"Regretting You" follows Clara and her teenage daughter Morgan as they struggle to rebuild their relationship after a devastating car accident kills Clara's husband Chris and Morgan's beloved uncle Jonah. Hoover alternates between their perspectives as shocking family secrets emerge, including a long-hidden affair that reframes everything they thought they knew about their family.

Meanwhile, Morgan finds herself drawn to Miller, her late uncle's son, creating a forbidden romance that further strains her relationship with her protective mother. This book excels at capturing the messy, complicated nature of grief and how trauma can both destroy and strengthen family bonds. Hoover writes believable dialogue between Clara and Morgan, particularly their heated arguments that feel authentically like real mother-daughter conflicts.

The dual POV structure works well, giving equal weight to both women's emotional journeys as they process loss differently. Clara's struggle to balance protecting her daughter while allowing her independence rings true, as does Morgan's frustration with feeling suffocated while craving normalcy.

However, the book relies heavily on coincidences and melodramatic reveals that can feel contrived. The affair subplot, while emotionally impactful, requires significant suspension of disbelief about how long such secrets could realistically stay hidden in a small community. Some readers may find the forbidden romance element uncomfortable given the family connections, though Hoover handles it more thoughtfully than it initially appears.

The pacing drags in the middle sections, particularly during repetitive arguments between Clara and Morgan that don't advance their character development. Hoover's signature emotional manipulation is present but less heavy-handed than in some of her other works. This book will appeal most to readers who enjoy contemporary women's fiction with romantic elements, particularly those who appreciated "It Ends with Us" or similar family dramas. Young adult readers may connect with Morgan's coming-of-age story, while adult readers might relate more to Clara's parenting struggles. Skip this if you prefer subtlety over emotional intensity, dislike books centered on family secrets, or want romance without complicated family dynamics. Despite its flaws, "Regretting You" delivers genuine emotional moments and explores how love and loss reshape our understanding of family.