Forgotten by Cat Patrick
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (June 7th, 2011)
Reading Level: Young Adult
Hardback: 288 pages
Source: Publisher
Rating: 5 of 5 stars
Each night when 16 year-old London Lane goes to sleep, her whole world disappears. In the morning, all that's left is a note telling her about a day she can't remember. The whole scenario doesn't exactly make high school or dating that hot guy whose name she can't seem to recall any easier. But when London starts experiencing disturbing visions she can't make sense of, she realizes it's time to learn a little more about the past she keeps forgetting-before it destroys her future.
Part psychological drama, part romance, and part mystery, this thought-provoking novel will inspire readers to consider the what-if's in their own lives and recognize the power they have to control their destinies.
Review: Woah! This book was so good! I had heard great things about it but it still blew me away. Forgotten is about London, a girl who forgets details of her life every night. She is forced to leave notes that tell her what happened. She can also see the future so she knows what will happen days, weeks, or years later.
I was afraid that I would get tired of things repeating but this book wasn't like that at all. London deals with her situation in the best way possible. Then a new boy, Luke Henry, comes to school. Swoon! Luke is incredible. He's so understanding and sweet. London doesn't tell him that she can't remember him a few hours after their encounters but their relationship still seems to work.
Right when Luke arrives London starts having disturbing dreams of what she thinks is her future. Everyone is at a funeral but she can't figure out who died. London is used to visions of the future but this one seems different to her. This brings the element of mystery to the plot. As much as London tries to have a normal life and even hang out with her best friend Jamie, the more things get complicated for her. It's difficult for Jamie to deal with London's ability because she already knows their future. London could easily change things and alter what can happen later.
London is such a strong character. She deals with so much but still manages to live life in the best way she can. Luke turns her routine upside down but his appearance is exactly what she needed. It proved to her that maybe the future can't exactly be predicted, even with the visions. And, Luke has some secrets of his own. Their sweet, caring romance was great to follow and I really enjoyed reading about their interactions. Luke is just amazing!
Cat Patrick's writing was flawless! The story flowed smoothly and had some very surprising angles. Mystery, suspense, romance, and captivating characters make Forgotten a must read!
Cat Patrick has created a fascinating debut novel that will have readers begging for a sequel!
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