Reminders of HimReminders of Him
What it's about
Kenna Rowan has spent five years in prison for a mistake that cost a young man his life. Now she's back in the town where it happened, hoping to meet the four-year-old daughter she gave birth to in prison, who is being raised by the dead man's parents. They want nothing to do with her. The only person who doesn't slam the door is Ledger Ward, the dead man's best friend, who runs a local bar, and who falls for her despite everything.
Why it's worth reading
It was a Goodreads Choice finalist and one of the best-selling books of its year. Colleen Hoover's emotional, fast novels have a huge readership.
You'll love it if you liked
It Ends with Us
Verity
Me Before YouGood to know
It deals with grief and guilt, and includes explicit sex scenes. It's a quick read, often with tears.
By the numbers
- Readers85 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller81 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #11 of the 219 young adult books we rank
- #18 of the 233 romances we rank
- #46 of the 481 new books we rank
- #245 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Quick answers
Is Reminders of Him worth reading?
Yes. It was a Goodreads Choice finalist and one of the best-selling books of its year. It ranks #245 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 82.7 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Reminders of Him about?
Kenna Rowan has spent five years in prison for a mistake that cost a young man his life. Now she's back in the town where it happened, hoping to meet the four-year-old daughter she gave birth to in prison, who is being raised by the dead man's parents. They want nothing to do with her. The only person who doesn't slam the door is Ledger Ward, the dead man's best friend, who runs a local bar, and who falls for her despite everything.
How long does it take to read Reminders of Him?
About 8 hours (336 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Reminders of Him?
If you liked it, try It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover, Verity by Colleen Hoover or Me Before You by Jojo Moyes.