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.

Incredible! What a unique take on the time-travel movie, The Lake house, with Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves, whereas it is based on letters in a mailbox, this one is via messages on a dorm room app for roommates. Aleeza has a falling out with her snooty roommate and is assigned to a new dorm. When she moves in, she receives a message from a guy, Jay Hoque, pronounced hawk. He is threatening her for moving into his dorm. She recognizes the name as the missing student posted on campus. When the conversation between the two continues, they discover a time warp they are caught in.
After his belongings are located on the beach, she works hard to figure out the mystery of his disappearance and prevent his death. The two become close in such a cute romance mystery, but sadly she falls in love with someone that is already gone.
Aleeza is in school to become an investigative journalist. She puts her skills to work with the help of Jay to help solve the mystery before he dies in his timeline.
The book uncovers a campus divided by the haves and have-nots or the popular vs unpopular and how some students feel unseen or discarded for a "better" friend. See for yourself how this is a well executed mystery while diving into the conventions of time travel. I could not wait each day to pick it up to find out what happened to Jay. The story is an emotional, yet charming love story.
I requested this one late, so thanks to NetGalley and Skyscapes for approving this book after the deadline in exchange for my honest review.

Remember me tomorrow follows Aleeza, a freshman journalism student, as she investigates the disappearance of a fellow student Jay. This story has an intriguing premise, Aleeza has a falling out with her roommate and takes the only free room on campus; a room that used to belong to Jay. Jay has been missing for 5 months yet somehow when she is assigned his room she can contact him through the university app, he claims he still lives in this room albeit it being vacant..

This book is a clever blend of mystery, romance and sci-fi with strong themes of racism and classism. I enjoyed the fact that this book leaned more heavily into the mystery and sci-fi elements and left the romance on the back-burner. The slow burn relationship between Aleeza and Jay is sweet and endearing; their conversations were heartfelt and showed such emotional depth and vulnerability.

My only slight gripe with the story is the second sci-fi mechanic with Jack that seems to come out of nowhere and isn't really explained at all. It was quite disappointing and nearly threw me out of the story as I feel like the other elements were done well.

Overall a very enjoyable read. It is marketed as YA and the writing style does reflect this. However, I never felt like the author was talking down to the reader like is often the case with YA novels. If you enjoy mysteries, especially ones with a sci-fi twist then I would definitely recommend picking this up.

Thank you to NetGalley and Skyscape for providing a copy for review. All opinions are my own.

What a cute story. I've enjoyed a lot of time loop romances, but this one had something special. Aleeza and Jay live in different timelines, but can text each other over the residential services app for their college dorm room. In Aleeza's timeline Jay is missing and presumed dead, so she is working to save him (under the guise of producing a true crime podcast about his disappearance for her journalism class).

I liked how the mystery played out, but I wanted a bit more explanation from the ending. I was happy to go along with the time traveling text messages, but another pivotal scene near the end felt a bit like deus ex machina, and we had to just accept it without further explanation. I still enjoyed the story, but I generally like my science fiction to at least feel well thought out.

Fans of See You Yesterday are certain to enjoy Remember Me Tomorrow. It's a quick read, since you'll want to get to the end to see what happens to Jay!

Rating edit: 4.5 stars

Okay, so in one sentence: I enjoyed it so much that I finished this full-length novel in one sitting, in straight 24 hours. 
The book is so intriguing, engrossing, mysterious, and endearing at the same time. So a journalism student, Aleeza, has a fallout with her best friend, and she moves to a different wing of the university. The room she is being allotted belonged to an engineering student, Jay, who has been missing for the last five months. But guess what? The moment Aleeza entered the room, she got a message on her university app from the missing guy, who claimed to be living in the same room. Interestingly, only those who shared the room could message each other. 

This book is a time travel novel—romance and mystery—with lots of message exchanges. I mean, everything I love in a book. And it totally lived up to my expectations. 

I loved Jay and Aleeza and their endearing conversations (through their chats, as they haven't really met). The mystery, with several twists and turns, is cleverly crafted and keeps you engrossed throughout the book. 

The writing is simple, easy and very engaging. It was a little extra special because the characters have connection with India.

The only thing that bothered me was the final scene. I was so looking forward to it, expecting it to be deeper and more beautiful, but it gets lost in various questions and explanations, which was kind of necessary, but I wish the author did it a little differently. Also, the first chapter and the epilogue are totally unnecessary. 
Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed it. One of my favourites this year. 
Thank you.

Remember Me Tomorrow has an interesting premise that's a blend of mystery, time bending Sci-Fi and teen romance with strong themes of racism, classism and harassment. It was an interesting blend of genres and topics with a coming-of-age vibe but I didn't like the execution of the story.

The Gist: Aleeza moves into her new dorm room and discovers that it was the former room of Jay Hoque, a student who went missing five months prior. Aleeza starts receiving texts from Jay when she's in the room, so she begins digging into his disappearance.

Cool premise (and Toronto setting!) but this was a very slow burn story and the addition of multiple time frames, confusing multi-universes and a large cast, muddled things up. I spent too much time trying to wrap my head around the Sci-Fi concepts - the 85% accuracy between the time frames and the time bending but finally decided to accept that I would never understand it.

My favourite part of the book was the last 20% when the pace picks up, the mystery is the focus and the pieces fall together. There is one part, very late in the story - where a supernatural ability is mentioned then dropped - that left me to wonder if there will be another book featuring this character.

This was a mystery with time-bending and a very YA feel. I know I'm not the main demographic for this book, so if you enjoy Sci-Fi with some mystery, romance and a Toronto setting, give this book a shot!

My Final Thoughts:
Liked: concept and mystery, Toronto locations
Didn't Love: Aleeza as a main character, university students who acted like they were in Grade 11
Nope: Pacing and overly complicated and unexplained Sci-Fi elements

Disclaimer: My sincere thanks to Skyscape for the digital copy of this book which was given in exchange for my honest review.

Remember Me Tomorrow by Farah Heron was a magical YA story.
The mystery and romance was well done here.
This is a fun, fast-paced book filled with well-rounded characters who you're rooting for.
An engaging a well crafted story.

Thank You NetGalley and Publisher for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

Remember Me Tomorrow by Farah Heron has its endearing moments, but I was frequently pulled out of the story by weak and juvenile characterization. The main character often came across more like a high school freshman than a college student, and there was an odd focus on “popular kids” and social climbing—something that felt out of place in a college setting.

The tone of the book seemed undecided, shifting between a light YA mystery and a more dramatic NA one, which left me uncertain about who the intended audience was.

One particularly frustrating element was the main character’s obsession with octopuses. By the first 10% of the book, I found myself wondering if the author was seeing how many mentions she could cram in. It honestly felt like octopuses got more attention here than in Remarkably Bright Creatures.

Despite these issues, the story had its charm and kept me turning pages to see what would happen next, but the inconsistent tone and juvenile feel ultimately made it hard to fully enjoy.

Equal parts paranormal, scifi, humor and romance makes REMEMBER ME TOMORROW a unique cross genre that was an entertaining read. I'd read many reviews on Farah Heron's books so took a chance. It's always nice when you take a chance on a book and it proves to be a good read. When Aleeza develops a texting relationship with the young man who went missing from her dorm room, it's a twisted tale as the two of them try to figure out what happened to him. Sound unique? It was.

I ADORED this book. I do have to admit that it took a chapter to get into, but once I was in, I loved it.

I loved the dynamics between the characters and Aleeza's quest for the truth. I also loved the plot twist that made sense once it happened and tied everything together.

I plan on purchasing this title for our library and will definitely read other books by this author!

I really loved this one. Great recommendation for fans of Ashley Poston. Felt very Seven Year Slip adjacent. I also really loved the main characters. Definitely a feel good read for YA readers

Thank you NetGalley & Farah Heron for this arc in exchange for an honest review

Farah Heron was able to create a wonderfully done story that I was hooked from the first page. The characters worked in the young adult novel and was what I wanted overall. I enjoyed the mysterious feel and that the characters were wonderfully done.

While time-travel stories can be maddeningly messy, that’s not the case for Remember Me Tomorrow. It’s an enchanting young adult read that will keep you guessing until the end.

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Thank you to Netgalley and the author for granting my request to read this book and provide my honest opinions.

Yes, this book is a little bonkers. This is a very unconventional love story, and you have to really get at it to grasp the story between Jay and Aleeza.

You know I love everything time travel/parallel universe-related, and with each fiction book I read about this topic, my mind is blown away every single time.

Yes, there's more mystery elements than the rom-com because how can Aleeza be in love with Jay, who is not even in her timeline, talk about a guy who is unavailable?

I loved how put together this book was, how the mystery elements worked together; there was no point in this book that was left to assumptions; everything was explained well without being boring and overly descriptive.

Overall, I really enjoyed this story, and definitely this will not be my last Farah Heron's book.

Okay I absolutely loved this one. Murder mystery plus magical realism plus cute af romance? Every possible box was ticked for me! I will definitely be reading more from this author.

I connected with this book more than I anticipated, especially since mystery isn’t usually my genre of choice. From the very beginning, I was captivated by the two main characters. Their emotional depth and vulnerability drew me into their journey in a way I didn't expect.

The unfolding mystery surrounding the events of five months ago kept me engaged, allowing me to uncover the truth alongside them. Each revelation added layers to their relationship and personal struggles, making every page turn feel significant.

What melted my heart were the moments when they shared their thoughts and feelings. Their conversations felt authentic and heartfelt, allowing me to experience their emotional highs and lows. In those quiet exchanges, the connection between them truly came to life, making me root for them throughout their journey.

This book was a beautiful exploration of love and connection, reminding me that even in the midst of uncertainty, those bonds can profoundly impact our lives. I’m grateful I took a chance on this story; it left a lasting impression on my heart.

Absolutely loved this book. It reminded me of the seven year slip with more of a mystery and I could not put it down! Will definitely recommend

This is a very enjoyable book to read. A college student gets put in the room of a student who went missing months before. Suddenly she gets messages from the other student even though that is impossible. I enjoyed the dialogue between the characters and the slight time travel aspect. The characters compared their story to other time travel movies which I thought was clever. It is a fun, clean read.

“When things don’t go as planned, 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨.”

When Aleeza decides it’s time to ditch her college roommate, she finds herself in the most unique of situations. She’s given a tiny room in a new dorm. But the catch? The rooms prior occupant has gone missing. Yet she mysteriously begins receiving correspondence via the college’s ResConnect from none other than Jay…her missing “roommate.”

Unfortunately this one was just not for me. There is simply too much going on. You’ve got a missing student, childhood friend drama, rich kids, yacht clubs, weird college aged girls obsessed with the octopus, drug problems…it’s all just too much. Add in there a dose of magical realism and I’m honestly surprised I even finished it.

Thank you to @mbc_books, @farahheronauthor, and @amazonpublishing for the gifted copy.