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courtneyb_reads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
4.25đ. I loved this romance. It was beautifully written with characters who are flawed but it made them so much more relatable. I enjoyed the dual POV/timeline- Amaâs present POV mixed with Elliotâs past POV leading up to âThe Weddingâ was both refreshing and smart. I loved both characterâs development. I enjoyed the side characters- they helped move the story along without being too much.
Highly recommend. Especially if you like:
- Second chance romance
- Forced Proximity
- Grumpy/Sunshine vibes
- Wedding industry backdrop
- Spice!
- Angst & tension.
- Dual POV & Dual Timeline
- Fun banter.
What made it NOT 5stars:
- I felt like the ending (the resolution/ the HEA) was rushed. Like the hurtful things said between the two MCâsâŚit just kind of went away for the HEA.
- Also, present day Ama and past Ama felt different- past Ama seemed bold, present day Ama was more reserved and less forward. I know she grew up a bit but it felt off.
TW: Manipulative boss. Death of a parent. Gaslighting. Sexual content (spicey). sexual harrassment scene.
Highly recommend. Especially if you like:
- Second chance romance
- Forced Proximity
- Grumpy/Sunshine vibes
- Wedding industry backdrop
- Spice!
- Angst & tension.
- Dual POV & Dual Timeline
- Fun banter.
What made it NOT 5stars:
- I felt like the ending (the resolution/ the HEA) was rushed. Like the hurtful things said between the two MCâsâŚit just kind of went away for the HEA.
- Also, present day Ama and past Ama felt different- past Ama seemed bold, present day Ama was more reserved and less forward. I know she grew up a bit but it felt off.
TW: Manipulative boss. Death of a parent. Gaslighting. Sexual content (spicey). sexual harrassment scene.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Cancer, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
jillkaarlela's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Taylor Swift songs: âwildest dreams (tv)â, âfalse godâ
Playlist:
âSatelliteâ by Harry Styles
âNonsenseâ by Sabrina Carpenter
âIf and/or whenâ by Ruel
âRead your mindâ by Sabrina Carpenter
âReckless drivingâ by Lizzy McAlpine Ft. Ben Kessler
âNever Really Overâ by Katy Perry
Age rating: 17+ (5-6 brief spicy scenes, 2/5đśď¸)
If you like extreme âhe falls first and falls harderâ trope to where he is basically delulu, this is for you. Elliot is âsatelliteâ by Harry Styles. I will say, I respect the heck out of Ama, because she is a queen who knows what she wants and she goes and gets it. She has this tall grumpy brooding man on a LEASH for her, even when she doesnât want marriage or even a relationship/commitment, and he does.
I thought it was a good choice to have it only show Elliotâs POV in the past and only Amaâs POV in the present! I liked the overall plot with the forced proximity as they work on a high-profile wedding together. The overall pacing was good, and it went on the faster side. I think my issue was that Elliot thought he could change Amaâs mind, which felt very delusional and annoying to me. Also, the resolution was EXTREMELY fast, and I feel like it wasnât even actually resolved, they just kinda skipped over the issues.
Overall, this wasnât bad by any means, but it wasnât my favorite.
Playlist:
âSatelliteâ by Harry Styles
âNonsenseâ by Sabrina Carpenter
âIf and/or whenâ by Ruel
âRead your mindâ by Sabrina Carpenter
âReckless drivingâ by Lizzy McAlpine Ft. Ben Kessler
âNever Really Overâ by Katy Perry
Age rating: 17+ (5-6 brief spicy scenes, 2/5đśď¸)
If you like extreme âhe falls first and falls harderâ trope to where he is basically delulu, this is for you. Elliot is âsatelliteâ by Harry Styles. I will say, I respect the heck out of Ama, because she is a queen who knows what she wants and she goes and gets it. She has this tall grumpy brooding man on a LEASH for her, even when she doesnât want marriage or even a relationship/commitment, and he does.
I thought it was a good choice to have it only show Elliotâs POV in the past and only Amaâs POV in the present! I liked the overall plot with the forced proximity as they work on a high-profile wedding together. The overall pacing was good, and it went on the faster side. I think my issue was that Elliot thought he could change Amaâs mind, which felt very delusional and annoying to me. Also, the resolution was EXTREMELY fast, and I feel like it wasnât even actually resolved, they just kinda skipped over the issues.
Overall, this wasnât bad by any means, but it wasnât my favorite.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing and Sexual content
Minor: Medical content and Death of parent
shector1's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Abandonment
fairytalefootnotes's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Cancer, Medical content, and Death of parent
hazelgirl21's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer and Death of parent
condls27's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A grumpy, tattooed florist with a man bun?! I was obsessed before I even opened the book. It was angsty and the tension was top tier (and spicer than I was expecting đ). Loved it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
catsandmetaphors's review
emotional
funny
medium-paced
5.0
No one writes tiny, headstrong women and quiet, serious men pining for them quite like Julie Soto does. As a long-time reader of Julie's fanworks, I was delighted to read her first published novel.
Forget Me Not is a dual POV, dual timeline, grumpy-sunshine second chance romance sprinkled with humour, doughnuts and plenty of spice. The dual POV and timeline were done masterfully and I loved how the past relationship of Ama and Elliot bloomed (pun absolutely intended) and then crashed, leaving both of them heartbroken.
Forget Me Not is a dual POV, dual timeline, grumpy-sunshine second chance romance sprinkled with humour, doughnuts and plenty of spice. The dual POV and timeline were done masterfully and I loved how the past relationship of Ama and Elliot bloomed (pun absolutely intended) and then crashed, leaving both of them heartbroken.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Medical content
catsandmetaphors's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
No one writes headstrong women and serious, quiet men pining for them quite like Julie Soto does.
Even though Forget Me Not is her debut novel, Julie has been one of my favourite authors since 2019, when I stumbled upon her AO3 catalogue. It was such a proud moment to hold her first published novel in my hands.
Forget Me Not did not disappoint. A dual POV, dual timeline, sunshine-grumpy romance sprinkled with humour, commitment issues, and plenty of spice.
Even though Forget Me Not is her debut novel, Julie has been one of my favourite authors since 2019, when I stumbled upon her AO3 catalogue. It was such a proud moment to hold her first published novel in my hands.
Forget Me Not did not disappoint. A dual POV, dual timeline, sunshine-grumpy romance sprinkled with humour, commitment issues, and plenty of spice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Medical content
dianaschmidty's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Grief, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Sexual assault
soobooksalot's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Make room for a new book boyfriend with Elliot Bloom.
Forget Me Not is equal measure swoon, steam, and sweetness. Plus humour, donuts, tattoos, and did I mention steam.
Thank you to Read Forever for my gifted copy for review!
Ama Torres is a wedding planner, newly on her own in business and constantly seeking the perfect vision for her clients. She's grown up around weddings with her mother having been married 16 times.
Elliot Bloom inherited the Blooming flower shop from his father, and his creativity sets him apart in the industry. As does his attitude.
The story is told through current-day Ama, who has landed a career-making account for the famed Hazel Renee wedding, as well as Elliot three years prior during his and Ama's "unlabelled thing".
Forget Me Not could have been the typical grumpy/sunshine, but it's beyond that. It's not often I get so invested in rom-com characters.
I absolutely loved this book and will be singing author Julie Soto's praises - recommended!
For release on July 11.
Forget Me Not is equal measure swoon, steam, and sweetness. Plus humour, donuts, tattoos, and did I mention steam.
Thank you to Read Forever for my gifted copy for review!
Ama Torres is a wedding planner, newly on her own in business and constantly seeking the perfect vision for her clients. She's grown up around weddings with her mother having been married 16 times.
Elliot Bloom inherited the Blooming flower shop from his father, and his creativity sets him apart in the industry. As does his attitude.
The story is told through current-day Ama, who has landed a career-making account for the famed Hazel Renee wedding, as well as Elliot three years prior during his and Ama's "unlabelled thing".
Forget Me Not could have been the typical grumpy/sunshine, but it's beyond that. It's not often I get so invested in rom-com characters.
I absolutely loved this book and will be singing author Julie Soto's praises - recommended!
For release on July 11.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Death of parent, and Alcohol