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Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover

83 reviews

xgabrielle_hx's review

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Death, Mental illness, Grief, Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Alcohol, Pregnancy, and Drug use

dblue236's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-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

4.0

It was really refreshing to see that this author is capable of writing something other than two toxic people with questionable pasts staring at each other for 300 pages. This was the first of her books I've read that felt like it actually had depth and a story I could get into for more than a few minutes, and I was honestly really impressed. I hope it wasn't a fluke and that she continues with this stronger, more interesting storytelling. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident, Medical trauma, Death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexual content

Moderate: Alcohol and Pregnancy

Minor: Drug use and Suicidal thoughts

nina_jo's review

emotional hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug use, Pregnancy, Car accident, and Grief

Minor: Alcohol

jcqln112's review

challenging emotional sad

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Death

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Alcohol, Sexual content, Blood, and Drug use

marionlundqvist's review

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Blood, Death of parent, Car accident, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Death, Drug use, Excrement, and Sexual content

destinynichole11's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, Sexual content, Vomit, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Blood, Car accident, Drug use, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death, Medical trauma, and Medical content

bookishauntie's review

dark emotional inspiring sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug use, Grief, and Toxic relationship

yvo_about_books's review against another edition

5.0

 Finished reading: November 30th 2023

"Grudges are heavy, but for the people hurting the most, I suppose forgiveness is even heavier."

It's no secret that I have a love/hate relationship with her books, but when I do enjoy a story I end up giving it a very high rating most of the time. This story is without doubt one of them. Colleen Hoover is the queen of writing flawed and realistic characters in impossible situations, and this is exactly what Reminders Of Him offers. I was hooked as soon as I read the first chapter, and I couldn't stop turning those pages. The dilemma in this story is such a difficult one; you can understand both sides of the story, and finding a solution that will make everyone happy seems impossible. I enjoyed watching the bond between Kenna and Ledger grow, and the character development is spot on. The forbidden love trope is also very well done! I could also really appreciate what Kenna's letters to Scotty added to the plot; it gave the story more dept without slowing down the pace itself. It was so easy to become fully invested in the outcome of this story, and boy did Colleen Hoover toy with my emotions during the journey! I hardly ever cry while reading a book, but I couldn't keep it dry this time. Make sure to have tissues at hand, because it's a true tearjerker indeed. I confess that I did skim over the sexy scenes, which were too much for me, but I loved the rest of the story too much to be truly bothered by them. I guess that's another CoHo book to be added to my list of all time favorites! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Addiction, Child death, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, and Confinement

withlivjones's review against another edition

emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

This book was fine?? I didn’t really connect much with either Kenna or Ledger, and it just seemed like their whole romance was based around Kenna being so pretty that Ledger had no choice but to help her? He’s taking pity on her for most of the book and I’m not sure how that can evolve into a healthy relationship tbh. It was also weird how Grace seemed to do a complete 180 at the end, it seemed kind of ooc after everything else she does in the book, and as a result things got wrapped up far too tidily imo. I did like Ledger’s bond with Diem but those positive points are immediately cancelled out by that poor girl being named Diem :( I didn’t hate reading it but I didn’t enjoy it either. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Death, Car accident, and Grief

Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol, Drug use, and Pregnancy

ashe01's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

It took a little longer for me to get through this book. There were great little moments throughout, but I just couldn’t get into Kenna’s character. As much as I hate to say it, her relationship with Ledger was very annoying at times. However, the last few chapters of the book made up for a lot and made me really enjoy the ending; even leaving me wanting at least another chapter, or longer epilogue!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Car accident, and Death

Moderate: Cursing, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Sexual content

Minor: Kidnapping and Drug use