Thank you to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for an ARC of The Memory Ward.

This was exactly my type of weird!! I love a story where you as a reader slowly descend into madness right along with the main character and this book really nails that vibe. The unique plot drew me in and I couldn't put it down until I knew how it ended. Perfect for fans of Blake Crouch.

5 stars!

This book was so strange in the best possible way! The first half I had no clue what was going on but told myself to trust the process. At part 3 I thought I had it figured out… I was wrong!

I seriously don’t know how some authors can portray certain life experiences so brilliantly, but Jon totally knocked it out of the park with this one. Never in my wildest dreams could I come up with this craziness and yet have it make so much sense. If you like psychological thrillers with a sci-fi twist, definitely add this to your TBR!

Thank you to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for an ARC of this novel.

This is one of those small mind-bending roads to insanity. As soon as I read the synopsis, I immediately had to read it!

Imagine a man with the personality of Mr Rogers delivering the mail. One day something out of the ordinary happens. The people of the town are also acting suspicious. What is really happening here?

I freaking love a book that has me baffled and searching for answers! A total memory loss trope that will leave readers shocked! Jon Bassoff has written a creepy tale of a boring monotonous daily routine eventually turned into madness.

What’s real and what isn’t?
4.5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a good and eerie read. I pretty much had an idea of where this was going, but it was still entertaining.

The Memory Ward by Jon Bassoff is absolutely a page-turner. The story’s dark atmosphere and complex characters draw you in, keeping you guessing with every chapter. Just as you think you’ve figured it out, another twist comes along, making it impossible to put down. Bassoff masterfully creates a sense of unease, weaving together a narrative that’s equal parts mystery and psychologically suspenseful.

However, the ending left me hanging. While the unpredictability is part of the charm, I found myself hoping for a bit more clarification. The conclusion was open-ended, leaving me questioning what was real and what wasn’t. Did the protagonist actually figure things out? Was Iris/Mrs. P just an actor? Was the bunker even real? Or did the protagonist suffer from a mental disorder, tormented by auditory hallucinations? Seriously, inquiring minds like mine need answers to these questions. This lingering uncertainty made me wish for a part two to tie up the loose ends and provide a clearer resolution. Hopefully, there will be a sequel, as this story deserves a satisfying conclusion.

Despite the ambiguous ending, The Memory Ward remains a gripping read for anyone who enjoys suspenseful and unpredictable storytelling.

A great read! It was intriguing and interesting, and I just had to know what was going on! I thoroughly enjoyed my foray into the memory ward. A very original idea. Brilliant!

I personally loved this book. Hank's journey through the book was tense and definitely had a message of what it means to be human and what it is to be driven into madness. Quite the evocative read, this one will stick with you for a bit.