability to authentically capture the nuances of familial complexities.

For anyone looking for a character-driven narrative with a potent emotional core and a reflective exploration of family dynamics and personal evolution, this one's for you.

Absolutely loved this one. Such a genuine depiction of love.

Sweet little story coming from unfortunate circumstances

I was pleasantly surprised about how much I liked this book. The situation was very complicated and definitely dramatic but at the same time very realistic. It was incredibly sad but Colleen Hoover did a wonderful job of showing how these characters carry their grief. There were a few things that didn't work for me and it took me some time to get into but overall I really enjoyed it. Also, no real seventeen year old boy is Miller Adams, just saying.

Actual rating: 3.5 stars

This was good, but I didn’t care for it quite as much as Hoover’s other books—usually I absolutely love anything she writes. It felt like it was missing something, and both narrators grated on my nerves for a lot of it. It was still a great story, though, and well written.

One of my favorite Colleen Hoover books yet