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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
a_rich_read's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Medical content, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
meganpbell's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.0
I didn’t think I liked second chance romances, but after this fun and swoony romp through wedding season, I guess I’ll have to give them a…second chance! This grumpy x sunshine romance (think Ted Lasso’s Keeley/Roy) between an up-and-coming wedding planner and a talented, tattooed florist is told in dual perspectives across the years from their mysteriously-ended whirlwind romance and the career-defining celebrity wedding that brings them back together.
Other thoughts: I was surprised by how much Julie Soto makes wedding planning entertaining and interesting. I didn’t have any interest whatsoever before the book but loved those details throughout! I’m wondering how other readers will take Elliott’s next-level grump through the first part of the book and if he’ll win them over still. I didn’t understand how the “Ama/Emma” bit was supposed to endear us to him—maybe it was just supposed to reinforce that Ama is a as in apple instead of a as in all? And I wish we got a little more about Ama’s view on marriage at the end. Still, I really enjoyed this and it was easy to get into! I’ll be on the look out for Julie Soto’s next book!
Other thoughts: I was surprised by how much Julie Soto makes wedding planning entertaining and interesting. I didn’t have any interest whatsoever before the book but loved those details throughout! I’m wondering how other readers will take Elliott’s next-level grump through the first part of the book and if he’ll win them over still. I didn’t understand how the “Ama/Emma” bit was supposed to endear us to him—maybe it was just supposed to reinforce that Ama is a as in apple instead of a as in all? And I wish we got a little more about Ama’s view on marriage at the end. Still, I really enjoyed this and it was easy to get into! I’ll be on the look out for Julie Soto’s next book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
caseythereader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
Thanks to Libro FM for the free copy of this book.
- FORGET ME NOT is a delicious second chance romance told through a dual timeline, with the woman's chapters in the present day and the man's chapters in the past, recalling their relationship and breakup.
- I listened to the audiobook, and while the performances were good, the male narrator was a bit too committed to being the grumpy in the grumpy/sunshine, often sounding like he was rolling his eyes at the end of every sentence, even during spicy scenes the character was clearly into.
- Aside from that, this is was lovely, tender story of two people finding their way back to each other, all while surrounded by excellent supporting characters.
- Plus, I won't give away the ending, but I loved it and how it broke the mold.
- FORGET ME NOT is a delicious second chance romance told through a dual timeline, with the woman's chapters in the present day and the man's chapters in the past, recalling their relationship and breakup.
- I listened to the audiobook, and while the performances were good, the male narrator was a bit too committed to being the grumpy in the grumpy/sunshine, often sounding like he was rolling his eyes at the end of every sentence, even during spicy scenes the character was clearly into.
- Aside from that, this is was lovely, tender story of two people finding their way back to each other, all while surrounded by excellent supporting characters.
- Plus, I won't give away the ending, but I loved it and how it broke the mold.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Medical content, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
sarahsthoughtsonbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Elliot is a grumpy florist that pines hard for Ama. The way he cares for her, it's like chef's kiss. 2nd chance.
It's dual POV, a bit of a time slip. Ama's is mostly present day, Elliot's mostly in the past.
I gobbled this book up. The way the chairs end, you just keep turning the page, until your reading device runs out of batteries or gently falls on your face never you are starting to get sleepy. Or both.
I'll hopefully be back to edit this if I can come up with better words, until then, at this to your TBR, if you love grumpy/sunshine, pining, and in M/F romances, the MMC falls first.
It's dual POV, a bit of a time slip. Ama's is mostly present day, Elliot's mostly in the past.
I gobbled this book up. The way the chairs end, you just keep turning the page, until your reading device runs out of batteries or gently falls on your face never you are starting to get sleepy. Or both.
I'll hopefully be back to edit this if I can come up with better words, until then, at this to your TBR, if you love grumpy/sunshine, pining, and in M/F romances, the MMC falls first.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Medical content, and Gaslighting
Minor: Death of parent and Sexual harassment