This is a predictable but entertaining thriller which starts off with a beautiful premise. A twisted psychological thriller that delves into messy relationships and unexpected betrayals, building plenty of tension along the way. Theo Baxter does a great job of creating an atmosphere of suspense with the fast-paced plot making this an easy page-turner. Some of the twists do feel a little over the top, which will pull readers out of the story at times. The characters are interesting, but not always easy to connect with like they can be pretty unlikable, which might make it hard to root for them. But, if you’re into dark, drama-filled thrillers with plenty of surprises, this one is worth checking out. It’s not the most realistic or emotionally deep read and for seasoned thriller readers would be predictable more often than not but it’s definitely entertaining and will keep you hooked until the end.
What works in the story is the charged creepy atmosphere that Theo has been able to inject into the story through the amnesia and the brief flashes of dread due to glimpses from the past which are not in sync with the current for Aria the protagonist. As a reader on occasions I was able to connect with her impotent helplessness but was a little disappointed with the overall treatment which levelled down my experience.

But overall its a good reading.

I Remember You by Theo Baxter is a slow burn psychological thriller that is absolutely gripping.

When Aria West woke up in the hospital two years ago, she found that she had no memories. She didn't remember the accident, her house, or the man named Austin who is her husband. Austin slowly starts to tell Aria about their life together and she seems to be settling into her new normal. Now Aria is a ceramicist who is very successful but the kind and caring Austin is long gone. He has become more demanding, petulant, and has developed a case of agoraphobia. But when Aria starts having flashbacks to the night of her accident and her life before she lost her memory, she realizes that Austin's version of their life is not at all what she sees.

What a page turner! I blew through this book in a day completely avoiding all responsibilities! The tension throughout as Aria tries to reconcile what she is being told with what she is feeling / seeing in her flashbacks is thick and I couldn't wait to piece at all together. I could relate to Aria but she was also a bit frustrating at times! And then there is Austin.. man, don't get me started on that guy. Packed with non-stop tension and action with a great ending, I highly recommend this book!

Thank you to NetGalley, Theo Baxter, and Inkubator Books for this ARC. Publication date is March 30th 2025.

This book was incredible. The rollercoaster of trying to get to the bottom of Aria’s flashbacks and memory loss, the suspense of knowing something was off with her husband, and the sense of despair rolling off of her character was so intense. What a great read that will have you on the edge of your seat the whole time!

I Remember You by Theo Baxter grabs you by the throat from page one and never lets go.

Two years ago, Aria West woke up in a hospital with zero memory of her past—just a severe head injury and a husband, Austin, who claims to love her. Now, she’s a successful sculptor, tucked away in a remote cabin in upstate New York, living a seemingly peaceful life. Seemingly.

Because the nightmares won’t stop. Flashes of trauma that don’t match Austin’s version of events. As his behavior grows more and more unhinged, Aria starts to suspect the truth is far darker than she ever imagined. And the closer she gets to uncovering it, the more dangerous things become...

The Characters: A Love-Hate Relationship
Aria – Smart but frustratingly reckless. Some of her choices made me want to yell at the pages, but hey, no bad decisions = no thriller, right?
Austin – Red flag city. Manipulative, controlling, and downright creepy. The more you learn about him, the worse it gets—which makes the ending all the more satisfying.

The Verdict
✔️ Non-stop tension – The suspense never really lets up.
✔️ Fast-paced action – Even when the plot gets predictable, the execution keeps you engaged.
✔️ A deeply satisfying conclusion – Let’s just say, justice is served.

If you like psychological thrillers with a slow-burn unraveling of secrets and a sinister, claustrophobic atmosphere, I Remember You is worth the read. Just be prepared to yell at Aria a few times.

⭐ 4/5 stars – Will leave you double-checking who you trust. ⭐

I Remember You
This was a well executed thriller with unforgettable characters.
A wife with retrograde amnesia and a husband with many secrets. What could he be hiding?
I loved this suspenseful mystery.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc.

I Remember You by Theo Baxter is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the dark and complex themes of memory, manipulation, and emotional abuse. As Aria navigates her lost memories, she is unknowingly trapped in a twisted reality created by her controlling and abusive husband, Austin. The suspense builds steadily as Aria becomes more dependent on the distorted version of events Austin has manipulated her into believing.

The book’s themes are heavy and might be difficult for some readers, but they add depth to the story’s intense atmosphere. Austin’s misogynistic, manipulative behavior is infuriating, and his psychological control over Aria is both chilling and tragic. As the layers of deceit are slowly peeled away, the reader is left wondering how Aria can escape the web of lies that has been spun around her.

If you’re drawn to psychological thrillers that explore toxic relationships and mind games, I Remember You will keep you hooked until the last page.

This book's pace was great, with just the right amount of twists to keep me engaged. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and this was my first read from this author, but I am very interested in more of their work.

Not exactly the shocking thriller I was expecting; on the contrary, the plot was very predictable. Our heroine Aria is a successful sculptor, living in a small house in the woods with her husband Austin. I liked the fact that she is, despite the fact that she’s lost all her memories of the first thirty years of her life, so successful in what she does. Her mind is in shambles but her hands remember what to do to create exquisite art. She’s very much in demand and earns good money, which she needs because Austin is a writer, or so he claims, but not earning anything. The story begins with Aria lying on the ground in the woods, just after the accident that robbed her of her memories. Or accident? Was it really and accident.
We follow Aria trying to get a grip on her life, mainly because Austin is increasingly trying to take over everything she wants and needs. He’s only ever sitting in his study writing a book but from what we read about that book, is it clear from the start that it is a horrible book without a real story but just one long rant about how women are taking over men’s lives. Aria is constantly working, cooking and cleaning because she still believes she can help Austin to get back on his feet. We know better… men like him are very set in their ways and believe they are right to behave like he does.
Aria manages to find an excuse to go to a therapist and soon it becomes clear to this therapist that there is something really wrong with Aria – but not to her own fault.
A very predictable story with rather predictable characters and not really shocking, but it had its good points and I was curious as to how it all started – and would end.

I picked up I Remember You on a quiet afternoon, thinking I’d read a few chapters while sipping my coffee. Big mistake. Hours later, my coffee was cold, my phone was ignored, and I was completely consumed by Aria’s unraveling reality.

From the very beginning, I felt Aria’s unease creeping in. The amnesia, the seemingly perfect yet isolating life in a remote cabin, and the husband who should be her safe place but feels more like a stranger—it all made for an incredibly tense read. I found myself mentally screaming at her to dig deeper, to remember, even as I worried about what she might uncover.

Theo Baxter does an incredible job of making the reader feel as trapped as Aria. The small, unsettling moments—Austin’s carefully chosen words, the inconsistencies in his version of the past—slowly build until you’re doubting everything right alongside her. And when the truth finally starts to surface? I gasped out loud.

This book completely took over my day, and I have no regrets. If you love slow-burning psychological thrillers that spiral into jaw-dropping revelations, I Remember You is absolutely worth the ride. Just be prepared to forget about everything else once you start.

I Remember You is the first book I’ve read by Theo Baxter. I loved it! I didn’t want to put it down! It was a little frustrating at times, but overall a really good thriller with some twists! I will be reading more of his books!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!

A psychological thriller that was fantastic! My first book by Theo Baxter and it won’t be my last. It kept me guessing to the last page.

These kind of books always get me. The description of the book is what drew me in and i’m not disappointed! I love the storyline, but it does give me anxiety lol

I read this in a day. I couldn’t put it down. Loved all the mystery and suspense in this story. Aria has no memory of her life before the accident. Only a dream that makes no sense, yet invades her nightmares! This was such a good story, gripping psychological thriller, you won’t want to put this one down!

Aria West suffers from retrograde amnesia, with no recollection of her first 30 years. Living in isolation with her agoraphobic and controlling husband, she starts to question everything she’s been told after experiencing intense nightmares. Are these dreams fragments of returning memories? And if so, what do they reveal about the truth she’s been made to believe?

While the premise intrigued me, I found the story highly predictable—I guessed the twist almost immediately and kept hoping for an unexpected turn that never came. Aria’s choices often left me frustrated, making me want to scream at her, though I could understand them given her limited options. Despite my frustrations, I was invested enough to keep reading, eager to uncover the details of her past and see how she would ultimately escape her circumstances.

It has been two years since Aria woke up in a hospital with no idea who she was. Luckily her husband was there to fill in some of the gaps and now she is an artist making a living selling her sculptures. All is not calm in her life, though. She keeps having the same nightmare and now she is starting to remember her past … or is she. Her husband is not supportive of her trying to get her memories back. Why?

I Remember You is a stand-alone thriller that had a lot of potential yet was extremely predictable. Without spoilers, it was easy to know where the story was going next; the only reason to read the book was to learn how the characters discovered the truth. If you love to hate characters, then this is the book for you. I was screaming at Aria (in my head) most of the time I was reading the book because I didn’t understand why she put up with everything. I Remember You should be added to your TBR list if you really want a predictable read.

I enjoyed this book so much. It was gripping and I couldn't stop reading it. It was full of mind-games and twists, making it impossible to put the book down.

Aria lost her memory due to a head injury. She´s living with her husband and her life seems perfect. But she keeps having nightmares and fragments of memories keep coming back to her - only that they don´t match the narrative her husband set for her.

I loved how the author dived deep into characters. The story was well developed and the way the truth slowly reveals is so gripping. Even though the ending is foreseeable, it´s not about that. The author really concentrates on the story and deepening the characters, unpacking their trauma and issues.

I finished the book within few days because I just couldn´t stop reading. Great book!

Another fantastic read by Theo Baxter.

This story was so interesting yet sad. The fact this type of thing happens is just insane.

The mind is a delicate organ yet strong and can withstand
so many crazy things.

If you want to read a master and story telling then you need to grab on to Theo Baxter’s books. You won’t be sorry.

Honestly this was not the greatest book, the plot was so predictable, I could tell where the story was going almost immediately. Yes, there were some twists and turns that I didn't see coming but it was still easy to figure out.

Poor Aria had no memories at all of from before her accident and was having nightmares that seemed to be from her past and like they were memories that she should have. Austin was a good A douche, he was so manipulative and gaslighted her so much that I almost didn't even finish the book because he was just so annoying. Her therapist was about the only character I liked other than Aria because she didn't deserve the things Austin put her through and he helped her get through so much.

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

This is the second book of his I’ve read and i definitely enjoyed the suspense. I loved the plot of the FMC who has lost her memory and is trying to figure out what happened to get here to this place. I will say that the flashbacks didn’t move the story forward and the MMC’s “red pill” mindset and behavior made me want to put the book down. I’m glad i pushed through to find out what really happened. I enjoy his writing so I’ll definitely be exploring more of this catalog.

this is such a good book! It has so many good twists and turns, and I love the way it flowed. I really enjoyed this book, and the build up of suspense was great!!! I like the way this was written, and how the characters were written!!

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!