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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.

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In this episode of Dragons and Spaceships, Brandi dives into Remain, a haunting, atmospheric novel that blends mystery, grief, and romance against the windswept isolation of Cape Cod.

With a ticking clock, unanswered questions, and a truth that must be uncovered before time runs out, Remain leans heavily into mood and setting. The history of a secluded bed and breakfast, the politeness and pressure of small town life, and the tension simmering beneath the surface all create a story that feels cinematic by design. It is no surprise this novel is already headed for the screen.

Beyond the mystery, Remain is ultimately a meditation on belief. It asks how much of our lives are shaped by the stories we tell ourselves, what we dismiss because it scares us, and what we risk when we open ourselves to love again after loss. This is not just a story about whether love can change us, but whether love can outlast us.

🌟 Episode Highlights

• A suspense driven story built around a ticking clock and unresolved truths
• The atmospheric isolation of Cape Cod and its role in shaping the narrative
• Small town politeness as a mask for deeper tension and buried history
• Grief and love intertwined, and the courage required to believe again
• The central question of belief versus reason when love is on the line
• Why Remain feels cinematic and destined for adaptation

If this episode resonated with you, consider sharing it with someone who loves stories where romance meets mystery, and where the question is not whether love changes us, but whether it can free us from the boundaries we thought were permanent.

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

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In this episode of Dragons and Spaceships, Brandi explores If Only I Had Told Her, a deeply emotional novel that examines the heartbreak of unspoken words and the consequences of silence in love and relationships. The story focuses on a woman who has spent years keeping her feelings hidden, only to be left wondering what could have been.

Brandi dives into the quiet but powerful themes of the book: the emotional toll of never speaking your truth, the regret of missed opportunities, and how love can sometimes be overshadowed by our own fears and insecurities. If Only I Had Told Her asks the painful question of what happens when you’ve kept the most important things unsaid for too long.

This week’s Dragon’s Roar shifts gears to His and Hers, a psychological thriller adapted from Alice Feeney’s novel. The series, which premiered in January 2026, explores a murder case that puts a couple at odds, forcing them to confront their own secrets and lies. Featuring powerful performances from Tessa Thompson and Jon Bernthal, this twisty, binge-worthy mystery is a must-watch for fans of unreliable narrators and high-stakes drama.

🌟 Episode Highlights

• If Only I Had Told Her: Exploring the pain of unspoken love and the consequences of silence
• The impact of keeping your feelings hidden, and the regret that follows
• How emotional honesty and vulnerability shape the characters’ journeys
• Dragon’s Roar: His and Hers Netflix adaptation
• Themes of love, betrayal, and the emotional weight of unspoken words

If you enjoyed today’s episode, don’t forget to follow, share, and let us know your thoughts on If Only I Had Told Her and His and Hers. Have you read the book or watched the series? What do you think about the role of silence in relationships?

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