Forgotten Book Review

Title: Forgotten
Author: Cat Patrick
Publisher: Little, Brown
Publication Date: June 7, 2011
Source: Purchased
Rating: 4.4/5


Summary: (Goodreads) Each night at precisely 4:33 am, while sixteen-year-old London Lane is asleep, her memory of that day is erased. In the morning, all she can "remember" are events from her future. London is used to relying on reminder notes and a trusted friend to get through the day, but things get complicated when a new boy at school enters the picture. Luke Henry is not someone you'd easily forget, yet try as she might, London can't find him in her memories of things to come.

When London starts experiencing disturbing flashbacks, or flash-forwards, as the case may be, she realizes it's time to learn about the past she keeps forgetting—before it destroys her future.

My Thoughts: The idea and the premise of this book was so different and interesting, that I just had to pick it up. And I am very glad I did. I really liked this book. I wouldn't say I loved it, because it had its flaws that I can't quite put my finger on. But I really did like this book. The way it flowed, and the way London grew as a character and learned to cope with her condition was amazing. I loved watching her grow.

I'd say that what set this book back a little was a piece of the ending. And, also, the fact that London forgetting things would get very frustrating for me to read. That being said, it makes me imagine how frustrating it is for her in general!

I loved the love story in this book. Luke was the perfect boyfriend, and was very patient with London. He was sweet, cute, polite, and had London's back every step of the way. The best part about their romance, in my opinion, was the fact that she fell in love with him everyday, even though she's only had a day to really meet him. I really loved Luke's character and I wish that sort of person existed in my life. 

Cat Patrick managed to add in the mystery effect while I was reading the end. I started to get very excited watching everything unfold in front of me. Although Patrick tied up almost all of the loose ends in conclusion, there was still one I was left unsatisfied with.

But overall, I thought this was a very smart, and awe-worthy book that I would definitely recommend to anyone who is the least bit hesitant. It's worth it, trust me! :) 

~Bradi