Regretting You Paperback – December 10, 2019

First I would say this book is written for women. Its a chick book..a fantastic summer read or anytime of year.. its quick and compelling. I started this book because I’m in a new book club. I was going to read a chapter before bed. Okay, maybe just one more chapter to see what happens, .. and that’s how it went all night long. I literally couldn’t put it down. When it was at 80 percent finished at 4:30 am, I stopped only because I wanted to savor the last part-its not the most well written book in the world, I thought the main character WAS a little bit too stiff and “predictable” ,but it certainly has a compelling plot, and I can picture every scene, and I wasn’t bored even once. It draws you in especially if you’ve ever been a teenager, or parented one, if you’ve been at loss as a mother.. or been through massive grief that makes you temporarily act crazy..and I check all the boxes.

It’s a great combination of a big plot twist and a lot of emotions! I love how Colleen captivates me with all her books from page 1

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.

Super cute book. I really liked the characters and the twist in the book. I have read most of her books!

This book had me hooked in the beginning and i was turning 1 juicy, scandalous drama filled page after the next right up until the middle. Then I feel like the book hit a brick wall. It was sad, and a lot of character emotions, characters navigating feelings and it ended up with a mushy happy ending minus the 2 casualties. But the 2nd half was just so dull to follow after the 1st half. Only finished it bc it's my book club book and I try not to leave a book half read.

I read it in 3 days. It was very sweet. Loved the story between Clara and her mom. Very relatable.

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

Unexpected twist and turns make this a must read!You'll enjoy the ending which shares romance is still part of what draws a reader in.