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Forget Me Not
After years of forming an intimate bond with a mysterious man every time she closes her eyes to dream, a young woman, Eliza, forces herself to find a fulfilling life outside the confines of her own mind. Along with her partner Logan, she roams the safely discovered planets and moons of a newly traversable galaxy by inter-galactic transport, centuries after the evacuation of humans from Earth to a new home, Otera.
Silas, the unknown man in Eliza’s dreams has spent most of his life as a contract pirate, formally known as a Mako, mining the unexplored lands of dangerous moons to earn a living. Having dreamt about a woman he’s never met every night for as long as he can remember, Silas has never allowed himself a relationship that reaches beyond confident that one day, he would find the woman in his fantasies somewhere in the universe.
With Silas returning to the Otera following a final job for a man to which he owes a debt; and Eliza heading back home after visiting the Glade moon with her partner– the two come face to face as both of their connection pods land on a transport vessel heading in the same direction.
Forced into the same proximity for the duration of travel, they struggle to understand what it means for them to finally meet when the universe seems to be pulling them both in different directions. Eliza, attached to, and traveling with her long-term partner. And Silas, fulfilling a dangerous deal with a crime syndicate with whom he has a past.
When the pair bond over their shared love for forgotten Earth-age classic literature, and the ways in which each have fallen in love with the other in their dreams, Eliza is torn between the life she’s always known on the Otera with her partner, and the infinite possibility of a future with the man she knows is her soulmate.
Silas, the unknown man in Eliza’s dreams has spent most of his life as a contract pirate, formally known as a Mako, mining the unexplored lands of dangerous moons to earn a living. Having dreamt about a woman he’s never met every night for as long as he can remember, Silas has never allowed himself a relationship that reaches beyond confident that one day, he would find the woman in his fantasies somewhere in the universe.
With Silas returning to the Otera following a final job for a man to which he owes a debt; and Eliza heading back home after visiting the Glade moon with her partner– the two come face to face as both of their connection pods land on a transport vessel heading in the same direction.
Forced into the same proximity for the duration of travel, they struggle to understand what it means for them to finally meet when the universe seems to be pulling them both in different directions. Eliza, attached to, and traveling with her long-term partner. And Silas, fulfilling a dangerous deal with a crime syndicate with whom he has a past.
When the pair bond over their shared love for forgotten Earth-age classic literature, and the ways in which each have fallen in love with the other in their dreams, Eliza is torn between the life she’s always known on the Otera with her partner, and the infinite possibility of a future with the man she knows is her soulmate.
351 pages, ebook
First published June 7, 2022
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Karissa Kinword
3 books637 followersKarissa Kinword is a bestselling author of adult contemporary and sci-fi fantasy romance. She accredits her inspiration to an early love for literature, fanatically obsessive personality, and innate fascination with the human condition. She has a bachelor's degree in communication and journalism from the University at Albany and lives in the Hudson Valley of New York with her husband and toddlers.
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August 3, 2022
4.5 ⭐️ Oh my stars!!!!! READ THIS NOW!!!
“You've been trying not to sleep at night to avoid me," he whispers. "Meanwhile, Eliza, all I want to do is sleep, because that's the only place I can have you."
-
Imagine you've been dreaming of someone for years. You've never met this person, but whenever you fall asleep, you spend those hours connecting on a deep emotional and physical level. No one in the universe knows you as they do, loves you as they do. But every day, you wake up, remember it’s all just a dream, and continue with your real life.
Now imagine one day, you actually see this person from your dreams. They’re a living, breathing human being that is standing in front of you, so close that you can touch them. But your life partner, someone you've planned a future with and love deeply, is also standing next to you. At the end of the day, who do you choose?
-
I read this book almost two months ago, and I STILL think about it daily! The intruiging premise coupled with the beautiful writing makes this story dreamlike, alluring, and romantic. I laughed, cried, smiled, blushed, hurt, and loved. This is a story I will never forget.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ fated soulmates
✨ dream bond
✨ spaceship setting
✨ forced proximity
✨ book guy meets book girl
✨ character-driven romance
✨ poetic writing
✨ first-person omniscient narration
✨ shocking, emotional ending
✨ SO MUCH SPICE! 4/5🌶️
Sydney Conn wrote a wonderful review of Forget Me Not that perfectly sums up how I feel about this story: Click here to read. If this doesn't convince you to read Forget Me Not, I don't know what will.
Quick Notes:
The story is an open-ended happy ending, but a happy ending nevertheless. Before the epilogue, I was leaning toward a 4-star rating, but the shock and emotions I had from that last chapter are what made me decide to bump it up to 4.5-stars. It truly impacted me and gave me all the feels! I ended up sobbing. First, they were sad tears; then, they were happy tears. I will be thinking about this story for a long, long time.
The first-person omniscient POV can be jarring at first, but once you read for a while, you'll get used to it. I ended up appreciating this narration since it has a dreamlike feel that I grew to love. And by the end, you'll realize why the author made this decision.
There is a soft trigger warning for emotional infidelity. The FMC is with the MMC in her dreams and thinks he's just a figment of her dreams, so it's complicated. But as someone who is easily triggered by the cheating trope, this didn't bother me.
Favorite Quotes:
All the pages are already written, fated, we just have yet to reach the resolution. What's any novel without gripping conflict? What's any chapter without a purpose?
——————————————
Silas simply speaks like he's always in love.
——————————————
Silas doesn't love me like all the characters love their counterparts in these books - because it's more than that. He loves me through them, in pieces, like patchwork on a quilt, a stitch here, a pattern there, never completely sewn together. Like he hasn't yet read his favorite story, but he's constantly trying.
——————————————
"He's more myself than I am. Whatever souls are made of, his and mine are the same."
——————————————
"Will you ever forgive me?"
Forgive you for what, Birdie?"
"For not waiting for you."
——————————————
The thing about myself and Silas, is that we already know each other. The same way the sea will always know the sand. Existing together in waves, rolling, tumbling, sometimes calm and quiet, others like a rip current. The two of us swirl inside one another perpetually, stir and then settle - maybe we could exist apart, but what is more beautiful than the way the surf and sand refuse to stop kissing each other?
——————————————
"It was never enough to have you in pieces. . . and it will never be again."
——————————————
I'm a seedling gifted to him by the cosmos, planted in the muddy cave of his chest under overturned soil. I grow best in his climate, he knows this, we're a perfect match.
——————————————
The steady thump of his heart is my favorite sound, my favorite feeling against my skin. It reminds me he's read, he's here - and it reminds me that I am too. A beacon, illuminating from within his body that shows me that no matter the circumstance, I'm where I'm supposed to be. As long as I'm with Silas, I am home.
——————————————
If I'm a book, then he's all the lines between every sentence. He's the curve of each letter reaching out to kiss the next, the swooping song of every italic, the pausing breath of well placed punctuation. I am the words, but he is the way in which you read them.
——————————————
"Without you I would know nothing of love, Eliza. You are the definition of it," he says, holding my wrists where they rest under his chin. "I am content to be in love with you until the last star falls from the sky."
——————————————
The Star Souls Theory: Two souls are formed from the dust of one star. When the time comes and it ceases to exist, the brilliant, shining star gives itself to the universe - its tandem energy parting ways for a time before inevitably coming back together, destined to be born into the souls of living beings. Those of which are connected intrinsically to one another on this shared plane. Only the luckiest ones will find their other half.
——————————————
I found you. The other half of my star.
——————————————
Even if I'd read the last chapter first, if I'd seen the ending before the start, I would have done it all again. Maybe each line would sting a little harder, every word would reach a little sweeter, every miscommunication would hurt so much deeper. But so would all the love.
——————————————
“You've been trying not to sleep at night to avoid me," he whispers. "Meanwhile, Eliza, all I want to do is sleep, because that's the only place I can have you."
-
Imagine you've been dreaming of someone for years. You've never met this person, but whenever you fall asleep, you spend those hours connecting on a deep emotional and physical level. No one in the universe knows you as they do, loves you as they do. But every day, you wake up, remember it’s all just a dream, and continue with your real life.
Now imagine one day, you actually see this person from your dreams. They’re a living, breathing human being that is standing in front of you, so close that you can touch them. But your life partner, someone you've planned a future with and love deeply, is also standing next to you. At the end of the day, who do you choose?
-
I read this book almost two months ago, and I STILL think about it daily! The intruiging premise coupled with the beautiful writing makes this story dreamlike, alluring, and romantic. I laughed, cried, smiled, blushed, hurt, and loved. This is a story I will never forget.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ fated soulmates
✨ dream bond
✨ spaceship setting
✨ forced proximity
✨ book guy meets book girl
✨ character-driven romance
✨ poetic writing
✨ first-person omniscient narration
✨ shocking, emotional ending
✨ SO MUCH SPICE! 4/5🌶️
Sydney Conn wrote a wonderful review of Forget Me Not that perfectly sums up how I feel about this story: Click here to read. If this doesn't convince you to read Forget Me Not, I don't know what will.
Quick Notes:
The story is an open-ended happy ending, but a happy ending nevertheless. Before the epilogue, I was leaning toward a 4-star rating, but the shock and emotions I had from that last chapter are what made me decide to bump it up to 4.5-stars. It truly impacted me and gave me all the feels! I ended up sobbing. First, they were sad tears; then, they were happy tears. I will be thinking about this story for a long, long time.
The first-person omniscient POV can be jarring at first, but once you read for a while, you'll get used to it. I ended up appreciating this narration since it has a dreamlike feel that I grew to love. And by the end, you'll realize why the author made this decision.
There is a soft trigger warning for emotional infidelity. The FMC is with the MMC in her dreams and thinks he's just a figment of her dreams, so it's complicated. But as someone who is easily triggered by the cheating trope, this didn't bother me.
Favorite Quotes:
All the pages are already written, fated, we just have yet to reach the resolution. What's any novel without gripping conflict? What's any chapter without a purpose?
——————————————
Silas simply speaks like he's always in love.
——————————————
Silas doesn't love me like all the characters love their counterparts in these books - because it's more than that. He loves me through them, in pieces, like patchwork on a quilt, a stitch here, a pattern there, never completely sewn together. Like he hasn't yet read his favorite story, but he's constantly trying.
——————————————
"He's more myself than I am. Whatever souls are made of, his and mine are the same."
——————————————
"Will you ever forgive me?"
Forgive you for what, Birdie?"
"For not waiting for you."
——————————————
The thing about myself and Silas, is that we already know each other. The same way the sea will always know the sand. Existing together in waves, rolling, tumbling, sometimes calm and quiet, others like a rip current. The two of us swirl inside one another perpetually, stir and then settle - maybe we could exist apart, but what is more beautiful than the way the surf and sand refuse to stop kissing each other?
——————————————
"It was never enough to have you in pieces. . . and it will never be again."
——————————————
I'm a seedling gifted to him by the cosmos, planted in the muddy cave of his chest under overturned soil. I grow best in his climate, he knows this, we're a perfect match.
——————————————
The steady thump of his heart is my favorite sound, my favorite feeling against my skin. It reminds me he's read, he's here - and it reminds me that I am too. A beacon, illuminating from within his body that shows me that no matter the circumstance, I'm where I'm supposed to be. As long as I'm with Silas, I am home.
——————————————
If I'm a book, then he's all the lines between every sentence. He's the curve of each letter reaching out to kiss the next, the swooping song of every italic, the pausing breath of well placed punctuation. I am the words, but he is the way in which you read them.
——————————————
"Without you I would know nothing of love, Eliza. You are the definition of it," he says, holding my wrists where they rest under his chin. "I am content to be in love with you until the last star falls from the sky."
——————————————
The Star Souls Theory: Two souls are formed from the dust of one star. When the time comes and it ceases to exist, the brilliant, shining star gives itself to the universe - its tandem energy parting ways for a time before inevitably coming back together, destined to be born into the souls of living beings. Those of which are connected intrinsically to one another on this shared plane. Only the luckiest ones will find their other half.
——————————————
I found you. The other half of my star.
——————————————
Even if I'd read the last chapter first, if I'd seen the ending before the start, I would have done it all again. Maybe each line would sting a little harder, every word would reach a little sweeter, every miscommunication would hurt so much deeper. But so would all the love.
——————————————
July 18, 2022
I wrote this so I figured I might as well give myself some credit 😂
I just want to put this in writing—he’s there 🤍 and they lived HEA.
I just want to put this in writing—he’s there 🤍 and they lived HEA.
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June 1, 2022*I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.*
Umm... this book was not for me.. I'm going to refrain from rating it, as I do not rate books that are not Romance. As I am a Romance book reviewer and by definition, this book does not fit the criteria.
That is not to say that this book is without merit, and I don't just want to rag on it because this debut author is very talented and I was drawn back into it again and again. So I want to talk about a few positives and then give my reasoning for why it's not a romance.
The world building and the sci-fi elements were enticing and well established. I was curious about it. I loved the setting and this ship that is our main location. Very well done!
The chemistry and steam was well written and started early. Whether it is in a dream world or what appears to be real life, it was done quite well! I found myself blushing at the dirty words more than one.
I was impressed with the authors choice of writing style, First Person Omniscient, which means we see all events and thoughts of other characters through the voice of our narrator, who is the main character. Although, the cleverness of this choice... is ultimately what led me to be disappointed.
Okay, now we get to my main gripe, and it's as stated above... this book was ultimately Romantic Sci-Fi. Not a Sci-Fi Romance, which is what I believed it to be. The main promise of a Romance is that the characters who are the main focus of the love story are together on the last page. Whether in a Happy For Now or a Happily Ever After. I don't want to say exactly what happens... BUT, my heart actually sank through my toes when I read the last words. I felt cheated and robbed of what should have been a sure thing.
Ultimately, an author can make any choice they want for their story. That's not my business. What IS my business is when the book is falsely marketed. It doesn't feel good to be tricked as a reader. Especially when a book is sold to me as a Star-Crossed lovers, fated mate, romance and then pulls the rug out from under me... it's why I read romance, for an HEA. If I know a book ISN'T going to have one, I will stay away and not be sad.
Again, this author has skills and I will absolutely be willing to read another if I am prepared for what I am getting.
No Rating
4 on my spice scale
TW: Cheating, Not an HEA
Umm... this book was not for me.. I'm going to refrain from rating it, as I do not rate books that are not Romance. As I am a Romance book reviewer and by definition, this book does not fit the criteria.
That is not to say that this book is without merit, and I don't just want to rag on it because this debut author is very talented and I was drawn back into it again and again. So I want to talk about a few positives and then give my reasoning for why it's not a romance.
The world building and the sci-fi elements were enticing and well established. I was curious about it. I loved the setting and this ship that is our main location. Very well done!
The chemistry and steam was well written and started early. Whether it is in a dream world or what appears to be real life, it was done quite well! I found myself blushing at the dirty words more than one.
I was impressed with the authors choice of writing style, First Person Omniscient, which means we see all events and thoughts of other characters through the voice of our narrator, who is the main character. Although, the cleverness of this choice... is ultimately what led me to be disappointed.
Okay, now we get to my main gripe, and it's as stated above... this book was ultimately Romantic Sci-Fi. Not a Sci-Fi Romance, which is what I believed it to be. The main promise of a Romance is that the characters who are the main focus of the love story are together on the last page. Whether in a Happy For Now or a Happily Ever After. I don't want to say exactly what happens... BUT, my heart actually sank through my toes when I read the last words. I felt cheated and robbed of what should have been a sure thing.
Ultimately, an author can make any choice they want for their story. That's not my business. What IS my business is when the book is falsely marketed. It doesn't feel good to be tricked as a reader. Especially when a book is sold to me as a Star-Crossed lovers, fated mate, romance and then pulls the rug out from under me... it's why I read romance, for an HEA. If I know a book ISN'T going to have one, I will stay away and not be sad.
Again, this author has skills and I will absolutely be willing to read another if I am prepared for what I am getting.
No Rating
4 on my spice scale
TW: Cheating, Not an HEA
June 10, 2022
Disclaimer: This book was not for me but I mean no hate to the author or fans of this book. If you enjoyed this book or are excited to read it, don’t read this post. I mean it, I’m gonna tear shit up a bit.
That being said…
I truly did not enjoy this book. It had a decent concept but the execution was very much all over the place. The point of view was extremely messy and changed often within the same paragraph. After reading the epilogue I understand why the author chose to write it all from Eliza’s point of view while still giving the perspectives of others, however it does not make up for the 300+ pages of confusing and frustrating writing.
Additionally, I did not sympathize with the characters at all. I found Eliza and Silas to be selfish and short sighted so it made it very difficult to continue reading. The author also tried to pack a lot of flowery and honestly a little pretentious writing into the dialogue that made it very difficult to see the characters as actual human people. There was also little to no development for any of the main characters which is a big miss given the fact that there were only 3 major characters.
Finally, the plot of this book was entirely underwhelming and I found that the smut scenes became very repetitive and were not super creative. If you’re going to pack 16 smut scenes into a book, they need to have at least some variation.
If you actually read this post then I hope it is because you felt the same way and that I’m not alone here.
That being said…
I truly did not enjoy this book. It had a decent concept but the execution was very much all over the place. The point of view was extremely messy and changed often within the same paragraph. After reading the epilogue I understand why the author chose to write it all from Eliza’s point of view while still giving the perspectives of others, however it does not make up for the 300+ pages of confusing and frustrating writing.
Additionally, I did not sympathize with the characters at all. I found Eliza and Silas to be selfish and short sighted so it made it very difficult to continue reading. The author also tried to pack a lot of flowery and honestly a little pretentious writing into the dialogue that made it very difficult to see the characters as actual human people. There was also little to no development for any of the main characters which is a big miss given the fact that there were only 3 major characters.
Finally, the plot of this book was entirely underwhelming and I found that the smut scenes became very repetitive and were not super creative. If you’re going to pack 16 smut scenes into a book, they need to have at least some variation.
If you actually read this post then I hope it is because you felt the same way and that I’m not alone here.
June 10, 2022
4 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
If I’m a book, then he is all the lines between every sentence. He’s the curve of each letter reaching out to kiss the next, the swooping song of every italic, the pausing breath of well placed punctuation. I am the words, but he is the way in which you read them.
Forget Me Not will certainly make you not forget this once-in-a-lifetime star-crossed love story.
— Fated Soulmates
— Forbidden Love
— Forced Proximity
— Character-driven Romance
— Book guy meets book girl
— Very Spicy
— Unique world-building
— First person omniscient POV
Imagine having a dream lover and experiencing the most intense and life-altering passion and love in your slumber—and one day this dream lover is no longer a figment of a dream. He is real.
I was immediately entranced by this story of a forbidden romance and fated lovers finally finding each other beyond their dreamscape. But when reality seeps in, they realize the path to each other is not as easy.
Let me also add that the chemistry and passion between Silas and Eliza is INTENSE.
Silas doesn’t love me like all the characters love their counterparts in these books—because it’s more than that. He loves me through them, in pieces, like patchwork on a quilt, a stitch here, a pattern there, never completely sewn together. Like he hasn’t yet read his favorite story, but he’s constantly trying.
I usually steer away from sci-fi settings, but the author does an excellent job at building a unique space setting that does not overwhelm the story.
How could I end this review without praising Karissa's writing? The writing was poetic and flowy and spoke to my soul. I don't recall reading a book that had a first person omniscient POV, it was easy to follow.
Trigger Warnings: emotional infidelity since the heroine and the hero make love in what she believes are just her dreams while she has a boyfriend. It might be seen as emotional cheating (which is something that bothers me) but I wasn't bothered much.
If I’m a book, then he is all the lines between every sentence. He’s the curve of each letter reaching out to kiss the next, the swooping song of every italic, the pausing breath of well placed punctuation. I am the words, but he is the way in which you read them.
Forget Me Not will certainly make you not forget this once-in-a-lifetime star-crossed love story.
— Fated Soulmates
— Forbidden Love
— Forced Proximity
— Character-driven Romance
— Book guy meets book girl
— Very Spicy
— Unique world-building
— First person omniscient POV
Imagine having a dream lover and experiencing the most intense and life-altering passion and love in your slumber—and one day this dream lover is no longer a figment of a dream. He is real.
I was immediately entranced by this story of a forbidden romance and fated lovers finally finding each other beyond their dreamscape. But when reality seeps in, they realize the path to each other is not as easy.
Let me also add that the chemistry and passion between Silas and Eliza is INTENSE.
Silas doesn’t love me like all the characters love their counterparts in these books—because it’s more than that. He loves me through them, in pieces, like patchwork on a quilt, a stitch here, a pattern there, never completely sewn together. Like he hasn’t yet read his favorite story, but he’s constantly trying.
I usually steer away from sci-fi settings, but the author does an excellent job at building a unique space setting that does not overwhelm the story.
How could I end this review without praising Karissa's writing? The writing was poetic and flowy and spoke to my soul. I don't recall reading a book that had a first person omniscient POV, it was easy to follow.
Trigger Warnings: emotional infidelity since the heroine and the hero make love in what she believes are just her dreams while she has a boyfriend. It might be seen as emotional cheating (which is something that bothers me) but I wasn't bothered much.
June 16, 2022
Idk. That ending was a big ol nope.
June 7, 2022
| Forget Me Not |
ARC Review 🌌✨
***I wanted to start this review by saying that I saw a review on here prior to finishing the book that said this book does not have a HEA and that it has a TW for cheating, both of which are false. The book does end with a HEA, it’s been confirmed by the author, just not in a traditional sense. It’s left a bit open ended but it is so HEAVILY implied, that I’m not sure how someone can say it’s completely lacking a HEA. As far as cheating goes, there is absolutely zero cheating in this book. I would say there’s a soft TW for emotional infidelity but it’s far more complicated than that as the FMC sees the MMC in her dreams and thinks he’s just something conjured by her imagination. As someone who is highly triggered by the cheating trope, none of this bothered me. I hope that helps give hesitant readers a little peace of mind!***
It’s not often I read a book and think, “I’ll never be the same” after reading it, but that’s exactly how I feel after finishing Forget Me Not. It is a masterpiece in every sense of the word and I am in awe of the way Karissa’s mind works, not to mention that this is her debut novel.
This book now sits at the top of my romance tier along with A Court of Mist and Fury and Remain Nameless, which are some my favorite books of all time. I cannot thank @karissakinwordwrites enough for the gift of this arc. This book was such a pleasant surprise amidst a major reading slump and I am thankful to have gotten to read this incredible story before it released.🖤
Forget Me Not will forever have a special place in my heart. I laughed, smiled, had anxiety, and sobbed at the exquisite prose on these pages. I am a sucker for a fated soulmates trope and this one checked every box and then some. It was so different from anything I’ve ever read, but it instantly burrowed its way into my soul. I haven’t felt this connected to a story in a long time. Something about Eliza and Silas just really hit me hard. It feels like forever since I’ve cheered for a main couple this wholeheartedly.
Karissa’s writing is like a sonnet. I think this is easily my most highlighted book on my kindle. I cannot praise this book enough. Since I can’t stop gushing about it in this caption, I’ll put the synopsis and more details on the following slides. If the sci-fi romance genre gives you pause, just know it’s a love story that happens to take place in space, not the other way around, and the space setting paired with Karissa’s style make for a dreamy stunner.✨
Also, if you’re looking for spice, this baby gets 4-5 🌶s from me. And it’s not roll your eyes kind of spice, it’s intense and passionate in the best way.
ARC Review 🌌✨
***I wanted to start this review by saying that I saw a review on here prior to finishing the book that said this book does not have a HEA and that it has a TW for cheating, both of which are false. The book does end with a HEA, it’s been confirmed by the author, just not in a traditional sense. It’s left a bit open ended but it is so HEAVILY implied, that I’m not sure how someone can say it’s completely lacking a HEA. As far as cheating goes, there is absolutely zero cheating in this book. I would say there’s a soft TW for emotional infidelity but it’s far more complicated than that as the FMC sees the MMC in her dreams and thinks he’s just something conjured by her imagination. As someone who is highly triggered by the cheating trope, none of this bothered me. I hope that helps give hesitant readers a little peace of mind!***
It’s not often I read a book and think, “I’ll never be the same” after reading it, but that’s exactly how I feel after finishing Forget Me Not. It is a masterpiece in every sense of the word and I am in awe of the way Karissa’s mind works, not to mention that this is her debut novel.
This book now sits at the top of my romance tier along with A Court of Mist and Fury and Remain Nameless, which are some my favorite books of all time. I cannot thank @karissakinwordwrites enough for the gift of this arc. This book was such a pleasant surprise amidst a major reading slump and I am thankful to have gotten to read this incredible story before it released.🖤
Forget Me Not will forever have a special place in my heart. I laughed, smiled, had anxiety, and sobbed at the exquisite prose on these pages. I am a sucker for a fated soulmates trope and this one checked every box and then some. It was so different from anything I’ve ever read, but it instantly burrowed its way into my soul. I haven’t felt this connected to a story in a long time. Something about Eliza and Silas just really hit me hard. It feels like forever since I’ve cheered for a main couple this wholeheartedly.
Karissa’s writing is like a sonnet. I think this is easily my most highlighted book on my kindle. I cannot praise this book enough. Since I can’t stop gushing about it in this caption, I’ll put the synopsis and more details on the following slides. If the sci-fi romance genre gives you pause, just know it’s a love story that happens to take place in space, not the other way around, and the space setting paired with Karissa’s style make for a dreamy stunner.✨
Also, if you’re looking for spice, this baby gets 4-5 🌶s from me. And it’s not roll your eyes kind of spice, it’s intense and passionate in the best way.
May 17, 2025
This book is a song, and it was written for you.
How much would you sacrifice for the one you search for among the stars every night? What would you give to feel the caress of the person whose soul fills the dark space in yours? The one for whom your blood sings for. Roars, screams, and rages for.
Forget Me Not is the answer to the question you secretly have asked yourself before.
Are they out there?
The answer is yes. Karissa Kinword provides a poetic glimpse into this very fantasy we treasure in the dark, hopeful moments of the night and set in between the very stars themselves.
Immediately upon starting, you are transported to into the cosmos, exploring an entirely divergent way of life. How interesting it was to see what may be possible, if we applied ourselves as a society.
The writing is catching at first, almost stumbling over the way it is being portrayed. But over time, the realization that first person omniscient was the only way to write the love story of Eliza and Silas.
See, first person omniscient is a rarity among fiction, but one I genuinely now hope to see more of now having experienced it. The slip into Eliza’s mind and visually accepting those of the other characters was seamless, as if I was staring down into this enormous freight with them all, watching helplessly as Eliza makes her way to Silas.
But I’ll tell you the secret to appreciating this point of view. It is the only way to honor the portrayal of twin flames, star souls, soul mates.
While different, the point of view actually brought me to tears once I realized that Karissa did this on purpose. She knew that writing about two halves of the same star would need something more. Something other. And the fact that we are actually gifted every perspective in an ethereal and romantic way really elevated the entire experience.
I was in shock.
I smiled.
I laughed.
I was angry.
I blushed.
I was on fire.
I was sobbing.
I was in agony.
I was in love.
I’m not here to provide for you a synopsis, you can find that elsewhere. But I wanted to come here honestly, completely vulnerable as I write this only minutes after finishing.
I am changed forever and--
I will Forget You Not.
How much would you sacrifice for the one you search for among the stars every night? What would you give to feel the caress of the person whose soul fills the dark space in yours? The one for whom your blood sings for. Roars, screams, and rages for.
Forget Me Not is the answer to the question you secretly have asked yourself before.
Are they out there?
The answer is yes. Karissa Kinword provides a poetic glimpse into this very fantasy we treasure in the dark, hopeful moments of the night and set in between the very stars themselves.
Immediately upon starting, you are transported to into the cosmos, exploring an entirely divergent way of life. How interesting it was to see what may be possible, if we applied ourselves as a society.
The writing is catching at first, almost stumbling over the way it is being portrayed. But over time, the realization that first person omniscient was the only way to write the love story of Eliza and Silas.
See, first person omniscient is a rarity among fiction, but one I genuinely now hope to see more of now having experienced it. The slip into Eliza’s mind and visually accepting those of the other characters was seamless, as if I was staring down into this enormous freight with them all, watching helplessly as Eliza makes her way to Silas.
But I’ll tell you the secret to appreciating this point of view. It is the only way to honor the portrayal of twin flames, star souls, soul mates.
While different, the point of view actually brought me to tears once I realized that Karissa did this on purpose. She knew that writing about two halves of the same star would need something more. Something other. And the fact that we are actually gifted every perspective in an ethereal and romantic way really elevated the entire experience.
I was in shock.
I smiled.
I laughed.
I was angry.
I blushed.
I was on fire.
I was sobbing.
I was in agony.
I was in love.
I’m not here to provide for you a synopsis, you can find that elsewhere. But I wanted to come here honestly, completely vulnerable as I write this only minutes after finishing.
I am changed forever and--
I will Forget You Not.
February 23, 2023
there's just something magical and powerful about the soulmate trope, and this book proves it 💫💫💫
July 8, 2022
What the fuck was that epilogue? I thought we as a society agreed to stop doing ~and it was all a dream~ stories? They're so unsatisfying.
Anyway, bad ending aside, that's like 25% of the reason for my low rating. Another 25% is unlikable characters and the final 50% is writing style.
The way the POVs are written is kind of weird because one character is the narrator of both POVs. It's difficult to explain. You have Eliza's POV sections which are standard, but then with Silas's POV sections they're written as if there's like two Elizas, an all-knowing narrator Eliza and a character Eliza. I could kind of see this POV approach working better if narrator Eliza was like reflecting on past events, and also making commentary about character Eliza's actions/thoughts/whatever, but it just didn't work for me as the story is currently set up. (And also the POVs change quickly, and often, like within the same page.)
Anyway, bad ending aside, that's like 25% of the reason for my low rating. Another 25% is unlikable characters and the final 50% is writing style.
The way the POVs are written is kind of weird because one character is the narrator of both POVs. It's difficult to explain. You have Eliza's POV sections which are standard, but then with Silas's POV sections they're written as if there's like two Elizas, an all-knowing narrator Eliza and a character Eliza. I could kind of see this POV approach working better if narrator Eliza was like reflecting on past events, and also making commentary about character Eliza's actions/thoughts/whatever, but it just didn't work for me as the story is currently set up. (And also the POVs change quickly, and often, like within the same page.)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 12, 2025
“Forget Me Not” by Karissa Kinword
5⭐️/5⭐️
5🌶/5🌶
“These feelings are not futile, Eliza, they’re rooted and watered. We were always meant to grow this way, it’s divine nature.”
Every night, for as long as Eliza can remember, she has dreamed of a man. She doesn’t know what his name is, or if he exists outside of her dreams. One day, while traveling back to the Otera with her boyfriend, Eliza sees him: her dream man. Silas, a solitary galactic traveler, has just completed a dangerous job on the unforgiving Pulp Moon. When he sees Eliza across the room he can’t believe he’s finally face-to-face with the woman he dreams of every single night. The two strangers must now decide, what will they do with the knowledge that the other person exists?
-”Forget Me Not” is approaching its first birthday, so I wanted to do a close reread in anticipation of the date. This is the third time I’ve read this book, and every single time I notice more and more layers to the story. Hands down, this is my favorite romance book. I recommend it every chance I get. Looking for a book that has forced proximity? Read “Forget Me Not”. Science fiction without aliens? Read “Forget Me Not”. Soulmates? “Forget Me Not”. Hottest smut? “Forget Me Not”. Endless angst? “Forget Me Not”. This reread just solidified my love for the story and Karissa’s writing; I will always be a fan of whatever she publishes.
I’m not going to look at my original review, so I apologize in advance if there are any overlaps. Here is what I love about the book, and why I enjoyed rereading it:
-The writing in this story is beautiful. Actually, calling it beautiful doesn’t do it justice. It is poetic, brilliant, full of depth and substance, thought provoking, tragic, hopeful. It blows my mind that this is Karissa’s first published book.
-The fated mate/soulmate trope is my all-time favorite romance trope, and “Forget Me Not” is like a deep dive into what the trope means. What do you do if you meet your soulmate while you’re in an established relationship? What happens if your personal life is precarious? What kind of cascade effect does meeting your soulmate initiate? All of these questions are answered in depth within the story.
-The main characters, Eliza and Silas, are in a difficult position. While they have been dreaming of each other every single night for years, they never truly knew if the other person existed. They are cautious, tentatively reaching out toward the other to see if they weren’t alone with their dreams. While individually they recognize the other person from their dreams, it doesn’t guarantee the other person has also been experiencing those dreams. And maybe that person doesn’t experience the type of dreams the other person does. It’s very tricky and complicated.
-What’s more, Eliza is riding on the transport ship with her boyfriend Logan. She begins the journey 100% committed to Logan and their life back on the Otera. But one look at Silas unravels everything. Suddenly, Eliza is questioning every aspect of her life. Does she stay with Logan, knowing Silas really exists? Will she always mourn ‘what could have been’? Alternatively, does she talk to Silas and learn more about him? Find out if he dreams about her? It’s fascinating, and I think readers should think twice before judging Eliza’s actions. She’s in an impossible situation, someone is bound to get hurt no matter what choice she makes; all she can do is make a decision and commit to its consequences.
-I enjoy sci-fi romances more than possibly any other subgenre, and I think “Forget Me Not” was the first sci-fi romance I read where there were no aliens. The MCs are both human, although not from Earth. The story feels less like what is traditionally considered science fiction, and more like speculative fiction; think of the TV shows “Black Mirror” or “The Twilight Zone”. There is also a dystopian element to the story. The former Earth, known as Ghost Earth, was abandoned several hundreds of years ago. Now, humans have settled all across the galaxy, most notably on a planet called the Otera. I love the subtle world building in “Forget Me Not”, it definitely leaves the option of sequels open in the future.
-Now, I have to talk briefly about the smut. I’ve had several people describe the smut in “Forget Me Not” as “beautiful filth”, and it’s spot on. Look, I say the word ‘filth’ with all the love in the world. The scenes between Eliza and Silas are passionate to the nth degree, and sometimes passion forgoes subtlety. But it’s raw and real. And given how many scenes Eliza and Silas share, all of them feel one-of-a-kind and unique (extra kudos to Karissa for such creative writing).
-Reading “Forget Me Not” is one of the most cinematic reading experiences I’ve ever had. Actions, emotions, body language, silent communication, it’s all written so clearly; I can easily picture the scenes in my head. My favorite scene in the book is when Eliza and Silas are sitting on the floor outside Logan’s pod, and they’re finally admitting that they know the other person via their dreams. I can picture the tension between them perfectly, which adds to the suspense as a reader. I’m thinking, “ohmyGOSH, they’re finally admitting it out loud to each other!”.
**SPOILERS PAST THIS POINT**
-Do yourself a favor and read “Forget Me Not”! You can read it for free through Kindle Unlimited. What a deal, reading such a remarkable debut romance novel through Kindle Unlimited.
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"Forget Me Not" by Karissa Kinword
5⭐/5⭐
5🌶️/5🌶️
"If I’m a book, then he is all the lines between every sentence. He’s the curve of each letter reaching out to kiss the next, the swooping song of every italic, the pausing breath of well placed punctuation. I am the words, but he is the way in which you read them."
Imagine you've been dreaming of another person for years; every time you fall asleep you're with that person, and the two of you connect on a soul level. They know you better than you know yourself, and you spend days counting down the hours till you fall asleep and meet again. Now imagine that the person is real. For years you thought they weren't real, but now they're standing right in front of you, breathing the same air as you, so close to your physical touch. Yet, even as destiny allows you to meet, that doesn't necessarily mean you can be together. Eliza is aboard a transport ship with her boyfriend, Logan. They have just spent several cycles backpacking across the galaxy, reveling in their love for each other. She never imagined she would actually come face-to-face with the man of her dreams. Silas is something like an intergalactic miner (a Mako), uncovering precious artifacts on planets and moons. He lives a solitary life, aside from his dreams filled with Eliza. When they meet, an undeniable magnetic force pulls them together; they are effortless to stop. But real life is so much more complicated than dreams, how can Eliza and Silas ever be together during their waking hours?
What an incredible book! I'm a reader who values the experience of reading a book just as highly as the book itself, and "Forget Me Not" managed to nail both categories perfectly. I read this book in a day, I literally couldn't stop reading. It is captivating in such a refreshing way, and as soon as I finished reading I immediately bought a copy. Two things to note: there IS a HEA, and there is no physical infidelity. One could make the argument that there is emotional infidelity, but I'm not sold on that. Here are my thoughts:
-This book is told through a first POV omniscient narrator (Eliza), which can take some getting used to. I found this to be a refreshing way to read a romance novel. This also fed into the overall tension the characters (and by extension, reader) experience throughout the novel.
-This book would be better described as speculative fiction rather than straight up sci-fi romance. The sci-fi element acts more like a setting and plot device rather than a subgenre. As I was reading, I kept thinking about how this felt like a novelization of a "Twilight Zone" or "Black Mirror" episode.
-The spice is off the charts, and I'm not exaggerating; there are a lot of spicy scenes in this book. Every single intimate experience is unique and highlights a new facet of Eliza and Silas' relationship. The scenes never felt out of place or repetitive, which is impressive give how many spicy scenes there are in the book.
-The writing is poetic and lyrical. I'm struggling to think of a comparable author or writing style, but I'm drawing a blank; Kinword's writing felt like a brand new experience for me as a reader.
-I rated this book as high as my rating scale goes because it's deserving of being called an exemplary read. Prior to reading the book, I heard mixed reactions to the ending. Without giving anything away, I think readers will enjoy how the story wraps up (think back to what I said earlier about speculative fiction).
June 7, 2022
Overall Rating: 6/5
Spice: 5/5
Plot: 4/5
Romance: 5/5
World-Building: 4/5
Yes, that says 6/5 for the rating. This is one of those books you think about long after you have read it. You will be randomly doing dishes, or staring off into space and a scene will hit you out of nowhere. It’s one you will want to pick up and read over and over again.
Things I loved:
* The prose in this book was unbeatable. Romantic, ethereal, alluring. It sucks you in and doesn’t let you go for the entire book.
* Silas is everything. Rugged, read and real. He’s honestly a top tier love interest.
* Eliza is a mess sometimes, but aren’t we all? She has one foot in her dreams and one foot in reality and her journey was so beautiful.
Things I liked:
* The sci-fi setting of this just adds to the book and romance. It isn’t the main focus but it sets the perfect stage for events to unfold.
* Chapters 11 and 13 own me. I could reread them over and over again.
* The ending? You will be ruminating over it for hours, days even. It’s perfect and complex.
If you love anything I mentioned above, you need this book asap!
*I received an arc for review*
Spice: 5/5
Plot: 4/5
Romance: 5/5
World-Building: 4/5
Yes, that says 6/5 for the rating. This is one of those books you think about long after you have read it. You will be randomly doing dishes, or staring off into space and a scene will hit you out of nowhere. It’s one you will want to pick up and read over and over again.
Things I loved:
* The prose in this book was unbeatable. Romantic, ethereal, alluring. It sucks you in and doesn’t let you go for the entire book.
* Silas is everything. Rugged, read and real. He’s honestly a top tier love interest.
* Eliza is a mess sometimes, but aren’t we all? She has one foot in her dreams and one foot in reality and her journey was so beautiful.
Things I liked:
* The sci-fi setting of this just adds to the book and romance. It isn’t the main focus but it sets the perfect stage for events to unfold.
* Chapters 11 and 13 own me. I could reread them over and over again.
* The ending? You will be ruminating over it for hours, days even. It’s perfect and complex.
If you love anything I mentioned above, you need this book asap!
*I received an arc for review*
June 9, 2022
DNF @55%
This read pretty weird. The writing was really great, but it just felt very wrong to read a two pov story both written in just one of the MCs, first person perspective. I don’t think I enjoyed that. My main reason for dnf’ing has to do with the fact that literally nothing has happened. So far it has just been an angsty back and forth of feelings and questions. And I’m more of a plot girl.
It’s really a shame, because the spice is verra verra good and the writing’s really well done as well. But the choice of narration doesn’t make sense to me and reads weird. Even the angst-y situation didn’t want me to keep picking this one up. So bottom line: it was not for me, unfortunately.
This read pretty weird. The writing was really great, but it just felt very wrong to read a two pov story both written in just one of the MCs, first person perspective. I don’t think I enjoyed that. My main reason for dnf’ing has to do with the fact that literally nothing has happened. So far it has just been an angsty back and forth of feelings and questions. And I’m more of a plot girl.
It’s really a shame, because the spice is verra verra good and the writing’s really well done as well. But the choice of narration doesn’t make sense to me and reads weird. Even the angst-y situation didn’t want me to keep picking this one up. So bottom line: it was not for me, unfortunately.
June 11, 2022
Ok, this book almost made me throw my iPad. I’m still kind of processing it. I have so many conflicting thoughts about it. So, let’s start with what I liked.
- the world building is really great, and it’s a space romance, which I’ve never read before.
- the writing really is gorgeous in a lot of parts. Sweeping, poetic, evocative.
- there is a TON, like a very unexpected amount, of spice, and it was written well.
- I like the way the concept of soulmates is explored here, it’s romantic as hell. I love the idea of finding the love of your life in your dreams and then it becomes real.
- The ending completely threw me for a loop.
Now for what I didn’t enjoy:
- I never connected with either Eliza or Silas. You don’t really get very in depth with their characters beyond them having a hell of a lot of sex and making flowery love declarations. I wanted to see more of them as individuals, and together building their relationship beyond sex. I think that there are two passing mentions that they want to get to know each other beyond their bodies, but we never get to really see it. I wanted a lot more cute moments to balance the spice. The only romance is when they spend that day together before they even decide to be together.
- I kind of hated how she treated Logan. He was clueless and obviously not her soulmate, but he didn’t deserve what she did to him. She emotionally cheated on him a whole lot and came close to physically cheating, broke up their long term relationship suddenly and with virtually no explanation except there is someone else before bouncing right onto Silas, literally and figuratively. When he tries to get more of an explantation and talk through things, she hides, lies, and brushes him off until he finds out the hard way that she is with Silas. He wasn’t a bad guy and deserved better. She can obviously make any choice she wants, but her partner is owed the respect of full honesty for why she is leaving him. It really made me dislike her. I also didn’t like how Silas used another woman to assuage his pain at finding Eliza with someone else.
- I struggled with the first person omniscient perspective of this book. It makes sense after getting to the ending, but it is something I am not used to at all and it sometimes broke my brain.
This really is a completely unique and interesting piece of literature, and there was a lot that I liked, but a lot of it wasn’t for me.
- the world building is really great, and it’s a space romance, which I’ve never read before.
- the writing really is gorgeous in a lot of parts. Sweeping, poetic, evocative.
- there is a TON, like a very unexpected amount, of spice, and it was written well.
- I like the way the concept of soulmates is explored here, it’s romantic as hell. I love the idea of finding the love of your life in your dreams and then it becomes real.
- The ending completely threw me for a loop.
Now for what I didn’t enjoy:
- I never connected with either Eliza or Silas. You don’t really get very in depth with their characters beyond them having a hell of a lot of sex and making flowery love declarations. I wanted to see more of them as individuals, and together building their relationship beyond sex. I think that there are two passing mentions that they want to get to know each other beyond their bodies, but we never get to really see it. I wanted a lot more cute moments to balance the spice. The only romance is when they spend that day together before they even decide to be together.
- I kind of hated how she treated Logan. He was clueless and obviously not her soulmate, but he didn’t deserve what she did to him. She emotionally cheated on him a whole lot and came close to physically cheating, broke up their long term relationship suddenly and with virtually no explanation except there is someone else before bouncing right onto Silas, literally and figuratively. When he tries to get more of an explantation and talk through things, she hides, lies, and brushes him off until he finds out the hard way that she is with Silas. He wasn’t a bad guy and deserved better. She can obviously make any choice she wants, but her partner is owed the respect of full honesty for why she is leaving him. It really made me dislike her. I also didn’t like how Silas used another woman to assuage his pain at finding Eliza with someone else.
- I struggled with the first person omniscient perspective of this book. It makes sense after getting to the ending, but it is something I am not used to at all and it sometimes broke my brain.
This really is a completely unique and interesting piece of literature, and there was a lot that I liked, but a lot of it wasn’t for me.
February 28, 2023
Nope.
I was worried this would happen.
Books like this make me feel so unsatisfied!
At first I was very intrigued. Falling in love with a man in her dreams, only to see him in real life on a random trip back home with your boyfriend.
It was very spicy, which was written quite well! But i felt quite bored throughout the entire story. Maybe if there was an actual plot or some action I would have enjoyed this more.
I do think people need to be made aware of something, which is the fact that this is not a Romance by definition. You need an on page happily ever after for a book to be marketed as Romance, which this did not have. It also leaves on an 'open ending', which paired together with no HEA just made me mad.
I will give props to the writing. This author went out on a limb and props for that. It just didn't work for me.
I was worried this would happen.
Books like this make me feel so unsatisfied!
At first I was very intrigued. Falling in love with a man in her dreams, only to see him in real life on a random trip back home with your boyfriend.
It was very spicy, which was written quite well! But i felt quite bored throughout the entire story. Maybe if there was an actual plot or some action I would have enjoyed this more.
I do think people need to be made aware of something, which is the fact that this is not a Romance by definition. You need an on page happily ever after for a book to be marketed as Romance, which this did not have. It also leaves on an 'open ending', which paired together with no HEA just made me mad.
I will give props to the writing. This author went out on a limb and props for that. It just didn't work for me.
May 6, 2022
HOLY FREAKING SHIRTBALLS!!
I had the DEEP honor of receiving an ARC of this MASTERPIECE.
I am blown away. Kinword’s writing is like poetry. The dialogue alone reminded me of something like Pride and Prejudice, with beautiful words and stunning descriptions. This book sucks you in, with moments that are heartfelt and jaw dropping.
The intimacy is written in the same prose that evokes such intense feelings and emotions, while being sexy and steamy.
I learned a few new words during this one too!
I have a feeling the SHOCKING ending is gonna be a love or hate it moment for readers. My jaw was HANGING OPEN.
Preorder this gorgeous book asap.
I had the DEEP honor of receiving an ARC of this MASTERPIECE.
I am blown away. Kinword’s writing is like poetry. The dialogue alone reminded me of something like Pride and Prejudice, with beautiful words and stunning descriptions. This book sucks you in, with moments that are heartfelt and jaw dropping.
The intimacy is written in the same prose that evokes such intense feelings and emotions, while being sexy and steamy.
I learned a few new words during this one too!
I have a feeling the SHOCKING ending is gonna be a love or hate it moment for readers. My jaw was HANGING OPEN.
Preorder this gorgeous book asap.
December 3, 2022
It was okay. I don't really ever like first person omniscient because I always feel like the narrator is a liar. Which... I mean I wasn't wrong, was I? 😂
I also didn't really enjoy the way the main characters handled Logan. I felt kind of bad for him with the way that they were both just lying to his face. Yes. She was technically out of her relationship by the point in which her and Silas got together but then they kind of just fucked around behind his back? Sometimes I'm okay with that and other times I don't like it. I thought there was sort of a friendship between Silas and Logan so it just made me feel bad and then mixed with the first person omniscient it made me feel even more gross. Sure, we can say that the characters are very complex in this way but I'll be the first to admit that I go to smut reads not for real people but unrealistic standards.
I think k this book was more of a manage your expectations kind of read for me. When I find out that my smut reads are deep and complex I get kind of cranky. ESPECIALLY with sci-fi smut. That's a completely me thing. I should have DNFed right when I realized that poetic prose would be heavy in this.
I also didn't really enjoy the way the main characters handled Logan. I felt kind of bad for him with the way that they were both just lying to his face. Yes. She was technically out of her relationship by the point in which her and Silas got together but then they kind of just fucked around behind his back? Sometimes I'm okay with that and other times I don't like it. I thought there was sort of a friendship between Silas and Logan so it just made me feel bad and then mixed with the first person omniscient it made me feel even more gross. Sure, we can say that the characters are very complex in this way but I'll be the first to admit that I go to smut reads not for real people but unrealistic standards.
I think k this book was more of a manage your expectations kind of read for me. When I find out that my smut reads are deep and complex I get kind of cranky. ESPECIALLY with sci-fi smut. That's a completely me thing. I should have DNFed right when I realized that poetic prose would be heavy in this.
June 17, 2022
What the fucking fuck.
Fuck the epilogue. I was so here for this book. Was it purple prose-y? Sure. But I stuck through it all to get fucking BREAKING DAWN'D AND HAVE THE ENTIRE BOOK BE A FUCKING DREAM????????
I haven't been this mad at a book ending since My Sister's Keeper. FUCK.
Fuck the epilogue. I was so here for this book. Was it purple prose-y? Sure. But I stuck through it all to get fucking BREAKING DAWN'D AND HAVE THE ENTIRE BOOK BE A FUCKING DREAM????????
I haven't been this mad at a book ending since My Sister's Keeper. FUCK.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 14, 2022
no. it’s a no from me dawg.
I’m sorry but f*** that epilogue. I need HEA and I didn’t get it. So I will politely say no.
I’m sorry but f*** that epilogue. I need HEA and I didn’t get it. So I will politely say no.
May 8, 2022
**I received this as an ARC in exchange for a honest review**
This book was very different, and in the best way possible. It's nothing like I usually read so it was a welcome change to my reading routine. It's a sci-fi romance set in space hundreds of years after people have left Earth in search for other places to inhabit throughout space. It follows Eliza, her beau Logan, and dream soulmate Silas as they trapse across the universe back to their home planet of Otera. Eliza and Silas have never met outside of their dreams, until one fated encounter in a transport that has forced them to come to grips with their dreams being an actual reality. Will Eliza give up her current beau in lue of her literal dream man? Guess you'll have to find out!
I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the characters, and I love that we got more back story on Silas as the story went on; I just wish we got more background knowledge on Eliza as well. The ending...I have a love hate relationship with the ending, and I mean that in a good way. I didn't see it coming and it was great, but oh was it heart breaking and frustrating!
I definitely recommend this book. The writing style may take some getting used to, though if it's different from what you're used to. I did have to double back once or twice to figure out whose POV it was since it's written through 1st person as Eliza, even when it's Silas' POV. The story is well written and flows really well throughout the book. There is enough drama to keep it extra interesting, and even some chili's for the ones who like it spicy. Overall I really enjoyed the story and I'm grateful for the opportunity to be able to read the ARC.
This book was very different, and in the best way possible. It's nothing like I usually read so it was a welcome change to my reading routine. It's a sci-fi romance set in space hundreds of years after people have left Earth in search for other places to inhabit throughout space. It follows Eliza, her beau Logan, and dream soulmate Silas as they trapse across the universe back to their home planet of Otera. Eliza and Silas have never met outside of their dreams, until one fated encounter in a transport that has forced them to come to grips with their dreams being an actual reality. Will Eliza give up her current beau in lue of her literal dream man? Guess you'll have to find out!
I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the characters, and I love that we got more back story on Silas as the story went on; I just wish we got more background knowledge on Eliza as well. The ending...I have a love hate relationship with the ending, and I mean that in a good way. I didn't see it coming and it was great, but oh was it heart breaking and frustrating!
I definitely recommend this book. The writing style may take some getting used to, though if it's different from what you're used to. I did have to double back once or twice to figure out whose POV it was since it's written through 1st person as Eliza, even when it's Silas' POV. The story is well written and flows really well throughout the book. There is enough drama to keep it extra interesting, and even some chili's for the ones who like it spicy. Overall I really enjoyed the story and I'm grateful for the opportunity to be able to read the ARC.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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August 18, 2022I learned about 50 new words, a story told in poetic advanced argot, voluble in a good way. But if I had my druthers, the book would have less spice and more soul to soul connection. This is about fated lovers, and I didn’t see the ardency in their love so I’m feeling ambivalent about how the concept was executed, even tho it was written loquaciously.
I refrain from rating because I knew from the beginning this book wasn’t for ME, requiring forbearance to not DNF. I totally used the words I learned to make this review HAHA😂, that’s one good thing that came out of this experience. I can tell the author knows her science so I would read her future books if not about fate.
I refrain from rating because I knew from the beginning this book wasn’t for ME, requiring forbearance to not DNF. I totally used the words I learned to make this review HAHA😂, that’s one good thing that came out of this experience. I can tell the author knows her science so I would read her future books if not about fate.
June 21, 2022
how dare you and I mean that in a bad way
July 19, 2022
Eek. Not the best.
I was so excited for this book. I heard about it on Booktok and couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. And from the beginning, I was intrigued by the plot. A dystopian/sci-fi setting where she travels around the galaxy with her boyfriend, until the man she dreams about every night, finally meet in person. I had a couple issues with this book.
I thought ‘yeah, why not!’ but I was disappointed. Not only was there no forced proximity which is thought was promised, but for the entire first half of the novel, Eliza is still dating her boyfriend, while fucking Silas in her dreams. Not only could you tell Eliza and her boyfriend, Logan, had some problems on their relationship but neither of them decide to communicate until it already feels like she’s cheating on him. It’s a form of emotional cheating that escalated into physical cheating.
I just wanted to reach into the pages and shake Eliza and say ‘stop being a bitch and break it off with your boyfriend’. Silas is a loner who doesn’t really have relationships because his jobs requires him to be away for long periods of time, and so him and Eliza only worked because they saw each other in their dreams; however, it seemed they lacked chemistry and drive to be together when they actually met. I was confused if they even liked each other at some times. I felt bad because Silas is in love with her and has to watch her spite him with another man. It was like this petty game even though they new they were physically compatible?!
Additionally, the first person omniscient, was a very confusing pov and left me quite annoyed. For me, I contemplated not finishing it because it felt so stagnant. I think it could have been salvaged because it wasn’t a bad story, it just wasn’t executed well enough for me.
Also SPOILER, I skipped to the epilogue after I decided I didn’t want to finish this book and what?? It was all a dream? Am I reading it wrong or was it just Eliza took a sleeping pill and dreamt all of it up and then they finally get on the transport ship? I felt cheated by this book!
I was so excited for this book. I heard about it on Booktok and couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. And from the beginning, I was intrigued by the plot. A dystopian/sci-fi setting where she travels around the galaxy with her boyfriend, until the man she dreams about every night, finally meet in person. I had a couple issues with this book.
I thought ‘yeah, why not!’ but I was disappointed. Not only was there no forced proximity which is thought was promised, but for the entire first half of the novel, Eliza is still dating her boyfriend, while fucking Silas in her dreams. Not only could you tell Eliza and her boyfriend, Logan, had some problems on their relationship but neither of them decide to communicate until it already feels like she’s cheating on him. It’s a form of emotional cheating that escalated into physical cheating.
I just wanted to reach into the pages and shake Eliza and say ‘stop being a bitch and break it off with your boyfriend’. Silas is a loner who doesn’t really have relationships because his jobs requires him to be away for long periods of time, and so him and Eliza only worked because they saw each other in their dreams; however, it seemed they lacked chemistry and drive to be together when they actually met. I was confused if they even liked each other at some times. I felt bad because Silas is in love with her and has to watch her spite him with another man. It was like this petty game even though they new they were physically compatible?!
Additionally, the first person omniscient, was a very confusing pov and left me quite annoyed. For me, I contemplated not finishing it because it felt so stagnant. I think it could have been salvaged because it wasn’t a bad story, it just wasn’t executed well enough for me.
Also SPOILER, I skipped to the epilogue after I decided I didn’t want to finish this book and what?? It was all a dream? Am I reading it wrong or was it just Eliza took a sleeping pill and dreamt all of it up and then they finally get on the transport ship? I felt cheated by this book!
September 29, 2023
The ending was a big disappointment for me. I was hoping for a HEA and got something even worse tbh. And I really wish we got clear and distinct pov changes.
April 28, 2023
-fated lovers
-poetic
-great pace
-sci-fi romance
-illustrative
-steamy
I was so lucky to have been given the opportunity to read the ARC for this upcoming sci-fi romance, and BOY was it that and a whole lot more!
Incredible, illustrative world building that is easy to understand is unheard of, but she pulled it off. The whole work is very poetic, with a good pace. It’s told in omniscient first person, which I think makes it unique. Someone in another review said it was fresh and bold, and I couldn’t agree more! This is unlike anything I’ve read before and I think the book community is going to eat it up. My only qualm is the ending, it definitely threw me for a loop, but even still I can’t wait to get my hands on the paperback once it’s available on June 7th!
Hats off to Karissa for writing such a work of art.
-poetic
-great pace
-sci-fi romance
-illustrative
-steamy
I was so lucky to have been given the opportunity to read the ARC for this upcoming sci-fi romance, and BOY was it that and a whole lot more!
Incredible, illustrative world building that is easy to understand is unheard of, but she pulled it off. The whole work is very poetic, with a good pace. It’s told in omniscient first person, which I think makes it unique. Someone in another review said it was fresh and bold, and I couldn’t agree more! This is unlike anything I’ve read before and I think the book community is going to eat it up. My only qualm is the ending, it definitely threw me for a loop, but even still I can’t wait to get my hands on the paperback once it’s available on June 7th!
Hats off to Karissa for writing such a work of art.
dnf
June 12, 2022dnf
first-person omniscient writing is absolutely obnoxious
first-person omniscient writing is absolutely obnoxious
December 15, 2024
4.75 this was wild
May 6, 2022
I received an ARC of this book.
I really enjoyed this read! It was different than what I normally read. The idea was fresh and the ending really threw me for a loop! The writing was poetic and illustrative. I felt like there could have been less build up and more exploration of Silas and Eliza’s relationship. But overall I really enjoyed it! One of my favorite parts were all the literary classics quotes. It was a great read, and I look forward to Karissa’s future works!
I really enjoyed this read! It was different than what I normally read. The idea was fresh and the ending really threw me for a loop! The writing was poetic and illustrative. I felt like there could have been less build up and more exploration of Silas and Eliza’s relationship. But overall I really enjoyed it! One of my favorite parts were all the literary classics quotes. It was a great read, and I look forward to Karissa’s future works!
June 15, 2022
I really wanted to like this more. I love the concept - so unique and romantic - and the writing is truly beautiful and poetic at times, but I was left wishing that there was more development on the underlying emotional connection between Eliza and Silas from their dreams. The sexual connection was obvious but to me it almost felt like that was all there was to it (and all they did together) - I wish we could have seen a little more relationship building within the dreams, like how the dream versions of themselves helped the other to take on what was happening in their real life at the time. Overall beautiful concept but I think she could have done so much more with it.
One thing I have to say though is that I actually really like the ending.
One thing I have to say though is that I actually really like the ending.
July 23, 2022
This was almost a 4-star read for me; I enjoyed the plot and cleverness of the storytelling that much, and I didn’t see the twists at the end coming. I liked the light touch world building, and the use of the first person omniscient (it took a chapter or two to get used to, but I’ve never read another book that used it and I am drawn to narrative novelty). It’s definitely a romance novel with a sprinkling of sci fi/magical realism, but that sprinkling is really well-deployed. The reason I bumped it back to three stars are (1) the middle of the book dragged for me (from abt 47% finished to 67% finished in kindle is sex; and it’s well-written, but I found myself bored of it — skimming past it to get to more plot), (2) despite the book being written entirely in her voice, I found the FMC to be a bit flat and personality-less, and (3) there were just enough words used incorrectly (close cognates where I could tell what word the writer meant to use, but the wrong one was selected) that I found bothersome. Overall I really enjoyed this book! It was just missing a few key things for me.
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