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Last night, I found myself in the most unexpected of places: AMC Lincoln Square, attending a preview screening of *Reminders of Him*—the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s 2022 romance novel, slated for release on March 13. Although I am a voracious reader, I have never been a particularly fervent admirer of this author. Consequently—from *Verity* to Reminders of Him (and all the drama in between)—I have kept abreast of her work solely through the commentary of others. While I understand that Hoover boasts a massive fan base, I have largely steered clear of her work out of simple personal preference. Thus, I went into the screening with rather low expectations... and came out pleasantly surprised. Set in Laramie, Wyoming, the film opens with a rather striking introduction to its protagonist, Kenna Rowan (Maika Monroe), who knocks over a roadside memorial cross and rips it from the ground. Through entries in her journal, Kenna reveals that she has just been released from prison after being ...