julie_embleton's review against another edition
4.0
Fate draws April into her family’s past, where the lives of those gone before her continue to clutch to present day so secrets can be aired, and peace finally attained.
This time-slip paranormal romance took me through the emotional roller coaster of April’s family history, weaving a tale of love, loyalty, and loss, intertwined with threads of hope. While there’s quite a bit of toing and froing, Wright delivers the bounce between past and present with ease, and I never lost my way. Each visit to the different lives builds nicely on the character development, while also deepening the mystery running through the tale. Wright keeps the secrets bubbling under the surface all the way through, keeping the reader hooked in to the who, why, and how.
Her descriptions of the characters’ homes and surrounds made the book a very visual read, and with Christmas slotted into the middle, also incredibly atmospheric. The sense of heartbreak is palpable as the story unfolds, and I did shed a few tears towards the end.
With haunting prose, and harrowing scenes, Remember to Love Me heaves with sentimentality. The ending tied up the tale nicely, leaving me satisfied, if not still a little weepy. Bring tissues!
This time-slip paranormal romance took me through the emotional roller coaster of April’s family history, weaving a tale of love, loyalty, and loss, intertwined with threads of hope. While there’s quite a bit of toing and froing, Wright delivers the bounce between past and present with ease, and I never lost my way. Each visit to the different lives builds nicely on the character development, while also deepening the mystery running through the tale. Wright keeps the secrets bubbling under the surface all the way through, keeping the reader hooked in to the who, why, and how.
Her descriptions of the characters’ homes and surrounds made the book a very visual read, and with Christmas slotted into the middle, also incredibly atmospheric. The sense of heartbreak is palpable as the story unfolds, and I did shed a few tears towards the end.
With haunting prose, and harrowing scenes, Remember to Love Me heaves with sentimentality. The ending tied up the tale nicely, leaving me satisfied, if not still a little weepy. Bring tissues!
beverleyleeauthor's review against another edition
4.0
Remember to Love Me is a timeslip, paranormal romance, which sounds like a complicated mix, but the author takes all of these elements and weaves them seamlessly into a story that *works*. It manages to carry a deep sense of innocent yearning along with its darker tones.
The theme of love and family loyalty is paramount in this story, and the bonds between the characters, both past and present are clearly felt. I read this in January but it would be a perfect December read as part of the book revolves around Christmas.
I especially liked the setting, that was very visual, and although I don't know Bury St. Edmunds, this made me want to explore the ancient historic beauty there.
Well done, Ms Wright, for delivering a debut novel that is both rich and entertaining.
The theme of love and family loyalty is paramount in this story, and the bonds between the characters, both past and present are clearly felt. I read this in January but it would be a perfect December read as part of the book revolves around Christmas.
I especially liked the setting, that was very visual, and although I don't know Bury St. Edmunds, this made me want to explore the ancient historic beauty there.
Well done, Ms Wright, for delivering a debut novel that is both rich and entertaining.
More...