Thank you NetGalley for the ebook arc. If you loved You’ve reach Sam and Always isn’t forever then I highly recommend this book. Sad and heart warming at the same time.
She’s away at college and has a falling out with her roommate/bestfriend, who denies knowing her every time she has a boyfriend. She gets moved into the “murder” room, where a student a few months prior went missing. When she starts receiving messages from Jay she thinks that it’s a prank from her old roommate and send some snarky responses and find out that their phones are connected thru time. Then in one of her classes she had to do a research project on an unsolved mystery she decides to follow what happened to Jay the missing student. She is able to text Kay thru the college roommate app and give pointers and gets information from him.

I received an ARC of this book, and I’m so glad I picked it up! This was my first time reading Farah’s work, but it certainly won’t be my last.

Aleeza and Jay were both incredibly likeable characters, and their journey kept me hooked from start to finish. The plot was intriguing, with just the right balance of tension and emotion to keep me fully invested.

What stood out most was the author’s writing style—every detail about the characters, plot, and world-building was beautifully woven in without ever feeling excessive. The pacing was spot-on, making it an effortless and engaging read.

I’ll definitely be checking out more of Farah’s books in the future!

I really enjoyed this! It was a fun romance mystery, and it was fun to have the setting in Toronto where I live! I felt like the characters were well developed and felt like they were in university! Would recommend!

Oh I had so much fun reading this book!

It’s about Aleeza, moving into the room where Jay, a popular student, disappeared 5 months ago… and suddenly getting texts from him. I loved the unique concept for this story and found that it perfectly mixed mystery, hints of romance, discussions of class, privilege and racism all bundled up in an addictive kind of story.

I loved the atmosphere, really grew fond of the characters, the slow-burning everything in it making me root for them all to be okay, in the end. Definitely recommending this one and I can’t wait to read more from the author.

I love everything by Farah Heron. I love that she deals with series topics in a respectful manner while still writing an entertaining, can't put down able title. I will read and recommend anything by Farah Heron.

Thank you to Farah Heron and Netgalley for the chance to review the ARC of this novel. I am always a sucker for time travel and anything to do with anything that seems sci-fi. Make sure that you are paying attention, there are times where it feels a bit off the rails, and I think that contributes to some giving it lower scores. I would absolutely read this again, and would read anything else that Farah puts out. Thank you again!

I have loved everything Farah Heron has written, so I was delighted to receive a copy of this contemporary romance by the author, which goes in a bit of a different, deeper direction for the author tonally. Remember Me Tomorrow uses the podcast + missing person plot device well, and characters are well developed.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me.

*Remember Me Tomorrow* by Farrah Heron is a heartwarming and poignant contemporary romance that explores themes of love, self-discovery, and the complexity of relationships. The story follows Misha, a woman grappling with her past and trying to navigate her personal and professional life while dealing with her emotional baggage. Heron skillfully weaves a narrative filled with rich, multi-dimensional characters, making the reader empathize with Misha’s journey of growth and healing. The romance is slow-burn and sweet, with well-developed chemistry between the leads. The writing is compelling, and Heron expertly captures the intricacies of family dynamics and personal transformation, making this a satisfying read for fans of heartfelt and thoughtful romance.

We absolutely loved it. The build up was really strong and the characters were great. We do wish that the repetition about "not being like other girls" was significantly less but it is what it is.

The only reason it lost a star was the ending, which, while completely wrapped up, felt rushed.

Book Review of Remember Me Tomorrow by Farah Heron

Cover Story: Her Time, His Time
BFF Charm: Peas in a Pod
Talky Talk: Straight Up
Bonus Factors: Friendship, Tasty Business
Anti-Bonus Factor: Frenemies
Relationship Status: Class Reunion

Cover Story: Her Time, His Time
A cover that’s divided between morning and evening, with Aleeza and Jay on opposite sides, is a nice way to show the central conflict of the story.

The Deal:
Journalism student Aleeza Kassam just got ditched by her podcast partner, Mia, who was also her roommate and (so-called) best friend. She needs a new podcast idea and a new place to live, fast, so being assigned to the room that once belonged to missing student Jay Hoque sounds like an offer she can’t refuse. She decides to investigate Jay’s disappearance, both because the mystery intrigues her and because she feels he deserves justice. The last thing she expects is for Jay himself to start texting her via the residence app. Is this a scam, a ghost, a software glitch … or fate?

BFF Charm: Peas in a Pod
Our parents may have immigrated from different places, but Aleeza still took me back to my own Canadian university years: being sober at a party when everyone else is drinking, keeping a stuffed animal on your dorm room bed because you’re never too old for that, fishing out your ID card from under a dozen layers of winter clothes to unlock your door, learning to interview people when your introvert instincts are telling you to run, and most importantly, finding out your weird hobbies aren’t too weird after all if you have a roommate (sort of) to share them with.

Swoonworthy Scale: 3
The odd premise of Aleeza and Jay’s relationship made it difficult for me to warm up to them at first. They both start out extremely suspicious of each other and exchange some nasty accusations; I find it difficult to believe they’d keep texting after that. To be fair, Aleeza is a much better journalist than I am; her curiosity and stubbornness will not let her rest until she solves the case. And once they do earn each other’s trust, their text-only flirting becomes very sweet. They watch sci-fi movies together, get into friendly arguments about food and the space-time continuum, and even (sort of) share a bed.

Talky Talk: Straight Up
The characters sound like real college students for the most part, slang and all. I have to admit I wouldn’t be flattered if someone described me as “looking like a snack”, as Jay does Aleeza (he knows what she looks like from her social media feed), but it’s certainly authentic. The one exception is Jay’s friend Jack, who speaks in flowery metaphors about swamps and water lilies when he’s drunk, and that’s funny enough (and surprisingly plot-relevant) to justify as a stylistic choice.

Bonus Factor: Friendship
Aleeza and Jay’s neighbor, Gracie Song, is determined to protect Jay’s reputation from nosy classmates, including Aleeza. Earning her trust is the first challenge in Aleeza’s investigation, first because she might know something, then because Aleeza respects her for her forthrightness and loyalty. But can the two sort-of-roommates really stay friends with their neighbor while keeping an entire space-time anomaly secret?

Bonus Factor: Tasty Business
Aleeza and Jay are both foodies; they share restaurant recommendations and have an ongoing debate about bowls vs. wraps.

Anti-Bonus Factor: Frenemies
With friends like her former roommate Mia, Aleeza doesn’t need enemies. Mia is kind to Aleeza in private, but makes fun of her in public, and only spends time with her when her boyfriend isn’t there. As for Jay’s friends, they’re not what they appear to be either. They are classist and racist (complaining about a “dangerous” immigrant neighborhood, when Aleeza knows for a fact how low the crime rate is), and one or more of them may have made him disappear.

Relationship Status: Class Reunion
Dear Book, thank you for reminding me of the “good old days”. 2017 wasn’t that long ago … was it? (Sigh.)

Book Name: Remember Me Tomorrow
Author Name: Farah Heron @farahheronauthor
My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Description:
Aleeza Kassam, a university freshman and aspiring investigative journalist, is drawn to the mystery of Jay Hoque, a broody student who vanished from her dorm, East House, five months ago. When Aleeza starts receiving texts from Jay that seem to come from the past, they must work together across time to unravel the mystery of his disappearance. As they navigate suspicious friends, enemies, and exes, their connection grows deeper—but solving the mystery could risk a temporal paradox that might destroy everything.

My Thoughts:
This book was a fantastic blend of time travel, romance, and mystery. I’ve always loved time-travel and multiverse stories, so this one instantly hooked me. While reading, I was reminded of the Your Name anime movie and the Korean movie Ditto because of the emotional depth and the clever way time was manipulated.

Aleeza’s determination as an investigative journalist and Jay’s mysterious, broody nature made their partnership captivating. The texts from the past added such an intriguing twist that I couldn’t put the book down. The story was a rollercoaster of emotions, with moments of suspense, humor, and heartfelt connections. Farah Heron did an excellent job weaving a unique narrative that feels both cosmic and personal.

I Recommend:
This book is perfect for fans of time-travel stories, mysteries with emotional depth, and anyone who enjoys romantic twists. If you liked The Lake House, Movies like Your Name or Ditto, this will be right up your alley!

Let’s get one thing clear: this isn’t a mystery. Sure, there are some mystery elements, but at its core, Remember Me Tomorrow is a romance novel with a YA-style narration. So, if you’re expecting anything remotely suspenseful or thrilling, this probably isn’t it.

That said, this book is absolutely bonkers; I have to agree with the author on that one. The chaos ramps up, especially toward the end, and turns into a shitshow of dramatic monologues as all the characters attempt to explain their sides of the story. I think, in order for all the twists to land for me, this book needed a lot more work and time.

Now, onto the romance. While I’m all for the idea of two people falling for each other through texts, the actual text exchanges in this book felt very unconvincing. First, I don’t think anybody texts like that. Nobody sends half a message if they change their mind or get interrupted. And second, there was no depth in their messages at all, nothing that would actually lead to the great romantic revelation. So the romance, to me, felt completely unearned.

Finally, let’s get into some pettier gripes I had with this book: the not-like-other-girls trope, which hit me right from the start. I get it, the main character is so quirky because she’s obsessed with octopuses. But instead of feeling unique or endearing, it came across more like middle school quirkiness than something you’d expect from a college student. If I played a drinking game, taking a sip each time an octopus was mentioned, I would be dead.

All that being said, I was entertained. It’s a 2.5 stars from me!

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A missing student. A singular investigation. A new romance. Every bit of it is a mystery in a delightful novel of cosmic twists by the author of How to Win a Breakup.

East House is the oldest and least desirable dorm on campus, but it has a draw for lonely university freshman Aleeza Kassam: Jay Hoque, the hot and broody student who vanished from East House five months ago without a trace. It’s irresistible to an aspiring investigative journalist like Aleeza.

But when she starts receiving texts from Jay, the mystery takes an unexpected turn. To put it mildly. His messages are coming not only from Aleeza’s own dorm room but from the past—only weeks before he disappeared. Sharing space, if not time, Aleeza and Jay are living the impossible, and they start working together to prevent his inevitable disappearance. Causing a temporal paradox that could blow up the universe is a risk they’re going to have to take.

Aleeza digs through Jay’s suspicious friends, enemies, and exes, determined to find out what happened to him. Or what will happen to him. But it’s becoming more than a mystery. Aleeza is catching feelings for her charming new roommate. Wherever, and whenever, he may be.

Very good read. My first and not last read by the author. Cannot wait to read more. Will recommend to others.

When college student Aleeza switches dorm rooms and begins receiving messages from the room’s previous occupant Jay, who just happens to be missing. Determined to find out what happened to Jay, Aleeza begins interviewing his friends and family. But what she ends up is unraveling hidden secrets that some people are determined to keep buried.

With dual timelines, an ode to The Lake House and a murder mystery this book has everything to keep you hooked all the way to the end!

This was my first read by Farah Heron, and it was pretty good! It sounded juvenile at times, but the story was entertaining enough to finish. The communicating to the past part of the story was interesting! I’m glad Jay and his mom ended up being okay in the end. I’m also glad Jay and Aleeza ended up together!

I have not been so intrigued by a story in so long. This is the kind of romantic mystery that grabs at your heartstrings along with your attention. The definition of unputdownable. I finished this in one night, and there wasn’t a single second when I wasn’t entirely hooked!
 
The bond between the main characters, Aleeza and Jay, was written beautifully. The connection they shared was unique and incredibly sweet, making me root for them from beginning to end.
 
A plot twist I didn’t see coming, the perfect blend of mystery and heartfelt romance. I devoured this book.

↻ 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀/𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀
Friends to lovers
Mystery
Time travel
Slow burn
 
𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙂𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙮!

I really loved this new novel from Farah Heron whose books I have loved in the past. The audiobook kept me company through many hours of Halloween costume making this year so I'll probably always remember it for that reason (no pun intended) haha.

This book would appeal to fans of Truly Devious or A Good Girl's Guide to Murder or Veronica Mars. It's set in Toronto which is fun for us Canadians and it is well-paced, interesting, cute, and the ending was great. It doesn't quite have time travel, but there is a magical realism element that makes it so fun and the new adult age group of the characters allows for a lot of finding oneself and character growth. There are references to The Lake House in the book and that would be a similar level of magical realism if you enjoyed that Keanu Reeves movie.

Really enjoyed my time with this book and definitely recommend it!

Remember Me Tomorrow by @farahheronauthor

Wow! This book had me hooked from start to finish! ✨ From the sharp wit to the heartwarming romance, Remember Me Tomorrow is a brilliant blend of humor, emotion, and personal growth. It’s also magical realism, mystery, and romance all in once. It had everything I was looking for and more.

Farah Heron does an incredible job of weaving together a love story with themes of second chances, family, and finding yourself. 💕 The chemistry between the characters was undeniable, and I couldn’t put it down! They are also absolutely adorable and quirky characters. 😍 I loved the role of family in this book and found family 📖🔥 Reading this book was special.

Also, I’ve been seeking an octopus 🐙 mug since finishing the book. If you got any recommendations, send em my way! I’m not finding anything cute enough!

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Big thanks to @mbc_books for gifting me this amazing read! 🙏💖

For as long as I remember, the movie Just Like Heaven has been one of my fave rom coms of all time. Never did I think I’d see romance books incorporating magical realism in this way, yet here we are.

Remember Me Tomorrow is a time travel romance with a low stakes mystery/thriller element to it. The romance took a bit of a back burner in favour of the mystery and sci-fi arc, which I really enjoyed. There were also some really strong themes of racism and classism that the author so effortlessly weaved in to the story.

As a weird/quirky black girl, Aleeza’s struggles with fitting in really resonated with me and younger me felt so seen.

This book was a truly special experience.

Thank you so much to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I would give this book 3.5 stars. It had potential to be a 5 star but the story line started to fall flat midway. I was invested in the time travel aspect of the story and the mystery of it all - even though I figured it out before it was exposed.