Forget Me Not

Thank you NetGalley and Minotaur Books for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

Claire hasn’t been home in years, so this trip has the potential to be the disaster she’s been avoiding.  Claire knows she’s walking back into memories of her sister’s mysterious death, her parents’ split, and more trauma she’s tried to put behind her.  Starting with a box of her sister’s photos and then visiting old places that were important to her, Claire uses this trip to remember details about her sister’s life while disconnecting from her own troubles back home in the big city.  Will she finally get information on what happened to her sister, or will Claire end up another victim?

Stacy Willingham is back with her latest thriller Forget Me Not, following a journalist who returns home on a mission to uncover what happened to her sister years ago.  Known for her acclaimed works A Flicker in the Dark and All the Dangerous Things, Willingham expertly weaves interpersonal conflict and mystery to build a novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats!  Currently residing in Charleston, Willingham utilizes her knowledge of the local area to deliver beautifully written scenes, bringing the landscape and scenes to life off the page.  This is a story about the dangers of keep secrets, but, more importantly, the power of family ties.

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I give Forget Me Not 4 out of 5 stars.  Willingham kept me guessing right until the end – I had no idea what to expect with this novel!  I appreciate the inclusion of herbal and non-chemical medicines in this book, but it should come with some caution – there are readers out there who will look at this like it’s completely factual.  I specifically found issue with the conversation around the snake bite – the character didn’t get medical treatment and, while antivenom may not be necessary, medical assessment should always be a first line of defense after snakebite.

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If you enjoyed Party of Liars by Kelsey Cox, The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins, or One Big Happy by Jamie Day, you’re going to love this book, too.  With light references to sex, discussions of drugging unknowing victims and murder, this book would be best directed to more mature audiences over 16.  I would also caution readers who have history of relationships where gaslighting or mental abuse may have be present – this book may be triggering.

I was approached by the publisher with the opportunity to review Forget Me Not and jumped at the chance.  After reading The Heiress last year, I fell in love with southern thrillers set in areas I’m familiar with.  I was immediately drawn in by the cover and the publisher’s blurb on this novel and I knew I had to share it with you!

Forget Me Not will release August 26th.  You can pre-order your copy today on our Bookshop.org page!

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