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Forget You!: A Romantic Comedy
Alternate Cover Edition for ASIN: B01M3XF3K2
Maggie McDaniels feels like the luckiest woman in the world. She’s engaged to a gorgeous lawyer who also happens to be a great guy, and they're about to get hitched, have like a million babies together, and generally live happily ever after.
Then Maggie faints before she can reach the altar.
When she wakes up, it’s three years later and she’s forgotten everything since her wedding day. And it turns out her life isn’t quite as perfect as she imagined it would be—her career is circling the drain and her gorgeous husband is… well, a gorgeous jerk. Things only get more complicated when an eccentric colleague in a wheelchair claims that he and Maggie are far more than friends.
Will Maggie ever make sense of the mess her life has become? Or is she doomed to have her past forgotten forever?
Maggie McDaniels feels like the luckiest woman in the world. She’s engaged to a gorgeous lawyer who also happens to be a great guy, and they're about to get hitched, have like a million babies together, and generally live happily ever after.
Then Maggie faints before she can reach the altar.
When she wakes up, it’s three years later and she’s forgotten everything since her wedding day. And it turns out her life isn’t quite as perfect as she imagined it would be—her career is circling the drain and her gorgeous husband is… well, a gorgeous jerk. Things only get more complicated when an eccentric colleague in a wheelchair claims that he and Maggie are far more than friends.
Will Maggie ever make sense of the mess her life has become? Or is she doomed to have her past forgotten forever?
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Published October 31, 2016
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November 24, 2016
I am so mixed writing a review for this book. There were moments reading it that I wanted to put the book, not particularly liking any of the characters, and a few other occasions I very nearly ran late for work because I couldn't get enough.
I thought the concept of the book was great and I love how throughout the book we are given various clues as to what has happened to Maggie over the years since her wedding. But I was shocked at the level of prejudice I read coming from the lead character early on, at her own weight and also at Riley in his wheelchair. I found myself really quite angry with this and really disliking her as a result, and at one point seriously considered putting the book down due to it. This prejudice didn't just come from the lead, but also other characters.
I read through it though hoping it would get better, and boy, did it ever (and so did my opinion of the lead character). Yes, the prejudice remained with a few characters, but that is life. Not everyone is able to get their head out of their bum (excuse the phrase) and realise that just because someone is in a wheelchair, has athritis, Parkinson's or any type of diease or condition that affects mobility that they are any less attractive than someone able bodied. I will admit I may be more sensitive to this than others as I am married to a disabled man, but I found this widespread prejudice in the book just too much.
What saved this book for me ultimately was Riley and Susan. I had such a crush on Riley from pretty much the moment his character was introduced, and it stayed with me the whole way through. Yes, the part with the vitamins was a bit far fetched (really, no change to the taste of coffee with a vitamin in it?!) but everything around it more than made up for this in my opinion. And Susan? She was just completely comfortable from the get-go with who she is as a person, and I loved that, particularly in this book where it felt like so much of it was about people not liking themselves or others for what was percived as 'flaws' (weight, hair, mobility, being stuck in the 80's etc).
I think I missed the brief that this was meant to be a romantic comedy, because I didn't laugh once. But it was a beautifully sweet story that touched on some rather delicate issues that often are not spoken about, and I love that they are here.
A solid 4/5.
I thought the concept of the book was great and I love how throughout the book we are given various clues as to what has happened to Maggie over the years since her wedding. But I was shocked at the level of prejudice I read coming from the lead character early on, at her own weight and also at Riley in his wheelchair. I found myself really quite angry with this and really disliking her as a result, and at one point seriously considered putting the book down due to it. This prejudice didn't just come from the lead, but also other characters.
I read through it though hoping it would get better, and boy, did it ever (and so did my opinion of the lead character). Yes, the prejudice remained with a few characters, but that is life. Not everyone is able to get their head out of their bum (excuse the phrase) and realise that just because someone is in a wheelchair, has athritis, Parkinson's or any type of diease or condition that affects mobility that they are any less attractive than someone able bodied. I will admit I may be more sensitive to this than others as I am married to a disabled man, but I found this widespread prejudice in the book just too much.
What saved this book for me ultimately was Riley and Susan. I had such a crush on Riley from pretty much the moment his character was introduced, and it stayed with me the whole way through. Yes, the part with the vitamins was a bit far fetched (really, no change to the taste of coffee with a vitamin in it?!) but everything around it more than made up for this in my opinion. And Susan? She was just completely comfortable from the get-go with who she is as a person, and I loved that, particularly in this book where it felt like so much of it was about people not liking themselves or others for what was percived as 'flaws' (weight, hair, mobility, being stuck in the 80's etc).
I think I missed the brief that this was meant to be a romantic comedy, because I didn't laugh once. But it was a beautifully sweet story that touched on some rather delicate issues that often are not spoken about, and I love that they are here.
A solid 4/5.
November 29, 2016
This was the type of book that could not be put down. I constantly needed to know what came next. Annabelle Costa is one of those writers who can effortlessly suck you into a story and this one was no exception.
Maggie is about to get married to the man of her dreams, only on her wedding day she passes out and wakes up in the hospital 3 years later, having no memory of her life. We quickly learn that she did in fact get married, but her husband is not really the man of her dreams anymore. In fact, he's sort of a jerk. Even though she cannot remember anything, she does have visions of a pair of hazel eyes. Those gorgeous eyes belong to Riley, a disabled co-worker who is completely in love with her and is desperate to remind Maggie that she's in love with him too.
It's a fun and quirky story with some nice twits and turns and a few unexpected elements that I enjoyed. Maggie and I had some issues. There were some aspects of her character that I do not love or even like all that much, especially in the beginning, but she redeemed herself by the end. I couldn't get enough of Riley. I absolutely adored him. Sweet, smart, dorky, funny. Perfect!
An excellent read for any fan of romance and chick-lit.
Maggie is about to get married to the man of her dreams, only on her wedding day she passes out and wakes up in the hospital 3 years later, having no memory of her life. We quickly learn that she did in fact get married, but her husband is not really the man of her dreams anymore. In fact, he's sort of a jerk. Even though she cannot remember anything, she does have visions of a pair of hazel eyes. Those gorgeous eyes belong to Riley, a disabled co-worker who is completely in love with her and is desperate to remind Maggie that she's in love with him too.
It's a fun and quirky story with some nice twits and turns and a few unexpected elements that I enjoyed. Maggie and I had some issues. There were some aspects of her character that I do not love or even like all that much, especially in the beginning, but she redeemed herself by the end. I couldn't get enough of Riley. I absolutely adored him. Sweet, smart, dorky, funny. Perfect!
An excellent read for any fan of romance and chick-lit.
December 4, 2016
The author describes this book as a comedy & so that is the way I read it and the main character Maggie reminded me a bit of Bridget Jones which did make me laugh. Even so, this book deals with serious issues. the hero is confined to a wheelchair and even Maggie is initially prejudiced about that. Some readers may be offended by the amount of prejudice and stereotypical views, but I have a step-daughter who uses a wheelchair and these reactions are so true It makes for uncomfortable reading but that is a good reason to write about it and, as in Maggie's case, it is mostly due to ignorance. Riley was a great hero, very believable, very likeable.
I was going to give this 4* but it was the little touches of poetry and the 'I love you' in Klingon, Sindarin and Binary that pushed it to five for me.
I was going to give this 4* but it was the little touches of poetry and the 'I love you' in Klingon, Sindarin and Binary that pushed it to five for me.
January 12, 2021
2.75 stars ⭐️.
I liked the story.. somewhat, but I liked the hero more.
The books was not technically safe as heroine was still legally married when she she starts affair with the hero but in her defense her husband was a lying, cheating pig.
It took a while for me to warm up to her but she was ok.
I was never bored during the book as it was entertaining and fast paced.
I liked the story.. somewhat, but I liked the hero more.
The books was not technically safe as heroine was still legally married when she she starts affair with the hero but in her defense her husband was a lying, cheating pig.
It took a while for me to warm up to her but she was ok.
I was never bored during the book as it was entertaining and fast paced.
December 8, 2016
Maggie McDaniels is about to get married to the man of her dreams. Until she faints right before walking down the aisle and wakes up in the hospital – three years after her wedding day, and with recollection of the past three years. Forget You by Annabelle Costa takes readers on Maggie’s journey of trying to claim her last three years of memories, why her marriage doesn’t seem like the fairytale she had thought it would be, and who the heck Riley, the strange man in the wheelchair who seems to know everything about her, really is.
This book had me from Chapter One. It was one of those reads where it was hard to put my Kindle down – I read while eating, brushing my teeth, walking up the stairs. It was fascinating to watch her try to struggle to get back into regular life after losing all her memories of the past three years. I loved trying to figure out the mystery that is Maggie’s life – what’s really going on with her marriage? Who exactly is Riley to her? And why did she seemingly let herself go after getting married? I loved this book so much that after I finished reading it, I found myself eagerly reaching for my Kindle to see what was in store next for Maggie, only to realize…the book was over. My mind and imagination was continuing to play out the story for me, making me think I still had more to read! One of my favorite books of the year, and one I highly recommend!
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This book had me from Chapter One. It was one of those reads where it was hard to put my Kindle down – I read while eating, brushing my teeth, walking up the stairs. It was fascinating to watch her try to struggle to get back into regular life after losing all her memories of the past three years. I loved trying to figure out the mystery that is Maggie’s life – what’s really going on with her marriage? Who exactly is Riley to her? And why did she seemingly let herself go after getting married? I loved this book so much that after I finished reading it, I found myself eagerly reaching for my Kindle to see what was in store next for Maggie, only to realize…the book was over. My mind and imagination was continuing to play out the story for me, making me think I still had more to read! One of my favorite books of the year, and one I highly recommend!
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November 14, 2016
I have read all of Annabelle Costa's books and while I typically love them, I have to say that 'Forget You' was probably my least favorite. The book starts on Maggie's wedding day, in which she is marrying a lawyer named Walt. She has a few drinks to calm her nerves and all of a sudden she is waking up in a hospital three years later with no memory of what transpired in between. While she is staying in the hospital a guy in a wheelchair, Riley, comes to visit her multiple times and tells her that he is a co-worker and they are having an affair and are in love. She thinks he's crazy, but she keeps visualizing his hazel eyes. After a few days she returns to her work as a college professor. Riley repeatedly tries to convince her that they are in love, while her husband tells her that he is a stalker and is manipulating her. Most of the book she spends flipping back and forth between thinking he's a stalker and thinking he's amazing.
SPOILER ALERT
There were a few reasons this was not my favorite Annabelle Costa. I did not like that Maggie was married and having an affair (even if her husband was also cheating). While I absolutely love that Annabelle Costa writes romances in which the hero is in a wheelchair, I feel like there is little variation with her characters from book to book. The guy is always completely in love with the girl and a little bit pathetic at moments (even after she repeatedly shuts him down he continues being a complete door mat). The girl is always fat or recently lost weight and gets fatter throughout the book because she can't stop eating pizza, burgers, and chinese take out. There is usually a second guy who is very attractive that the heroine wants to like but it just isn't there, this guy always is shallow and makes comments about her weight, while the hero in the wheelchair thinks she is the most gorgeous girl in the world no matter how fat she is. In fact, the hero is usually half of the reason she is fat as he is always encouraging her to eat/ordering take out with her. In 'Forget You', I did not like that we completely missed the build up of romance. The relationship between Maggie and Riley is already full fledged, and all we get of that are tiny bits of conversations from the beginning of their relationship, that she recalls briefly at the end of the book. There was very little build up of their relationship. One minute she's throwing coffee in his face and calling him a stalker and then five minutes later she wants him. I like that the heros in her books usually have been in a wheelchair for a few years, so we don't have to go through the whole anger/bitterness and then coping phases.
At the end of the day, I love most of Annabelle Costa's books and cannot wait for the next one.
SPOILER ALERT
There were a few reasons this was not my favorite Annabelle Costa. I did not like that Maggie was married and having an affair (even if her husband was also cheating). While I absolutely love that Annabelle Costa writes romances in which the hero is in a wheelchair, I feel like there is little variation with her characters from book to book. The guy is always completely in love with the girl and a little bit pathetic at moments (even after she repeatedly shuts him down he continues being a complete door mat). The girl is always fat or recently lost weight and gets fatter throughout the book because she can't stop eating pizza, burgers, and chinese take out. There is usually a second guy who is very attractive that the heroine wants to like but it just isn't there, this guy always is shallow and makes comments about her weight, while the hero in the wheelchair thinks she is the most gorgeous girl in the world no matter how fat she is. In fact, the hero is usually half of the reason she is fat as he is always encouraging her to eat/ordering take out with her. In 'Forget You', I did not like that we completely missed the build up of romance. The relationship between Maggie and Riley is already full fledged, and all we get of that are tiny bits of conversations from the beginning of their relationship, that she recalls briefly at the end of the book. There was very little build up of their relationship. One minute she's throwing coffee in his face and calling him a stalker and then five minutes later she wants him. I like that the heros in her books usually have been in a wheelchair for a few years, so we don't have to go through the whole anger/bitterness and then coping phases.
At the end of the day, I love most of Annabelle Costa's books and cannot wait for the next one.
December 22, 2016
I had a lot of fun with this book. It has an easy flow and the story is fast-paced and well-written. It has lots of twists and turns. We join Maggie on her wedding day, on her way to the altar, where she loses consciousness and wakes up in the hospital. The scary part is that three years have passed and she has no recollection whatsoever! And her life doesn't seem to be as smooth and perfect as she had hoped. Now the journey begins for Maggie as she pieces together her life. Who does she believe? Her best friend? Her husband? The mysterious man named Riley, a colleague who sits in a wheelchair? Somewhere in there she had had an idea for a book...
December 9, 2016
This was a fantastic story about how one woman can't remember a thing from three years ago. So does she still love her husband? Who is this handsome Riley? What was her life like before this? A great read and it made me both laugh and cry out loud. Loved it.
January 1, 2017
Maggie is about the marry the gorgeous man of her dreams but faints at the altar. She wakes in hospital and recalls nothing from the past three years. A guy called Riley, from her work, is after her claiming they were together, and her husband is now an idiot. Maggie goes back and forth between emotions, torn with the truth.
I really liked Riley as a character from the beginning. He did seem a little too eager but I guess that was because of his previous relationship with her, that had suddenly stopped due to the accident. A little predictable in places, saw the Jill thing with her husband coming a mile off but the pregnancy shocked me as I hadn't seen it! Winced at times about the characters thoughts and views about disabled people and how it cropped up time and time again when she was comparing him with her husband, but sadly I guess that's real life for you. I'm glad she overcame this.
Totally immersed in the story, that I found it hard to put down. Easy, light read with an enjoyable storyline. Not sure described correctly as a comedy, more just a lighthearted romance, touching at some delicate issues. Maggie is frustrating as a character at times and Jill is just vile in both her behaviour and attitude. I liked the poetry links and wanted to know more about how they met. Her memories returning were drip fed in between a traumatic pregnancy issue towards the end and I was torn at which I wanted to concentrate on!
I don't usually read stories on my kindle, preferring a paperback, but for this story I made an exception, and it paid off.
I really liked Riley as a character from the beginning. He did seem a little too eager but I guess that was because of his previous relationship with her, that had suddenly stopped due to the accident. A little predictable in places, saw the Jill thing with her husband coming a mile off but the pregnancy shocked me as I hadn't seen it! Winced at times about the characters thoughts and views about disabled people and how it cropped up time and time again when she was comparing him with her husband, but sadly I guess that's real life for you. I'm glad she overcame this.
Totally immersed in the story, that I found it hard to put down. Easy, light read with an enjoyable storyline. Not sure described correctly as a comedy, more just a lighthearted romance, touching at some delicate issues. Maggie is frustrating as a character at times and Jill is just vile in both her behaviour and attitude. I liked the poetry links and wanted to know more about how they met. Her memories returning were drip fed in between a traumatic pregnancy issue towards the end and I was torn at which I wanted to concentrate on!
I don't usually read stories on my kindle, preferring a paperback, but for this story I made an exception, and it paid off.
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February 7, 2017
It’s a light and entertaining read with quite many twists and turns. The pace is brisk and the writing is clear, engaging and easy to follow. It’s a kind of story that keeps you reading because you want to know what happens next. Each time I thought I had it all figured out, a new twist in the story made me change my mind. The action never stops. Quite funny at times. I really enjoyed reading the story despite the fact that I found the plot and the characters’ behaviour sometimes unrealistic and little credible. Recommended to all those who love a light-hearted romance with elements of humour.
February 10, 2017
Interesting story, light and easy to read. Not sure i would class it as a comedy but rather a light romance. I couldn't get into Maggie's character i found her quite vain at times possibly narcissistic too and i couldn't get past my dislike for her character. Riley was a sweet character who tolerates her abusive behaviour which made me cringe a little but there is a twist in the story towards the end.
November 13, 2016
What a cast of stupid, unlikeable characters!! The H was kind of okay but I lost respect for him when he kept chasing the mean, tstl h.
2.5 stars.
2.5 stars.
January 20, 2018
I’ve really enjoyed a few books from this author so I was excited to read another book from her collection. The concept of the story intrigued me and once I read the prologue I was definitely interested.
I have mixed feelings about this story, possibly because of my own personal experience with infertility, which turned out to be a relevant detail in this story. Plus there were times I just did not care for Maggie, especially when she carried on about being gigantic and fat when it was said she still fit in regular sizes (14 and 16). I did like Riley, he was the one redeeming person in this story and when things picked up in the last 30% of the book, I found myself not being able to put down the book. Regarding the infertility arc, I found that some of the details of where Maggie ended up to be a bit insulting to me given my personal experiences. Because anyone living with infertility may pick up this book to get away from what’s going on in their life, I wanted to make sure it was noted that this story has events that may trigger unwanted feelings. I do have to say I liked the epilogue, which given my current mindset had me tearing up.
Overall a good story that was well written and kept me interested in finishing it.
I have mixed feelings about this story, possibly because of my own personal experience with infertility, which turned out to be a relevant detail in this story. Plus there were times I just did not care for Maggie, especially when she carried on about being gigantic and fat when it was said she still fit in regular sizes (14 and 16). I did like Riley, he was the one redeeming person in this story and when things picked up in the last 30% of the book, I found myself not being able to put down the book. Regarding the infertility arc, I found that some of the details of where Maggie ended up to be a bit insulting to me given my personal experiences. Because anyone living with infertility may pick up this book to get away from what’s going on in their life, I wanted to make sure it was noted that this story has events that may trigger unwanted feelings. I do have to say I liked the epilogue, which given my current mindset had me tearing up.
Overall a good story that was well written and kept me interested in finishing it.
November 5, 2018
Maggie is about to get married to the man of her dreams. Everything was going perfect. The one thing she didn’t plan was passing out during the ceremony and waking up in the hospital. Oh, no, it would seem that she ruined the wedding. But her mother and her “fiancé” don’t know what “wedding” she’s talking about because the two are already married. What?! Yes, they married 3 years ago, and Maggie has no memory of any of it or the last 3 years of her life. And when did she get so old and fat?
Nothing makes sense to Maggie, especially the part about her having an affair with Riley, a paraplegic in a wheelchair. Maggie would not have cheated with Riley, even if he was cute, funny, charming, and the only one getting her through this difficult time. Funny that she never realized how horrible her husband was. Surely her husband could not be lying about Riley stalking her. So who was lying: Walt or Riley?
In this quirky tale, we follow a confused woman as she stumbles through her old life and finds her way back to where she belongs. An enjoyable read with lots of twists you won’t see coming.
Nothing makes sense to Maggie, especially the part about her having an affair with Riley, a paraplegic in a wheelchair. Maggie would not have cheated with Riley, even if he was cute, funny, charming, and the only one getting her through this difficult time. Funny that she never realized how horrible her husband was. Surely her husband could not be lying about Riley stalking her. So who was lying: Walt or Riley?
In this quirky tale, we follow a confused woman as she stumbles through her old life and finds her way back to where she belongs. An enjoyable read with lots of twists you won’t see coming.
April 27, 2020
Best book by author so far
I am still irked that all of the male disabled characters seem to have the same physical attributes in terms of sensation. It’s awesome to see a character with spina bifida portrayed at all in a novel and to have them get a happy ending like any other able bodied person is remarkable. I just wish the author drew out some of the plot lines a bit more. Her endings always feel rushed.
I am still irked that all of the male disabled characters seem to have the same physical attributes in terms of sensation. It’s awesome to see a character with spina bifida portrayed at all in a novel and to have them get a happy ending like any other able bodied person is remarkable. I just wish the author drew out some of the plot lines a bit more. Her endings always feel rushed.
December 6, 2020
Romantic book
A woman is in a car accident and has a serious brain injury which leaves her unconscious. When she comes to she is sure it is her wedding day but it is actually three years later. She has actually lost her memory from the past three years and the doctor doesn't know how long it will take for it to return.
The book is about her discovering what had happened to her in the lost years.
A woman is in a car accident and has a serious brain injury which leaves her unconscious. When she comes to she is sure it is her wedding day but it is actually three years later. She has actually lost her memory from the past three years and the doctor doesn't know how long it will take for it to return.
The book is about her discovering what had happened to her in the lost years.
February 14, 2018
I found the entire concept of this novel engaging. A girl wakes up after an auto accident and has forgotten the last three years of her life. The last she can recall is fainting at her wedding. As the drama unfolds there are many twists and turns that I didn't see coming. I could totally see this book as a great rom-com movie. This was a great read!
March 7, 2019
Walt wants a white wedding (5 times fast)
For someone with a PhD, Maggie is extremely obtuse. But that just what might make her she lovable.
This is a fun lost memory story from an always competent Costa
For someone with a PhD, Maggie is extremely obtuse. But that just what might make her she lovable.
This is a fun lost memory story from an always competent Costa
January 3, 2019
Shocker!
This one went places i never expected! It was a very good story, i never knew what was going to happen next
This one went places i never expected! It was a very good story, i never knew what was going to happen next
February 10, 2022
Kept me guessing all the way through!
July 24, 2022
Unfortunately once again, size 14 and 16 is obese so stop lying to yourself.
February 25, 2017
Annabelle Costa's 'Forget You!' reads one hundred percent like a romantic comedy in print form, so the title is not misleading.
To give some context: the novel begins on the main character's wedding day. Maggie is all set to get married. However, self-conscious and yet blissed out by This Special Day, she faints and wakes up in the hospital. As to be expected, her world had completely changed.
'Forget You!' is equal parts amnesia story and time travel...sort of. It's not science fiction, but it is definitely high-concept. The characters are easily identifiable and archetypal, so you'll breeze through reading it.
It's not a bad book, for sure, but I can't help but feel that it's just not my kind of book. The main character, Margaret, remains petulant and disagreeable throughout. I feel as though maybe an obvious comparison to make here is to Bridget Jones.
However, though Bridget Jones's appeal is in the self-loathing she experiences over her poor decisions and bad outcomes, while Margaret, here, breathlessly relates how she is not like her past self and then doesn't do anything to distinguish herself as separate from that person.
I do think the situations themselves are pretty funny and interesting to read, and the book practically flies by, so it gets kudos for that. Also, situationally, each scene is well-framed.
Honestly, even though I didn't dig it as much as I'd hoped, I think fans of romantic comedies could do worse than reading 'Forget You!'
To give some context: the novel begins on the main character's wedding day. Maggie is all set to get married. However, self-conscious and yet blissed out by This Special Day, she faints and wakes up in the hospital. As to be expected, her world had completely changed.
'Forget You!' is equal parts amnesia story and time travel...sort of. It's not science fiction, but it is definitely high-concept. The characters are easily identifiable and archetypal, so you'll breeze through reading it.
It's not a bad book, for sure, but I can't help but feel that it's just not my kind of book. The main character, Margaret, remains petulant and disagreeable throughout. I feel as though maybe an obvious comparison to make here is to Bridget Jones.
However, though Bridget Jones's appeal is in the self-loathing she experiences over her poor decisions and bad outcomes, while Margaret, here, breathlessly relates how she is not like her past self and then doesn't do anything to distinguish herself as separate from that person.
I do think the situations themselves are pretty funny and interesting to read, and the book practically flies by, so it gets kudos for that. Also, situationally, each scene is well-framed.
Honestly, even though I didn't dig it as much as I'd hoped, I think fans of romantic comedies could do worse than reading 'Forget You!'
February 24, 2017
A fun read that suprised me with how good it was.
January 5, 2017
Maggie is a very lucky girl. She is about to marry the handsome lawyer, Walt—quite a catch considering she rates her looks 5/10, and she’s only a lowly college English instructor. But on her way down the aisle, she passes out, and comes to in a hospital bed. To her horror, she learns that three years have passed since her wedding—and she can’t remember any of it. The doctor is also puzzled—that’s not like any amnesia he’s come across before. Over the next few weeks, she tries to pick up the pieces of her life and work out where she stands in her relationships with her husband, her best friend and Riley, a colleague who may also be either her lover or her stalker.
Forget You! was a difficult read for me, and not because it’s in a category I don’t normally read. I simply couldn’t get past my extreme dislike of Maggie. Then again, she doesn’t like herself either. With this type of character—the type that beats themselves up for being “so fat”, or not good enough, or not smart enough—you usually discover they’re quite the opposite and begin to care for them based on their treatment of others. In Maggie’s case, not only is she obsessed with looks, she’s so abusive towards Riley, you wonder why he keeps letting her get away with it. If the juvenile inner monologue were coming from a teenager—the abundant use of “like”, “seriously” and “cute”—I may have rolled my eyes and laughed, but this is a 38-year-old woman who is an English instructor with a PhD, and who’s writing a book about Jane Austen.
On the upside, Riley is dorky and sweet and the true representation of the underdog Maggie writes about, if only he didn’t let her walk all over him. The last few chapters were more engrossing as a twist is revealed that I didn’t see coming.
Forget You! was a difficult read for me, and not because it’s in a category I don’t normally read. I simply couldn’t get past my extreme dislike of Maggie. Then again, she doesn’t like herself either. With this type of character—the type that beats themselves up for being “so fat”, or not good enough, or not smart enough—you usually discover they’re quite the opposite and begin to care for them based on their treatment of others. In Maggie’s case, not only is she obsessed with looks, she’s so abusive towards Riley, you wonder why he keeps letting her get away with it. If the juvenile inner monologue were coming from a teenager—the abundant use of “like”, “seriously” and “cute”—I may have rolled my eyes and laughed, but this is a 38-year-old woman who is an English instructor with a PhD, and who’s writing a book about Jane Austen.
On the upside, Riley is dorky and sweet and the true representation of the underdog Maggie writes about, if only he didn’t let her walk all over him. The last few chapters were more engrossing as a twist is revealed that I didn’t see coming.
January 16, 2017
Costa is one of my favorite authors, and this one didn't disappoint. The plotting and characterization were excellent, and I stayed up late into the night to get to the end. There was even a twist I didn't see coming.
The heroine in this book wasn't perfect, but I like it when characters are flawed. It makes them more interesting and real. Yes, there were moments I was annoyed with her, but she redeemed herself in the end and grew as a character.
The heroine in this book wasn't perfect, but I like it when characters are flawed. It makes them more interesting and real. Yes, there were moments I was annoyed with her, but she redeemed herself in the end and grew as a character.
June 22, 2020
3.5 Stars
I starter this book around 9:30 pm and couldn’t put it down until I finished it.
The premise isn’t a new one, but it was interesting. Margaret wakes up after a car accident and realizes she can’t remember the last three years of her life.
Some of the plot twists were expected as Margaret discovered everyone close to her could not be trusted. As she found clues about her past and slowly regained her memories, she was able to reclaim the true love of her life.
I starter this book around 9:30 pm and couldn’t put it down until I finished it.
The premise isn’t a new one, but it was interesting. Margaret wakes up after a car accident and realizes she can’t remember the last three years of her life.
Some of the plot twists were expected as Margaret discovered everyone close to her could not be trusted. As she found clues about her past and slowly regained her memories, she was able to reclaim the true love of her life.
December 3, 2017
Good story.
Quick easy read, good story, enjoyed the characters and the bit of a mystery to the story. All in all very good light book.
Quick easy read, good story, enjoyed the characters and the bit of a mystery to the story. All in all very good light book.
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