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In the Dark We Forget
Some things are better left forgotten . . .
A woman wakes up beside a mountain highway, alone and confused, unable to remember who she is. She fights to regain her identity, only to learn that her parents disappeared—shortly after her mother won $47 million in a lottery.
As her memories painfully resurface and the police uncover details of her parents’ mysterious disappearance, Cleo Li finds herself under increasing suspicion. Even with the unwavering support of her brother, she can’t quite reconcile her fears with reality or keep her harrowing nightmares at bay. As Cleo delves deeper into the truth, she cannot escape the nagging sense that maybe the person she should be afraid of is herself.
With jolting revelations and taut ambiguity, In the Dark We Forget vividly examines the complexities of family—and the lies we tell ourselves in order to survive.
A woman wakes up beside a mountain highway, alone and confused, unable to remember who she is. She fights to regain her identity, only to learn that her parents disappeared—shortly after her mother won $47 million in a lottery.
As her memories painfully resurface and the police uncover details of her parents’ mysterious disappearance, Cleo Li finds herself under increasing suspicion. Even with the unwavering support of her brother, she can’t quite reconcile her fears with reality or keep her harrowing nightmares at bay. As Cleo delves deeper into the truth, she cannot escape the nagging sense that maybe the person she should be afraid of is herself.
With jolting revelations and taut ambiguity, In the Dark We Forget vividly examines the complexities of family—and the lies we tell ourselves in order to survive.
352 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 21, 2022
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About the author
Sandra S.G. Wong
1 book126 followersSandra SG Wong (she/her) writes fiction across genres, including suspense, thriller, romance, historical, and speculative. Her work has garnered finalist nominations for the Anthony Awards and the Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence.
Under the pen name "SG Wong," she has published the cross-genre Lola Starke novels and Crescent City short stories (listed on Goodreads under author profile, "S.G. Wong.").
Sandra has been involved with literary and genre organizations, conferences, festivals, and workshops across Canada and the United States. A past president and current DEIJB Committee Chair for Sisters in Crime, a non-profit members organization committed to equity in the crime writing community, she is also an active member of Crime Writers of Color.
On a daily basis however, she can be found all too often tweeting from @S_G_Wong.
Sandra SG Wong is represented by Lauren Abramo, with Dystel, Goderich & Bourret.
Under the pen name "SG Wong," she has published the cross-genre Lola Starke novels and Crescent City short stories (listed on Goodreads under author profile, "S.G. Wong.").
Sandra has been involved with literary and genre organizations, conferences, festivals, and workshops across Canada and the United States. A past president and current DEIJB Committee Chair for Sisters in Crime, a non-profit members organization committed to equity in the crime writing community, she is also an active member of Crime Writers of Color.
On a daily basis however, she can be found all too often tweeting from @S_G_Wong.
Sandra SG Wong is represented by Lauren Abramo, with Dystel, Goderich & Bourret.
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January 27, 2023
A young woman wakes up to find herself battered and bruised on the side of an Alberta highway in the middle of nowhere. She has no idea how she got there. She doesn’t even know her own name. Confused and scared, she begins walking, hoping to find help and answers.
After being picked up by a Good Samaritan, she is delivered to the police station hoping to find help. Explaining how she has no idea where or who she is, RCMP Constable Naomi Aoki, a fellow Asian-Canadian, helps her to start searching for clues. Following her gut instinct, she feels drawn to a luxury lodge not far from where she woke up, so when she and Aoki drive by, she insists on going inside. There she is recognized as Cleo Li and is told that her parents, who were staying at the lodge, are missing. On top of that, her mother recently purchased a winning $47.3 million lottery ticket.
As the memories begin to return through flashbacks and nightmares, the police work to find answers to both Cleo’s assault and her missing parents disappearance, which may likely be connected. But the closer they get to figuring out what has happened, the more suspicious they grow of Cleo. The only individual firmly in her corner is her brother, Cassius. But even his tireless support doesn’t stop the distressing nightmares or her feeling of unease and fear. As they learn more, Cleo starts to have worrisome concerns that perhaps the person she really should be afraid of is the very individual she sees in the mirror…herself.
Wow! What a startling exploration of sibling relationships and familial experience. In the Dark We Forget is an intense read that delves into how siblings experience the relationships within a family and the impact those differences can have on now-adult children. On top of these deep and profound themes, this smart, clever thriller is one heck of a rollercoaster ride as we join Cleo on her road to remember.
From the first page, I was drawn into the delicate personality of Cleo Li. With startlingly evocative descriptions that made me feel the abject terror that Cleo’s lack of memories causes, her character became one I connected with despite minimal backstory. Because, just as she is completely in the dark concerning who and what she is, so are we. This is described authentically, giving a true sense of the fear that pervades the not-knowing. And when she ultimately remembers, I was shocked right along with her.
While light on action, there certainly was no lack of suspense. Partially due to Cleo’s mysterious lack of memories, the suspense builds and builds as she begins to remember until the two truly gigantic twists (which come right at the end of the book) explode the story into something completely unanticipated. Should we trust Cleo’s resurfacing memories or is she the unreliable narrator she appears to be at first blush? I leave you to find that out within the pages of this addictive story.
The only aspect I didn’t love was the rather vague conclusion (I’m one of those readers that prefers a completely wrapped up ending). But it definitely made me think and left me reworking the entire storyline after eagerly reaching the last page. I do have to say that, due in part to the fact that too many details will spoil the plot, I found this review incredibly difficult to write. Point blank, if you enjoy a story that makes you stay up way too late and flip pages faster and faster, pick up In the Dark We Forget ASAP. Rating of 4.5 stars.
Trigger warning: sexual assault, kidnapping, rohypnol use, loss of a parent, racism, amnesia, blackmail, emotional abuse
After being picked up by a Good Samaritan, she is delivered to the police station hoping to find help. Explaining how she has no idea where or who she is, RCMP Constable Naomi Aoki, a fellow Asian-Canadian, helps her to start searching for clues. Following her gut instinct, she feels drawn to a luxury lodge not far from where she woke up, so when she and Aoki drive by, she insists on going inside. There she is recognized as Cleo Li and is told that her parents, who were staying at the lodge, are missing. On top of that, her mother recently purchased a winning $47.3 million lottery ticket.
As the memories begin to return through flashbacks and nightmares, the police work to find answers to both Cleo’s assault and her missing parents disappearance, which may likely be connected. But the closer they get to figuring out what has happened, the more suspicious they grow of Cleo. The only individual firmly in her corner is her brother, Cassius. But even his tireless support doesn’t stop the distressing nightmares or her feeling of unease and fear. As they learn more, Cleo starts to have worrisome concerns that perhaps the person she really should be afraid of is the very individual she sees in the mirror…herself.
Wow! What a startling exploration of sibling relationships and familial experience. In the Dark We Forget is an intense read that delves into how siblings experience the relationships within a family and the impact those differences can have on now-adult children. On top of these deep and profound themes, this smart, clever thriller is one heck of a rollercoaster ride as we join Cleo on her road to remember.
From the first page, I was drawn into the delicate personality of Cleo Li. With startlingly evocative descriptions that made me feel the abject terror that Cleo’s lack of memories causes, her character became one I connected with despite minimal backstory. Because, just as she is completely in the dark concerning who and what she is, so are we. This is described authentically, giving a true sense of the fear that pervades the not-knowing. And when she ultimately remembers, I was shocked right along with her.
While light on action, there certainly was no lack of suspense. Partially due to Cleo’s mysterious lack of memories, the suspense builds and builds as she begins to remember until the two truly gigantic twists (which come right at the end of the book) explode the story into something completely unanticipated. Should we trust Cleo’s resurfacing memories or is she the unreliable narrator she appears to be at first blush? I leave you to find that out within the pages of this addictive story.
The only aspect I didn’t love was the rather vague conclusion (I’m one of those readers that prefers a completely wrapped up ending). But it definitely made me think and left me reworking the entire storyline after eagerly reaching the last page. I do have to say that, due in part to the fact that too many details will spoil the plot, I found this review incredibly difficult to write. Point blank, if you enjoy a story that makes you stay up way too late and flip pages faster and faster, pick up In the Dark We Forget ASAP. Rating of 4.5 stars.
Trigger warning: sexual assault, kidnapping, rohypnol use, loss of a parent, racism, amnesia, blackmail, emotional abuse
July 11, 2022
This was a frustrating one for me. There were things I really liked about the book, like having a Chinese Canadian protagonist and LGBTQ representation. That said, the book really dragged for me. Wong describes everything with such detail that it almost felt like a writing exercise. I don't know if I would have finished the book if I weren't reading it for review and if I didn't really want to find out what happened to Cleo.
That brings me to my biggest problem with the book. You don't really find out what happened. WTH? The ending is so ambiguous and I hate ambiguous endings. The main premise is that Cleopatra Li comes to in a desolate part of Canada all banged up with no memories. She makes her way to the police and eventually finds out who she is and that her parents are missing. They determine that she's been drugged with rohypnol, but that doesn't explain the lack of her long term memories. We then go with Cleo and she tries to figure out what happened to her and to her parents, and accompany her as she finds out what a terrible person she used to be.
I appreciated the social commentary that others have noted. I don't have any experience as a Chinese Canadian woman and this really helped me see a lot of the culture and her family dynamics. But the ending left me with no less than 12 unanswered questions, most of them very big ones. That was a real disappointment for me. In the end, it felt more like a really long character study with shades of unresolved mystery thrown in.
I read a digital ARC of this book for review.
That brings me to my biggest problem with the book. You don't really find out what happened. WTH? The ending is so ambiguous and I hate ambiguous endings. The main premise is that Cleopatra Li comes to in a desolate part of Canada all banged up with no memories. She makes her way to the police and eventually finds out who she is and that her parents are missing. They determine that she's been drugged with rohypnol, but that doesn't explain the lack of her long term memories. We then go with Cleo and she tries to figure out what happened to her and to her parents, and accompany her as she finds out what a terrible person she used to be.
I appreciated the social commentary that others have noted. I don't have any experience as a Chinese Canadian woman and this really helped me see a lot of the culture and her family dynamics. But the ending left me with no less than 12 unanswered questions, most of them very big ones. That was a real disappointment for me. In the end, it felt more like a really long character study with shades of unresolved mystery thrown in.
I read a digital ARC of this book for review.
July 9, 2022
3.5⭐ rounded up for this debut.
A lady wakes up in a ditch and has no clue who she is or how she got there. She makes it to a police station, gives her statement, gets an exam by a physician and finds out she was drugged. As the police investigate what happened to her they learn that her name is Cleopatra the same time they learn her parents are missing. Luckily they find a piece of paper with a man's name on it, which turns out to be Cleo's brother, Cassius.
Since Cleo's memory is shot and her brother, Cass, was somewhat estranged from their parents there is a lot of speculation as to what might have happened to Stephen and Glinda Li. Does it have anything to do with Glinda recently winning $47 million in the lotto? Or is there something more dark going on? Is Cleo really the terrible person her ex co-workers are making her out to be?
The story is told solely by our unreliable narrator, Cleo, in 3 parts. 1 & 2 were a little on the slow side for me, but the story really picked up with some suspenseful moments in the final part. I'm not too sure about the ending, but that's the clever writing of the author's doing.
It was interesting to me that the author felt the need to let readers know each characters ethnicity, especially when someone was white. Was that to really make the cultural aspects of the Chinese Canadian heritage stand out? I did like learning about their culture, though, and it gave me a better understanding of the Li family
Anyway, this was a solid psychological debut that will make you wonder whodunit until the chilling end.
*Many thanks to Sophia at Harper Collins 360 for sending me a paperback ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
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A lady wakes up in a ditch and has no clue who she is or how she got there. She makes it to a police station, gives her statement, gets an exam by a physician and finds out she was drugged. As the police investigate what happened to her they learn that her name is Cleopatra the same time they learn her parents are missing. Luckily they find a piece of paper with a man's name on it, which turns out to be Cleo's brother, Cassius.
Since Cleo's memory is shot and her brother, Cass, was somewhat estranged from their parents there is a lot of speculation as to what might have happened to Stephen and Glinda Li. Does it have anything to do with Glinda recently winning $47 million in the lotto? Or is there something more dark going on? Is Cleo really the terrible person her ex co-workers are making her out to be?
The story is told solely by our unreliable narrator, Cleo, in 3 parts. 1 & 2 were a little on the slow side for me, but the story really picked up with some suspenseful moments in the final part. I'm not too sure about the ending, but that's the clever writing of the author's doing.
It was interesting to me that the author felt the need to let readers know each characters ethnicity, especially when someone was white. Was that to really make the cultural aspects of the Chinese Canadian heritage stand out? I did like learning about their culture, though, and it gave me a better understanding of the Li family
Anyway, this was a solid psychological debut that will make you wonder whodunit until the chilling end.
*Many thanks to Sophia at Harper Collins 360 for sending me a paperback ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
More reviews here ➡ Heather Adores Books
July 13, 2022
Thanks to Harper Collins Canada for providing me with a free advance copy of In the Dark We Forget in exchange for an honest review. I don't read a lot of mystery books, but I was really excited for this one because it's by a Canadian author and set in the Canadian Rockies!
The premise of the book is very intriguing. A young Asian-Canadian woman wakes up in the woods with no memory of where she is or how she got there. As she starts to remember some of the details, including that her name is Cleo, we learn that her parents recently won the lottery and that they are now missing too. As the police delve deeper and find little information, we begin to question Cleo's relationship to both her parents and their disappearance.
Sadly the premise was the most compelling part of the book. This is being sold as a mystery-thriller, but I think it would have worked a lot better as literary fiction (and to be honest, I think that's what the author was going for as well). Wong had some great ideas in terms of theme and characters, but the plotting of the book really just didn't work for what I felt she was trying to accomplish. This could have been a moderately interesting book about diaspora and Asian-Canadian culture if it had been further and better developed, but instead it's a poor mystery novel that bogs itself down with poor writing.
I do really hate to rag on the book because it is a debut, but I can't deny the writing wasn't strong. I was expecting this to be really fast paced, but it's actually incredibly slow and boring because the author insists on taking us on an almost totally linear trajectory, with no time jumps between scenes to move the story along. While everything before Cleo's accident is foggy in her memory, every second after is accounted for in great detail. I felt like there was a lot of pointless filler and it really made the book drag. It took way too long for us to find out anything meaningful about Cleo. If you're going to center a mystery around a family dynamic, you can't waste 100 pages before even revealing who any of the characters are.
I honestly felt like barely anything happened in the entire book. The author gives up absolutely nothing in terms of the mystery element, which is why I questioned why it's shelved as mystery. You have to give your reader some details to keep them interested and guessing, but this book presents the scenario and then does almost nothing to advance the details. It has a very ambiguous ending, which can work in a literary fiction, but I thought felt very out of place in a mystery. It's not ambiguous in the way that it leaves me wondering which of 2 scenarios might have occurred, but ambiguous in the way that I have literally no idea what actually happened. I feel that there should be some kind of payout at the end of the book, but I didn't even get that, so it really left me frustrated at why I had invested so much time in the book when absolutely none of the questions presented in the synopsis of the book are answered.
Anyways, I don't want to go on and on. It was a disappointing read for me, but others might like it. Go into this knowing it's definitely not a thriller and only partially a mystery. If I'd taken a different approach I might have liked it a bit more.
The premise of the book is very intriguing. A young Asian-Canadian woman wakes up in the woods with no memory of where she is or how she got there. As she starts to remember some of the details, including that her name is Cleo, we learn that her parents recently won the lottery and that they are now missing too. As the police delve deeper and find little information, we begin to question Cleo's relationship to both her parents and their disappearance.
Sadly the premise was the most compelling part of the book. This is being sold as a mystery-thriller, but I think it would have worked a lot better as literary fiction (and to be honest, I think that's what the author was going for as well). Wong had some great ideas in terms of theme and characters, but the plotting of the book really just didn't work for what I felt she was trying to accomplish. This could have been a moderately interesting book about diaspora and Asian-Canadian culture if it had been further and better developed, but instead it's a poor mystery novel that bogs itself down with poor writing.
I do really hate to rag on the book because it is a debut, but I can't deny the writing wasn't strong. I was expecting this to be really fast paced, but it's actually incredibly slow and boring because the author insists on taking us on an almost totally linear trajectory, with no time jumps between scenes to move the story along. While everything before Cleo's accident is foggy in her memory, every second after is accounted for in great detail. I felt like there was a lot of pointless filler and it really made the book drag. It took way too long for us to find out anything meaningful about Cleo. If you're going to center a mystery around a family dynamic, you can't waste 100 pages before even revealing who any of the characters are.
I honestly felt like barely anything happened in the entire book. The author gives up absolutely nothing in terms of the mystery element, which is why I questioned why it's shelved as mystery. You have to give your reader some details to keep them interested and guessing, but this book presents the scenario and then does almost nothing to advance the details. It has a very ambiguous ending, which can work in a literary fiction, but I thought felt very out of place in a mystery. It's not ambiguous in the way that it leaves me wondering which of 2 scenarios might have occurred, but ambiguous in the way that I have literally no idea what actually happened. I feel that there should be some kind of payout at the end of the book, but I didn't even get that, so it really left me frustrated at why I had invested so much time in the book when absolutely none of the questions presented in the synopsis of the book are answered.
Anyways, I don't want to go on and on. It was a disappointing read for me, but others might like it. Go into this knowing it's definitely not a thriller and only partially a mystery. If I'd taken a different approach I might have liked it a bit more.
June 28, 2022
First, I have to say the cover is everything 😍. It is just gorgeous and it matches the book so well!
This is a great thriller debut! It starts out with a 💥 with Cleo waking up with amnesia on the side of the road! It slowly builds up momentum but is a great psychological suspense/whodunnit mystery! I loved all of the cultural elements scattered through and the Canadian setting. The family dynamic was so raw, painful, and emotional but really made the plot so suspenseful.
Without giving anything away, I will say that during the big reveal, my spidey senses were going off and I was on edge, goosebumps and heart racing! Now that is great writing and a major page-turner. The ending was kind of vague but it left you thinking, which I loved!
If you are looking for a great psychological suspense, definitely add this to your TBR! I cannot wait to see what Sandra SG Wong comes up with next!
***** Many thanks to Harper Collins, Harper 360, and Sandra SG Wong for the gifted copy as it was provided to me in turn for my honest opinion.
This is a great thriller debut! It starts out with a 💥 with Cleo waking up with amnesia on the side of the road! It slowly builds up momentum but is a great psychological suspense/whodunnit mystery! I loved all of the cultural elements scattered through and the Canadian setting. The family dynamic was so raw, painful, and emotional but really made the plot so suspenseful.
Without giving anything away, I will say that during the big reveal, my spidey senses were going off and I was on edge, goosebumps and heart racing! Now that is great writing and a major page-turner. The ending was kind of vague but it left you thinking, which I loved!
If you are looking for a great psychological suspense, definitely add this to your TBR! I cannot wait to see what Sandra SG Wong comes up with next!
***** Many thanks to Harper Collins, Harper 360, and Sandra SG Wong for the gifted copy as it was provided to me in turn for my honest opinion.
September 19, 2025
This debut novel by Sandra SG Wong is a good psychological suspense novel,and not a thriller. Cleo wakes up by the side of the Trans-Canada Highway in British Columbia--and doesn't know how she got there. She has amnesia. As she tries to regain her memory, she discovers that her parents are missing.
I like a good psychological story like this, although it does get intense. That's the reason I don't read very many of this type of story!
It moved a little slowly in the second half of the book and I read fast to push through to the end and find out whodunit and what happened.
I also liked that it was set in Canada, involving Canadian characters. I realize that I have read many more stories set in England or France-- or Africa or Asia-- than in Canada. I do want to read more about our northern neighbor!
THANKS to HarperCollins for this Advanced Reading Copy.
I like a good psychological story like this, although it does get intense. That's the reason I don't read very many of this type of story!
It moved a little slowly in the second half of the book and I read fast to push through to the end and find out whodunit and what happened.
I also liked that it was set in Canada, involving Canadian characters. I realize that I have read many more stories set in England or France-- or Africa or Asia-- than in Canada. I do want to read more about our northern neighbor!
THANKS to HarperCollins for this Advanced Reading Copy.
December 14, 2021
In the Dark We Forget is a much, much, much needed entry into the psychological suspense genre about a Chinese-Canadian woman who wakes up to find her parents are missing and her memories are gone.
The wonderfully talented Sandra SG Wong gives us everything a book lover could want–brutally honest social commentary, rich cultural details, deft psychological suspense, and often heartbreaking family dynamics. The result is a story that will stay with you long after you get to the last word. I couldn’t stop reading.
Definitely add it to the top of your TBR lists.
The wonderfully talented Sandra SG Wong gives us everything a book lover could want–brutally honest social commentary, rich cultural details, deft psychological suspense, and often heartbreaking family dynamics. The result is a story that will stay with you long after you get to the last word. I couldn’t stop reading.
Definitely add it to the top of your TBR lists.
August 6, 2022
I was hesitant going into this one, because it could have been really cheesy, but it turned out to be better than I expected! The synopsis was true to form; a woman awakens near a highway in Canada, with no idea of her name, where she is, and why she has obviously been attacked.
After going to the police, she finds out who she is … and also finds out her parents are missing. They’ve recently won a ton of money in the lottery, so immediately suspicion turns to everyone surrounding them - including their own daughter, who is still suffering from amnesia.
The book obviously is about finding out what happened, so the rest would be verging into spoiler territory, but it was good. It didn’t blow me away and there were a couple of things that annoyed the hell out of me, so I was planning on giving it 3.5 stars. The rounding would depend upon the end, and as I got there, I decided I’d round down to three stars.
THEN … I read the last few pages and generously decided to round up instead! This was a fun story and while not truly a solid four stars from me, it was still a very entertaining read.
(Thank you to Harper 360, Sandra SG Wong, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my review.)
After going to the police, she finds out who she is … and also finds out her parents are missing. They’ve recently won a ton of money in the lottery, so immediately suspicion turns to everyone surrounding them - including their own daughter, who is still suffering from amnesia.
The book obviously is about finding out what happened, so the rest would be verging into spoiler territory, but it was good. It didn’t blow me away and there were a couple of things that annoyed the hell out of me, so I was planning on giving it 3.5 stars. The rounding would depend upon the end, and as I got there, I decided I’d round down to three stars.
THEN … I read the last few pages and generously decided to round up instead! This was a fun story and while not truly a solid four stars from me, it was still a very entertaining read.
(Thank you to Harper 360, Sandra SG Wong, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my review.)
August 18, 2022
A woman wakes up with total retrograde amnesia (induced by roofies?!) and can't remember anything other than the fact that she's a racist with anti white prejudice that has nothing to do with the plot of the book. This book was terrible! The plot drags on and on... They go back to the scene of where she woke up several times before anything happens in the book.
The characters' decisions and actions don't make sense. For example, they could have easily determined what her name was early on in the book, but, for some reason, beat around the bush about it until the woman discovers herself on Facebook.
The author continues to name every single character's race as they are introduced and the main character acts a certain way towards that person based on their race.
In addition, the main character and police quickly discover that her parents have also gone missing nearby where the main character, Cleo woke up with amnesia. The search to track down who roofied Cleo turns into an investigation into the parents' disappearance, but there is no mention of the notion that these two incidents are related until way later in the book.
Overall, the book is strangely and poorly written, wouldn't recommend.
The characters' decisions and actions don't make sense. For example, they could have easily determined what her name was early on in the book, but, for some reason, beat around the bush about it until the woman discovers herself on Facebook.
The author continues to name every single character's race as they are introduced and the main character acts a certain way towards that person based on their race.
In addition, the main character and police quickly discover that her parents have also gone missing nearby where the main character, Cleo woke up with amnesia. The search to track down who roofied Cleo turns into an investigation into the parents' disappearance, but there is no mention of the notion that these two incidents are related until way later in the book.
Overall, the book is strangely and poorly written, wouldn't recommend.
April 9, 2022
Thank you to HarperCollins Canada for sending me an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!
3.75 stars
Overall, I have to say that I really enjoyed this book a lot. It's a page-turner, which is exactly what I want my thrillers to be like, and the premise and the narrative voice really made me question which characters I could trust all the way through to the end. I think it has all the elements that make domestic psychological thrillers so enjoyable and such a popular genre, while also bringing much more to the table than your typical (white) domestic thriller.
In this book, we follow our main character, Cleo, as she wakes up on the side of a highway without any idea who she is or any memories of her past. She soon finds out that her parents are missing, and the suspicious circumstances around their disappearance coupled with her memory loss puts her in a precarious position, and she needs to regain her memories in order to figure out the truth behind what happened.
I found myself relating to Cleo a lot, even in the ways that are not necessarily the most positive. I think Wong did a great job with Cleo's character - as you learn more about her, there are things about her that make her seem like a "difficult" person (a bitch, as the people in her life often describe her), but you also can't help but understand where she comes from and why she is the way that she is. Wong also does a great job at weaving in social commentary and showing some of the microaggressions that Chinese-Canadians often face in our day-to-day lives, and it does make you question whether or not Cleo really is as difficult as everyone makes her out to be, or if it's partially because of racism and misogyny. At times, I did find the social commentary to be a bit too on the nose, but overall I still thought it was well done.
I was surprised at how emotional the last quarter of this book was for me. There's a big focus throughout the book on Cleo's relationships with both her parents and her brother, and at times, these complicated family dynamics were extremely heartbreaking. There's discussion of emotional and domestic abuse/trauma, in case that is a trigger for anyone. These family dynamics were definitely what made the book memorable for me, and even made me cry a little.
All in all, I'm really impressed with this thriller. It's suspenseful and keeps you on your toes, but also gives you a lot to think about in terms of social and cultural commentary. The ending is kind of vague, and Wong definitely doesn't spoon feed you or tie everything up in a neat little package for you, which I personally really love in a book, but I also know that this isn't something that everyone will enjoy. If you are into psychological and/or domestic thrillers at all, I definitely recommend this one.
3.75 stars
Overall, I have to say that I really enjoyed this book a lot. It's a page-turner, which is exactly what I want my thrillers to be like, and the premise and the narrative voice really made me question which characters I could trust all the way through to the end. I think it has all the elements that make domestic psychological thrillers so enjoyable and such a popular genre, while also bringing much more to the table than your typical (white) domestic thriller.
In this book, we follow our main character, Cleo, as she wakes up on the side of a highway without any idea who she is or any memories of her past. She soon finds out that her parents are missing, and the suspicious circumstances around their disappearance coupled with her memory loss puts her in a precarious position, and she needs to regain her memories in order to figure out the truth behind what happened.
I found myself relating to Cleo a lot, even in the ways that are not necessarily the most positive. I think Wong did a great job with Cleo's character - as you learn more about her, there are things about her that make her seem like a "difficult" person (a bitch, as the people in her life often describe her), but you also can't help but understand where she comes from and why she is the way that she is. Wong also does a great job at weaving in social commentary and showing some of the microaggressions that Chinese-Canadians often face in our day-to-day lives, and it does make you question whether or not Cleo really is as difficult as everyone makes her out to be, or if it's partially because of racism and misogyny. At times, I did find the social commentary to be a bit too on the nose, but overall I still thought it was well done.
I was surprised at how emotional the last quarter of this book was for me. There's a big focus throughout the book on Cleo's relationships with both her parents and her brother, and at times, these complicated family dynamics were extremely heartbreaking. There's discussion of emotional and domestic abuse/trauma, in case that is a trigger for anyone. These family dynamics were definitely what made the book memorable for me, and even made me cry a little.
All in all, I'm really impressed with this thriller. It's suspenseful and keeps you on your toes, but also gives you a lot to think about in terms of social and cultural commentary. The ending is kind of vague, and Wong definitely doesn't spoon feed you or tie everything up in a neat little package for you, which I personally really love in a book, but I also know that this isn't something that everyone will enjoy. If you are into psychological and/or domestic thrillers at all, I definitely recommend this one.
August 5, 2022
This book was just not it for me. From the very beginning I struggled to get engaged with it and I usually love an unreliable narrator but this one had me annoyed and bored. The amount of times her brother referred to her as “sis” made me want to scream, I don’t think I’ve ever heard siblings use that term, I know my brother never has.
The plot was slow going, too much unnecessary information, unlikeable characters, and no answers to any questions.
The plot was slow going, too much unnecessary information, unlikeable characters, and no answers to any questions.
August 11, 2022
I just didn't like this one because everything was being discovered too conveniently and while I love the Asian representation in this one, it threw me off.
July 26, 2022
In the Dark We Forget
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Format: Kindle eBook
Date Published: 6/21/22
Author: Sandra S.G. Wong
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Pages: 355
Goodreads Rating: 3.33
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and HarperCollins Publishers and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
Synopsis: When a woman wakes up with amnesia beside a mountain highway, confused and alone, she fights to regain her identity, only to learn that her parents have disappeared—not long after her mother bought a winning $47 million lottery ticket. As her memories painfully resurface and the police uncover details of her parents’ mysterious disappearance, Cleo Li finds herself under increasing suspicion. Even with the unwavering support of her brother, she can’t quite reconcile her fears with reality or keep the harrowing nightmares at bay. As Cleo delves deeper for the truth, she cannot escape the nagging sense that maybe the person she should be afraid of...is herself.
My Thoughts: I was immediately drawn to this book by the cover and pretty much I knew I wanted to read without really knowing what the story was. For a debut thriller, just amazing! The story opens up with a firework, then does some back building, and slowly building up the plot, with twists along the way. The story is divided up into three parts and narrated by Cleo, as an unreliable narrator, from her POV. The storytelling of the culture was extremely descriptive and detailed, an aspect that I loved. The characters were very well developed with depth, cultural exploration, mysterious, and just worked so well for this novel. The author’s writing style was complex, with more layers of complexity, suspenseful, tense on the edge of your seat moments, and family dynamics that tear at your heart. The author did a fantastic job at building the characters, layering in the twists while building up to the plot, while the ending was a little vague, I do believe this is just the brilliant writing of the author. I cannot wait to see future novels from Wong. I highly recommend you go pick up this page turning psychological thriller that was released last month.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Format: Kindle eBook
Date Published: 6/21/22
Author: Sandra S.G. Wong
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Pages: 355
Goodreads Rating: 3.33
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and HarperCollins Publishers and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
Synopsis: When a woman wakes up with amnesia beside a mountain highway, confused and alone, she fights to regain her identity, only to learn that her parents have disappeared—not long after her mother bought a winning $47 million lottery ticket. As her memories painfully resurface and the police uncover details of her parents’ mysterious disappearance, Cleo Li finds herself under increasing suspicion. Even with the unwavering support of her brother, she can’t quite reconcile her fears with reality or keep the harrowing nightmares at bay. As Cleo delves deeper for the truth, she cannot escape the nagging sense that maybe the person she should be afraid of...is herself.
My Thoughts: I was immediately drawn to this book by the cover and pretty much I knew I wanted to read without really knowing what the story was. For a debut thriller, just amazing! The story opens up with a firework, then does some back building, and slowly building up the plot, with twists along the way. The story is divided up into three parts and narrated by Cleo, as an unreliable narrator, from her POV. The storytelling of the culture was extremely descriptive and detailed, an aspect that I loved. The characters were very well developed with depth, cultural exploration, mysterious, and just worked so well for this novel. The author’s writing style was complex, with more layers of complexity, suspenseful, tense on the edge of your seat moments, and family dynamics that tear at your heart. The author did a fantastic job at building the characters, layering in the twists while building up to the plot, while the ending was a little vague, I do believe this is just the brilliant writing of the author. I cannot wait to see future novels from Wong. I highly recommend you go pick up this page turning psychological thriller that was released last month.
August 25, 2022
IN THE DARK WE FORGET
Sandra S.G. Wong
STRANGE. THIS WAS STRANGE.
There were points in this book when I lost track of what was happening or my interest completely wandered off onto other topics. This means that I had to read and then go back and read it again. So this would be issue #1.
I was intrigued in the beginning with poor Cleo waking up without a memory of even who she was. Then her parents were missing with the 47 million dollar lotto ticket. The brother shows up and they fight, the police think that Cleo is the suspect and the book drags on.
The book seemed to be a glimpse into the Chinese culture or making or keeping the daughter tied to the family by verbal abuse. Once mom was missing it was emotional freedom that Cleo really didn't understand or even like.
I found the whole thing below my level of expectation and because it failed to really engage my attention, I was disappointed.
3 stars
Happy Reading!
Sandra S.G. Wong
STRANGE. THIS WAS STRANGE.
There were points in this book when I lost track of what was happening or my interest completely wandered off onto other topics. This means that I had to read and then go back and read it again. So this would be issue #1.
I was intrigued in the beginning with poor Cleo waking up without a memory of even who she was. Then her parents were missing with the 47 million dollar lotto ticket. The brother shows up and they fight, the police think that Cleo is the suspect and the book drags on.
The book seemed to be a glimpse into the Chinese culture or making or keeping the daughter tied to the family by verbal abuse. Once mom was missing it was emotional freedom that Cleo really didn't understand or even like.
I found the whole thing below my level of expectation and because it failed to really engage my attention, I was disappointed.
3 stars
Happy Reading!
July 18, 2022
I was really hoping to love this debut psychological suspense book featuring an Asian Canadian family and the daughter who wakes up with memory loss and is found wandering around the forest in B.C. Slowly we learn what happened to bring Cleo to the woods, there is a lot of commentary on microaggressions and anti-Asian racism. I liked the complex relationship between Cleo and her brother and Cleo and the sole Asian policewoman on the investigation. Overall though I found the story dragged a bit and could have been more suspenseful - at least for my tastes. I will still be eagerly waiting to read what's next by this talented Canadian author though! Much thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!
February 15, 2022
2.5 stars. This debut novel was OK but for me it didn’t live up to being a thriller at all. In fact towards the end I skim read as it dragged on. I love trying debut novels as you might find a new fav but sadly this one wasn’t for me.
May 28, 2022
With IN THE DARK WE FORGET, Sandra SG Wong delivers a heart-pounding must-read amnesia mystery. Chilling, timely, and deeply atmospheric, you'll question everything and everyone throughout as you race to the end. Masterful!
July 3, 2022
3.5 stars rounded up. Great debut from a Canadian author. Loved how this was a story of a Chinese Canadian, and describes the struggles she has faced all her life, both from family and others. There needs to be more on these topics.
Felt the book slow to start but loved how brother/ sister always had each other’s backs.
Hope to see more from this author.
Eye opening look behind the curtains of this fictional family, wouldn’t be surprised to see if this parallels real instances.
Felt the book slow to start but loved how brother/ sister always had each other’s backs.
Hope to see more from this author.
Eye opening look behind the curtains of this fictional family, wouldn’t be surprised to see if this parallels real instances.
June 19, 2022
✖️ an unlikeable narrator ; a lot of repetitive dialogue ; amnesia and inconclusive ending ..there’s a lot more I could say about this book but I will keep it to myself Needless to say it really didn’t work for me
August 16, 2022
“Does he really not get it? Do I truly have to spell it out?”
Yes, because I didn’t get it either. The only thing more bewildering than this mystery is why I stuck with it, as the lead character was exceedingly unpleasant. Great title though.
January 18, 2023
Let me start by saying our Author Wong really really likes to write with detail, almost like she has a word quota to meet. If Cleo talked about her freaking hands one more time, or rubbing her face/eyes, or specifically called her brother 'little brother' one more time I could have literally screamed.
Now, if we take away all that annoying stuff, this story has merit!
Cleo wakes up on the side of the road, no idea where she is, how she got there or even who she is. A good Samaritan picks her up and takes her to the police station. Now an investigation has begun to help figure out who she is and what happened to her. The cops are on her side.
fast forward a few very slow days we find out her parents are missing.
We are probably close to halfway through the book now and again, we are moving at a snails pace due to all the unnecessary details.
The book really starts to pick up when Cleo and her brother are dealing with the police, it's infuriating but feels so accurate! Cops want answers and they develop theories and they do whatever it takes to ensure they can get their guy and close a case. This whole part of the story had me anxious because I was able to say what if this was me, what would I do?
Now, in the end we have a very ambiguous ending. I don't necessarily need a book to have an ending packaged with a bow, but it should at least guide you to make your own assumptions. This gives you none of that. I had more questions than answers in the end. When the book ended I was actually shocked, like after all this unnecessary detail you do this with the ending, it was like someone else wrote it and the two authors didn't confer before the book was sent off to the editor.
I would skip this one, not worth the frustrating time it took to get to the non conclusion end.
Now, if we take away all that annoying stuff, this story has merit!
Cleo wakes up on the side of the road, no idea where she is, how she got there or even who she is. A good Samaritan picks her up and takes her to the police station. Now an investigation has begun to help figure out who she is and what happened to her. The cops are on her side.
fast forward a few very slow days we find out her parents are missing.
We are probably close to halfway through the book now and again, we are moving at a snails pace due to all the unnecessary details.
The book really starts to pick up when Cleo and her brother are dealing with the police, it's infuriating but feels so accurate! Cops want answers and they develop theories and they do whatever it takes to ensure they can get their guy and close a case. This whole part of the story had me anxious because I was able to say what if this was me, what would I do?
Now, in the end we have a very ambiguous ending. I don't necessarily need a book to have an ending packaged with a bow, but it should at least guide you to make your own assumptions. This gives you none of that. I had more questions than answers in the end. When the book ended I was actually shocked, like after all this unnecessary detail you do this with the ending, it was like someone else wrote it and the two authors didn't confer before the book was sent off to the editor.
I would skip this one, not worth the frustrating time it took to get to the non conclusion end.
April 20, 2022
Thank you very much to Harper Collins Canada for an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This is my very first ARC. Overall I enjoyed the book. I will not recap the synopsis as that can be easily found and read.
I loved the setting in Field, BC. I have been to Takkakaw Falls many times and I always stop to see the confluence and the spiral tunnels. The story moved at a fast pace, which I always appreciate. Wong has some social commentary throughout the book, which was all on point. As far as it being a “thriller”, I’m not so sure as I didn’t believe Cleo, the protagonist, was in imminent danger. I think it would qualify as more of a “mystery”. There were several things in the story that requires suspended disbelief, for example the RCMP travelling from Kelowna to Edmonton, and Cleo’s relationship with Naomi (this was hard to accept). Also, I had a tough time wrapping my head around Cleo not sharing the identity of her attacker when her memories came back, it took her approximately the last 1/3 of the book before she shared this information. Wong ticked as many boxes as possible regarding the race of her characters (this pulled me out of the story) as well as ticking a few LGBTQ+ boxes. The ending is ambiguous which is not the case for a traditional mystery.
I loved the setting in Field, BC. I have been to Takkakaw Falls many times and I always stop to see the confluence and the spiral tunnels. The story moved at a fast pace, which I always appreciate. Wong has some social commentary throughout the book, which was all on point. As far as it being a “thriller”, I’m not so sure as I didn’t believe Cleo, the protagonist, was in imminent danger. I think it would qualify as more of a “mystery”. There were several things in the story that requires suspended disbelief, for example the RCMP travelling from Kelowna to Edmonton, and Cleo’s relationship with Naomi (this was hard to accept). Also, I had a tough time wrapping my head around Cleo not sharing the identity of her attacker when her memories came back, it took her approximately the last 1/3 of the book before she shared this information. Wong ticked as many boxes as possible regarding the race of her characters (this pulled me out of the story) as well as ticking a few LGBTQ+ boxes. The ending is ambiguous which is not the case for a traditional mystery.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 20, 2022
Thank you to HarperCollins for the ARC of this book!
Cleo Li wakes up on side of a road, not knowing what happened to her, how she got there, or who she is. Her amnesia means she fails to remember where she lives, who her relatives are, or anything else about herself. She is confused and feels alone. When she enters a lodge one day, trying to figure out what happened to her, she meets an employee there who knows who she is; but that employee has some terrible news. Her parents are missing. With the help of her brother, and the police, they are determined to find out what happened to Cleo and what happened to her parents. She soon learns her mother won a $47 million lottery, but had yet to claim the money. As Cleo’s memories begin to resurface, she remembers the details of her relationship with her mother. Cleo soon finds herself under suspicion of her parents’ disappearance, but was she the cause?
This is a fantastic debut novel! It starts out with a bang, and the suspense as to the whodunit is kept throughout. I, of course, had my own suspicions, but I was very, very wrong! That is exactly what I want in a thriller novel. Wong did a great job of scattering cultural references and discriminations within the novel; as I admit, not very many thriller novels involve Asian characters. It was a nice change, and a much needed one. I also enjoyed that this took place in Canada, as most books I read take place in Europe. Wong has entered the scene with a fresh, new voice that is missing and much needed. The ONLY reason I didn’t give this book a 5 star rating, is that I wish the end was cleaned up a little better – it was left slightly open ended and I wanted a little more resolution.
Cleo Li wakes up on side of a road, not knowing what happened to her, how she got there, or who she is. Her amnesia means she fails to remember where she lives, who her relatives are, or anything else about herself. She is confused and feels alone. When she enters a lodge one day, trying to figure out what happened to her, she meets an employee there who knows who she is; but that employee has some terrible news. Her parents are missing. With the help of her brother, and the police, they are determined to find out what happened to Cleo and what happened to her parents. She soon learns her mother won a $47 million lottery, but had yet to claim the money. As Cleo’s memories begin to resurface, she remembers the details of her relationship with her mother. Cleo soon finds herself under suspicion of her parents’ disappearance, but was she the cause?
This is a fantastic debut novel! It starts out with a bang, and the suspense as to the whodunit is kept throughout. I, of course, had my own suspicions, but I was very, very wrong! That is exactly what I want in a thriller novel. Wong did a great job of scattering cultural references and discriminations within the novel; as I admit, not very many thriller novels involve Asian characters. It was a nice change, and a much needed one. I also enjoyed that this took place in Canada, as most books I read take place in Europe. Wong has entered the scene with a fresh, new voice that is missing and much needed. The ONLY reason I didn’t give this book a 5 star rating, is that I wish the end was cleaned up a little better – it was left slightly open ended and I wanted a little more resolution.
May 21, 2022
As much as I wanted to love this book, it missed the mark for me. The premise is great, though as some others have already pointed out, it's more of a mystery than a thriller since so much of the book takes place after the crime. There are sporadic flashbacks as Cleo regains her memory, but not enough to be a full-on thriller. What I struggled with was the writing. There was no connecting to Cleo for me. I found her too bitter and angry which, of course, is to be expected given her situation, but that bitterness laced everything including things aside from the plot. There was just an overall edge to the narration that rubbed me the wrong way and didn't make for pleasant reading.
As far as the plot goes, I would have enjoyed it more had we been able to follow Cleo as her predicament was happening. I do love the amnesia angle, it just didn't have the same urgency having everything said and done to start. My best takeaway was Cleo reconnecting with her brother. That part was very sweet.
Thanks to HarperCollins/Harper 360 for sending me a free copy of the book to read and review.
As far as the plot goes, I would have enjoyed it more had we been able to follow Cleo as her predicament was happening. I do love the amnesia angle, it just didn't have the same urgency having everything said and done to start. My best takeaway was Cleo reconnecting with her brother. That part was very sweet.
Thanks to HarperCollins/Harper 360 for sending me a free copy of the book to read and review.
May 23, 2022
Amnesia, a mystery, and missing family members. Cleo wakes up in the woods with injuries and no memory of what has happened to her. She soon discovers that her parents are missing and that their disappearance isn’t as normal as she thought and it might be connected to her missing memory. Soon she finds herself trying to find out what happened to them and regain her memories. cleo isn’t exactly a likable character and you learn that she is a bit of a bitch as people in her life would describe her. The story also has a lot of social commentary and shows some of the micro-aggressions that Chinese-Canadians face as well as the way abuse and toxic family works. There was emotional and discussion on domestic abuse and trauma. The author weaves in experiences of BIPOC and members of the LGBTQ community. The thriller aspect was a bit slower for my liking and the mystery was okay and it definitely felt like more of a family based drama with a touch of forgotten identity. The ending felt ambiguous which I wish it had more of a solid ending.
*Thank you Harper360 for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*
*Thank you Harper360 for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*
April 22, 2022
"In the Dark We Forget" is a slow burn that seems to rest somewhere between mystery and thriller. Who is Chloe? Is she hiding something? Does she really not remember who she is? Who can be trusted?
There were many things I like about this book, such as the setting, the premise, and the clean writing. I also enjoyed that I wasn't always rooting for the main character - I am a sucker for an unreliable narrator, especially one that keeps secrets from the reader.
I would have liked this book to pick a lane in terms of genre, however. It was too dialogue-driven and slow-paced to be my ideal thriller, but didn't contain enough of an "aha!" reveal to qualify as the kind of mystery I personally enjoy. I would recommend this title for readers who like family-based dramas and "forgotten-identity" reads. It is also a book I'd suggest for readers looking for a uniquely Canadian setting and perspective.
There were many things I like about this book, such as the setting, the premise, and the clean writing. I also enjoyed that I wasn't always rooting for the main character - I am a sucker for an unreliable narrator, especially one that keeps secrets from the reader.
I would have liked this book to pick a lane in terms of genre, however. It was too dialogue-driven and slow-paced to be my ideal thriller, but didn't contain enough of an "aha!" reveal to qualify as the kind of mystery I personally enjoy. I would recommend this title for readers who like family-based dramas and "forgotten-identity" reads. It is also a book I'd suggest for readers looking for a uniquely Canadian setting and perspective.
July 27, 2023
i’m surprised that i randomly picked up a book about a cantonese albertan woman. reading local is always nice; i’ve been pretty much everywhere in this book and i recognize the places — there’s a donut shop that was discussed, and i know where that is and am probably gonna stop there when i pass by this summer. and calgary does have better dim sum
the book? fast plot, but i think it underwhelmed me in the end. i like having an unlikable protagonist. i wish there was more closure and less amnesia
the book? fast plot, but i think it underwhelmed me in the end. i like having an unlikable protagonist. i wish there was more closure and less amnesia
January 16, 2024
This was a quick and easy listen, but the writing could have used some work. I’m unsure of the ending and it was very repetitive. (The amount of times the word “sis” is used was enough to drive me nuts!)
May 21, 2023
What a treat to read about a part of the world I’ve never visited -Western Canada- and to have the vivid descriptions paired with a taut storyline that kept me guessing to the end. Be warned that the characters in this novel are complex and very, very real!
May 11, 2022
Intellectually stimulating, explosive, Compelling, griping, exhilarating & intense! This story brought out all the feels & the emotions! On top of all that this phenomenal Asian Canadian author has had the courage to write about many topics that need much more light shed on them, due to the general public's lack of knowledge (with knowledge comes not only understanding but hopefully compassion, caring & acceptance) so I for one thank you Sandra!
In the dark we forget, is this a reference to what Cleo's mother did to her, how her father was to afraid to stop it? The behind closed doors and all deal? Or subjectively could this be in reference to how we as a society treat people who have emigrated to Canada? (and I'm ashamed that this is true I wish with all my heart that it were not) I would love to sit down with Sandra SG Wong and ask her about the title of the book because it's the first thing that drew me in, but then her amazing, flowing, dramatic, precise writing style hooked me in chapter one and boy did I hang on with everything that I had right till the end of the epilog!
I absolutely loved the issues that were brought up in this book such as the way Asian Canadians are treated and or looked upon in society (which is disgraceful), how the female children are treated in an Asian family (I can't imagine how damaging that must be to self esteem & mental health) LGBTQIA issues in general are an iffy topic because it's hard not to offend people and I think this author had to be brave to write about how the Asian community reacted years ago as well as how they react now and it was brilliant to show both sides of how that made the siblings in this story feel, what it was like being disowned also how hard it was to explain not having your parents at your wedding. There were a lot of twists & turns in the story that were shocking, dramatic & heart wrenching and of course I just wanted more more more. I would recommend this book to anyone who dislikes injustice, prejudice or racism that enjoys a good on the edge of your seat mystery or psychological thriller. I sincerely thank @NetGalley, @HarperCollinsCa and @S_G_Wong for THE ARC of this fantastic book.
#IntheDarkWeForget
In the dark we forget, is this a reference to what Cleo's mother did to her, how her father was to afraid to stop it? The behind closed doors and all deal? Or subjectively could this be in reference to how we as a society treat people who have emigrated to Canada? (and I'm ashamed that this is true I wish with all my heart that it were not) I would love to sit down with Sandra SG Wong and ask her about the title of the book because it's the first thing that drew me in, but then her amazing, flowing, dramatic, precise writing style hooked me in chapter one and boy did I hang on with everything that I had right till the end of the epilog!
I absolutely loved the issues that were brought up in this book such as the way Asian Canadians are treated and or looked upon in society (which is disgraceful), how the female children are treated in an Asian family (I can't imagine how damaging that must be to self esteem & mental health) LGBTQIA issues in general are an iffy topic because it's hard not to offend people and I think this author had to be brave to write about how the Asian community reacted years ago as well as how they react now and it was brilliant to show both sides of how that made the siblings in this story feel, what it was like being disowned also how hard it was to explain not having your parents at your wedding. There were a lot of twists & turns in the story that were shocking, dramatic & heart wrenching and of course I just wanted more more more. I would recommend this book to anyone who dislikes injustice, prejudice or racism that enjoys a good on the edge of your seat mystery or psychological thriller. I sincerely thank @NetGalley, @HarperCollinsCa and @S_G_Wong for THE ARC of this fantastic book.
#IntheDarkWeForget
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