The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer

The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer

Clover Brooks lives intimately with endings. Haunted by the regret of being abroad when her beloved grandfather—her only family—passed away, she dedicates her life to guiding others through their final moments as a death doula in New York City; a quiet penance, ensuring no one else has to face death alone if she can help it. Her own life, however, remains carefully in stasis, lived through the vibrant stories of those she tends. At a "death cafe"—a place where frank conversations about mortality offer a strange comfort—she meets the grandson of what will become her most extraordinary client: a woman whose life story bursts with color, adventure, and one poignant, unfulfilled love. This client’s final, unexpected request sends Clover, a woman more comfortable with last breaths than first steps, on a surprising cross-country road trip. Feel the miles unfurl as Clover, tasked with unraveling this stranger's decades-old romance, finds herself piecing together not just another’s past, but the vibrant, unlived corners of her own heart. New friendships blossom like roadside wildflowers, a flicker of romance offers an unexpected detour, and Clover must decide if she's brave enough to stop collecting regrets and start collecting her own moments of joy.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Mikki Brammer crafts a wonderfully unique and heartwarming debut, introducing an unforgettable protagonist whose journey from quiet penance to embracing her own life is deeply resonant. This novel beautifully balances a poignant exploration of grief, regret, and the beauty of a life well-lived with laugh-out-loud moments and charming characters. Readers will be captivated by Clover's story of self-discovery, the touching intergenerational connections, and the uplifting reminder that it's never too late to truly live.