Member Reviews
I love this series. I loved this series when book 2 was called, Savage Delight, and I loved this series in the reworked versions. Savage Delight is now called Forget me Always, and it picks up right after Love Me Never left off. You need to read the first book or you will be confused as heck in this book. Isis is still in the hospital dealing with her memory loss after the events at the end of book 1. It instantly transported me back to how devastated I felt at the end of the first book because of everything that had happened between Isis and Jack.
The Lovely Vicious series is dark and wounded. These characters are so deeply flawed but they are able to find comfort in each other after all of these awful things happened. I loved that they each faced some of their fears in this book. And I loved how they stuck together. The ending was tragic and intense, but I loved it.. I am so sad the the trilogy is over! This is a really unique series. There is not anything quite like it out there that I have encountered. I love it.
Ummm... I really don't know what to think of this one. It's definitely my least favorite from the series but I honestly can't tell you if I liked it or not.
This is book three of the Isis and Jack saga and I found that what made these books a breath of fresh air in the first one just became forced and overdone for me here. I love sarcastic wit but it's beaten to death in this book. Everything Isis says is fake and rambly that I just can't find anything real in her dialogue. Then there's the situations - again, over done and not very believable for a contemporary. I don't know. I just wasn't really feeling it.
What I did like and why this series is a solid three stars is that ultimately they are about dealing with and confronting pain. And there is a lot of pain in this series. From Isis's past to losing Sophia - everywhere you look these characters are soaked in it and using it as an excuse to not be happy. The shining parts of these books are when the characters stop and just breathe. The quiet moments I guess you can call them.
Definitely a different take on new adult contemporary. Wolf took a chance on a character that many people probably won't like - I know there were times that I didn't. But overall, it was an ok series. I think everyone will get something different from it and that's what will make it interesting to talk about.
I'm so sad to see these characters go. I fell in love with Isis and Jack the moment I read about them in the first book. Enemies to lovers is a favorite trope of mine, mainly because it can evoke the same emotion as love. Plus the tension is so much juicier! Jack is probably one of my most favorite book boyfriends ever. He's wicked smart, sarcastic, and no matter how hard he tries, he's unable to push Iris away.
Until he finally does. Which is where the last book starts off. So if you haven't read these books before, I suggest you stop reading the review now. I don't want you reading any kind of spoilers!
After that heartbreaking ending in the second book, Jack left without a word and Isis left to pick up the shattered pieces of her heart all by herself. She's finally done with high school and is on to college. Which is the last place she would even think about seeing Jack. But there he is, still sexy as all get out.
Can the two find away to deal with all the past hurt? Well, I'm happy to say that I enjoyed their story. I'll miss the witty banter that Isis used even if most of the time she used it to deflect when she was uncomfortable. Or when she was feeling insecure. And Jack? I can't say enough good things about him! If you have read these books, do it! They're filled with angst galore, an amazing cast of characters, and an unforgettable story.
*Thank you to the publisher for providing a copy for an honest and unbiased review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Why, why, WHY does it have to end?? Why, Sara?? Whyyyyyyyy?!?!
Okay, this review will be short and to the point, because with the third book in a series, it’s nigh impossible to write a detailed review without spoilers… and above all else, I do NOT want to give you any spoilers! Suffice it to say, I’ve been on pins and needles waiting for this book ever since I took part in the blog tour for FORGET ME ALWAYS last year and binge-read it with LOVE ME NEVER. I knew I adored both of those books so very much, and I also knew that I am old and losing my memory (oh, to be in college again!), so I decided to re-read both of those books before reading REMEMBER ME FOREVER. And hoooo boy, I am patting myself on the back for that stroke of brilliance! I binge-read all three of these in three days and my emotions have been all over the place, but trust me when I say: it was worth it. Just…a necessary sacrifice! Re-reading LMN and FMA provided me with all of the hysterical laughter, angst and drama, massive butterflies in the tummy, veritable buckets-full of drool from each encounter with Jack Hunter, and copious amounts of tears and snot from emotional anguish that occurred the first time I read them. And when you add RMF to the mix, putting a period at the end of the Lovely Vicious sentence? It’s absolute, utter perfection.
I loved Isis just as much the second time I met her as I did the first, and she was no different in RMF, despite having her heart broken by the events at the end of FMA and heading off to college. I still adore Kayla and Wren, and don’t even get me started on Jack Hunter or I swear to you I will not stop (hellooooo, Mr. Knows-How-to-Please-a-Woman!!). I loved meeting Isis’ college roommate and the new friends she makes, and I treasured, on a deep, personal level, how much her mother grew in this last book. (I lost my sister to domestic violence, so getting to watch Isis’ mom bounce back and move on - as hard as it was - was cathartic in some way.) I even loved the fact that this book (gee, thanks, Ms. Wolf!) had me so distraught before I even got to 50% that I was immobilized, standing at the kitchen counter reading, and apparently sobbing and sniffling loud enough that my 8-year-old son and my husband both came in to ask me what was wrong. (Luckily, they have come to understand that sometimes I live vicariously through my books and I feel things very deeply, thank you very much!)
I loved how Ms. Wolf never took the easy route, never resorted to cliches, nor to devices that would bundle up problems in a neat little package to be easily thrown away. Honestly, I suspected that we would discover that Tallie’s dad wasn’t who we were led to believe - until I realized that would be the easy way out, the way to allow Isis to still love Jack without that aspect of his past hanging over their heads. No, they had to learn to get past those things that happened in the past, so that they could be happy in the present. We don’t have the luxury of being able to write away our pasts in real life, so why should that be allowed in our books? I think it’s far healthier to teach teens embarking on their lives as “grown-ups” that none of us is perfect; we are all flawed, and if we can’t accept those flaws in ourselves and in those we love, then we will, sadly, never be happy.
That’s the ultimate takeaway from all three of these books, in my opinion: if you love someone - whether it be love of family, platonic love, or romantic love - you must accept them as they come to you, scars and all, to truly be happy. You also must accept and own your own flaws/scars/quirks in order to grow into a healthy, happy adult. Ms. Wolf shows us the progression of moving from self-flagellation, believing oneself to be “unlovable,” to learning to love ourselves for who we are and for how our pasts have shaped us, even when we wish with all our hearts that said shape was a circle instead of a square.
Okay, this has turned out not to be so short and to the point after all… but at least I think I avoided spoilers! Honestly, I don’t know why I ever thought I could keep short a review for this book/series when I love it as much as I do, which is with all my heart and soul. Honestly, it’s pretty rare for me to re-read even one book, much less two, or to get through a trilogy in a mere three days. I hope that can serve as an indication of the depth of my love for the Lovely Vicious series and the characters - no, the people - Ms. Wolf has created! No doubt Isis would have an amazingly awesome way to express that, but I am at a bit of a loss as to how to convey it without just repeating, “OMG I loved this, and I loved that, and I loved her, and I loved him, and I loved them, and please please don’t leave meeeeee!” And that would just be WEIRD, so I will not do that! Just, let me urge you to read this series, and to pass it on to the older teens in your lives, and to anyone else who’s willing to take it from your sweaty hands.
This entire series is a masterpiece, and I want to say thank you to Ms. Wolf for sharing her heart-story with us, and thank you to Entangled Teen for picking up the series and ensuring it has a wider audience (and thanks to Chapter by Chapter for letting me take part in the blog tour!). I have no doubt I will be re-reading the whole series again soon, and I think perhaps that is the best compliment I can give.
Rating: 5 galaxies-full of stars!
My Thoughts:
The Cover: I really like the blend of color on our cover for Remember Me Forever. A blue color with a white title and the author's name in pink. Very bold. I am thinking that is our protagonist, Isis and a smitten Jack.
The Plot: So, after reading the first two books, I was prepared for some major drama and some lovesick kids, but oh my, oh my, I can't even begin to describe how amazing this final book turned out to be. Drama, romance, spy stuff, this book has it all. Oh and don't forget the kickass heroine! But we'll talk more about that later. The storyline of Remember Me Forever was terrific, bringing out all the feels, just as much if not more than the first two books. All three stories deal with some pretty heavy subjects, all in very mature ways. The storyline is engaging and believable, bringing out a wide range of emotions, including fear as Isis bravely traverses teenage life.
The Characters: I think it's pretty clear that I think Isis rocks. She is a dynamic character with a rocking sense of humor that you can relate to. Even after three books, she can still surprise me! It is wonderful to see the growth not just in Isis but in all the characters; Jack, Wren, Kayla, and Avery. I loved all the supporting characters, even Charlie, as aggressive as he is. They were all very well written.
Was It Worth Reading?: Oh, ya! This entire series was amazing. I could not read it fast enough. I just had to know what would happen next; had to read Isis and Jack's next interaction and what her next outburst would be. I highly recommend this trilogy to YA readers(beware the mature content, though) and give the entire series 5 out of 5 crossbows.
First off I love this book.
I mean yes it one of thoyse books you finish in one sitting or is that just me?? In this 3rd and final book we find Isis starting college. Thinking that she left nameless behind. While trying to find Jack and yet trying to forget him. Starting over isn't so easy when the past shows up.
Running into Nameless and having her fear come again. Jack going under cover to put nameless away for hacking crimes, doesn't realize Isis is at the same college.
Isis tries to hide her feelings for Jack, but doesn't do such a great job and nameless using that against her.
Will Jack and Isis get it right this time and admit their feelings for each other? Will nameless ruin everything for her again?
Remember Me Forever is the third book in the Lovely Vicious trilogy by Sara Wolf. This book was previously titled Brutal Precious. The story that developed within this trilogy was not at all what I expected when I first started reading book one. It was deeper, darker, and quite funny. An odd mix? I know. I think Isis is on of my favorite female lead characters of all time. Her wit and sarcasm is infectious. I absolutely love the attitude! She's funny and strong, but she has definite insecurities. She uses humor as a defense mechanism, but she's also just naturally that kind of silly, smart, goofy girl. Her growth as a character through this trilogy was amazing to watch. And, she still kept her personality and sense of self through it all. She fought her demons with all she had. Jack has demons of his own, and he fights them in a pretty literal way. Poor Jack. He grew up WAY too fast. The bantering between Isis and Jack was right back up there to the level I loved about book one. They're hilarious together. The supporting characters all play significant roles as well, as it was kind of a tragic spider web that connected them all. That makes it hard to say much without revealing a spoiler or two, so.. mums the word. Needless to say, even though this trilogy surprised me in many unsuspecting ways, I'm so happy it did. That only added to the intrigue, mystery, and romance that kept me turning the pages. Speaking of romance, this was not a typical romance at all, but it sure was intoxicating. I wasn't ready for this one to end.
Remember Me Forever is the third and last book of Sara Wolf’s Lovely Vicious trilogy, when we are brought back to the world of Isis and Jack. It’s been over three years since Isis Blake has fallen in love, and with Jack having disappeared off the surface of the planet, she tries to get over it by living a normal life as possible until she comes across someone she would rather never see again.
Sara Wolf’s latest book is the darkest of the three books - the first book, Love Me Never, is very light-hearted: there is a lot of laugh out loud moments, snarky comments, and a great banter between Isis and Jack. The second, Forget Me Always, is a little darker than the first, but Isis still has her moments. Wolf gives us a few teasers from Jack’s and Isis’s past without fully revealing anything. Remember Me Forever brings both Jack’s and Isis’s past to light, and their confrontations towards it.
I adored Isis throughout the entire trilogy, and it’s no wonder Jack adores her as well. Isis has a quirky personality - despite all she’s gone through, she tries to find light of the situation. She takes the situations she’s in and spins them right back with a funny comeback, even if it may be well over the top. (I suppose this is because I cope the same way - I come back with an evil little comment.)
I also really liked how Isis takes what happens to her and tries to help others who are in a similar situation before anything bad actually happens to them. Isis, however, doesn’t do that by going to someone else entirely - she confronts the perpetrator herself. All of that is, in a way, helping her prepare for the final confrontation - her past.
It was an absolute joy to go through a part of Isis’s and Jack’s journey of life - the Lovely Vicious trilogy deals with a dark topic, but has a great balance of funny and serious.
PERFECT ending to the an AMAZING trilogy.
Isis is my most favorite heroine everrr. I’d totally be her best friend if I could. She’s hilarious, sarcastic, and you never know what’s going to come out of her mouth. But she’s also so real and flawed.
Jack, Jack, Jack… Oh how I love thee! You may have pissed me off quite a bit, but you more than made up for it. You can tell how much he cares about Isis and he’s just so damn swoony!
Jack and Isis together… I just love their interaction! The banter is off the charts and they have such amazing chemistry. Their just so PERFECT together. Two flawed individuals who are so much better when they are together. ❤
I adore Sara’s writing. She knows how to draw you in to a story and not let you go. The angst and drama in this book makes it that much harder to put down!
This unforgettable trilogy will forever be one of my favorites.
Thank you to Entangled Teen and Sara Wolf for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for review! All opinions are my own.
I knew this book was going to destroy me the second I started it. I've been on an absolutely roller coaster of a journey with Isis and while I wanted to get to the conclusion of her story, I also never wanted to see it end. This series got to me in a way that I never imagined it would and it has stuck with me in the best possible way. Remember Me Forever is the conclusion that I had hoped for since finishing Forget Me Always last year.
Plot:
Jack Hunter has dropped off the face of the planet, leaving a hole in Isis Blake that she definitely doesn't care about at all. After Sophia's funeral, he vanished, but she seriously doesn't care. Determined to move on and be happy, Isis puts on a smile and prepares for her new life in college at Ohio State University. She's got a great roommate and visits planned with her mom for every other weekend. What could possibly go wrong? Nameless, that's what could go wrong. He's attending OSU, too, which sends Isis spiraling into a terrified black hole because it's Nameless and what else can she do? He's taunting Isis with something she wants- something she needs to move on. Isis has always been good at pretending that she's okay, but not anymore. She may be good at piecing herself back together, but Jack Hunter is much better.
I can't handle all of the feelings that this book gave me, but I loved every second of it. I really enjoyed reading about Isis basically having to conquer her worst fear and seeing how she dealt with it in her own way. Of course, there was a ton of sass involved, but she eventually was able to stand up for herself and I can't lie, I cried. There was so much more to this book than just the insanely complicated sort-of romance between Isis and Jack. Isis had to finally take back her life from Nameless, Jack had to grow up (because seriously you can only pull the dark past brooding teenager act for so long but boy did he draw it out as long as possible) and realize that he does deserve happiness (seriously child get over yourself and just be happy please), and the two of them had to work together to realize that yes, they do belong together. I couldn't get enough of watching Isis and Jack grow even more, both as a couple and as individual people, and seeing their transformation was just fantastic. Yes, you will get a fabulous love story with this book series, but you'll also get to read about the characters tackling serious issues such as abuse, teenage pregnancy, first love, death, and so much more. One of the best parts of this trilogy is how unapologetically real and raw it can get while still having some incredibly funny situations thrown in there, especially when it comes to Isis. Contemporary has never been a genre that I get the grabby hands for, but when it comes to this series (and honestly, any of Sara Wolf's future work) I will dive headfirst into a pool of sharks for it.
Characters:
Isis Blake is the queen of sass forever and ever and no one can convince me otherwise. She's still the same sassy, sarcastic, food-loving, Jack Hunter hate-loving character that I fell in love with from the first page of the first book. It's impossible not to love someone that you see so much of yourself in. Of course, I'm nowhere near as sassy as she is, but maybe one day! She's herself, with no apologies, and that's all I could ever want from a character that I'm reading about. I love how she doesn't let anything change her, even when she sees Nameless again. From the first book to this final one, Isis just continues to grow and surprise the reader with how fabulously real she is. I'm almost positive that everyone who reads this will be able to relate to Isis in one way or another.
Jack Hunter is still the brooding romantic-in-his-own-way weenie that we've become so familiar with and love to hate but probably love more than hate. In Remember Me Forever, you definitely get a heavy dose of "I don't deserve to be happy" immediately followed by "I love her so much" with a side of "But she deserves better than a monster like me." Honestly, there were multiple times when I just screamed at my Kindle because he was driving me crazy with his constant negativity towards himself and how he would frequently push and pull Isis around. Fortunately, it doesn't last forever! The last half was so satisfying for me as a reader and I definitely did more than one happy dance as I finished the book. Not only does Isis grow, but so does Jack, and I was so insanely proud to see how much these two characters that I've grown to love were able to turn into beautiful butterflies at last. Their development in this book alone was enough to make me cry and feel so proud of them!
I did enjoy the side characters, minus that butthead Nameless guy. The friendship between Isis and her roommate was one that I think was incredibly important to her in that she was able to help Isis when Nameless was threatening to ruin her completely and she stood by her no matter what. I also thought the relationship between the roommate and her "friend" was absolutely precious and was my second favorite relationship in the book. The first obviously being Isis and Jack. Also, I thought that Isis' grandmother was fantastic. I read the opening with a huge smile on my face thinking that she was an A+ grandmother and even made a note about how much I loved her. It was a small part, but it was one that left a lasting impression on me. All of the side characters you meet were so unique and well-written, even grumpy Charlie! I love that Sara Wolf has the ability to write about this intense relationship between two people and have the reader fall in love with those two people, but also writes these side characters that you can't help but like. They're just all so fabulous in their own way and they all fit into Isis' world almost effortlessly.
Writing:
I can't brag enough about how much I adore the writing of Sara Wolf. She just has this way of writing that draws you in and makes you have to read more. It feels so real, like I could go to a college campus and see Isis running around knocking over trashcans and yelling about whatever she's currently focused on with Jack following behind picking them up and apologizing to people. These may be characters in a book, but they were so very real to me. I'm so passionate about them in a way that I never could have imagined and I will never forget them. That's why I enjoy her writing so much. It's so easy to lose yourself in the world she's created and the characters that she's writing about that you can easily picture it all being real. She writes about real issues that teenagers face, addressing them in a serious way (such as Isis confronting her abuser), but still manages to make you laugh in between the serious parts. Sara Wolf is incredibly talented at bringing her readers in to the world she's written about and making you want to stay. You'll laugh, cry, be angry, and so much more, but the most important thing is that you will enjoy every second of every emotion you experience while reading her books.
This trilogy is one that holds a special place in my heart and is one that I'm so grateful that I had an opportunity to read. With amazing characters, realistic writing, and a story line that is sure to stick with you long after you've finished, Remember Me Forever is a fantastic conclusion to an unforgettable trilogy.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.
Thanks to Entangled Teen and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review Remember Me Forever by Sara Wolf! The refreshing sense of humor of Isis Blake opens the story and I'm so happy to be with her again:). She's setting off fireworks at the top of a chimney with her beloved grandmother at four in the morning. We can see where Isis gets her interesting personality. The author recaps the past events of Isis' and Jack's lives smoothly and through alternating points of view. Their roller coaster relationship makes life difficult for both Isis and Jack. They are both trying to figure out their present plans and their futures. This book is the culmination of past relationships, struggles and secrets that have haunted their individual lives and the people they love. I love the snark and out loud ramblings from Isis and also her generous personality and the mystery of Jack and ALL that he encompasses. Remember Me Forever is romantic, suspenseful and fun and ends the series perfectly, 5 stars. Sara wolf knows how to bring her characters to life and have them grow and become part of her readers' hearts. At the end of this book, a new series by Sara Wolf is introduced- Bring Me Their Hearts which is planned for release in 2018! I'm interested!
I was super excited to get the opportunity to be a part of this blog tour. I absolutely LOVED the first two books in this series. Isis Blake is an amazing character. She’s snarky and lovable, and while she’s been through some events in her life that would make some people give up, she continues on.
This final book in the series takes us along as Isis starts college, and we get to see her interact with a whole new group of people, including her new roommate, and we finally get to meet the boy that turned her against love, and of course we get to see Jack and how the events at the end of Forget Me Always have shaped his life.
As much as I loved this book and could go on and on about it, I don’t want to say too much in my review because I don’t want to spoil what happens. I will say that we get to see a newer, maturer (a little) and older Isis who is able to deal with what happened in her past and find a way to move on. We also get to see the culmination of the feelings that she has for Jack, and that he has for her, and how they finally overcame all obstacles to get a real chance at a happily ever after.
In the first book, Isis and Jack fall in love. In the second, they fall apart. And in this one...
They must find each other again. This is not the love story you would expect. It's realistic, it's emotional, and the pair have to come over huge obstacles. You know they have to be together... but then again, it's not so simple. There were secrets, there were love, and there were heartbreak. It's a journey worth the time and your love. You must read this. Believe me. All 3 of the books.
Note: I received a copy of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
To say I was thrilled when I got an advanced copy of Remember Me Forever is an understatement. I couldn't wait to dive into the last book in the Lovely Vicious series. Admittedly, I had pretty high expectations going in and found myself losing interest within the first few chapters. While I love Isis and her quirkiness, for some reason it got on my nerves this time around. I found her tendency to lose focus and go off on tangents more annoying than endearing. It slowed the pacing down and didn't really add anything to the story. Luckily, I slogged my way through and things evened out as the story went on.
The overall story was good, albeit a little unbelievable but that's what books are all about. I liked that Wolf built up Isis and Jack finally getting together. It helped keep things interesting and me engaged. I was happy that Jack and Isis got their happy ending (finally!) and that everyone ended up in a good place at the end.
Phew, what an ending!
Okay, so some things were resolved just a little too quickly and nicely here, but since Isis is still Isis (OMG, her habit of thinking out loud. Cracks me up every. Single. Time) and Jack is still Jack (thank you, God) and I love, love, love them together and wanted an HEA for them more than almost anything, so...yeah. I can deal with a little too quick and nice. Because Isis and Jack.
This really isn't a standalone--actually, I kind of wished I'd had time to re-read books 1 and 2 ( Love Me Never and Forget Me Always ) first, because it'd been a while. Stuff came back to me--there was a lot of oh, yeah, that happened... throughout--so I managed. But if you're new to the series, do yourself a favor now that all three have been re-released and read them all at once.
I'm sad to say goodbye to Isis and Jack, but glad I got to see them through to their end--and looking forward to what Ms. Wolf has for us next!
Rating: 4 stars / A-
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
By far my favorite book in the series!!! While some of the plot felt contrived in the second book and it took me a while to warm up to both Jack and Isis in the first book, this one got everything right as far as I'm concerned. Isis was spunkier, which made her witty humor come across as more lovable and less defensive.
Still reeling from Sophia's suicide, Isis leaves behind her mom and an opportunity at Stanford to got to Ohio State (THE Ohio State in case you're from that area) University. She feels like a child in an adult world, which is exactly what she needs to grow up. she quickly befriends a couple of quirky characters before running into not one, but two ghosts from her past. Both Nameless and Jack turn her world upside down in different ways -- ways that help her on her continued path to healing.
Plot
The main plot is the relationship between Jack and Isis, but Isis deals with her past with Nameless and her future. Jack has subplots involving his own demons as well as his employment with the mysterious Gregory. All of the loose ends from the previous two books are tied up neatly in a satisfying conclusion.
Characters
I love how much growth both characters experienced. They were so much easier to root for in this book. Isis is still snarky and Jack is still, well, Jack, but different. Isis's self-deprecating humor and penchant for thinking out loud were more lighthearted and endearing than weird and dark. Jack comes into his own, and instead of being more mysterious, his actions make sense. He, too, is less dark and twisty. The new characters, Isis roommate and her girlfriend, contribute to the softer tone of this this installation that is more lovely than vicious.
What I Loved About REMEMBER ME ALWAYS
1. Isis. Right out of the blocks, she was hilariously eccentric in that way only Isis can be.
2. Jack. He finally has his sh*t together and has become the boy, or man, Isis deserves.
3. Revenge. Without giving anything away, there is a scene with Unnamed at the end that makes the build up through three books worth it.
4. Gregory. I didn't know what to make of him in the second book, but his personality is revealed in REMEMBER ME FOREVER in a way that makes all of his actions understandable.
5. The Ending. I love the way the author wrapped up this book and the series. It's completely satisfying, although I will miss Jack and Isis terribly.
Bottom Line
My favorite book in the series, it has a lighter tone and wraps up all the loose ends with characters I've grown to love.
It has been 6 months since Isis has seen Jack, 6 months of grief and self incrimination, wishing she could change things and go back to fix Sophia. Isis is leaving for college and attempting to live in the now and attempt normal. But college is not normal, not when she runs into Nameless on her campus, acting like he always did. And then Jack, strolling the campus as if nothing has happened and he belongs there. Isis's life is spiraling out of her control and she is not sure if or when she can stop it.
Gawd, the feels! There were so many times that I felt like my heart was being ripped out of my chest and I just wanted to lay on the ground and bawl- and I don't mean that in a bad way, but in a oh-my-geez-I-can't-stop-reading kind of way. I connected to Isis (as I always have) and what she feels, I experience right along with her. The emotions just come off the pages. I love Isis and everything she is, she is probably one of my favorite literary characters due to her quirkiness and random stream of conscious babbling that I 100% relate to. But geez, this was a hard book to read because at least half the book deals with her depression and worthlessness- this was a hard story for Isis and for me to read. I rooted for her, I wanted nothing but happiness and self worth to splash all over her. And maybe Jack to take a hike and she could find an amazing guy who would challenge her but not break her in every way. And for Nameless to disappear never to be heard from again...
So anyway, back to my tangent. Jack redeemed himself (but would a little groveling ever hurt anyone???), and this book could not have had a happier, more fitting ending than the one it had. Isis went through so much growth realization and growth as person and a character (thanks to her great support system of friends and saintly nurse Jemma). I am glad that she kept her own brand of crazy, but was appreciated enough for it that others were seeking her out. I love that the book had a real solid ending, with everything wrapped up in a big bow, just the way I like my stories. This is the end of the trilogy, and it felt like it.
I have absolutely loved this series. I had no idea what I was getting into when I stumbled upon the first book, but once I started I devoured it and then had to wait (not so) patiently to get my hands on the rest of the trilogy. This was an emotional, hysterical ride that I am so glad I got to take. I will read whatever the author write to come because I like the people that she has the ability to create.
I received this title in return for my honest review.
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This is the end of the trilogy, it goes crescendo, the first book was good, the second was great and the last is almost perfect.
Isis is losing control on herself, she is sad and she finally knows what she feels for Jack. College will be difficult for her because Nameless is here, Jack too but he doesn’t want her near him for his personal reasons.
I like to see Isis by mad at Jack, I like how she evolves in this book from the girl who can crossed path with Nameless and finally in the end can call him by his name. Jack breaks her a little, she lives his rejection hardly, and she goes to party, drink and even took drug. The only purpose of this is to forget Jack, she even hang out with Kieran, a very nice boy. She has two new friends, Diana and Yvette, I love their conversation and their meeting. Isis is an interesting character; she grows up a lot and begin to talk about what happens with Will.
Jack has some issues since the end of last book, he is not himself and he fights a lot. He goes away to forget everything but when a mission send him to the college where Nameless is, he accept and finally see Isis again.
The attraction between them is obvious, but nevertheless, Jack does everything he can to get away from her. He wants her to have a chance for the future with a man who will take care of her. He didn’t understand that the only person who suited Isis was him. Yet he’s shocked when he sees her with Kieran, drugged and drunk. He apologizes very much in this book, he makes Isis suffer too much and sometimes I wanted to hit him and tell him to react.
This book perfectly closes the series, all subjects are closed and the end is beautiful and perfect. The only complaint I can really make is that we don’t see enough Yvette and Diana, who nevertheless appreciates Isis at its true value. The story with Will could also have been a bit more developed but I like the fact that it’s Isis who will make him fall and not Jack.
Quick Word: A perfect series that makes us evolve in the head of a teenager having lived an important traumatism that governs her life.
Remember Me Forever took the Lovely Vicious series to a completely new level and I was taken by surprise with how much better this book was compared to the previous ones. Love Me Never and Forget Me Always were good, but this one was exceptionally better regarding the plot and the characters, which were so much more developed and strong.
Forget Me Always ended in another cliffhanger - not as bad as the cliffhanger from the first book, but also meaningful - and suddenly the story could go to completely different directions, and the direction that Sara Wolf took was probably the smartest choice.
Remember Me Forever took the Lovely Vicious series to a completely new level and I was taken by surprise with how much better this book was compared to the previous ones. Love Me Never and Forget Me Always were good, but this one was exceptionally better regarding the plot and the characters, which were so much more developed and strong.
Forget Me Always ended in another cliffhanger - not as bad as the cliffhanger from the first book, but also meaningful - and suddenly the story could go to completely different directions, and the direction that Sara Wolf took was probably the smartest choice.
This last book takes place in college, and I loved the different scenario because I'm also at college and we had already spent two books in High School, so it was the perfect time for a change in the background.
As I've said before, the characters that we get to see in Remember Me Forever are not the same that we met in Love Me Never, and I love that. People evolve, therefore so do characters.
Isis' character was probably the one that developed the most. In the first book, she's so scared and trying to hide her true feelings, and in this book she's honest to herself, strong and a complete badass. I had some problems with Isis in the first book - as you may have seen in my review - but in Remember Me Forever she's completely different and so much more concrete and reliable.
Jack was the one that got me worried the most. What happened in the end of Forget Me Always destroyed him, and I knew it would take its tool on him. However, I adored seeing this professional and protective side of him.
In this final book, he's a man and every action he does, show us exactly that.
And do I have to mention how happy I was to see Jack and Isis finally together?! It was what I've been wanting for the past two books, and it finally happened! Thank you Sara! It was as perfect and heartwarming as I imagined it would be.
And the addition of the new characters was on point! I feared that I wouldn't like them, since I adored Kayla and Wren - even though they don't stop existing in the series - but it wasn't like that, and they helped to complete the college picture that the author was building.
There was obviously one 'new' character that I didn't liked: Will. We heard so much of him from the previous books, and finally getting him in the present story line was both nerve-wracking and awesome, because it was finally time for Isis to get back at him and to break away from what he did to her. And, as anyone can imagine, I loved how things turned out in the end!
Regarding the ending, I just wanted more of it. I've been with this characters for a month and I attached myself to their lives and their minds. It's going to be hard to say goodbye to Isis' witty comebacks and Jack's strong and somehow icy persona.
Overall, Remember Me Forever was the best book of this trilogy. The characters made so much progress and this book showed why I loved them so much. The plot was also much more developed, which helped to tied up any lose ends and to give the ending that this characters needed.
Therefore, the Lovely Vicious trilogy proved to be a fast-paced and humorous series with many diversity and realistic elements, so I completely recommend it!
"You try to stop all these injustices and save people from them. But you never try to save yourself."
Wow, I can't believe it's really over. This trilogy snagged me from the get go; I loved the originality and the character's crazy antics that were often ridiculous beyond belief, but endearing all the same. It's not often you can find a book that will make you laugh out loud with one line and absolutely rip your heart to shreds with the next, but this can. I'm so grateful to have been able to follow Isis and Jack on their funny, action packed, and heart-shattering adventure.
Isis Blake hasn't been the same since Sophia's suicide. She blames her self, just like she always does. Still, she does her best to put on a brave face and avoid thinking about Jack Hunter, who disappeared after the funeral and hasn't been seen since. Instead of going to Stanford, she decides to stay close to her mother by attending good old Ohio State, but she can't seem to catch a break. Her ex-boyfriend, rapist, and overall embodiment of her own personal hell, Will Cavanaugh, has left Florida for Ohio and is intent of continuing his torture of Isis.
Meanwhile, a previously guilty and self-destructive Jack Hunter has been recruited by Vortex. The private company has sent him undercover as a college student to help bring down a malicious hacker wanted by the government. His target: Will Cavanaugh. Isis and Jack had never expected to see each other again, but they're thrown together anyway and their feelings are more intense than ever. They'll have to work together to bring down the demons that haunt them, both the physical ones and those harder to reach that inhabit their very memories. Even if they succeed, do they have a chance together or is there simply too much between them?
I really felt that this was a perfect ending to Isis and Jack's story. Other than the last few chapters feeling a little rushed, I have absolutely no complaints other than that I wish it could have went on forever. I know that this series will stay with me for a long time. Isis, Jack, and all their friends have a way of getting under your skin in a way that practically screams, "You'll Remember Me Forever."