Reviews

Forget Me Not by Alyson Derrick

cal_moon's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

3.5

There isn't much to say about 'Forget Me Not' except that it was an emotional rollercoaster. I felt like it should have been much more of a slow burn between Stevie and Nora - I definitely think they jumped back into a relationship far too quickly, but I also understand they had already established an unspoken connection between the two. The ending felt rushed and the choices made by the protagonists parents felt totally out of character. However, I can see how this novel was made to give those queer kids living in a conservative small town hope. Overall, it was a fun and sweet piece of work, and it did invoke a tasteful tear from me. I shall definitely be reading the rest of Alyson Derrick's body of work. 

hannahkatt's review against another edition

5.0

Very emotional read. I could not image the person I love forgetting me. Very well written.

miariinfinityreads's review against another edition

challenging emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

cats_cool's review against another edition

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

mimicgoo's review against another edition

emotional

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

Strong characters and a very emotional narrative, giving a direct look into how a rural conservative town might treat a lesbian couple. The memory loss narrative feels a bit contrived and overdone though, and some of the side characters leave something to be desired

notsarahconnor's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

 For a story dealing with a lot of emotional things, this was a surprisingly happy read! I loved every minute, especially it's ending!

Read the full review on my blog! 

martian145's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring lighthearted 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

4.0

thebookishboymom's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book is absolutely beautiful. From start to finish, I never wanted something good to happen to characters as much as I did for Stevie and Nora.

"Forget Me Not" is a poignant and charming tale that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories about self-discovery, first love, and the unbreakable bonds of relationships. This delightful story is a LGBTQIA+ romance with a touching coming-of-age narrative. 

slodder's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny lighthearted sad tense 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

3.5

teawithalibra's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0