A review by karina_dreamsinwords
Forget Me Not by Julie Soto

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

Forget Me Not is an angsty, deeply passionate, & captivating romance debut!!

“You may think everything ends one day, but you haven’t had ‘everything’ with me.”


Ama is a small scale wedding planner with a skewed outlook on long term relationships & marriage due to her mother getting married more times than I can remember (it’s literally upwards of 16x). Her passion and dedication to her job is prevalent as she transforms ordinary spaces into magical & utterly romantic wedding venues.

Elliot studied architecture in college but took over his family’s florist shop after his father's passing to keep the legacy going. Although he is reserved and closed off by nature, his brilliance shines through in his craft.

When Ama is asked to plan the wedding of a reality tv star and the hired florist just so happens to be her grumpy ex, can they work through their past heartbreak to make the brides’ to be dreams come true?

— ✨𝓶𝔂 𝓽𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼✨—

I truly enjoyed this book! The romance was unique in how it featured dual timelines with Ama’s chapters in present tense, and Elliot's in the past (with exact time references that we learn the meaning of in the end).

One thing I absolutely love is when an author drops subtle hints throughout the entire book, with a reveal in the end that may not be grand in stature, but deep & meaningful all the same. I adored Elliot’s confession regarding the timeline and how it perfectly encapsulated his deep love for Ama.

The more I think on it, the more I fall in love with this story and these characters. I already see myself revisiting this book before long & I cannot wait to relive it all💓

what to expect—
angst
forced proximity
slow burn
grumpy x sunshine
second chance
he falls first
a secret tattoo
dual timelines
spicy good times
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