Pintip DunnRezensionen

Thai mythology slams into a teen's desire for her mother and herself to survive on an island, which is filled with dangers...and not all come from the nature around them.

Alaia has only two goals during her family's vacation, to spend every possible moment with her mother and to keep a smile on her mother's face. After several rounds of chemo, it's clear her mother won't hold on much longer. While Alaia's OCD is making the stay in Thailand challenging, it's worth every effort for her mother. When an ship excursion turns into disaster, Alaia and her mother find themselves stranded with several other passengers on a deserted island. It may look like paradise, but every part of it holds unexpected dangers. Add a madman's desire to use them as guinea pigs in testing myth's reality, and Alaia isn't sure that any of them are going to survive.

While this one didn't really hold the promised Squid Games atmosphere (the stakes are nearly high enough for that), it is a quick-paced read with enough tension to keep those pages turning. The beginning takes a little bit to settle in, but after that, the stories flows leading from one situation to the next. The island is as beautiful as it is deadly, and the other characters add the right spice at the right times. Several of these were especially strong and really dug in. The romance wasn't the most exciting, but it settles fine along the way for the extra touch. It's the Thai mythology and Alaia's own struggles, which stick out in these pages to make it worth a glance. I received a DRC and enjoyed the original twists. I received a DRC and found it a fun adventure.

This book tells the story of the heroine's adventure filled with Thai folktales and a bit of romance.
The heroine's dying mother wanted the whole family to visit Thailand. However, the heroine's family ends up stranded on an island with ten strangers while being tested to awaken dormant powers by facing their own fears and possibly end up with a deathly outcome. The heroine must try to find a way to escape and survive this ordeal while also facing her own issues that can either derail or help her during this chaotic time.

This is nice, quick read that features a relatable character that is facing so many things during the story. I liked the main character and her growth in this book. There were also some secondary characters that were memorable in the book, including the heroine's family. I liked the Thai mythology aspect of this book, though the romance didn't stand out as much as I would have liked it to be. Though easy-to-read, I would appreciate a bit more details in certain areas of the story for a smoother transition. Overall, a nice introduction to the authors' writing style and the Thai folktales.

** Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the review copy. All opinions and thoughts in the review are my own. **

2.5 Stars

So.

In my last few reviews I have been a bit negative about romance in books. I am not going to do that in this review. I am not going to mention that the love interests called themselves something like ‘soulmates across different timelines’ (I have forgotten the exact words because I blocked it out). I am also not going to comment on the fact that at one point they started giggling, then tickled each other and rolled around on the ground laughing and staring goofily at each other.

On with the review.

I’m not a scientist so I can't really comment on this too much but I think if you are looking for a story with real scientific plausibility then move on folks. Move on. I mean a teenager cracked ‘mind time travel’ with the help of a blue haired guy massaging her shoulders to help her think...

Just accept this story as a fun race to save the world from imminent disaster. There were a few plot holes and really bad dialogue but I tried not to fixate on those because I did like the premise. Just okay for me.

CW: Mother abandons son and husband for another man

Well that was a charming YA romance with an endearing Thai American main character.

This story will appeal to many as it was filled with some standard YA romance tropes making it a fairly 'safe' read. However, this will stand above other similar books for me because the characters were so enjoyable to read about and I adored the family dynamics. The romance was cute and flirty with some witty banter thrown in. It also touched upon some coming-of-age/identity type issues as Winnie struggles in the shadows of her amazing and accomplished older twin sisters. I really enjoyed this light-hearted YA rom-com.

What if you were visited by your future self and were told that you were the only person that could save the world? In order to save your future self and your future soulmate you had to do the one thing that could hopefully alter timelines and save everyone? Not necessarily something a 16-year-old girl wants on her conscience. I whipped through this book. Stayed up late. This should be 4 1/2 stars. I just couldn’t put it down... it had me on the edge of my seat. The writing was great, Alice wasn’t a whiny teenager. She was set on a pass that she was determined to change no matter what the outcome. Half romance, half science fiction? Doesn’t matter. It was amazing!!

I read this book in a matter of 3 days or less, I was so addicted to it. It is like the best enemies to lovers, fake dating book, ever! If you like enemies to lovers & fake dating this is the book for you! Highly recommend it! There may be tears, screaming, and many other emotions that follow this book.

Every time I cracked this book open, the joy infused me and I was grinning like an idiot.

It's a perfect little YA romance. It's not shallow, it's joy-focused, but it doesn't ignore challenges of immigrant families, clashing cultures, and family (or community) expectations. It just doesn't sag underneath them in any way whatsoever. And for me, the pacing and writing were straightforward but lovely.
"Hi," he says.
I laugh a little wildly. His greeting strikes me as hilarious, when I've spent hours planning this scene.

And frankly, any author who has trouble with sexual tension need only look here. Or relationship tension-it was just fantastic. This is trope-tastic all rolled in one: enemies to lovers, friends to lover, fake dating. Take your pick.

"We're good at that, aren't we? Willfully misunderstanding each other?"

He looks directly at me. His expression is so steady, his eyes so clear, that I know he hasn't been drinking from the punch bowl. "I don't want to be," he says quietly. "I don't want us to misunderstand each other anymore."

Winnie is the dutiful youngest daughter who wears cat skirts despite her allergies, who loves her friends, and who adores her sisters and doesn't seem to mind that she's constantly in their shadow-after all, they are her favorites too. Mat is the ultimate in respectful suitors, who sees her shine even though she often doesn't get the spotlight and they truly bring out the best in each other. Their parents set them up to fake date, but they've experienced a multi-year rift in their friendship and Winnie doesn't quite understand why. Mat and Winnie's antagonism is perfectly underscored with humor, vulnerability, and history and feels warm even though they have things to piece back together. It takes a while to trust, but the book doesn't move slowly, and just really...it is a delightful YA romance.½

I received an ARC of this book for free from the publisher (Entangled Teen) in exchange for an honest review. Since I received an ARC, my quotes from the book are tentative.

This was the cutest YA rom-com!

Okay so first I just have to talk about the #OwnVoices aspect. As a Filipino American, I know how important it is to have your stories told, so I was so happy to finally see a book about the Thai American experience. I had never read a book about the Thai American experience before so I was super eager to read this. From food to the Songkran festival, there was a lot of Thai culture woven throughout the novel.

The premise of this book is adorable. I loved how the dates were inspired by romantic comedies including some of my favorites, “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” and “Always Be My Maybe.”

I found this book to be highly relatable. As an Asian American, I could relate to some of Winnie’s experiences. For example, at one point, Winnie’s mom jumps to the conclusion that Winnie could be pregnant. Winnie replies, “Must you always skip fifty million steps? I haven’t even kissed him yet” (pg 126). Yup. My mom is like that too. You start dating a boy and their mind immediately goes to pregnancy. There’s also the quintessential bringing weird food to school moment that Winnie mentions in passing. Lastly, I related to how Winnie talks about respect towards her parents. She states, “Sometimes, I get so bored of this respect. Yes, it’s important, and yes, it’s my parents’ due. But respect also prevents us from admitting our infractions— and talking about them. That’s what I want. For us to talk. Not as friends, exactly, but certainly without this yawning chasm between us” (pg 237). I think that is so true. There can often be this divide between Asian parents and their children because of this notion of respect.

As for the romance, I thought it was so cute. It’s the classic childhood friends to lovers and enemies to lovers tropes but I thought it was done very well. Winnie and Mat had a lot of chemistry so I loved them as a couple.

Overall, I recommend this #OwnVoices romance! This book gave me a ton of “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before” vibes, so if you like that movie or the books, you’ll probably like this!

**Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**

This is the rom-com you need in your life.

The story was so cute and wholesome all the way through. I loved all the characters and thought the plot was so much fun!

It also includes an ownvoices Thai-American main character. Dunn writes about the Thai-American culture in a beautiful and lively way that invites the reader in.

I've been trying to figure out why I just loved this book so much. And I think a huge part was that the pacing was so good. There was never anytime I felt the story dragged, and still, there were slower times where the characters just interacted and we got to know them. I was immediately hooked by the story. And every time I picked it up to read more, the story re-caught my attention within a few sentences. It was also so much fun. There are plenty of references to other rom-coms in the most enjoyable way ever. The relationships in the book felt real and fleshed out, both the family relations and friendships.

Sometimes I struggle to fully love rom-coms, because many plots rely on characters making morally gray decisions(in terms of what is or isn't cheating, consent, obsession, etc.), but I didn't at any time feel that way with this book. And the characters actually communicating and opening up with each other was great!

Dating Makes Perfect is the ideal book to pick up if you're in the need of a fun, lighthearted, enjoyable read. Highly recommend!

Enemies become best friends and more in a super cute back-and-forth, which leaves giggles, smiles and all sorts of good feelings

Winnie is the third of three Tech sisters (Tech because their last name causes difficulty for most Americans to pronounce). Her older, twin sisters are perfect in every way, leaving her in shadows she can never surpass. There's only one problem. The older sisters insist they won't get married for at least twenty years thanks to not being allowed to date in high school and having no 'guy' experience. The parents realize that their rule of not dating in high school (but yet, they expect their daughters to be married quickly thereafter) might have backfired. So, Winnie gets the chance her sisters never did; she should date. Of course, the usually dating process in the US won't do. Instead, they want her to 'practice' date...which would be weird but okay. Unfortunately, they choose the one guy Winnie would rather die than date. They choose her worst enemy.

This book is sweet and oh-so-cute. The setting—parents from India trying to maintain the ethics and culture in the US—might strike some readers as odd, since the idea of marriage is a bit different. But that makes the story that much more fun. The girls aren't really against their parents' ideas...not completely. But on the other hand, they do have some of their own ideas they stand up for. There's a wonderful sense of family as especially Winnie struggles to find her own way when stuck between the very two different worlds. I love the fact that she never loses respect for her parents and the traditions, but tries to weave everything together as best as she can.

The romance side of this one is simple adorable. Winnie's dislike for Mat, her arch-enemy, has history, and it's easy to understand why things have run amok between them. But the chemistry is also there from the very start. It's hilarious to watch the two go back and forth as they try to handle the situation. All along there are the other issues surrounding her family and friends. It slides together nicely to form a tale, which is easy to read and simply a delight to join in on. I received an ARC and found this one a treat to read and hard to put down.

*4.5 Strars*
Yet another buddy read with the Dragons & Tea book club!
A visual representation of my brain while reading this:


There was not a single point in this book where I knew exactly what was going on or what was going to happen. There were some points where I THOUGHT I knew, but really I was just a fool. That whole ending was chaos. But I did not mind it in the slightest. I could not put this book down. No, seriously, I have absolutely ZERO self-control and I stayed up all night reading it… I think it's safe to say I was hooked.

The only flaw I can think of is that the writing style was just not for me, in the beginning it reminded me a little of the fanfics I used to read a while back. But I got used to it, and never looked back. I'm willing to completely overlook this because the story was so interesting.

I honestly thought I wouldn’t like Alice, the main character, just because she seemed so average. But I was very wrong. I actually ended up liking her quite a bit. Both her future self and her present self. There's quite a bit I could say about all the characters but I don't want to spoil anything so I'll just shut up now.

The Darkest Lie by Pintip Dunn is an engrossing young adult mystery about a teenager’s search for answers about her mother’s apparent suicide.

Six months ago, Cecelia “CeCe” Brooks’ mother, Tabitha, committed suicide following rumors she was sleeping with popular football player Tommy Farrow. Following a short investigation that did little to prove or dispel the allegations, the case is closed as far as the police and CeCe are concerned. With her senior year in front of her, she wants nothing more than fly under the radar and avoid the attention of her fellow classmates. During the first day of school, CeCe catches the eye of new student Sam Davidson when he steps in to help another student who is being bullied by resident mean girl, Mackenzie Myers.

Needing extra credit to pass one of her classes, CeCe ends up volunteering at the crisis center where her mother also worked. When she learns Sam is researching her mother’s suicide for a newspaper article, she reluctantly agrees to work with him and she begins digging into her mom’s cases at the crisis center. After CeCe begins getting threatening phone calls and texts, she is unsure who to trust but she is also unwilling to stop her investigation once she and Sam begin to uncover the horrifying truth.

Lost, confused and certain she did not know her mother at all, CeCe has withdrawn from her friends and keeps to herself. Never really close to her dad, their relationship is incredibly strained due to his intense grief over Tabitha’s death. Angry and hurting, CeCe remains torn about whether or not she truly believes the allegations against her mother. Despite her reservations about her mom’s guilt or innocence, once CeCe decides she wants to know the truth, she keeps looking for answers although she is a little scared of what she will discover. She does not always trust her own judgment and fear clouds her thinking, but once she realizes what is at stake, CeCe finds the courage she needs to continue her investigation.

Although there is NOT a love triangle in the book, CeCe is drawn to two different boys. Newcomer Sam is a little goofy and offbeat but he is a genuine, nice guy with some very adorable quirks. Liam Kessler works at the crisis center and he is incredibly charming and charismatic with a tragic past that CeCe can definitely relate to. With two completely different guys to choose between, who will capture CeCe’s heart?

The mystery surrounding Tabitha’s death is well written although the storyline is a little predictable. Pintip Dunn keeps readers off balance with plenty of red herrings, misdirects and a plausible list of suspects. With a few unexpected twists and turns, a handful of shocking discoveries and a stunning plot twist late in the story, The Darkest Lie comes to a dramatic conclusion that is a little clichéd but satisfying.

This fast-paced young adult mystery touches on some very relevant social issues but some of the subject matter might not be appropriate for younger readers.

This was a book. It was twisty, and engaging, and fun. It reminded me of a Criminal Minds episode in the best way. There was action, suspense, and a bit of romance. All around, this was a really run read that kept me on my toes.

Things I Liked:
I loved that we got to see Kan deal with microaggressions in her daily life. I mean I’m not happy she had to deal with assholes, but I thought it was very realistic to show how Kan was othered in her school and home life - she wasn’t Thai enough, she wasn’t American enough, she was a girl between. It also nicely set up that this small town, while it may be charming, is not idyllic - crime exists here, and it’s a threat.

I like that Ethan, the love interest, did ballroom dancing. I love that he had a hobby that wasn’t traditionally masculine. It was nice to see him enjoy and succeed at something he loved and not conforming to gender stereotypes and shunning dancing.

I loved that Shelly roundhouse kicked Walt in the face for being a supremely nasty guy. He sucked and so I didn’t feel bad for him at all.

There was nice mystery and setup surrounding Shelly. What was her background, what was her connection to Kan’s family? I bought into the suspense. Plus, Shelly was creepy as hell, which we really get to see in her POV chapters. Though there were few, you really see her warped mindset and delusions, so you knew something was up.

Things I Didn’t Like:
Ash wasn’t the greatest friend. She dropped Kan for petty reasons, didn’t defend her to the racist/misogynistic scumbags, and ignored for. I liked that she didn’t trust Shelly and confronted both Kan and Shelly about that mistrust, but I don’t think she was very understanding of even that great of a friend. And I don't feel like we really get enough of her to become invested in her character, or her relationship with Kan.

I didn’t like that Mae and Khun Yai were dismissive of Kan’s reservations about Shelly. I get they were keeping a secret, and it added to the overall mystery of the story, but it was also frustrating.

The story was fairly predictable. Like I said, it reminded me of a Criminal Minds episode, you can generally figure out the who and the how pretty easy, but they why can really give you the twists. I feel like this book was similar. It was obvious that there was more to Shelly that what there seemed to be, and she was really crafty at manipulating people and sneaking around. But the why did through me for some loops and added some unexpected intense moments.

This was a thrilling story that showcased surprising depth. We see Kanchana deal with existing between two cultures and how she grows from her experiences in the book. They were really given the proper weight and not ignored or glossed over. I liked the characters and the suspense. Girl on the Verge is a thrilling story of family, secrets, and self acceptance.

I received a copy of the book from Kensington Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A futurist time that is full of doom and lives without choices. This book so reminds me of the Divergent series in that our heroine fights for change. Imagine a world where your name is secondary to your birth date and at age 17 your destiny is revealed. Characters of Logan and Callie were real and invoked intense emotion that was heart wrenching. Future Pintip Dunn installments in this series are required to answer questions that remain. "A copy of this book was supplied by Entangled Publishing, LLC with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read and the comments here are my honest opinion."

This novel was quite the page turner. The mystery had me so intrigued and guessing up until the very end. The plot was very well paced, which made The Darkest Lie incredibly difficult to set down. You won't regret picking this one up.

The characters were all fleshed out pretty well. They felt more than just surface level faces and the author did a great job conveying emotion through showing instead of just telling. I think grief is portrayed particularly well in this book as it showed all of the emotions that are felt after a sudden loss like a suicide. The whole spectrum of feelings that come with loss were sprinkled throughout the book, with different characters at different stages, angry at each other for not understanding.

The love triangle kind of fell flat, but it wasn't super over the top, so I guess that's alright. Although I did find myself rooting for the other guy instead. I didn't feel as much of a connection with the guy she wound up with. Rather I felt as if they made good friends and investigative partners, but not a love interest.

I felt as though the spirit of a teenager was captured well in this novel. A bit insecure, a little self-absorbed and sometimes making a fool out of themselves. Although I do feel as if nude pictures were made out to be a heinous thing to take, regardless of the circumstances, which seemed a bit over the top to me. I'm not condoning child pornography in any way, I'm just saying it felt a bit extreme for a teenager perspective of today's time.

I would definitely suggest this book to anyone who enjoys young adult, romance or mystery novels.

Coming into this as a reader who has no knowledge of the world, I found this novella intriguing, but not quite satisfying.

We meet Logan on his 17th birthday, the day when everyone receives their future memory. His is decidedly good, showing him winning a swim race, but the inclusion of Callie in that vision - a friend who he's long let slip, but has never quite left his mind - fills him with doubt. They haven't spoken for years, but seeing her fills him with hope. What does it mean? Callie's birthday is the next day, and when she receives her future memory, it's not so great. Locked away for a crime she's supposed to commit, Logan needs to find a way to help her and atone for a past he's ashamed of.

The story ends on a bit of a cliff-hanger, and while not bad, it just didn't quite hit the spot for me. For fans and readers of the series, I can see how this might be a helpful filler for the world they know, but for me, the information left more questions than answers. The writing is beautiful and the world is certainly intriguing, so the series is worth a shot, but this might not be the best first glimpse for new readers.

Kan is the only Asian girl in her small-town Kansas school. She doesn't fit in in America, and in Thailand, she towers over everyone else. Though raised in the Thai tradition, Kan is American - though her grandmother, her Khun Yai, wants her to choose a good Thai profession, such as a doctor or college professor. Kan, though, never feels more alive than when she is designing clothes, and it is her dream to become a clothes designer.

After her father died several years ago, Kan's grandmother, Khun Yai, moved to America to help her mother raise Kan. One day, Kan's mother returns home from work with a teenaged girl, Shelly, in tow. Shelly will be staying with Kan's family even though Kan's grandmother seems to object. At first, things are great with Shelly. It is like having a sister. Shelly has a scar on her face and understands about not fitting in. Additionally, Shelly's mom died in a gruesome and spectacular way. Shelly stands up for Kan in school, and they gossip and laugh into the night. However, Kan finds herself increasingly isolated from Ash and her other friends. Text messages go missing from her phone and people give her weird looks. She is sure Shelly is behind it. Then, Shelly dyes her hair black to look more like Kan, and it seems Shelly has her sights set on Kan's boyfriend, Ethan. Kan has to find strength within herself to survive Shelly's diabolical plan.

This was a quick read. While I found everything Shelly did to be a bit "out there" towards the end of the book, it was still an enjoyable read. I did guess Shelly's big secret which is revealed at the end of the book. Many young women can relate to not fitting in or feeling on the verge of two worlds. Overall, this was a good, solid read, and I liked reading about the Thai culture.

I received a free ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion.

As expected, I devoured this novella because Logan’s point of view does not disappoint! I might be somewhat biased because I’m so in love with this series but this little glimpse into Logan was awesome. He is even sweeter and more amazing than I originally thought. Anyone who has read and liked the other 2 books must not miss this one… and even if you are new to the series, this might be a good place to start. Before Tomorrow starts a little before the events of Forget Tomorrow (since we get Logan’s side of things) but it quickly catches up to the beginning of the first book. After that, we get to experience a piece of what Callie and Logan went through but from his perspective. It’s great to finally know exactly how Logan was feeling and what he was willing to give up for Callie, even from the very beginning.

*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

This was such an epic read that I honestly don’t know where to begin. My greatest wish right now would be to see these books turned into movies. So, where do I start? First, let me say that I am in awe of Pintip Dunn’s plotting skills. This whole time travel thing can get pretty complicated, but she pulls it off flawlessly. Every piece of the puzzle falls perfectly in place with no loose ends whatsoever. It’s amazing how every little detail has a purpose and is there for a specific reason.

The book is told entirely from Jessa’s point of view and it takes place 10 years after the events of Forget Tomorrow. Jessa is no longer a little kid and although she’s been deeply affected by what happened in the first book, she’s still a fighter and such an admirable girl. I loved Jessa’s character just as much as I loved Callie’s character in Forget Tomorrow. We also get introduced to Tanner Callahan. We know who he is from the first book (the scientist who invented future memory), but in this book we actually get to know him. And guess what? Yep, I loved him too!

All in all, I am equal parts excited and nervous to find out how this series ends. The author has set the bar so high that I don’t know how she is going to top it off. However, I have faith that she will come up with an epic finale to this fantastic series.

*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

On your 17th birthday you receive a vision sent back from the future of what you're like as a citizen. On Callie's 17th birthday she receives a vision of murdering her younger sister so she's arrested and placed in Limbo - a prison so she can't become the murderer she's predicted to be. Can Callie escape from Limbo and her future and change her fate? She intends to.

Review courtesy of All Things Urban Fantasy.
allthingsuf.com

A promising concept that pays off, despite some pacing issues, FORGET TOMORROW blends science fiction with star crossed lovers. Oddly enough, though the world building was the more ambitious element, it was the run of the mill romance that slowed down the story.

Callie's society pivots around the value of a "future memory", a concept that holds up pretty well, despite some flaws. Untangling the societal implications of the concept was fun and engrossing, even at times when the world building felt thin. Fans of Divergent might particularly enjoy this world. As a reader I am mostly interested in character relationships, but FORGET TOMORROW was the rare example of world building working better than character plot. The drama of Callie's love life slowed down the book, as the forces separating the young lovers felt less "life or death" than "overwrought and melodramatic".

FORGET TOMORROW is a neat future concept, and reading along as Callie's concept of her own society evolves is engrossing. Even the romance will work for those who don't mind some high drama between stolen kisses, but Callie's love life was the weakest link for me.

Sexual Content: Kissing.

After reading FORGET TOMORROW I was stuck right in the middle of loving it and hating it.

Callie has been waiting for her vision, but when it finally comes, she finds herself in a lot of trouble. Not only was Callie a conflicting character, but I found myself conflicted in liking her more than a few times. At one point she comes off as super strong and selfless and the next I find her to be kind of annoying and immature. There were many points in FORGET TOMORROW that I could plainly see what was right in front of her, but she was completely clueless to it. It was quite frustrating.

I found the pace to be a bit too slow which made my attention wander at times. The world building wasn't as strong as it could have been. I felt there were some things missing that could have smoothed over some of the more complex parts of what goes on in Callie's futuristic world. The romance. Umm, where was the chemistry? We find out that Logan stopped talking to Callie YEARS ago, but all of a sudden he makes his way back into her life at the precise moment that she is in trouble. I wasn't feeling the connection between them. It was an insta-love type situation and there really wasn't any building of a relationship going on, but Callie was willing to throw a lot of things away to be with him. Until the end that is.

FORGET TOMORROW had quite a few surprises that helped me want to keep reading and although I didn't always love the main character Callie, I was still interested in seeing what would happen to her. The whole time traveling memories thing and the downside to it really makes you think. FORGET TOMORROW ends in a way that you can't help but want to know what happens next. I have looked into REMEMBER YESTERDAY and although I am not crazy about the fact that it will feature an older Jessa's POV, I still want to know what happens after the ending of FORGET TOMORROW.

* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I've always found the concept of time travel, or in this case, knowing what the future will be, fascinating. I don't necessarily believe in fate myself, but this kind of theme usually results in very interesting works of fiction. Who knows, maybe in the future, this won't be fiction anymore? Anyway, Forget Tomorrow caught my attention for this reason and had me cooking up theories even before I started reading.

According to the book, your future self sends a vision to show you what you become. The biggest question here is, can you actually change your future? The whole time I was inclined to believe that it's not possible because even though you still have free will, the fact that the future memory was sent back in time implies that somehow it already happened, it's a given. So perhaps everything you do to avoid it, only ends up leading you down the path you were trying to avoid. This would be an excellent book to read in a book club because there are so many philosophical aspects to it, you have the perfect material for some great discussions. I had several theories going on regarding Callie and Jessa and none of them turned out to be correct!

All philosophy and theories aside, this book will keep you reading past your bedtime! There were a few parts where I was confused and had to pause and analyze things to make sure I was understanding correctly, but I was completely engrossed in the story. And still, I know I'll be thinking about it for the next several days. I can't wait for the next book because the ending only leaves you wanting more. I have faith that the author can sort everything out.

*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

Full review to come!