Oh Claudia you've done it again. Stolen my heart and then hugged it ♥️. I love Claudia's books. Love love love the way she writes. That I feel like I know the characters. Like I'm sat down in the cafe alongside these characters. I always think of her stories long after I've read them. And they both sit and heal a little part of me as I read.
This this this level of talent is why books are deemed so important to our lives. And why should cherish our authors.
This story is about grief. And loss. And what we do with that. And how other alongside us are doing with. And perhaps how coming together people can heal together. Support and love. It's all you need it honestly is. It's the strength and hope you'll ever need and this book shows us a little part of that.
I really liked how our two main families were different so we got their own angles. But how in some thing we go tjroguh in life we are also feeling similar. There is a trodden path we can the help guide others on.

Remember, I Love You by Claudia Carroll is a poignant and uplifting novel about love, loss, and the unexpected ways healing can unfold. Set in a tight-knit Dublin community, the story follows Luke, Connie, and two grieving teenagers, Alex and Lucy, each struggling with the death of a loved one. Their paths intersect at the Leesom Street Café, where friendship and laughter help them navigate their heartache. Carroll beautifully explores themes of grief and the possibility of second chances, offering a heartfelt reminder that love doesn’t always say goodbye. With its warmth and emotional depth, this book is perfect for readers who enjoy stories about hope, resilience, and the healing power of connection.

I really enjoyed Remember, I Love You. It is about love and loss and how an unlikely group of people make new connections through a bereavement cafe.

Another favourite to add to my list from this author! There were quite a few characters to follow, but it was very easy to keep track of the different threads. I absolutely loved.Lucasta, I could just imagine her in my head as she was described! The characters were all very warm and sensitive and kind, especially to each other, which is a characteristic of Claudia Carroll's novels. This is one of the nicest books she has ever written. It may also be a help to those who have been recently bereaved.

Oh I read this out of my TBR order and far far away from my TBR's jar and I'm so glad I did! Such a beautiful book! Loved every minute spending with every character. Sweet and heartfelt to the core. Fabulous through and through.

Connie, Luke, Alex, Lucy, all customers at the Bereavement Cafe, have something in common, they all lost someone they loved and miss them constantly.
We learn how every person is grieving in they own way, but with something in common: love for their loved ones.
Heartwarming tale of loss and friendship.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book.

Interesting concept - a group of people meet at a bereavement cafe - all experiencing the loss of a loved one. Lovely characters that you warm to and want the best for. Architect Luke and his six year old daughter Amy - he’s trying to continue his demanding job and bring up Amy after the loss of wife Helen. Actor Connie whose brother wants to sell the house Connie had lived in with their late mum. Novelist Lucasta who hears the voices of those who have died and relays messages. A pair of teenage sisters grieving for their dad. And other characters.

There are funny and sad moments but written in a sensitive way. It’s a story of how the group can help and support one another.

Review is on Goodreads under my profile name of Sarah Truckell

I was lucky enough to be given the book for free in return for an honest opinion, Thank you Netgalley.
Now this book has me feeling 50/50! I love the idea of it and I loved it until towards the end. I was hooked the first part, what I lovely idea of a book and the idea of spiritualists but I feel like the end was rushed and didn’t fit the flow of the rest of the book. I’m sad for saying this as I loved the most but don’t feel like the part towards the end does the first half justice!
I’ll definitely look out for the author again as I loved the ideas just hoped for a more in depth second half of the book.

3.5 🌟
Remember, I love You is about love, loss and grief and the different journeys people go through.
I thought this was a heartwarming read, with lots of lighthearted moments throughout. The opening prologue actually had me giggling! It was a great way to start, particularly after I realised her mum wasnt actually still alive! 🙈. I also really liked the range of interesting charcaters we got to meet.

This didn't make me as emotional as I thought it would but if you're looking for something 'not too deep' when it comes to the grief subject, then this will be the perfect read for you!

This was a lovely story about people losing loved ones, it could have been mothers, fathers wives or husbands, it brought people together to talk about grief. Lucasta is an author who can communicate with the dead, she’s been coming to a coffee shop for bereavement workshops when she hears the family of the other people. Luke has lost his wife, Stella had lost her husband, Connie her mother and the twins have lost their father. It’s a beautifully written book that leaves you with a lasting feeling, it creating friendships with very different people and showed that there is good people among us. A 4 star read.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

What a wonderful story about love, loss and growing around the sadness. This was a delightful story to read, there were a couple of moments that broke my heart, but honestly overall I adored this story, there was something really special about it. The bereavement café is a great idea, we have one locally to me and its always a great place for a cuppa and to make you realise that life ca n be happy again. Even if its listening to someone tell an embarrassing story about their loved one that they haven’t ever shared before. I loved the telephone idea and Lucasta stole the show in some moments, but I loved every minute of this story. It is about grief and loss, but its done in a beautiful manner and will show you that its not all grey clouds and darkness.

This is a heart warming book! I was unsure about at first of the medium aspect but as I enjoyed the authors previous books I kept going. Throughout the book we follow each of the characters on their grief journey. Although grief and loss is the main them of the book it also on the light hearted side too. This book was really well written and I loved reading it and read it in a weekend which is a good sign. Thank you to the publisher and to netgalley for this arc.

i read this book so quickly I couldn't put it down, it is a heartwarming look at when someone loses someone they love and have to move on. I was so much better than I expected

At first I was not sure about this book as it moved between characters but it got better and better. It is all about losing someone you love and moving on. .I got so cross with one of the characters work colleagues as if he was supposed to go back to normal after a few months. It was a moving book at times . You have to read it but be prepared to shed some tears. The characters were all drawn to a grief cafe. So many great characters . Read it .

A heartwarming, uplifting read from a fabulous author! I truly loved this book. So fascinating to read about grief and bereavement cafe’s and reading about people’s journeys through this with some funny parts thrown in. Definitely another great read and one I’d recommend for anybody.

Set in Dublin, Ireland, the story follows a number of characters who have lost a loved one whether that be mothers, fathers, partners or spouses.

We follow each of the characters on their journey through the grieving process, from the day-to-day struggles with loss to coming out the other end. The characters find themselves together at a Bereavement Cafe (which becomes a character in itself) and slowly find comfort and support in each other, as a group, as well as participation in spiritual based activities with the local celebrity author.

Whilst grief and loss is a central theme of this book, it’s written in a lighthearted manner with jest. I imagine anyone going through the early stages of loss may find some comfort in this book, and will be able to relate to much of the character’s day to day experiences such as returning to the stress of work, suddenly becoming a single parent, and getting prepared to sell a childhood home or the home of a parent… all whilst the world keeps spinning and life continues to rumble on at speed!

Quite the basic of stories but one that everyone will be able to relate to at some point in their lives.

I absolutely loved this book! I’ve been on a reading drought and this book turned it round! Was just amazing,

Book Review: "Remember I Love You" by Claudia Carroll

"Remember I Love You" by Claudia Carroll is a poignant and uplifting tale that blends heartache, hope, and the healing power of friendship. The novel centers on a tight-knit group of individuals, all dealing with the loss of loved ones, as they navigate grief and seek signs from beyond. At the heart of the story is Luke, a widowed father struggling to keep his family together, and Connie, a woman mourning her mother. Alongside them are the teenage twins, Alex and Lucy, who are each dealing with the absence of their father in their own ways.

Set in the close community of Leesom Street Café in Dublin, the characters slowly begin to find solace in one another’s company, learning that while loss is inevitable, love and friendship can help heal the wounds left behind. The connection they form is both heartwarming and transformative, providing them with the strength to move forward while also clinging to the cherished memories of those they've lost.

Carroll's writing shines through with its authentic, relatable characters, who are both deeply flawed and utterly endearing. Her trademark wit and warmth come through in the narrative, providing a balance between lighthearted moments and emotional depth. While the premise may sound like a tear-jerker, the novel ultimately leaves the reader feeling hopeful and uplifted, with themes of resilience and the power of human connection woven throughout.

"Remember I Love You" is a book that will tug at your heartstrings and make you laugh, cry, and reflect on the importance of the relationships in your life. Carroll’s expert blend of humor and emotion makes for an unforgettable read that will stay with readers long after the last page is turned. Fans of authors like Jojo Moyes, Ruth Jones, and Cecilia Ahern will find much to love here.

In summary, "Remember I Love You" is a beautifully written novel about grief, love, and the healing power of community. Claudia Carroll delivers a story full of warmth, humor, and emotional depth that will captivate readers from beginning to end. Highly recommended for those who enjoy heartfelt, life-affirming stories. I adored this and cried my way through it.

A cozy Dublin café becomes a haven for the brokenhearted, where love, loss, and unexpected friendships brew into something magical. Heartfelt, hopeful, and sprinkled with just enough Irish charm to warm even the heaviest heart. Like a hug in book form—bittersweet but deeply comforting.

I find myself a bit torn when thinking about this book. On one hand, I adored the characters, they are so raw and likeable, I took them to heart and it was a pure joy to to read about their stories.
However, I really could not get on board with another aspect of the plot. I did not believe in it and found it unrealistic. This was a real shame as for the most part I did enjoy the plot. The Bereavement Cafe idea was beautiful and I enjoyed seeing the changes in the characters over the sessions.
There was a lot I liked about this book but one big aspect I could not get over.
Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an advance copy.