Mistakes We Never Made (Mistakes We Never Made, #1)

by Hannah Brown

Most of the time he’s just… nothing. A blurry vagueness whose absence has played a far bigger role in my life than anything he’s actually done.

Relatable

Grief may be a heavier burden to carry, but I don’t think it poisons you quite the same way that bitterness does.

“Emma, I promise you, I only ever pursue fully grown, enthusiastically consenting, adult women.”

me. I just want someone to take care of me the way I take care of everyone else.

It was indecent that men were allowed to walk around with their forearms just out in the open.

He’s kissing me like he may never have the chance again.

“He’s like… he’s like the ocean. The feelings are just as powerful, but they’re steadier—like the tide, rolling in and out. Sometimes it feels like he’s the only one who can weather all my storms.”

“Parents have to love their kids. Kids get to choose if they love their parents.”

This book is killing me with the dad/daughter relationship

“Nah, you didn’t need your old man.” Dad waves me off with his hand. “Your mom had things handled.”

Ughhhhhhh he's clueless

“Your kids didn’t just disappear when you crossed the state line. We were still there. We still needed a father. You abandoned us.”

!!!!!!! YES

He could have loved and been loved, but he was so determined he knew what was best for everyone that he ended up completely alone.

“It’s always been hard for me to see anyone else when you’re around.”

At least then you know that you’ve done everything you could. After that, it’s up to him to make the next move.”

“Emma, you have to know that I’ve wanted to be with you since I was sixteen.”