BANNED

Yes, Regretting You Is Banned!

by Colleen Hoover ยท Montlake ยท 2019

ISBN: 9781542016421

14 documented challenges

๐Ÿ“– Why You Should Read This Book

Hoover writes messy family dynamics with zero flinching. A dual-perspective story about how grief and secrets can either destroy a family or rebuild it.

Why Was It Banned?

Where Was It Banned?

Florida Escambia County Public Schools 2024
Florida Orange County Public Schools 2024
Iowa Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District 2024
Iowa Bondurant-Farrar Community School District 2024
Iowa Boone Community School District 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Regretting You banned?

Yes, Regretting You by Colleen Hoover has been banned or challenged in 14 documented instances across 2 states in the United States, including Florida, Iowa. It remains one of the most frequently challenged books in America.

Why was Regretting You banned?

Regretting You has been challenged and banned for the following reasons: Sexual Content, Language. These challenges have come from school boards, libraries, and parent groups seeking to restrict access to the book.

Where is Regretting You banned?

As of 2025, Regretting You has been banned or challenged in Florida, Iowa. Notable bans include Escambia County Public Schools (2024), Orange County Public Schools (2024), Adel DeSoto Minburn Community School District (2024).