Reminders Of Him: A Novel Paperback – 18 January 2022

Every once in a while, comes along a book that shakes you to your very core, makes you ruminate on it and will forever be etched in your heart. This evocative and emotional gem of a book is all of the above.What happens when you feel yourself responsible for the death of someone dearest to you? What happens when you serve a 5 year sentence for the same? What happens when you are not allowed to take one look at the daughter you delivered? What happens when you come back to the same people for redemption? What really happens? This is the story of Kenna, a mother wanting to right a wrongdoing done in her past, wanting to make amends and move forward in life. She meets Ledger along the way and how he becomes her ally, cares for her and helps her get back to her daughter, Diem, despite him being in an unfathomable situation is wonderful.Kenna is one of the most beautifully penned female character I’ve ever read. She is kind, beautiful, strong and resilient carrying the burden of guilt around her. Her yearning to have a glimpse of her child she's never seen, be a part of her life, to be forgiven is so painful and heartbreaking. And her letters to Scotty, what do I say! I have never bawled my eyes out so much while reading. They are raw and gut-wrenching and also extremely endearing the way she writes to him about every little thing in her life. Writing to him is cathartic to her and it is these very letters that bring back her happiness. Ledger is real and the way he struggles with the dilemma of helping Kenna and being loyal to Scotty’s parents is beautifully narrated. You are unsure whether to hate him or love him. His relationship with Diem is filled with tender moments and his parents are a hoot. My emotions were yo-yoing between sadness and sheer happiness.I am in awe of this author. The way she portrays imperfect people and makes us empathize and root for them is brilliant writing. A must read if emotions and words are your poison.

Reminders of Him is a poignant and emotional story of redemption, forgiveness and love. Colleen Hoover delivers a powerful and realistic portrayal of a young mother who struggles to rebuild her life after prison and reconnect with her daughter. The characters are flawed and complex, and their journey is full of challenges and heartache.I was invested in Kenna and Ledger's relationship, which was sweet and supportive, but also faced a lot of obstacles and judgment.The book also explores the themes of guilt, grief, family and friendship, and how they affect the choices we make. The writing is beautiful and captivating, and the dual timeline adds suspense and depth to the story.The only reason I didn't give this book 5 stars is that I felt that the ending was too rushed and unrealistic. I also thought that some of the sex scenes were unnecessary and detracted from the emotional impact of the story. I would have liked to see more development of Kenna's bond with her daughter and less focus on her physical attraction to Ledger. Overall, this was a moving and memorable read that touched my heart and made me cry.I recommend it to fans of Colleen Hoover and contemporary romance.

Must read. Amazing author, how she brings life into her characters. Every book that I read of hers makes me want to read more work of hers.

What a beautiful book. It moved me to tears, it made me philosophical, sad, hopeful all the same time.Heartwarming conclusion!!

It keeps you with the book throughout your read and has many emotional moments which makes the book very interesting.

I didn't know what I was getting into when I started this...i frankly thought this was a suspense novel and it took me 3 chapters to understand that this is a sad love story...By the time I was done with 3 chapters i was too invested in the characters to give it up...The book is so sad it made me tear up at almost every page and by the time I was done with this book my eyes were swollen... though it cud have been becoz of lack of sleep lol...It's so sad...that even though i knew the ending would be a happily ever after ..it just failed to turn things around...The plot is not new...but the characters are all too good to exist in reality...Post 5yrs of servicing a prison sentence for involuntary manslaughter for the accidental death of her boyfriend...Kenna returns to the same town to win her daughter back from the grand parents...And falls for the handsome best friend of the dead boyfriend...somewhere i was sort of hoping things weren't the way they were discribed...i wanted there to be some kind of crazy reason/ deliberate ..i wanted a villain...very childish...but still...I wish I had not picked this book without reading what it was abt...it's an ok read...Frankly I'm more into reading things that give me some kind of inspiration...not some love story kind of a person...i enjoy light reading ... romantic comedies..but not romantic tragedies...they irritate me..But to be fair...it's not a bad book...just a sad one.