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First of all, I want more of Aleeza and Jay, but I also super want Jack to have his own book. He’s such an unexpected cinnamon roll.
Look, I’m not even going to try to pretend like I understand how the timey wimey nonsense was working in this, but it worked and I’m not mad at it.
The premise of this drew me in and I think it really came through. I would definitely read this again.
Also, I’m baffled as to some of the racism comments in some reviews. Yes, the book has some underlying issues with racism towards POC, but it’s not overplayed and it’s a central part of the story and the reason a lot happens. It was there to represent real issues from the POV of someone who is a POC.
⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️Random notes from my read: CAN BE CONSIDERED SPOILERY⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️
* Is Jay Chuthulu?? He is, isn’t he?
* It’s boobs
* Gracie, why so hostile?
* Jay is adorable and his flirting game is so cute. Definitely going the slow and steady route to her heart
* You can’t just drop a line like Jack and NO ONE FOLLOWS UP ON IT
* JACK. Sir. You’re so cryptic! “When I see him in the lagoon, I’ll tell him that the water lily is in his room now. He’ll be so happy to see you again.”
* I read “looked like a snack in my octopus sweater”, my immediate thought was, “so…calamari?”
* I love Jack
* 🎉🎉🎉🥳🥳🎊👏🏼🎉🙌🏻🍾
* I’m dead
* “By the way, you looked adorable in that suit. I didn’t realize I had a thing for girls in Victorian menswear, but that might be my origin story. Do you still have it?”
* I LOVE that her mom thinks she’s the reason they’re together
Many thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for providing me with an ARC and allowing me to provide my honest review
I really loved this novel where two people communicate across time through their roommate app. The mystery element kept me intrigued, and I enjoyed the slow-burn friendship and romance that developed through their chats. I was so curious to see how it would all unfold, and I think the author did a great job of tying together the magical elements by the end. Such a unique and captivating read!
“Remember Me Tomorrow” is a captivating young adult novel that intertwines elements of mystery and romance. The story follows Aleeza Kassam, a lonely university freshman who moves into East House, the oldest and least desirable dorm on campus. This dorm has a haunting past due to the mysterious disappearance of its former occupant, Jay Hoque, five months prior.
As an aspiring investigative journalist, Aleeza is drawn to the enigma surrounding Jay’s vanishing. Things take a bizarre turn when she begins receiving text messages from him—messages that are not only coming from her own dorm room but also from weeks before he disappeared. This unique twist allows Aleeza and Jay to communicate across time, leading them to work together in an attempt to prevent his inevitable disappearance.
Throughout her investigation, Aleeza delves into the lives of Jay’s friends, enemies, and exes, uncovering secrets that complicate the mystery further. As she navigates this complex web of relationships and motives, Aleeza finds herself developing feelings for Jay, despite their separation by time and circumstance.
The novel explores themes of friendship, ambition, cultural identity, and the lengths one might go to rewrite the past. It combines elements of magical realism with a gripping narrative that keeps readers engaged until the very end.
“Remember Me Tomorrow” is not just a whodunit; it’s an exploration of love and loss set against a backdrop of time travel and mystery. The book promises an emotional journey filled with suspense and heartwarming moments as Aleeza strives to solve the case while grappling with her own personal growth.
The moment I read the first few chapters of 'Remember Me Tomorrow' I could only be more intrigued to it. The way everything just fell in to place was just so mesmerizing and it kept me reading for much longer. At first I had so many questions and I kept trying to guess what had happened but I love how it all lined up perfectly in the end. I love how the main character tried her best to save the jay Hoque and how they all had their very own personal problems allowing them to be more human. This book was just so beautifully written and I love how the characters were so unique and well written in their own way. I personally recommend this book if you like the aspect of time travel, mystery, and some romance along the way!
Let's start with how much I adore that dedication!
Remember Me Tomorrow is like if The Lake House and Frequency had a baby, and it's perfect. The slow burn romance was *chef's kiss* and I loved all the supporting characters. They were written so well and they had actual depth, like, they weren't there just to prop up Aleeza. The mystery was exciting and unpredictable. I had no idea whodunnit, but once everything was explained, it all made perfect sense to me. This specific time anomaly is my new favorite trope and I want to read more novels exactly like this one.
Thank you so so much to NetGalley for the copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!
I enjoyed this unique story and the science fiction feel of the time travel aspect. I liked trying to figure out how events happening now could be changed in the timeline five months ago. The romance was so sweet and I had to know if Jay was still alive and if so, did he and Aleeza find their way to each other? I listened to the audiobook and the narration really brought these characters and the story to life.
"Remember Me Tomorrow" is an exceptional and deeply moving novel that masterfully weaves together themes of memory, identity, and resilience. The characters are beautifully crafted, each with their own struggles and triumphs that resonate on multiple levels. The prose is lyrical and immersive, drawing you into their world from the very first page. The emotional depth and poignant moments make it a truly unforgettable read. This book lingers in your mind long after you’ve finished, prompting reflection on the nature of our connections and the power of hope. A must-read that deserves every bit of praise!
DNF, but read enough to leave my review. Unfortunately, I just couldn't get into this book. I swear in the first few chapters alone, the FMC said "as a Brown girl" 10 times. Why? We want to get to know the character as a whole, but it felt like she only cared that she was "Brown" and that's how she compared herself to the world. It was poorly done. And she referenced several other students as "a white girl". Why does that matter? Seriously. Plus the FMC was super whiney.
Remember Me Tomorrow by F. Heron, published by Skyscape is a raw and gritty read.
Intriguing, controverse, stays with the reader after finishing the book too.
Well written and intriguing told.
Breathtaking!
I'm pretty sure i didn't so much as breath between 38% and 89% because WHAT ON EARTH IS HAPPENING!? I don't know about you but love when books / films make you think person A is the guilty one and then the suspect keeps changing and then BOOM! Out of nowhere, the suspect, and it's goddammit very clever. I love this book.
People who know me knows I usually don't read -and actually enjoy - reading any other genre than fantasy, DEVOURED this book. I literally have to started this book yesterday and I'm done with it already and it is also not as long as I'm used from the fantasy books, around 240 pages (on kindle!) instead of 380-450, which I loved. I might need to buy this book right away.
Note : huge thanks to netgalley and the author / the publisher for giving me an EArc!
This book just has sat with me days later. Farah, we need to get together to chat. Your writing was beautiful and the story was just darling. I can not explain how sad I was it was over. Can not wait for your next book! Highly recommend. -Kelsey Vogeney @little_blue_book_hutch
Farah Heron’s Remember Me Tomorrow is an exhilarating mix of mystery, romance, and science fiction that beautifully explores the intricacies of young love and the thrill of unraveling a time-twisting enigma. Aleeza Kassam, an aspiring investigative journalist, is drawn into a captivating narrative when she starts receiving messages from Jay Hoque, a brooding student who vanished from her dorm months ago.
Farah skillfully weaves a story that balances whimsy with depth, examining themes of connection, loss, and the impact of our choices. The chemistry between Aleeza and Jay is palpable; their growing feelings develop against the urgency of their mission to alter Jay’s fate. The novel’s unique premise—a romance that defies time—offers a fresh and engaging twist, filled with heartfelt moments that keep readers eagerly turning pages.
Set in East House, the charmingly dilapidated dorm serves as the ideal backdrop for Aleeza’s journey of discovery. Farah’s sharp prose and witty dialogue bring the characters to life, making them relatable and engaging. Aleeza’s determination and resourcefulness resonate, while Jay’s mysterious persona draws readers in, creating a compelling dynamic that is hard to resist.
Ultimately, Remember Me Tomorrow transcends a mere mystery; it delves into self-discovery and the acceptance of life’s uncertainties. Heron has crafted a narrative that is both thought-provoking and entertaining, leaving readers reflecting on their own choices long after the final page. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a heartwarming yet thrilling tale that challenges the boundaries of time and fate.
In Remember Me Tomorrow, Farah Heron masterfully blends mystery with science fiction in a mind-bending narrative that keeps readers guessing. Aleeza’s investigation into Jay’s disappearance—set across dual timelines—mirrors her own personal growth as she steps out of her toxic friend's shadow and navigates new friendships, all while living in a room with a dark past.
Heron skillfully explores friendship, ambition, and cultural identity, while weaving an intriguing mystery. As a desi reader, I appreciated the authentic cultural touches, from the family dynamics to Aleeza’s love for shawarmas and korma bowls.
This genre-blending mystery stands out for its imaginative premise and complex characters. Heron's venture into mystery is truly impressive, and I can’t wait to see what she writes next. If you enjoy mysteries that challenge reality, this one’s a must-read.
Aleeza is in her second term of her first year at university, and the best friend she has had since age seven has turned out to be less of a friend than Aleeza initially thought. So, Aleeza is given the opportunity to move across campus to a single room on her own in order to extricate herself from her uncomfortable living situation. Upon arriving in her new dorm, however, Aleeza quickly discovers that it was the last known location of a student who has been missing for several months, and Aleeza somehow has a link to him through their shared roommate app. Though strange and unexpected, Aleeza decides to put her sleuthing skills to the test in an effort to rescue her new acquaintance from an unpredictable fate.
This unusual story reads quickly and is intriguing in its delivery. Most of the narrative appears in the first person from Aleeza’s perspective, but Jay, the missing student, is able to communicate with Aleeza through text messages, as well. What begins as a story of a student who is having to rediscover friendship at a time when she least expects to be doing so quickly evolves into a mission to rescue what feels like a ghost before it is too late. A host of additional characters find their way into the story, and readers will be cheering for Aleeza as she begins learning how to stand up for herself and what is most important to her.
Fans of time travel, science fiction, and contemporary journalistic storytelling will enjoy the design and delivery of this book. While it requires a suspension of disbelief initially, the remainder of the narrative is worth the separation from reality. As pieces begin coming together for Aleeza, readers are able to make their own determinations of what might have happened to Jay. And as the stakes get higher for Jay, they begin increasing for Aleeza as well. Occasional strong language, discussion of sex and trauma, and reflections on racism are found within the text, and all are addressed through a tasteful and accessible lens. Suspenseful, intriguing, and fast-paced, this book is one that mature young adults and older readers are sure to appreciate.
This was a very fast, very fun read. I also found it quite compelling as I just couldn’t put it down, and the few times I did, I kept thinking about it. I wanted to know what had happened to Jay just as much as his friends did.
The story is told through Aleeza’s point of view only and I just adored her. I saw a lot of myself in her at that age, and I’m sure lots of teens and YA will see themselves too. She starts off alone and unsure of herself, but as the mystery and her relationship with Jay and the other people she meets becomes stronger, she does to. I just loved that about her, how she was able to come out from a bad friendship and still take a chance on the new people she meets. I also adored her obsession with cephalopods, what a fun character quirk.
Although we don’t get Jay’s point of view of the story, I felt that we really got to know him through his conversations with Aleeza. He is a really sweet guy, who admits he is not into commitment, which may have got him in trouble a bit, but from his point of view sounds like he managed that ok. His true friends do rally to help him and Aleeza when it is needed which shows to me what a really great guy he his despite his reputation.
The mystery of what happened to Jay and the use of the parallel universes was well done. I liked how they communicated through texts that only they could see and only when they were both in the dorm room. Aleeza’s ability to connect with Jay in the past certainly helped with finding out what happened to him. There were some great twists and turns and even a couple that I didn’t see coming and it was a great puzzle to finally put all the pieces into. I was a little bit nervous about the ending for awhile, but it all turns out ok.
I liked the author’s writing style, it was very down to earth and felt perfectly at ease with the characters and their lives. I felt totally immersed in the setting of a college campus and how cold Toronto is in the early Spring. I also loved all of the references to old time travel movies. One in particular which was very similar to this story, which they made some fun of. I only had one small complaint and that had to do with another missing person who had disappeared under similar circumstances as Jay, but 100 years before. I just kept expecting there would be some connection between the two disappearances, but there never was. It just felt weird that it was mentioned as often as it was.
Overall a great YA mystery romance. I highly recommend if you are into this genre, especially if you like the parallel universe angle. This YA has a lot going for it, and the characters are very lovable. I will definitely be picking up other books by this author in the future.
Remember Me Tomorrow by Farah Heron is a romance with lots of mystery. The story follows Aleeza, an investigative student. She moves into a dorm room that happens to be a room belonging to a student who has been missing for months. She soon realizes something is not right when she starts to receive messages from this missing student.
This was such a beautifully written story. It was definitely a page turner for me. The timeline approach was super unique and fun. The story flowed so well, and I could not wait to read what the ending was like. It had so many secrets and twists. It felt like a whodunit type of read.
The fmc was definitely one of those that you couldn't help rooting for. You wanted her to just have a win. It had the "suspicious rich kids" energy, doing what they wanted. New friendships and friend breakups. And the most beautiful love story! I highly recommend this one!