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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Once upon a time, a class of 17-year-olds wrote letters to their future selves. When those letters are delivered 20 years later, one of the recipients drops everything in the middle of breakfast. Her body is found at the bottom of a cliff 2 hours later. Audrey’s life hasn’t turned out the way she planned but she’s determined to get to the bottom of what was in her friend’s letter that led to her death.
A slow, thoughtful, suspenseful thriller filled with complex characters.
A slow, thoughtful, suspenseful thriller filled with complex characters.
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Dear Future Me is a gripping psychological thriller that explores themes of friendship, memory, and the profound impact our past can have on us.
At its heart is Audrey, a woman who can’t shake the shadow of her best friend Miranda’s shocking death. Miranda seemed to have everything together—until a letter she had written to herself as a teenager surfaced, pushing her toward an apparent suicide. For Audrey, who shared those formative school years with Miranda, the tragedy doesn’t add up. Determined to uncover the truth, she digs into their past, unearthing secrets that force her to confront both Miranda’s struggles and her own.
O’Connor uses the device of the “future me” letters effectively. These letters act as time capsules and mirrors, forcing characters to face the promises, fears, and insecurities of their younger selves. Audrey’s investigation peels back the polished surface of adult life, revealing how lingering teenage wounds can shape decisions and identities far into adulthood.
One of the things that caught my attention about this novel was the idea of writing ‘future me” letters. It brought back memories because I had two different teachers do the same thing for me. The first letter I wrote was in elementary school, and I received a reply in college. In that letter, I wrote, “I hope I never get a dog,’ and as you can see, that didn’t quite turn out as I expected—lol. The second letter was from high school, and I got it after I graduated from college. It was a lovely surprise, as it also included letters from my friends, which made it even more special. I truly believe this book effectively captures how these kinds of letters can influence and shape our lives. Gripping, poignant, and unsettling, Dear Future Me is both a twisty thriller and a haunting meditation on the voices of our younger selves—and how they never truly let us go.
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This was a slow burn mystery but it really sucked me in! Well written, will read more from this author.
Thank you netgalley, Poisoned Pen Press and Deborah O’Connor for an advanced reading copy of Dear Future Me!
This book follows a group of classmates who receive a letter they had written to themselves 20 years prior. In a tragic turn of events one of the classmates is presumed dead by suicide. Her best friend is determined to figure out the cause and unveils secrets her friend held, as well as everyone else in the class.
I really enjoyed this thriller! I thought the writing was beautiful, well paced, and kept me interested. I couldn’t figure out who was responsible and my guesses kept changing- the plot twist and the ending were not predictable. I definitely recommend adding this to your tbr
This book follows a group of classmates who receive a letter they had written to themselves 20 years prior. In a tragic turn of events one of the classmates is presumed dead by suicide. Her best friend is determined to figure out the cause and unveils secrets her friend held, as well as everyone else in the class.
I really enjoyed this thriller! I thought the writing was beautiful, well paced, and kept me interested. I couldn’t figure out who was responsible and my guesses kept changing- the plot twist and the ending were not predictable. I definitely recommend adding this to your tbr
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes