“The past is never really gone. It only lies in wait for you, remembered or forgotten.”
I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this new novel from Sharon Cameron! Dystopian novels are very hit or miss for me (there's very few that are anywhere inbetween), and this one turned out to be a hit in my book! It's suspenseful, dark, and filled with twists that you'll never see coming. The beauty of this book is that Sharon Cameron drops hints throughout the entire book, but you never actually realize they're hints until the big reveal (which is also the major plot twist and take this book in an entirely different direction). After this reveal, you look back and realize it was in front of your face the entire time, and personally, that's my favorite type of thing while reading. The world-building is excellent, and there's just something that urges you to keep reading. Although I wasn't a fan of Ms. Cameron's first novel, I was a big fan of another novel of hers (Rook). I can honestly say that I am incredibly happy I gave her another chance because her storytelling keeps getting better and better!
“It's my choice that determines what I will become. Not the memories of the past.”
Nadia, our main character, is a unique heroine to follow. She is a quiet rebel...literally. Nadia is a person of few words, and I think this is one of the things I liked about her, because I could relate to her a great deal. The only thing I liked about her is her inquisitive nature and how she's always on the hunt to learn. She's clever, quick-witted, and determined to figure out what actually is going on with The Forgetting. Nadia is just so different from current YA female leads, which made her POV very refreshing to read from. As you can tell from the synopsis, Nadia also has many secrets, and Gray (our romantic lead) is desperate to learn more. However, despite Nadia's quietness, they forge a bond that grows into something more. They have an excellent banter and their relationship is extremely believable. I honestly loved Nadia and Gray together simply because they helped each other grow and accomplish what the other wanted.
“We are supposed to write the truth, for no one to see but ourselves. But how easily that truth can be twisted. Bend a little here, omit a little there, make yourself into the person you wish you were instead of the person you are. How easy to cut the truth away, to throw it in a fire, open your eyes, and have the whole world remember nothing of who you are. Nothing of what you’ve done. When you will not remember who you are or what you’ve done.”
As I said, the world-building is absolutely fantastic, and you know right away that there's more going on than originally appears. That underlying mystery is what keeps you wanting to read, and when the big reveal goes down...it's definitely mind-blowing! I had plenty of theories while reading, but I certainly never guessed the truth. And after that plot twist, things slowly sink in...why characters are the way they are, who other characters are, and what's coming. The Forgetting is a mix of sci-fi, fantasy, and dystopian, and it all came alive through Ms. Cameron's writing. She weaves the story expertly, and there are many sub-plots that you don't think are important at first, but in the end...everything is important (remember that while reading).
I think the direction that Ms. Cameron took was extremely creative and makes this book stand apart from the other dystopian novels out there currently.
“Knowing the truth makes me alone. I wrote that once, but I think I was wrong. Fear of pain is what has made me alone. But today I realized that pain and love have a balance. I can feel so much of one only because I feel so much of the other.”
The conclusion of this novel is incredibly fast-paced and you'll be glued to the page. I honestly couldn't put the book down because I had to find out how everything would end. I highly recommend checking this book out if you're a fan of dystopian or sci-fi novels. Sharon Cameron spins a story that definitely will not disappoint, and emphasizes the importance of relationships and standing up for what you want. As a side note, I think this would make an excellent movie or TV show, but then again I don't know if I would actually want that for fear that they would mess it up! But this is a must-read, so add it to your TBR right now!
Happy reading :)
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When I was a child, wanting to know the truth was called curiosity.
The Forgetting by Sharon Cameron🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟📚💔🌿🚀💉I love Sharon Cameron. The first book of hers I read was Rook, only a month or so ago, and this latest novel sealed my commitment to read every book of hers in the future. I love how mind-blowing and wild her stories get, how she drops you in the middle of somewhere and challenges your mind with both a mystery and philosophy. This book is about memory. What makes memory? How does memory affect who we are? Where is the line drawn between memory and truth and lies? Is there a line? Oh, and I wish I could get into the sci-fi aspects of this book, but it would ruin half of the shock in this book, and I think everyone needs to go into this story blind in order to enjoy how crazy it is. Crazy perfect. Seriously, if you’ve never checked out Sharon Cameron, do so now. She has a way of blending us in with the future in a very believable and unsettling way, while entertaining everyone with a heart-pounding story.Highly recommended.~SATRecommended to: YA readers willing to stretch the imagination without all of the answers handed to them. A great novel for philosophical conversations.Favorite Quote: When I was a child, wanting to know the truth was called curiosity. Now that I am grown, the truth I want to know is called a crime. (pg. 190)Favorite Word: Surreptitiously - in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively. Used in the sentence, “I try to surreptitiously wipe the soot off my face and neck while she digs around in the pot of dirt, and then I tell her she can keep the plant if she wants, which makes her happy.” (pg. 245)
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