Reminders of Him: A Novel

Reminders of Him completely wrecked me. I cried, I laughed, and at times I just had to sit with the emotions it stirred up because they felt so real and so earned. This book isn’t just a love story; it’s a story about grief, regret, forgiveness, and what it means to keep going when you’re carrying the weight of your worst mistake. Colleen Hoover writes with such emotional precision that it feels less like reading and more like experiencing someone’s life alongside them. The characters are deeply human, flawed, aching, hopeful, and their pain never feels exaggerated or performative. Every emotion lands because it’s honest. What moved me most was how the story balances heartbreak with moments of warmth and even humor. Just when the sadness felt overwhelming, there were scenes that made me smile or laugh through tears, reminding me why love and connection are still worth fighting for. This book stays with you. It lingers in the quiet moments after you’ve finished the last page. Reminders of Him is beautifully written, emotionally raw, and unforgettable… a reminder that healing is messy, love is complicated, and redemption, while never easy, is always worth reaching for.

Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover - I’m not usually a CoHo fan, but Reminders of Him genuinely surprised me. I finished it in one day and was completely wrecked—yes, I cried. The story is raw, emotional, and deeply gripping from start to finish. THE PIGEONS!! The dual points of view made the heartbreak even more powerful, allowing me to feel both sides of the pain and loss. Kenna’s journey as a mother trying to reunite with her daughter after serving time in prison is heartbreaking yet hopeful. Her guilt and determination felt painfully real, and Ledger’s protectiveness added so much tension and emotional depth. The characters felt flawed and human, and the emotional weight of their struggles kept me turning pages. The plot had just the right balance of sadness and hope, and the ending wrapped everything up beautifully. Overall, this was a powerful, heartfelt, and unforgettable read—one I’d absolutely recommend to anyone who loves emotional, character-driven stories.

Kind of predictable but enjoyed the story. Easy and quick read. Similar vibes to Night Road by Kristen Hannah. Would recommend!

Reminders of Him is a deeply emotional story about guilt, love, forgiveness, and what it really means to deserve a second chance. Colleen Hoover doesn’t just tell a romance — she tells a story about a mother trying to rebuild her life from the ashes of her worst mistake. Kenna Rowan is not your typical heroine. She’s flawed, judged, and carrying the weight of a past that cost her everything — especially her daughter. Watching her return to a town that hates her and fight quietly, humbly, and relentlessly just to be near her child is both heartbreaking and powerful. Hoover captures that specific kind of pain — the ache of loving someone you aren’t allowed to hold — with such raw honesty it almost feels intrusive to read. Ledger is the emotional anchor of the story. His connection with Kenna grows from empathy, not fantasy, which makes their relationship feel real and earned. Their love isn’t flashy or dramatic; it’s careful, complicated, and rooted in understanding each other’s broken parts. What makes this book stand out is that the conflict isn’t built on petty misunderstandings — it’s built on consequences. Real ones. The story asks hard questions: Can someone be more than their worst decision? Can forgiveness exist without forgetting? Who gets to decide when someone has suffered enough? Hoover’s writing is simple but emotionally sharp. She doesn’t overcomplicate the prose, which makes the feelings hit harder. The grief, longing, and hope sit heavy in your chest the entire time. And yet, there’s a quiet thread of healing woven through it that keeps the story from feeling hopeless. This isn’t just a love story — it’s a redemption story. It’s about the kind of love that doesn’t erase the past but still chooses to believe in a future. Final Thoughts: Beautiful, painful, and ultimately hopeful. Reminders of Him is for anyone who believes people are more than their worst mistakes — and that love, in the right hands, can be a place to start over. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Well written book! It kept me interested throughout. Great lessons about life, forgiveness , heartbreak and love! The ending was a good one!

I picked up this book after seeing the trailer for the movie and thought it would be a good read. I’ve been in a book slump for some time and this pulled me out of it! I finished it in less than 2 days it just consumed it. It definitely made me cry a few times and the ending was perfect!

One of the best I’ve read of hers!! Hooked for the first chapter. I finished in 2 days, it had me laughing, crying, pissed off, and eager to turn the pages. VERY GOOD BOOK. This was one you didn’t think had a happy ending but just as always, hits ya at the last couple chapters!!

Super Cute book. Easy to read. Almost wish there was a little more “action”! Would recommend! 7/10! Carpe Diem! Loved!

Kitapta herhangi bir sıkıntı yoktu sadece üst ve alt kısımları biraz tozluydu anlamadım ama sıkıntı yapmadım onun dışında hiçbir sıkıntısı yok rahatlıkla alabilirsiniz

I really liked this one. I wanted to continue reading it. I think the book can be read en by 15 years olds but also 45 years olds. One of Colleen hoovers best books after Verity

Bought three books from Colleen Hoover and as always … you can easily skip 10 chapters and not miss a thing. Good initial plots but horrible writing and absolutely no developments. I stopped the agony in the middle of the third book and threw them all away.

Love love love this book!!! GOT ME IN TEARS AND I DONT CRY LIKE THAT. Honestly I dont support Hoover because shes quite literally an awful person but I bought this when everyone was raving about her. Definitely one of the books I dont regret purchasing!

This one made me cry, smile, feel the joy and appreciate the time cause we never know when this rollercoaster gets to end. I couldn't lay this down, I re-read most of the chapters as I felt I want to sink through those words. I love the fact how no character in the book has been portrayed negatively. It's just like there is no good or evil people, it all comes to time and circumstances for people to be judged for. Totally loved the book... have already recommended it many. Thank you Colleen for another master piece.