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A woman wakes up with amnesia to a totally different life and teams up with her charming new neighbor to piece together her missing memories in this tender and funny romantic comedy from the author of How Freaking Romantic.
Growing up, Marnie Stephens believed in magic. That destiny was real, the universe had a plan, and every problem could be fixed by one of her grandmother’s many crystals or mantras. But now, at thirty, Marnie’s dreams have fallen by the wayside as real life proves to be more difficult than divine. That’s all about to change, though, thanks to her upcoming move from LA to Boston with her boyfriend Matt. Sure, she still has some nagging worries about the future, but those things will work themselves out. She just needs a fresh start.
Unfortunately, that’s exactly what Marnie gets when she wakes up at a hospital in Boston with no knowledge of how she got there. Her doctor tells her she suffered a head injury, Matt insists they broke up months ago, and, most distressing of all, her hair is somehow eight inches shorter. Nothing makes sense, but one thing is clear: Marnie has no memory of the past year. Soon, she’s discharged and finds herself in an apartment she doesn’t remember with a new neighbor, Ben Morgan, a man she’s sure she won’t forget.
Now, with the clues she finds scattered around her home, and Ben, who knows Boston like the back of his hand, Marnie sets out to retrace the past year to figure out where things went wrong and set them right. But despite what her grandmother always told her, there’s no magic to make her recovery easier. Between doctor’s visits and treks across the city in search of her lost memories, the last thing Marnie needs is to start falling for the grumpy—and incredibly attractive—man helping her. But the universe has other plans, and it’s not long before Marnie begins to wonder if fighting for the past is as important as the one person who could be her future.
Growing up, Marnie Stephens believed in magic. That destiny was real, the universe had a plan, and every problem could be fixed by one of her grandmother’s many crystals or mantras. But now, at thirty, Marnie’s dreams have fallen by the wayside as real life proves to be more difficult than divine. That’s all about to change, though, thanks to her upcoming move from LA to Boston with her boyfriend Matt. Sure, she still has some nagging worries about the future, but those things will work themselves out. She just needs a fresh start.
Unfortunately, that’s exactly what Marnie gets when she wakes up at a hospital in Boston with no knowledge of how she got there. Her doctor tells her she suffered a head injury, Matt insists they broke up months ago, and, most distressing of all, her hair is somehow eight inches shorter. Nothing makes sense, but one thing is clear: Marnie has no memory of the past year. Soon, she’s discharged and finds herself in an apartment she doesn’t remember with a new neighbor, Ben Morgan, a man she’s sure she won’t forget.
Now, with the clues she finds scattered around her home, and Ben, who knows Boston like the back of his hand, Marnie sets out to retrace the past year to figure out where things went wrong and set them right. But despite what her grandmother always told her, there’s no magic to make her recovery easier. Between doctor’s visits and treks across the city in search of her lost memories, the last thing Marnie needs is to start falling for the grumpy—and incredibly attractive—man helping her. But the universe has other plans, and it’s not long before Marnie begins to wonder if fighting for the past is as important as the one person who could be her future.
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April 27, 2026
3.25
I have a lot of thoughts and opinions about this story.
1. The writing was so easy to fall into and binge. I found myself yearning to read even when things were bothering me simply because it was so consumable
2. I see the vision with the romance. Watching Ben and Marnie go through this list together was so easy but I wish we got more of it. I so desperately loved their quiet intimacy and chatty interactions with her yapping. However, I felt that when she was in love with him, there wasn’t enough time, butttt I was fully captivated by their chapters
3. Ben is quiet but he sees all of Marnie and I loved that. His little gestures and helping her in a way that’s just them building a friendship was really nice
4. There was WAYYYY too much repetition. This was ultimately my largest issue. Her bangs being wonky, yellow and brown eyes, the universe - it’s became a lot and I found myself starting to roll my eyes. The issue was the phrasing was so similar/the same - begging for a fresh angle on some of these
5. Sara bugged me because girlie your judgement is getting in the way of you friendship/stop putting your dreams and wants above what your friend wants - wish Marie shut that down sooner
6. Plot was relatively predictable but not in a bad way. I saw what was coming but I wasn’t mad (just wanted more Ben and less Matt drama/sara- the balance could have been a little better
7. There was an ease to reading this story, if felt like we were just following Marnie’s daily life
7. Again I could not put this book down though, I kept getting sucked in but then annoyed at a bang references etc. I read from page 88-323 in one day.
Ultimately I enjoyed the story but the little things added up to spoil part of my enjoyment.
Lobsters mate for life 🦞
I have a lot of thoughts and opinions about this story.
1. The writing was so easy to fall into and binge. I found myself yearning to read even when things were bothering me simply because it was so consumable
2. I see the vision with the romance. Watching Ben and Marnie go through this list together was so easy but I wish we got more of it. I so desperately loved their quiet intimacy and chatty interactions with her yapping. However, I felt that when she was in love with him, there wasn’t enough time, butttt I was fully captivated by their chapters
3. Ben is quiet but he sees all of Marnie and I loved that. His little gestures and helping her in a way that’s just them building a friendship was really nice
4. There was WAYYYY too much repetition. This was ultimately my largest issue. Her bangs being wonky, yellow and brown eyes, the universe - it’s became a lot and I found myself starting to roll my eyes. The issue was the phrasing was so similar/the same - begging for a fresh angle on some of these
5. Sara bugged me because girlie your judgement is getting in the way of you friendship/stop putting your dreams and wants above what your friend wants - wish Marie shut that down sooner
6. Plot was relatively predictable but not in a bad way. I saw what was coming but I wasn’t mad (just wanted more Ben and less Matt drama/sara- the balance could have been a little better
7. There was an ease to reading this story, if felt like we were just following Marnie’s daily life
7. Again I could not put this book down though, I kept getting sucked in but then annoyed at a bang references etc. I read from page 88-323 in one day.
Ultimately I enjoyed the story but the little things added up to spoil part of my enjoyment.
Lobsters mate for life 🦞
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you for remembering is an amnesia love story with mystery : Marnie figuring out what happened in the past year
Thank you for remembering is an amnesia love story with mystery : Marnie figuring out what happened in the past year
April 30, 2026
First, I cannot be the only reader who needs this spoiler: Marnie figures out where she works and does not lose her job. Don't be like me and spend the first half of the book panicking. 😆 My millennial heart could not handle the fear that she would be fired. I wish Harding had Ben or Sara reveal this knowledge to Marnie earlier so that I could have been spared the anxiety. 😅
Second, Matt (and Ben) needed to do better. Matt is evasive and unhelpful when he meets with Marnie the day after her discharge. They may have broken up, but he previously cared for her, and she just suffered a major medical event! While I'm annoyed that Ben acted like they were strangers, at least he took the time to assist Marnie as she went about trying to recover her memory.
Third, how annoying is Sara? Usually, I love the supporting characters in books, but she painfully pushed her own agenda on repeat.
Finally, sweet Marnie and her animal-loving heart. 🦞🐭 Chattering excessively about everything and nothing. Learning to be tough and independent. I love that this story is about Marnie adapting and growing after experiencing trauma.
Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Second, Matt (and Ben) needed to do better. Matt is evasive and unhelpful when he meets with Marnie the day after her discharge. They may have broken up, but he previously cared for her, and she just suffered a major medical event! While I'm annoyed that Ben acted like they were strangers, at least he took the time to assist Marnie as she went about trying to recover her memory.
Third, how annoying is Sara? Usually, I love the supporting characters in books, but she painfully pushed her own agenda on repeat.
Finally, sweet Marnie and her animal-loving heart. 🦞🐭 Chattering excessively about everything and nothing. Learning to be tough and independent. I love that this story is about Marnie adapting and growing after experiencing trauma.
Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
I have mixed feelings about this.
On one hand, I dig the premise. On the other hand, I don't like what Harding did with the premise. Not that her execution was poor, but I feel like it just needed a little extra something.
On the romance plot side of things, I don't feel like it was done quite as well as it could have been done. The romance doesn't actually really start until about half-way through, and they don't kiss until around two thirds in which just feels pretty late, considering the first half of the book doesn't really do a whole lot.
Not to say that I could write this book better, because I almost certainly can't, but I do have some wishes. I am glad that this book adapted a more accurate version of traumatic brain injury related memory loss, I think that's pretty underrepresented in most media, but I wish she was recovering more of her memory because it would allow her to learn about this new version of herself along with the reader, and come to terms with the changes. She does this a little bit, but I really wanted more of that. I wish that we could see some of her memories with Ben before her memory loss. I think it would really help build the romantic tension between the two of them. As they do stuff together in the present, have those memories also come back to her to bolster the feelings that she's developing.
I think that was my biggest gripe with this story. I didn't get the building of feelings on her end. She comes home from the hospital; he helps her go to some of the places that she has trinkets or scraps from, and she very quickly develops strong feelings for him. I understand if Harding was going for a "she develops the feelings really quickly because she already had feelings for him before the accident" kinda thing, but if that was the intention I would have liked her to play with that concept a bit more.
Overall, this is a cute and fun book that has some story and pacing problems that keep it from reaching full potential of the concept. Definitely worth a read though.
On one hand, I dig the premise. On the other hand, I don't like what Harding did with the premise. Not that her execution was poor, but I feel like it just needed a little extra something.
On the romance plot side of things, I don't feel like it was done quite as well as it could have been done. The romance doesn't actually really start until about half-way through, and they don't kiss until around two thirds in which just feels pretty late, considering the first half of the book doesn't really do a whole lot.
Not to say that I could write this book better, because I almost certainly can't, but I do have some wishes. I am glad that this book adapted a more accurate version of traumatic brain injury related memory loss, I think that's pretty underrepresented in most media, but I wish she was recovering more of her memory because it would allow her to learn about this new version of herself along with the reader, and come to terms with the changes. She does this a little bit, but I really wanted more of that. I wish that we could see some of her memories with Ben before her memory loss. I think it would really help build the romantic tension between the two of them. As they do stuff together in the present, have those memories also come back to her to bolster the feelings that she's developing.
I think that was my biggest gripe with this story. I didn't get the building of feelings on her end. She comes home from the hospital; he helps her go to some of the places that she has trinkets or scraps from, and she very quickly develops strong feelings for him. I understand if Harding was going for a "she develops the feelings really quickly because she already had feelings for him before the accident" kinda thing, but if that was the intention I would have liked her to play with that concept a bit more.
Overall, this is a cute and fun book that has some story and pacing problems that keep it from reaching full potential of the concept. Definitely worth a read though.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
TLDR: Amnesia + a soft, mysterious love interest + a Boston treasure hunt = funny, heartfelt, slow-burn story about figuring out who you are.
Marnie wakes up in the hospital with no memory of the last year—and a stranger in a blue sweater sitting in her room who definitely isn’t her doctor. She and Ben set off across Boston, retracing her steps through a series of mementos to piece her life back together.
Wow. This is my first book by Emily Harding, and now I want to read everything she’s written. Once I picked this up, I couldn’t stop.
Marnie’s stream of consciousness is genuinely hilarious, but what made it work for me was how chaotic and emotionally honest it felt. Her inner world is messy in a way that feels very real. I know it’s tied to her brain injury, but as someone familiar with ADHD, a lot of her emotional swings and thought patterns felt oddly relatable.
Her backstory is also surprisingly tender. There’s a lot of sadness there, but the whimsy she was raised with—especially through her grandma—adds this layer of warmth that I really loved. It made me think about how important that kind of imagination and playfulness is to happiness.
Ben (the mysterious sweater man) is such a great counterbalance to Marnie. He’s quiet, steady, and soft-spoken in a way that grounds her chaos without dimming it. Their dynamic works so well, even though this is definitely a slow burn. The romance builds gradually, but it never feels frustrating because Marnie’s personal journey is clearly the heart of the story.
The memento “treasure hunt” structure was such a fun way to explore Boston and unfold both the mystery and the relationship. It kept the story moving while still leaving space for reflection.
At its core, though, this book is about identity—figuring out who you are, what you want, and accepting that you might always be in the process of figuring it out. And honestly… aren’t we all?
Thanks to NetGalley and Gallery Books for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Marnie wakes up in the hospital with no memory of the last year—and a stranger in a blue sweater sitting in her room who definitely isn’t her doctor. She and Ben set off across Boston, retracing her steps through a series of mementos to piece her life back together.
Wow. This is my first book by Emily Harding, and now I want to read everything she’s written. Once I picked this up, I couldn’t stop.
Marnie’s stream of consciousness is genuinely hilarious, but what made it work for me was how chaotic and emotionally honest it felt. Her inner world is messy in a way that feels very real. I know it’s tied to her brain injury, but as someone familiar with ADHD, a lot of her emotional swings and thought patterns felt oddly relatable.
Her backstory is also surprisingly tender. There’s a lot of sadness there, but the whimsy she was raised with—especially through her grandma—adds this layer of warmth that I really loved. It made me think about how important that kind of imagination and playfulness is to happiness.
Ben (the mysterious sweater man) is such a great counterbalance to Marnie. He’s quiet, steady, and soft-spoken in a way that grounds her chaos without dimming it. Their dynamic works so well, even though this is definitely a slow burn. The romance builds gradually, but it never feels frustrating because Marnie’s personal journey is clearly the heart of the story.
The memento “treasure hunt” structure was such a fun way to explore Boston and unfold both the mystery and the relationship. It kept the story moving while still leaving space for reflection.
At its core, though, this book is about identity—figuring out who you are, what you want, and accepting that you might always be in the process of figuring it out. And honestly… aren’t we all?
Thanks to NetGalley and Gallery Books for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
3.5/5
Marnie wakes up in a hospital with no memory of the past year. Turns out, she's in a completely different city, not in a relationship anymore, and has changed jobs. As she tries to connect the dots in her life in an unfamiliar city, she meets her neighbor, Ben, who helps her navigate her memory loss.
This was an easy read and the plot moved at a good pace. Ben and Marnie are definitely a slow burn. One thing that annoyed me about Marnie was how much she rambled and talked, and how she kept mentioning that she was a "ditzy blonde" or a "dumb blonde." I felt like that stereotype was definitely more outdated and seeing how much she kept repeating it was kind of an ick when there was really no basis for it. I also didn't really like Ben. Other than being nice and attractive, which is fine, I just didn't get book boyfriend vibes.
I also felt bad for Marnie that she really had to figure things out on her own and pull the truth from the people around her, specifically from Ben and Matt, her ex. Even with Sara's, her best friend, many faults, at least she was able to fill in some of the blanks for Marnie right off the bat. I understand trying not to overwhelm someone with memory loss, but with life-changing events, I feel like that's ok to reveal to her. Both Ben and Matt had monumental explanations that would have helped Marnie a lot with her questions, but she basically had to figure things out herself and confront them first before getting the whole truth. Ben was supposed to help her, but he was basically her tour guide around the city so that she wouldn't get lost when he could have done way more. Marnie deserved better, and honestly, she did a better job handling the memory loss than I would have.
Thank you to Gallery Books and NetGalley for the ARC!
Marnie wakes up in a hospital with no memory of the past year. Turns out, she's in a completely different city, not in a relationship anymore, and has changed jobs. As she tries to connect the dots in her life in an unfamiliar city, she meets her neighbor, Ben, who helps her navigate her memory loss.
This was an easy read and the plot moved at a good pace. Ben and Marnie are definitely a slow burn. One thing that annoyed me about Marnie was how much she rambled and talked, and how she kept mentioning that she was a "ditzy blonde" or a "dumb blonde." I felt like that stereotype was definitely more outdated and seeing how much she kept repeating it was kind of an ick when there was really no basis for it. I also didn't really like Ben. Other than being nice and attractive, which is fine, I just didn't get book boyfriend vibes.
I also felt bad for Marnie that she really had to figure things out on her own and pull the truth from the people around her, specifically from Ben and Matt, her ex. Even with Sara's, her best friend, many faults, at least she was able to fill in some of the blanks for Marnie right off the bat. I understand trying not to overwhelm someone with memory loss, but with life-changing events, I feel like that's ok to reveal to her. Both Ben and Matt had monumental explanations that would have helped Marnie a lot with her questions, but she basically had to figure things out herself and confront them first before getting the whole truth. Ben was supposed to help her, but he was basically her tour guide around the city so that she wouldn't get lost when he could have done way more. Marnie deserved better, and honestly, she did a better job handling the memory loss than I would have.
Thank you to Gallery Books and NetGalley for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I don't really know how I feel about this book. I really enjoyed it at the beginning. This book tells the story of Marnie, who lost her memory and forgot about one year of her life. Then she meets Ben, her neighbor, while trying to get her memories back and figure out why she broke up with her (ex) boyfriend, Matt. The book had a really good and promising start, but later on… not really.
The book is quite short, but the romance between Marnie and Ben only really starts around the middle of the book, and that made me unsure. There are also a lot of things that feel repetitive, like the same setting with the neighbor playing some random music, or bringing up her grandma and the magic over belief and over without anything new, which was a bit annoying to read.
Marnie is an okay character. But sadly I didn't really like Ben, I just couldn't like him no matter what. Maybe because I didn't feel any chemistry between them, or maybe because their interactions only got intense near the end of the book. They just ... felt like normal neighbors making small talk and 'being nice' like when he takes Marnie to places she doesn't remember. Also, I didn't feel any sexual tension or any kind of attraction between them at all---the most disappointing thing.
I wouldn't mind if this book was longer and gave more time to develop Ben so he could actually feel like someone Marnie could have chemistry and attraction with. But yeah, this is pretty much all I got from it. I'd recommend this book if you're not really looking for an intense romance.
The book is quite short, but the romance between Marnie and Ben only really starts around the middle of the book, and that made me unsure. There are also a lot of things that feel repetitive, like the same setting with the neighbor playing some random music, or bringing up her grandma and the magic over belief and over without anything new, which was a bit annoying to read.
Marnie is an okay character. But sadly I didn't really like Ben, I just couldn't like him no matter what. Maybe because I didn't feel any chemistry between them, or maybe because their interactions only got intense near the end of the book. They just ... felt like normal neighbors making small talk and 'being nice' like when he takes Marnie to places she doesn't remember. Also, I didn't feel any sexual tension or any kind of attraction between them at all---the most disappointing thing.
I wouldn't mind if this book was longer and gave more time to develop Ben so he could actually feel like someone Marnie could have chemistry and attraction with. But yeah, this is pretty much all I got from it. I'd recommend this book if you're not really looking for an intense romance.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The book opens up to a woman named Marnie lying in a hospital bed and the movie Overboard is playing on the TV in her room. As someone that LOVES Overboard, I appreciated that reference and how what happened to Goldie Hawn's character paralleled what was happening with Marnie. Marnie's inner dialogue captured my attention immediately. The banter she was having with herself in her head and the twist at the end of chapter one had me SAT. It was refreshing to read about an FMC that was exactly my age - and then she dropped the inner monologue line "I could feel how much my life had narrowed with each choice, taking all my possible futures with it" and wow that stung and hit home for me. I don't read a ton of books that reflect my age, so it was nice to be in a 31 year old's head that didn't have her life together. It felt relatable without the FMC feeling insufferable. This book felt real. None of this felt like I couldn't invasion it happening in real life. The way the characters interacted with each other, the conversations that were had, the events that were happening, it all felt believable. I like when book feel like they could actually happen. It makes me care even deeper for the characters. I was frustrated for Marnie, I cried for her and with her as well as laughed with her. This was such a sweet book. I will be thinking about Marnie and Ben for a while.
May 3, 2026
3.5 stars!
A woman wakes up in a hospital and realizes that she cannot remember the last year of her life. She apparently lives in a new city, has a terrible haircut, and is no longer with her boyfriend of two years. With the help of her neighbor, she tried to piece together the last year and figure out who she is now.
First, this is a totally bingeable book. Quick to get into, easy to read, and had fast pacing. Second, while marketed as a romcom, I think this leans more women’s fiction. The romance was slow, cozy, and sweet. It felt tender and natural.
The focus really is on our FMC, Marnie. There are side characters, but they weren’t as involved in the story as they tend to be in romcoms. However, her friend Sara was the worst. I could NOT stand her. I couldn’t tell if the author wanted us to still hate her by the end or feel like she was redeemed. There was no redemption for me 😅
If you’re looking for a book without high stakes, some romance, and is a quick read, this is a great option. Sometimes you just need a book like that to reset your reading and I feel like this is one of those books.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy!
A woman wakes up in a hospital and realizes that she cannot remember the last year of her life. She apparently lives in a new city, has a terrible haircut, and is no longer with her boyfriend of two years. With the help of her neighbor, she tried to piece together the last year and figure out who she is now.
First, this is a totally bingeable book. Quick to get into, easy to read, and had fast pacing. Second, while marketed as a romcom, I think this leans more women’s fiction. The romance was slow, cozy, and sweet. It felt tender and natural.
The focus really is on our FMC, Marnie. There are side characters, but they weren’t as involved in the story as they tend to be in romcoms. However, her friend Sara was the worst. I could NOT stand her. I couldn’t tell if the author wanted us to still hate her by the end or feel like she was redeemed. There was no redemption for me 😅
If you’re looking for a book without high stakes, some romance, and is a quick read, this is a great option. Sometimes you just need a book like that to reset your reading and I feel like this is one of those books.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy!
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
A 100% bingeable read! I finished the book in one day.
Marnie wakes up in the hospital after a traumatic head injury with no memory of the past year including the move across the country to Boston with her boyfriend, breaking up with said boyfriend months earlier, moving to her own apartment, finding a new job and more. With the help of her charming neighbor Ben, and a collection of mementos and clues in her apartment, she tries to piece together what went wrong in her life and more importantly, who she is now. The journey was absolutely lovely as Marnie rediscovers herself, finds her passion, and reclaims her independence.
This book is a witty, charming, and well-paced story that will have you believing in true love. The fact it is set in my former hometown of Boston - my favorite American city – was an added bonus. Absolutely loved it and could not stop turning the pages.
SPOILER: I could tell where the story was heading within the first few pages and enjoyed every delicious chapter as I watched Marnie fall in love with Ben for a second time.
Marnie wakes up in the hospital after a traumatic head injury with no memory of the past year including the move across the country to Boston with her boyfriend, breaking up with said boyfriend months earlier, moving to her own apartment, finding a new job and more. With the help of her charming neighbor Ben, and a collection of mementos and clues in her apartment, she tries to piece together what went wrong in her life and more importantly, who she is now. The journey was absolutely lovely as Marnie rediscovers herself, finds her passion, and reclaims her independence.
This book is a witty, charming, and well-paced story that will have you believing in true love. The fact it is set in my former hometown of Boston - my favorite American city – was an added bonus. Absolutely loved it and could not stop turning the pages.
SPOILER: I could tell where the story was heading within the first few pages and enjoyed every delicious chapter as I watched Marnie fall in love with Ben for a second time.
May 10, 2026
First off, thank you to Galley Books and NetGalley for the ARC, I was so excited to read this one! We start off with Marnie in the hospital with no memory of the last year, and (no surprise), a lot of things have happened in the last year. She’s left to pick up the puzzle pieces and try to put them back together, with the help of her (no surprise) super attractive and somewhat broody neighbor.
Loved it, while simultaneously being annoyed no one ever told her anything the whole book. Nor did Marnie seem to be asking the questions that NEEDED to be asked. 😂
The writing and storyline made it hard to put down, and the banter between Ben and Marnie as they navigate her unknown made me laugh out loud at some points. As exhibited by my husband, I love a good bearded, introverted, broad shouldered man.
The spice was minimal until the end, and it wasn’t my favorite style of spice writing- but it was skippable without messing with the storyline. I could’ve done without it, honestly.
4 ⭐️ and I would read more if the story continued!
Loved it, while simultaneously being annoyed no one ever told her anything the whole book. Nor did Marnie seem to be asking the questions that NEEDED to be asked. 😂
The writing and storyline made it hard to put down, and the banter between Ben and Marnie as they navigate her unknown made me laugh out loud at some points. As exhibited by my husband, I love a good bearded, introverted, broad shouldered man.
The spice was minimal until the end, and it wasn’t my favorite style of spice writing- but it was skippable without messing with the storyline. I could’ve done without it, honestly.
4 ⭐️ and I would read more if the story continued!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Ive read a lot of amnesia trope romances but I dont think Ive read one before that was also a rom-com . This was a cute story about a woman who falls, hits her head and when she wakes up in the hospital, a shes list a year of her memories. She doesnt remember moving to Boston, doesnt remember where she lives including her cute , sweet neighbor in her complex. She doesnt remember breaking up her boyfriend or why but is told right away that they are no longer together. As she tries to piece together her life ( amd remember her phone pass code that she had changed), she becomes friends with the cute neighbor, finds out she works at a coffee shop and tries to figure out her new life in Boston.
I did think this story was well written and there were some moments of surface angst ( I really like angsty, drama filled stories. I rated this 4 stats because although the banter between characters, I wanted to see more longing, more fireworks and mor emotional e chemistry
I did think this story was well written and there were some moments of surface angst ( I really like angsty, drama filled stories. I rated this 4 stats because although the banter between characters, I wanted to see more longing, more fireworks and mor emotional e chemistry
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. Spoilers ahead.
A cute, romcom-esque story reminiscent of While You Were Sleeping and Overboard, but with a modern twist. I really enjoyed the dialogue and the connection between Marnie and Ben — and while Marnie’s dialogue could be a little cringey at times, it mostly worked. It was a quick read, and while I appreciated the snappy chapter structure, some sections felt too rushed. The arc from Marnie’s accident to rediscovering her love for Ben and uncovering the truth moved a bit too fast, and I was able to piece together the twist well before the reveal, which made it feel predictable by the end.
At times, the story also felt overcrowded — juggling her grandmother’s death, feelings for Ben, what happened with Matt, combating Sara, her job, the mouse, and her fragmented memories all at once was a lot. Overall, it’s a cute book, charming when it lands, even if it’s a little too tidy and familiar to fully surprise you.
A cute, romcom-esque story reminiscent of While You Were Sleeping and Overboard, but with a modern twist. I really enjoyed the dialogue and the connection between Marnie and Ben — and while Marnie’s dialogue could be a little cringey at times, it mostly worked. It was a quick read, and while I appreciated the snappy chapter structure, some sections felt too rushed. The arc from Marnie’s accident to rediscovering her love for Ben and uncovering the truth moved a bit too fast, and I was able to piece together the twist well before the reveal, which made it feel predictable by the end.
At times, the story also felt overcrowded — juggling her grandmother’s death, feelings for Ben, what happened with Matt, combating Sara, her job, the mouse, and her fragmented memories all at once was a lot. Overall, it’s a cute book, charming when it lands, even if it’s a little too tidy and familiar to fully surprise you.
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May 2, 2026
**Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy!**
Compulsively readable, very romantic, and also just sweet. I read it in one sitting! A lot of the Boston stuff was pretty stereotypical or maybe also just not totally accurate (obviously Flour is the coffee shop on the corner of Cambridge & Blossom but no one would ever describe it as a “soulless” unless they’re clinically insane and also have no taste, and why mention so many real establishments by name without mentioning that one, unless your info about Boston is ~15 years out of date…) - that said, my favorite part was the Red Sox game, which was also maybe the most accurate - there were chirps in here that I haven’t heard since a high school hockey game. Also fig and vine catching strays lmao. Anyway I highly recommend and was reading it with my editor cap on, as it is an ARC!
Compulsively readable, very romantic, and also just sweet. I read it in one sitting! A lot of the Boston stuff was pretty stereotypical or maybe also just not totally accurate (obviously Flour is the coffee shop on the corner of Cambridge & Blossom but no one would ever describe it as a “soulless” unless they’re clinically insane and also have no taste, and why mention so many real establishments by name without mentioning that one, unless your info about Boston is ~15 years out of date…) - that said, my favorite part was the Red Sox game, which was also maybe the most accurate - there were chirps in here that I haven’t heard since a high school hockey game. Also fig and vine catching strays lmao. Anyway I highly recommend and was reading it with my editor cap on, as it is an ARC!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was such a delightful rom com, I binged it in one sitting on a rainy day. It really made me want to go to Boston and explore Marnie and Ben's neighbourhood and try all those pastries! I really felt for Marnie trying to piece together the year missing from her memory, especially given she's lost all of her family. She was sharp, fun and warm - definitely not the ditzy blonde she viewed herself as. I loved the way she used her memory loss as a way of working through her life choices that led her to Boston and examine what she really wants for her future. I loved her chemistry with the dependable and steady Ben who encouraged her with her quest. At times though I didn't understand why Marnie felt no sense of urgency, such as sorting out her locked phone.
A gem of a slow-burn romance with captivating characters that felt like real friends.
A gem of a slow-burn romance with captivating characters that felt like real friends.
May 4, 2026
Oh my I just absolutely loved this book. Has the loss of memory been done, yes everyone has watched Overboard and if you haven’t….why? This book is so heartfelt, funny and I just truly adored every word. Marnie has an accident and loses a year of her life which apparently a lot happened in that year. Her neighbor Ben could tell her but instead he allows her time to attempt to get her memory back. It comes to a head when she finally learns a key piece of information from her ex. Had he just told her how her recovery would have been so different. The drama that plays out is sooo good! I actually requested to read this one as I enjoy this authors style. Many thanks to Gallery Books through NetGalley for allowing me to read this and review it. Brilliant love story!!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
It was very cute romcom. I think I am in minority, but I really enjoy the amnesia trope. I like finding out with heroine all about her life!
The only reason I am taking star away is: the people in her life needed to do better. She woke up in a hospital all confused and they all flaked out on her with: you need space and I was letting you figure it out for yourself. The poor girl has to get ride from hospital to unknown to her apartment. And nobody tells her where she works or any helpful info. My anxiety was at all high until she wondered off to the coffee shop where she found out she worked. And she never gotten into her phone!
But I live the revisiting places from her memory box. That part was so cute!
The only reason I am taking star away is: the people in her life needed to do better. She woke up in a hospital all confused and they all flaked out on her with: you need space and I was letting you figure it out for yourself. The poor girl has to get ride from hospital to unknown to her apartment. And nobody tells her where she works or any helpful info. My anxiety was at all high until she wondered off to the coffee shop where she found out she worked. And she never gotten into her phone!
But I live the revisiting places from her memory box. That part was so cute!
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
Thank You for Remembering had me totally hooked! It’s such a fun but emotional premise. I loved following Marnie as she tries to piece her life back together. The writing felt really easy to sink into, and I flew through it! The dynamic between Marnie and Ben was definitely a highlight for me. He’s that perfect mix of grumpy and soft underneath, and their banter made the story feel light even when things got more emotional. I also liked how the book balanced humor with some deeper moments about identity and starting over. Super bingeable and hard to put down! I’d definitely recommend it if you want something sweet, funny, and a little bit heartfelt.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you NetGalley for the eARC!
Ok so I did read through this in less than a day...and I appreciated the easy read. I did truly enjoy the amnesia moment, but I don't feel like the FMC was memorable AT ALL. She could be substituted in by any other character ever and I wouldn't feel like there was a difference. As a Southern Californian I just felt like hearing about being blonde, ditzy, and by the beach was just so inaccurate I had to breeze through those sentences. I did LOVE the MMC (grumpy, serious, but obvi heart of gold) and that is why it's a solid 4 stars. I think this would be the perfect YA (was there even any spice? I cannot remember...) - yes, the perfect YA novel.
Ok so I did read through this in less than a day...and I appreciated the easy read. I did truly enjoy the amnesia moment, but I don't feel like the FMC was memorable AT ALL. She could be substituted in by any other character ever and I wouldn't feel like there was a difference. As a Southern Californian I just felt like hearing about being blonde, ditzy, and by the beach was just so inaccurate I had to breeze through those sentences. I did LOVE the MMC (grumpy, serious, but obvi heart of gold) and that is why it's a solid 4 stars. I think this would be the perfect YA (was there even any spice? I cannot remember...) - yes, the perfect YA novel.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Even though a love story may end up the way I thought, I still love them. This novel by Emily Harding was just so touching & sweet. When Marnie wakes up in a hospital from a bad fall, she realizes she has lost her memory from the last year. Not only has she been broken up from her boyfriend for 6 months, she doesn’t remember moving to Boston from California or even where she lives! She finds a neighbor in her apartment complex who tries to help her recover her lost memories, & the rest is history! I loved the characters in this one & the ending as well. Call me sappy, but a good romance novel can be good for the soul.
Thank you to NetGalley for this advanced reader copy.
Thank you to NetGalley for this advanced reader copy.
May 17, 2026
3.5 stars
I liked the characters, and Marnie's journey to remember the last year of her life that she's forgotten was entertaining. As much as I liked the fast pacing, I did think it made the romance part feel like there was basically no development, just zero to nothing. I did still like the romance; just the pacing was definitely off. Def recommend if you're looking for a fun, quick romance that you won't be able to put down!
very fast paced read and I did enjoy it! but I also thought the development felt non-existent bc of how fast paced it was 😬
I liked the characters, and Marnie's journey to remember the last year of her life that she's forgotten was entertaining. As much as I liked the fast pacing, I did think it made the romance part feel like there was basically no development, just zero to nothing. I did still like the romance; just the pacing was definitely off. Def recommend if you're looking for a fun, quick romance that you won't be able to put down!
original review:
very fast paced read and I did enjoy it! but I also thought the development felt non-existent bc of how fast paced it was 😬
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
When I got the chance to read Emily Harding's latest, I JUMPED ON IT! I have devoured her co-written Austen retellings as well as her solo debut How Freaking Romantic, and I'm delighted to say this is another fabulous installment in her oeuvre. What a fun, fresh take on the amnesia trope! It's got all of Emily's signatures: steam, laugh-out-loud banter, absurd chemistry, and an immersive setting (in this case, Boston). She really knows how to write a gruff, down bad man...and I eat it up every time. Could not put this down. Divine!
May 4, 2026
3.5 rounded up! This was such a cute, fun, & easy read. I loved reading about Marnie & Ben’s adventures but as other reviews mentioned, I wish we would’ve gotten more on those— I feel like their chemistry was *almost* there and giving more details on their adventures would’ve been perfect. Sara was a bad friend & annoyed me to no end. I wish Marnie would’ve shut that shit down back in California because yikes. There was quite a bit of repetition that got old fast, but still an easy, breezy read!
Thank you to NetGalley & the publishers for the ARC!
Thank you to NetGalley & the publishers for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was a cute, quick read (so it delivered what I wanted it to). I do think some magic realism would’ve helped move this story along as the lack of any memories coming back did make it lag. I don’t feel there was any true development because we don’t even know who the MC was before/what she wanted after, other than her neighbor. These holes kept it as a fairly mediocre story and I didn’t really buy the chemistry - felt a bit instalove. A beautiful cover, though!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
May 13, 2026
I went into this book blind, the cover being the thing that made me want to read it. Our FMC right from the beginning discovers she is dealing with a head injury and can’t remember the last year of her life. She has to learn who she truly is and who she became in the last year. This book is not aggressively romance, but the standard for romance based off this book alone is soooo high. The last 20% got me, and it was incredible. I can’t really say why, that would be a spoiler, but trust this is a good one. A huge thank you to Netgalley and the publisher.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley for the early copy!
This was so so good, I’m obsessed with it. I love the main characters, especially the male love interest. I love how the author was able to write a romance but still have the FMC have such a dynamic and well rounded personality that wasn’t solely focused on a man. We got to know her past, her old relationships, her friends, neighbors, and coworkers, all while falling in love again. Definitely buying a physical copy on release day!
This was so so good, I’m obsessed with it. I love the main characters, especially the male love interest. I love how the author was able to write a romance but still have the FMC have such a dynamic and well rounded personality that wasn’t solely focused on a man. We got to know her past, her old relationships, her friends, neighbors, and coworkers, all while falling in love again. Definitely buying a physical copy on release day!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Marnie wakes up in a hospital with a stranger standing watch in her room, unable to remember what happened to bring her here. It turns out her head injury caused her to lose her memory from the last year. I absolutely loved going on the journey with her as she tried to uncover who she had been the last year in her life and who she wants to be going forward. Ben is my absolute favorite… and the mouse! Such a great read..highly recommend!!!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Emily Harding did it again with this one. Marnie and Ben were both so lovable and so easy to root for. The mix of heart and self-discovery made this feel really refreshing compared to a lot of romances lately. It was sweet, emotional, and the kind of book that’s hard to put down once you start.I flew through it and already know it’ll be one of my favorite reads of the year. Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for the ARC to review!
May 13, 2026
This was such a fun surprise! I know everyone is obsessed with this cover, and rightfully so, but what really gravitated me toward this book was the description. I don’t know what it is, but the amnesia trope is so entertaining and creates the perfect setup for character development, which I especially loved for Marnie by the end.
Ben was the highlight!!! He was on an Emily Henry MMC tier, and I will definitely be recommending this to others.
Thank you to Gallery Books for the eARC!
Ben was the highlight!!! He was on an Emily Henry MMC tier, and I will definitely be recommending this to others.
Thank you to Gallery Books for the eARC!
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