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Forgotten

by Cat Patrick (Goodreads Author)

3.85 of 5 stars 3.85 · rating details · 8,633 ratings · 1,541 reviews

I remember forwards. I remember forwards, and forget backwards. My memories, bad, boring, or good, haven't happened yet. So I will remember standing in the fresh-cut grass with the black-clad figures surrounded by stone until I do it for real. I will remember the funeral until it happens - until someone dies. And after that, it will be forgotten. Here's the thing about me:...more

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Published June 1st 2011 by Hardie Grant Books

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Aug 23, 2011 Flannery rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: kcls, read-in-2011, young-adult-teen, reviewed-2011

You had me, Cat Patrick. You had me for a significant portion of this novel. Then you totally lost me. You did, however, inspire me to read up on short-term memory loss. For those of you wondering what the heck that has to with anything, this book’s main character is a teenage girl who “resets” every morning around 4am. Each night, she writes notes for herself of things she needs to read for school, what she should wear tomorrow, and any developments with family and friends. The entire book keep...more You had me, Cat Patrick. You had me for a significant portion of this novel. Then you totally lost me. You did, however, inspire me to read up on short-term memory loss. For those of you wondering what the heck that has to with anything, this book’s main character is a teenage girl who “resets” every morning around 4am. Each night, she writes notes for herself of things she needs to read for school, what she should wear tomorrow, and any developments with family and friends. The entire book keeps the reader wondering what the impetus for the memory loss was and whether London Lane (yes) will be able to regain some of her lost memories.

London’s mother and best friend know of her memory situation but there is no mention of anyone else knowing—do her peers her teachers know? I feel it is unbelievable if they don’t. There is no way that someone can write notes for their entire life and keep them detailed enough to pass as their normal self in everyday life. Right? Think of all the details. Updating herself on every day of her life every single morning? I’m skeptical. Another point that creeped me out a bit was London’s relationship with Luke. If every day is the first day you are meeting someone, it is beyond creepy that you would ever sleep with him. Or love him. Sure, I can see London trusting herself in her notes but she really had no reason to because she repeatedly wrote what she wanted next-day London to know, not what actually happened or what she needed to know. Neither Luke nor London are having a normal relationship here and I didn’t find myself rooting for either of them.

The mystery element of this book builds slowly and then just punches you in the face at the end. In a bad way. I know I would’ve enjoyed this book more if the unraveling was simpler. (view spoiler) And I know that television shows exaggerate the amount of evidence that DNA and bodies can confirm but (view spoiler) Umm, yeah.

All in all, I still thought this book was an okay read. The problems I had were all plot and character related rather than dealing with the writing style. I’ll read more that this author writes.

2.5 stars.
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May 11, 2011 Nomes rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011, i-thought-i-would-love-this-but, out-of-the-loop

2.5 (wavering between "it was okay" and "I liked it")

Forgotten is right in the pocket for the current YA climate. It offers a contemporary storyline with a twist that gives the book a vague supernatural vibe (London can “remember” the future). The sale of Forgotten went down in a heated bidding war and the rights were bought internationally. Already it has been optioned and early reviews report the hype is true ~ to expect originality, a swoony romance and a wild twist towards the end of the boo...more

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May 10, 2012 Emily May rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: romance, ya-na, 2011, boring, wtf-sexism, insta-love, bloody-awful

This book really annoyed me. I couldn't even manage to talk myself into giving it 2 stars because I have nothing at all complimentary to say. It was boring, the protagonist pissed me off and it is nowhere near as interesting as the goodreads description would have you believe.

The idea sounds so cool. A girl (London Lane) remembers things that have not happened yet in flashes but forgets her past each day as she wakes up. She leaves notes to herself about her life and what has happened the prev...more

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Mar 08, 2011 Brodie rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites, 2011

London Lane remembers her future the same way we remember our past. And while the average person doesn't 'remember' their future, London doesn't remember her past. Her memories are of the future, but the moment they become the past, they're forgotten. At precisely 4:33am every morning she forgets the day she's just lived and awakens with only what she sees of the future and her daily notes on what's happened in her life. She has to remind herself of the clothes she wore yesterday, the conversati...more London Lane remembers her future the same way we remember our past. And while the average person doesn't 'remember' their future, London doesn't remember her past. Her memories are of the future, but the moment they become the past, they're forgotten. At precisely 4:33am every morning she forgets the day she's just lived and awakens with only what she sees of the future and her daily notes on what's happened in her life. She has to remind herself of the clothes she wore yesterday, the conversations she had, what she needs to do for school, why she's angry at certain people and to remind herself to stay angry at certain people.

She soon meets the new guy in school, Luke Henry. There's an instant attraction, he's gorgeous and seems like such a genuinely sweet boy. But although there is something vaguely familiar about him, she doesn't see him in any of her future memories. So as much as she'd love the idea of seeing and talking to him again, she doesn't torture herself by dwelling on what she knows will never come. Until it does. She talks to him again the next day. And the next. And the next. Luke Henry is very much a part of her future, he becomes an incredibly important part but she still can't remember him. Which means every day she must read her notes growing notes on this wonderful boy and meet him all over again. All the while keeping up the facade that she 'does' remember him - since only two people in her life know of her condition.

Not long after Luke comes into her life, London begins seeing a new memory. A nightmarish memory that is not fully revealing itself to her, which makes it all the more terrifying. What begins to unravel is a mystery that will make you question the past, present and future. I was shocked when things were unravelled toward the end!

To me, London's condition is heartbreaking. To have these 'future memories' of days, months, years to come and know they're only temporary in your mind - the moment you actually live in them, the dreaded 4:33am curse comes around and nothing. Just words; ink and paper reminders of what once was. I still can't shake that devastating idea from my head. I sat there thinking about all the moments from my own past, all those precious memories that would be nothing but a summary on a note. You only see your parents and friends and loved ones as their future selves - never remembering the dorky stages and the beautiful years of growth from childhood. Not only that, but Forgotten really works your mind over with the idea of knowing the future - how much do you reveal? Is it right to intervene when you know something bad is going to happen to a friend? Is the future really set in stone?

Two words I have been dying to exclaim in caps lock: LUKE HENRY!! Oh my gosh. That boy is officially in my top 5 list of favourite fictional males ever. Make that top 3. He is the sweetest thing ever! From his weird, yet adorable object of interest for his artwork to his all chocolate brown Converse All Stars . I kid you not, I hugged this book tight to my chest. I had a dorky grin on my face and I'm the kind of person who starts giggling to myself when something makes me insanely happy and giggle I did. Where can I buy me a Luke Henry?! He's funny, sweet, loyal, romantic, gorgeous, quirky and just so... so... I just love him. And if I didn't also love and admire London so much, I would have stole every note of him she ever wrote and claiming him for myself, but the thought of erasing Luke Henry from anyone's mind is horrifying. Alright, I'll stop gushing now......... fine, I'm totally lying. Just let me have one more minute in heaven: LUKE! squeesighswoon <3

*spends the next 15 minutes composing myself*

Ahem.

Forgotten is an incredible debut novel. It's a romance that will set your heart aflutter, a mystery that will leave you clutching the pages for answers and a chain of events and emotions that will force you to question your own past and future. It will burrow it's way into your heart and leave you feeling such an emotional attachment to the amazing characters and uniquely sad, yet beautiful, thought-provoking storyline. I literally began rereading this just hours after I finished because I didn't want to leave the astonishing world born of this talented author's mind. Despite it's name, this is one novel that will not be soon forgotten.(less)

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May 28, 2011 Erica (daydreamer) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: being-made-into-a-movie, i-own, ya, 2011-reads, best-characters, best-endings, favorite-romance, i-recommend-it, love-love-it, original-creative-premise, release-in-2011, swoon-worthy-male-love-interests, strong-heroines

Forgotten is spellbindingly mind boggling. I was so intrigued with London’s strange life. Cat Patrick certainly created a keeper with her debut novel. It’s so intricately developed, the messages and emotions vividly portrayed that had me living anxiously alongside London, watching as she forgets again and again her yesterday, and then seeing her remember her future. It was such a unique premise, and confusing at times. Kind of like one of those time travel concepts that stretch your mind.

Each mo...more Forgotten is spellbindingly mind boggling. I was so intrigued with London’s strange life. Cat Patrick certainly created a keeper with her debut novel. It’s so intricately developed, the messages and emotions vividly portrayed that had me living anxiously alongside London, watching as she forgets again and again her yesterday, and then seeing her remember her future. It was such a unique premise, and confusing at times. Kind of like one of those time travel concepts that stretch your mind.

Each morning at 4:33, London forgets everything that happened the previous day. She writes notes to herself every night telling her about her yesterday, and reminding her what she needs to do the next day, like study for a quiz, (which how tiresome would that be? You wouldn’t be able to study early, you’d have to study the day of, because anything you try to study ‘remember’ will be lost the next day, so it would be totally pointless). But she knows her future. She remembers events that will happen, and people that she’ll meet. But then she meets a boy that she can’t remember, he’s not in her future. Each new day, London meets Luke for the first time, and though her notes tell her how gorgeous he is, she’s never prepared for it. The premise is actually quite similar to the movie 50 First Dates with Drew Barrymore. I wonder if Patrick got her inspiration or seed for the novel from that movie. In any case, Patrick’s novel is original and amazing and I loved it.

I loved all the characters. London especially, for her strength and acceptance of her life, and the love she has for the people around her, and trying her hardest to save them from an unpleasant future. She does go through her times of doubt and sadness, (seriously, who wouldn’t with a life like that?) but she was so strong and a very likeable heroine. And Luke was great. He stayed by London’s side no matter what, and in the end, he was an integral part of London starting to remember her past.

There are several subplots, involving London’s best friend, her father, and a funeral. As London tries to unravel her past, and find out what her mother is keeping from her, the puzzle pieces come together in a rather startlingly, intriguing, brilliant way. Patrick holds all the pieces, giving them away at just the right time to keep the reader on their toes, and slowly let them see the ever brightening picture alongside London.

The ending was done very nicely, wrapping the story up with a feeling of completion for the reader, while still not having all the loose ends tied up. Forgotten could stand on its own, and I wouldn’t feel entirely cheated, but I would love a sequel. And I’m pretty sure there will be one. :D

This book has already been optioned for a motion picture (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1845798/) and I am all for that! I think it would make an incredible, romantic movie, that would be slightly like 50 First Dates, which I like also.

So, kudos to Cat Patrick for writing an unforgettable novel. I’m sure I’ll love everything that she will write in the future, and I hope many people read Forgotten and love it, or at least find some gem in it.(less)

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Aug 18, 2012 Lissa & Alexa The Novel Lasses rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Adult & Young Auult Readers of Romance

Recommended to Lissa & Alexa by: Books 4 Review Club

GoodReads Synopsis:

Each night at precisely 4:33 am, while sixteen-year-old London Lane is asleep, her memory of that day is erased. In the morning, all she can "remember" are events from her future. London is used to relying on reminder notes and a trusted friend to get through the day, but things get complicated when a new boy at school enters the picture. Luke Henry is not someone you'd easily forget, yet try as she might, London can't find him in her memories of things to come.

When London st...more

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Jun 07, 2012 Ashleigh Paige rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: a-whole-new-level-of-boring, just-not-good-enough-to-stick-with, shit-or-get-off-the-pot, the-shameful-shelf-of-get-rid-of-it

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I gave it my best shot. Just under halfway through the novel, I'm calling it quits on Forgotten because this book is stupid. For a moment, I tried to find a kinder way to put it, but why sugarcoat it and Be Nice? Forgotten is dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb.

The way London handles her disorder confuses me. Writing down what it to come the next day so she can prepare herself? That's a smart one. I'll give her that much. However, her past is just as important as...more
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I gave it my best shot. Just under halfway through the novel, I'm calling it quits on Forgotten because this book is stupid. For a moment, I tried to find a kinder way to put it, but why sugarcoat it and Be Nice? Forgotten is dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb.

The way London handles her disorder confuses me. Writing down what it to come the next day so she can prepare herself? That's a smart one. I'll give her that much. However, her past is just as important as her future and yet she neglects her past by barely recording it or not recording it at all. How is she going to grow and change if she doesn't bother to start recording her past more thoroughly until she gets a boyfriend? Does she not remember the saying, "Those who do not learn from the past are doomed to repeat it"?

Oh, wait. That wasn't nice to say, was it?

Concerning the aforementioned boyfriend, their relationship was one-hundred percent insta-love. That should say everything that needs to be said about why Luke and London's budding love made me want to go to sleep. I'm constantly tired in the first place partially thanks to anemia, but it got worse every time I tried to dig into Forgotten. I wish that was exaggeration, but it's not.

Forty-two percent of the way in, there was still no sign of a plot. Jamie started her relationship with the teacher, London met and forgot Luke multiple times, London tries to find out more about her dad, she and Luke go on a few dates... As if I were London, I've forgotten most of what happened in the novel because it's so forgettable. The novel is readable, but it's not interesting. I think this is a case of the author biting off much more than she could chew. This sort of idea required a meticulous author who could execute it perfectly and it does not appear Patrick is that author.

After a friend mentioned how the book comes together in the second half, I forced myself to skim through the second half just to give it another shot. I gave Forgotten far more fair shots than it deserved, let me tell you. Something about a dead grandma and brother, "I love yous" between Luke and London--yep, nothing interesting there. Quitting at the forty-two percent mark is only looking smarter the more I think about it.

So there you go. Another DNF. Forgotten was riddled with holes and as dull as dull can be and I can't really recommend it. A few of my friends loved it, but it definitely wasn't to my taste. Give it to a better author who can give London and co. better characterization, give London better ways to manage her life, develop a plot interesting enough to make me finish reading the novel, and not turn a great concept into a sleep aid. Then we'll talk about me giving this book a second try. Like I said at the beginning, this review is not concerned with Being Nice.(less)

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Jul 31, 2011 Aly (Fantasy4eva) rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: just-no, crushing-on-the-cover, what-happened-to-you, received-for-review, swap

Forgotten is a story of girl who has no recollection of her past whatsoever but for some reason of her future. It's clear though from the get - go that knowing the future and not recalling the past has taken its toll on her. For one, she has to make notes every day before she goes to bed to remind herself when she wakes up of what she has to do that very day. The problem with this is that the London who wakes up that very morning may have the notes to remind herself to bring; a chemistry book, w...more

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Oct 24, 2012 Rebecca rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: swoony-reads

I had heard of Forgotten and even read some great reviews about it, and to tell you the truth it sounded interesting but I wasn’t sure if I’d like it. Well, after reading it, I can now tell you that I thought it was one of the most clever, intriguing, creative books I have ever read. Like seriously, if this is Cat Patricks debut, I can’t wait to see what she writes next!

All of the characters were well written about and entertaining...especially London. I thought that she was such a strong chara...more

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Feb 13, 2012 kari rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2012, ya

Forgotten, and the sooner, the better.
This book could have been so much better than what is here. The premise is mysterious and the confusion London feels as she tries to make her way with no past memories is well done in the first few chapters. I'm not sure I understand why her teachers wouldn't know about her memory problems. That doesn't make sense or why it has to be such a big secret. Who would care? And that she can "remember the future" didn't really work to me. I understand why she lost...more

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Jun 13, 2012 Ariana rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: memory-loss

I am not sure about my feelings for this book, so this doesn’t really count as a review.

The concept was great – having memories from the future is something I thought about at some point in my life. Add to this the fact that London can’t remember her past (that her day ends precisely at 4:33 am taking away all her memories) and that she needs to keep notes about what happens (or to rely on her ‘future memories’ to know where she stands) and you get a pretty awesome settling.

Another thing that I...more

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Jul 27, 2011 Melannie :) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-2011, to-re-read

Oh man! how I loved this book!
I won this in The Mockingbirds facebookpage, so I am hugely and eternaly thankful
to Daisy Whitney; without her I wouldn't have been able to read this awesome piece of literature
two moths before it comes out.

So yeah this book was all the things I like:

Romance: the romance in this book is to die for!, kinda like in the movie 50 first dates that
Adam Sandler makes Drew Barrimore fall in love with him all over again every day, Luke does the same
with London, she doesn't...more

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Aug 10, 2011 Nic rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011, read-in-2011, romance-awww, sweet-as-candy, young-adult

Haven't written my review but I have already done MY BOOK BOYFRIEND. LOL For visuals http://irresistiblereads.blogspot.com...

Is it sad that I am giving this 4 star because of the ever so super sweet romance? I am sure if you look up the meaning romantic fool there would be a picture of me next to it.

Enjoyed this book. It was just a light, relaxing read. Full review coming eventually...

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Jul 02, 2011 Danny rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: audiobooks, june-2011, imm-june-2011

That was truly a great book and a very unique and fantastic idea! London is a girl that can only see her future memories but forgets her past. So when the day is over she forgets what happened.

How can she go to school? Well, she writes notes of her day for her to read in the morning and catch up and to make sure she doesn't forget thinks like bringing a T-shirt for PE. Also she has a best friend Jamie who knows about her special condition and helps her wherever she can.

But, when she meets Luke...more

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Nov 30, 2011 Dichotomy Girl rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011, ya, amnesia

It's slightly difficult for me to rate this fairly, coming as it were after reading two books that burrowed their way into my psyche to the point that the impact hasn't yet faded from my mind.

Forgotten is not that kind of book.

It immediately caught my attention, reminding me of

, in that everything she experiences that day is forgotten (unless it is written in her notes); while adding the new twist of being able to "remember" the future.

The premise was interesting and engaging, the characters...more

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Aug 30, 2012 Alex rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I ricordi sono un segno indelebile nella nostra anima,,,,,conservano in essi l'essenza della vita che abbiamo vissuto!
Tranne per London che ogni notte perde tutti i suoi ricordi e azzera la sua mente ,,,, terribile,frustrante come il sentirsi estraneo nella propria vita.
Un bacio , uno sguardo, un compito da ripassare e una lite tra amiche tutto spazzato via nel sonno ,,, tranne qualche appunto preso per apparire normale agli altri ogni,giorno e una tabula rasa e in aggiunta visioni del futuro p...more

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Aug 25, 2012 Elena rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: make-me-cry, favorites, reread

Tra tutta questa ondata di romanzi riguardanti perdite di memoria, incidenti e varie altre qualità/poteri collegati ai ricordi, mi sono ripromessa di leggere al più presto Il diario di London Lane.
L'ho comprato il pomeriggio di qualche giorno fa e quella stessa sera l'ho terminato quando avrei tanto voluto non farlo.

"Ricordo il futuro e dimentico il passato.
I miei ricordi, brutti, noiosi o belli, riguardano eventi che non sono ancora accaduti."

London, oltre al nome che mi ha conquistata, è una s...more

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Jan 05, 2012 Jana (The Book Goddess) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011-reads

London Lane 'remembers forwards, and forgets backwards'.

Loved the concept - combining reality with paranormal elements. LOVE.
The perfect mix that I would like to see more of in the future. I am obsessed almost with the mystery aspect. I didn't guess a thing right! It was perfectly executed and just pure awesomeness.
The writing is very easy,straight to the point and has a very relatable voice.

There was a lot of funny moments, a lot of laugh-out-load moments, and there was also just a pinch of sa...more London Lane 'remembers forwards, and forgets backwards'.

Loved the concept - combining reality with paranormal elements. LOVE.
The perfect mix that I would like to see more of in the future. I am obsessed almost with the mystery aspect. I didn't guess a thing right! It was perfectly executed and just pure awesomeness.
The writing is very easy,straight to the point and has a very relatable voice.

There was a lot of funny moments, a lot of laugh-out-load moments, and there was also just a pinch of sadness. Which is a great balance.

London, the protagonist and narrator, was a genuinely great heroine. She's relatable, trustworthy,she cries (just like every teenage girl), she gets humiliated, she gets nasty mood swings,there's just that girl-next-door feel to her. Can I just mention how much I love her name? London Lane - so cool (well, in my opinion anyway :P )

It's so scary - when the clock counts down to 4:33am that's when her mind resets and all her memories are wiped clean. As she said 'she feels like walking into the world partially blind'. I wouldn't be as brave as her if I was in her position. There are numerous scenes which depict how hard it is - how hard it is for the reader, and how hard it is for her. Yet she stays strong. I love how the book started with one of her notes, that she keeps reading every day to remember stuff. This quote 'For me, reading is remembering'. SO TRUE.

I like London's comebacks. Go girl! I like how her mum was actually in her life. She knew about London's mysterious 'condition', they actually communicate with each other, they actually support each other. Oh yeah, and they fight as well. Just like me and my mum. They are NORMAL.

I hated Jamie - her supposed best friend. She's selfish, careless, stubborn. Oh, and add in stupid in there aswell. Urgh. If I was London, I would have smacked her by now. That bitch.

Luke was really sweet. A boy who's obsessed with ears. Literally. I love his cheesiness and nerdiness.And how they discussed sex. So sweet, and realistic. Throughout the novel, it was revealed slowly why their attraction /romance was moving fast.And suddenly, it makes sense.

overall, this book is about a girl not finding herself, it's about a girl CREATING herself. How would you feel if you can only remember the future? But not what happens tomorrow, or the day before? I would feel shite. But this girl rose above that, and through all the struggles and miscommunication, overcame and came out stronger. An 'B+' grade :).

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May 30, 2011 Mia rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: coverlust, arc-own, won, read-in-2011

Originally posted at Girl about Books

My fellow bloggers ~~were crazy~~ went gaga over this book. So when I won a copy from Precious of Fragments of Life, I was so thrilled and excited to finally read it. I even set down the book that I was supposed to be reading and I grab my Forgotten copy and cave in to the temptation.

However, I wasn't satisfied with the story...

Forgotten has a unique and engaging plot, that's true. It did caught my attention, yes. I actually read this book in one day, it was an...more Originally posted at Girl about Books

My fellow bloggers ~~were crazy~~ went gaga over this book. So when I won a copy from Precious of Fragments of Life, I was so thrilled and excited to finally read it. I even set down the book that I was supposed to be reading and I grab my Forgotten copy and cave in to the temptation.

However, I wasn't satisfied with the story...

Forgotten has a unique and engaging plot, that's true. It did caught my attention, yes. I actually read this book in one day, it was an absolute page-turner because of it's intriguing mystery. Furthermore, the story has also lovely and likable characters like London, the story's protagonist with a solid personality, and Luke who is so sweet and charming and definitely short-listed for Boyfriend (Husband, even) of the Year. But all through-out when I'm reading the book, I couldn't help but feel a little confused... I felt like there is something off in the story.

See, London has this condition, which is frightening and depressing at the same time, where in her brain reboots when she sleeps and when the clock strikes 4:33 in the morning, all of her memory will be erased, she will have no memory of her past but she can remember her future. True, there was an explanation for why London is suffering in this baffling condition but there was no full (or clear) explanation on the how part. That's why I felt lost and confused for the most part. In addition, I thought the ending was so abrupt. I was like, "Whoa! Wait, that was the last page?!?" I felt as if the story was rushed. Perhaps, if the story has a tad more depth on the details, for instance London's case, it could've been much more better along with it's original plot and Cat Patrick's wonderful writing.

In my opinion, the strongest part of Forgotten was London and Luke's relationship which reminds me, in a way, of Clare and Henry of Time Traveler's Wife. Their relationship is the main reason why I enjoyed the story. They're both believable as characters and their romance was just really sweet and beautiful, inspiring even. I also appreciate London and Jamie's friendship, I thought it was very relatable.

Overall, I heartily enjoyed Forgotten, it was definitely unputdownable. I'm giving this a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars and I recommend this to all YA fiction fans and to those who loves a surprising and awe-inspiring romance with a twist.
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Sep 05, 2011 Good Golly Miss Holly rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: loan-to-l-l

Having only just completed the awe-inspiring Anna and the French Kiss, it says multitudes that I'm already raving about FORGOTTEN. A June 2011 novel centering on teenager London Lane who has a regrettable memory issue that may seem familiar to those of us who saw the 2004 Adam Sandler comedy, 50 First Dates. You'll be glad to hear, the two are hardly alike as London manages a pretty normal lifestyle considering her memory resets itself at 4:33AM every morning due to a car accident induced coma....more

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Jul 16, 2011 Cass - Words on Paper rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011-release, review-copy, arc, read-2011

Wow, this book is amazing. I cannot believe how well Cat Patrick told this story. This is her debut, and already it's set for worldwide release in June, with a movie on the way! If that doesn't promise a bright writing future for Patrick, then I don't know what is.

Forgotten follows the story of a girl who can remember the future, but her past is a blank. Part mystery, part contemporary romance, part just finding out how you fit in, Forgotten fits the bill.

Let me just say that I love all of the c...more

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Apr 05, 2011 Kai (Amaterasu Reads) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: teens, arc, 2011-tbr-pile

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London's brain resets at 4:33 am. Everything she has done for the day, fighting with her mom about the secrets she's been keeping from her about her dad, talking to her bestfriend Jamie, getting hit by a dodge ball in the face, borrowing hideous clothes from a snarky schoolmate, and meeting that one boy who she'll love, she forgets all of them. Whether she likes it or not, the moment her eyes open the next day, she would not remember any of it.

If you think that w...more Review posted at Amaterasu Reads

London's brain resets at 4:33 am. Everything she has done for the day, fighting with her mom about the secrets she's been keeping from her about her dad, talking to her bestfriend Jamie, getting hit by a dodge ball in the face, borrowing hideous clothes from a snarky schoolmate, and meeting that one boy who she'll love, she forgets all of them. Whether she likes it or not, the moment her eyes open the next day, she would not remember any of it.

If you think that would be fun, you're wrong.

Living a life filled with notes you need to read to get you through day by day, meeting people, experiencing life changing moments and having all of them erased, wiped clean in a day, I can't imagine how one can live a normal life, let alone build one at that.

First, I would like to say that I'm humbled to be introduced and read about a character like London. Sure she's not a perfect character, but because of what she's going through, I appreciate all the little things I used to take for granted. Because I will remember all of them and they will always stay with me. For London's case, no matter how hard she tries, it wouldn't. Ever. I admire the strength she has and her determination to live life as normally as she can.

It's a lot harder because London can only see what's in the future. She can never look back even if she wanted to. How can you come into terms with the fact that you know what's in store for you tomorrow, even those years from now, and not what HAD happened today? It's heart breaking and very sad. If you had the power to see them, would you want to change it? Will you tell people? It's hard to be London.

Here's what made me love Forgotten even more. Aside from the uniqueness of the plot, I loved how the characters behave. Specifically Luke. He's vulnerable, sensitive, awkward at times and weird. Who paints ears anyway? He cries in front of London, he does sweet things for London, tells her the cutest things, like when when he told her she snores. Even with London's reluctance to have Luke know of her secret, he was there, doing the littlest things, making the effort to make sure that even when London forgets everything, she'd still remember him. The guy she likes. Now that's a love that's enduring despite all the difficulties they face and will face in the future.

I think he's the one person you would not want to be erased from your memory, or from your notes, no matter what happens.

Forgotten is a one of a kind read. It's an amazing debut novel. It has a captivating plot, with real and emotional characters, and that one girl who will leave us contemplating about the things in life we tend to ignore. Forgotten will rouse powerful emotions from readers once they are immersed in London's world, filled with notes and things to remember, yet filled with love and hope that sometimes, the mind can forget, but the heart will always remember.

You wouldn't want to miss such an UNFORGETTABLE novel, right?(less)

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Aug 04, 2011 Brooke rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Dudes, how much it would suck not being able to remember anything that you did yesterday? Nothing. Not what you picked out to wear, not what you ate, what you learned in class or the hot guy you talked to, flirted with and perhaps kissed! Forgotten totally boggled my mind and hooked me from page one!

I felt so bad for London! She’s completely likeable and she's just this genuinely happy person even though she has to deal with this miserable brain re-set every. Single. Day. And although some of he...more

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Aug 05, 2011 Kristi (The Story Siren) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: books-i-own

The premise of this novel is what grabbed me. A girl that falls asleep and wakes up not remembering the day before. I have days I'd rather forget but other's that I'll cherish forever... having that taken away from you... I had to see what this story was all about.

This is one of those times where I picked up a book to read a few chapters and didn't put it down until the last page was read. The story was addicting and the characters were unforgettable! London and Luke..... wow.

I loved their rela...more

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May 30, 2012 Ela rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Teens who want to read a story that is slightly different

Recommended to Ela by: Anna

Shelves: dreamy

Great book, about a girl who can remember her future but not her past, despite this is is still unpredictable and convincing; continually develops new gripping storylines.
The characters are sweet and there are some serious issues hidden within the story.
It's romantic, but there are others strands to the story besides the romance aspect.
Does forgetting a problem really makes it go away? This was what the protagonist's actions left me thinking.
This book works as a stand alone(which it is) but I kn...more

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Feb 24, 2013 Lynda rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2013, young-adult, author-usa

4.5 stars

Each night at precisely 4:33 am, while sixteen-year-old London Lane is asleep, her memory of that day is erased. In the morning, all she can "remember" are events from her future.

This book has an engaging plot, full of originality and emotion. Cat Patrick has produced a brilliant, fast paced, debut novel and I look forward to seeing what other unusual plot lines she has hiding up her sleeve.

While I found the plot kept me on the edge of my seat, the ending left me wanting another soluti...more

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Apr 02, 2011 Erin rated it 5 of 5 stars

Without a doubt FORGOTTEN is an amazing and a refreshing debut novel. It has a hint of mystery that will keep you guessing til the very last page, a hint of romance that will stay in your heart forever, and of course, there will many emotions you will go through and make you question your own past and future in your everyday lives. Despite its title, there is no way Cat Patrick's novel FORGOTTEN will be forgotten!

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May 01, 2013 Caitlyn Gallot rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I decided to read Forgotten by Cat Patrick as my mum had recommended the book to me as something I would like to read, and she was correct because I absolutely loved the novel.

This book goes into the category a book recommended by a family member. The book was really interesting for me, because it is different and exciting, I really enjoyed it. There were a lot of great themes in the book.

The character that fascinated me was absolutely the narrator and protagonist, 16 year old London Lane. The p...more I decided to read Forgotten by Cat Patrick as my mum had recommended the book to me as something I would like to read, and she was correct because I absolutely loved the novel.

This book goes into the category a book recommended by a family member. The book was really interesting for me, because it is different and exciting, I really enjoyed it. There were a lot of great themes in the book.

The character that fascinated me was absolutely the narrator and protagonist, 16 year old London Lane. The plot is based around London telling us about her queer but intriguing life. London isn't 'normal' as such. She has an interesting mind. She only remembers forwards, and she forgets backwards. She knows what she ends up wearing tomorrow and the car crash that wont happen till this afternoon, but she cant remember what happened yesterday. Yesterday disappears in her mind. The book is all about London finding herself, as a boy walks into her life~ Luke. And as hard as she tries, she cant remember him in her future, therefore everyday she forgets him. It's like she falls in love with him everyday over and over again, which is a beautifully tragic love story, until the 'visions' you would maybe call them, they start to scare her. She has to figure out the past she can forget so easily in order to remember the future she envisions. I really enjoyed reading the book, and especially in the first person of London Lane, as you see the world as such a different place.

One of my favourite quotes from the book is “The simplicity of knowing what’s coming isn’t so simple after all.” It is such a moving and true quote. A surprise is sometimes better then knowing what you have to face next. London doesn't get that pleasure in this book, she knows the future and she knows the people in it. Sometimes it seems as if her life would be great, knowing what problems she had to face before she had to face them. but as the quote says ~ it isn't that simple. Nothing is that simple.

What I have learnt from this book, is really just that we should treasure the memories we make, and wait for the memories we will create. And memories and the past can teach us a lot about the future.(less)

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Apr 25, 2013 Laurel May rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites, ya

Wow!
I actually really loved this book. I didn't expect to at first. I thought it would be very cheesy and predictable but it really wasn't! The pacing was great and around 3/4 of the book, it was so intense and gripping I was furiously flipping through the pages just to find out what would happen. The writing flowed and the dialogue was well constructed and this is my first Cat Patrick book, but it sure won't be my last!

I enjoyed London as the protagonist here. She wasn't perfect, there were mom...more

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Apr 23, 2013 Pinkie Pie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: library

A girl who loses her memory every night, but when she wakes up again, remembers forward? What a different, refreshing, ambition concept! London can sort of tell the future and has to leave reminders for herself from the past. It's sort of like 50 First Dates, but a little more serious, and a little more practical.

Cat Patrick created something that none of us have read yet. I thought that was daring and ambitious. Sure, there were some plot inconsistencies, but I can overlook those types of thing...more

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Cat Patrick is an author of books for teens. Her debut novel, FORGOTTEN (available now), is about a girl who can remember the future instead of the past, and was praised by NYT bestselling author of Thirteen Reasons Why, Jay Asher, as a "mindbending," one-sitting read. The book is being translated into 21 languages and Paramount bought the movie rights, with True Grit's Hailee Steinfeld attached t...more

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