Book: Forget Me Not
Editor: Alyson Derrick
Genre: Romance
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Pages: 368
Forget Me Not by Alyson Derrick is the solo debut by the author, after co-authoring “She Gets The Girl” with Rachael Lippincott. This is a romance novel showing the story of Stevie and Nora. Coming from a small, conservative town, they were done with hiding their love from all and keeping it a secret. And so they planned to move to California, leaving their family behind! But out of nowhere, an accident followed up with erased memories of Stevie of the past two years and changed the course of their life! Now, Stevie finds herself in situations she never understood, she is estranged from her parents, doesn’t connect with friends, and is particularly spending time with a boy whom her earlier self had a crush on! But it all didn’t seem like something that her fifteen-year-old would have wanted. But then who can tell what’s left behind? Nora, who herself is forgotten? To know what happens to them and their destiny, read the book.
This book feels like a breeze before the first monsoon, having a lot of turmoil, uncertainty, dilemma, and confusion, but at the same time, the promise of affection, care, fondness, and intimacy!
The book is written from Stevie’s point of view, and her efforts to find her past self again, and be the person she was, having the affinity with people again like she had before, and finding the clues and paving the path for herself was a wonder to read. But what stood out the most for me were Nora’s diary entries, which come once in a while, but move to the core. Knowing that the person you love doesn’t even remember you, and watching them somewhere near you is heartbreaking.
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The book beautifully shows the relationship between Stevie and Ryan. I just wished to see more parts of Stevie’s parents, and of Nora’s as well, as it could give more insights, understanding, and reasons behind why things are happening the way they are happening! And more of Nora’s POV as well! The letters were good, but the need for more of her perspective, more of her thoughts, and characterization was there! The story also shows racial discrimination and how it affects people.
The book beautifully portrays the Amnesia Rep and justifies it organically, rather than just using it for a sub-plot or unjustified representation, and the author deserves appreciation for that. Read this book if you are looking forward to reading a story of strength and love that destroys all the obstacles on their way.
Trigger Warnings: Homophobia, Racism, Physical Abuse
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