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The Regrets by Amy Bonnaffons
3.0

The Regrets by Amy Bonnaffons | @littlebrown #partner | Final Thoughts
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stayed up a little bit later last night to finish The Regrets! this book brought be unique relief after some lengthier, heavy reads. the story is bizarre, yet engaging, and leaves you intrigued with each passing page.
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a few cautions, as i didn’t really think about it before starting, but this book uses sex and sexuality as a primary way of communicating/connecting through this unique relationship. if that’s not something you’re looking for, this may not be the one for you. additionally, i would not recommend this if you’re grieving in some way, as this book consistently addresses death, despite it being in a silly or absurd way— i found that it actually gets pretty real, at times.
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if those aspects aren’t upsetting to you, then i think you’ll find The Regrets to be a fun, interesting read to bridge the gap between weighty reads. it’s a good story that doesn’t require a huge amount of emotional investment, and for that i’m grateful. read this if you enjoy a unique change to a romance narrative and a new perspective on love, death, sexuality, and ways we connect. The Regrets comes out on 2/4!