A review by meganpbell
Forget Me Not by Julie Soto

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!
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