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In this episode of Dragons and Spaceships, we dive into Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover, a deeply emotional story about redemption, forgiveness, and the fragile rebuilding of trust.

If you watched the film adaptation first, the novel offers deeper access to Kenna’s inner world. Her remorse. Her grief. Her slow and uncertain path toward reconnection. This is not a story that asks us to forget the past. It asks whether we believe someone can be more than the worst thing they have ever done.

The conversation explores how rigid we can be about forgiveness, how easy it is to say someone should live with their choices, and how much harder it is to imagine what that life truly looks like. At its core, Reminders of Him is about love that hurts and love that heals. It is about showing up when forgiveness is not guaranteed and reaching for connection even when the world tells you to stay away.

Episode Highlights
- How the novel deepens Kenna’s emotional perspective beyond the film
- The complexity of redemption and whether second chances are earned or given
- The tension between protecting the innocent and allowing someone to rebuild
- Why forgiveness is rarely simple or clean
- Love as both consequence and courage
- The emotional weight of choosing connection when it feels risky

Reminders of Him is emotionally rich and morally layered. It does not offer easy answers, but it asks meaningful questions about love, regret, accountability, and hope.

If this episode resonated with you, consider sharing it with someone who loves stories that explore the gray areas of the human heart.

Until next time, keep reading, keep exploring, and may your TBR pile never stop growing.