The Collected Regrets of Clover: A Novel

From the day she watched her kindergarten teacher drop dead during a dramatic telling of Peter Rabbit, Clover Brooks has felt a stronger connection with the dying than she has with the living. After the beloved grandfather who raised her dies alone while she is traveling, Clover becomes a death doula in New York City, dedicating her life to ushering people peacefully through their end-of-life process.

Mikki Brammer's The Collected Regrets of Clover is a big-hearted and life-affirming debut about a death doula who, in caring for others at the end of their life, has forgotten how to live her own, for readers of The Midnight Library.

Available May 9, 2023

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Published May 9, 2023

336 pages

Average rating: 7.85

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Readers say Mikki Brammer’s *The Collected Regrets of Clover* is a heartfelt, honest exploration of grief, loneliness, and living fully, centered on a...

K Olson

Jan 14, 2025

8/10 stars

I was pleasantly surprised at the depth of this book. As a pastor’s wife who has spent more time with the sick and dying than most, I found Clover’s interactions and observations accurate. I found the romance gave the book balance, between parts that were heavy and parts that were light and made me smile. I enjoyed seeing the growth in Clover, especially as it pertained to taking risks with relationships.

Bosky

Dec 30, 2025

8/10 stars

First book of 2024 for me and it dealt with death... A death doula with a loneliness problem- Enter Clover. This was a rather quirky read with interesting diverse cast of characters. One would think this would be dark and dreary, but there was lightness- more toward the end. It was apparent that Brammer did her research into the topic. Loved that things weren't sugar coated. Solid 3.5 stars rounded up.

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Dec 05, 2025

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Ann Bredemeier

Oct 18, 2025

10/10 stars

Fascinating book.

alibuenger

Aug 09, 2025

6/10 stars

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