My Rating: 1.5 stars out of 5

I am BEGGING authors when they are writing thriller and/or suspense novels to stop giving everything away in the opening chapters. Seriously, NINE pages into this story and I already knew who the dead body was that was laying beside Aria and therefore, who the most likely culprit was going to turn out to be. Even when the author tried to throw in a few red herrings to make you re-think your initial assumptions, they were not done well enough to truly make you doubt what you already knew.

Another problem that I am noticing with this particular sub-genre of suspense novels is that they always seem to make the main male characters the most unlikable, unsufferable jerks ever. In this book, it was Aria's husband Austin. We are told at first that he was the best husband ever when he first brought Aria home from the hospital after her accident. He carried her around, he taught her how to cook, he even built her a shed outside for her kiln and pottery wheel so that she could use her hands more as one of her doctors had recommended.

However as the story goes on, we begin (or at least I began) to see his true colors. The author tells us that Austin has anxiety and agoraphobia, but his behavior goes far beyond either of those things. For starters, he belittles Aria and her mental health issues (mainly her amnesia causing nightmares). When she tries to get help to better herself he point blank asks her what HE is supposed to do if HE has a panic attack while she is at therapy. Even going so far as to claim she was deserting him when in reality she was just trying to move on with her life. Later, he gets on her about her sleeping on the couch (literally one room away). When she explains that it is due to her nightmares and not wanting to disturb him, he asks her what he is supposed to do if he wakes up and needs her. Telling her that he's not going to drag himself out of bed to come to her.

There are also the many times that he goes into her workspace and destroys her unfinished art pieces, or goes inside and begins throwing things around their house during one of his temper tantrums forcing her to clean up after him (usually before either demanding she make dinner or demeaning her because dinner isn't made). These tantrums usually happen while she's at therapy because she's doing something that he doesn't want her to do, or after she has done something else that he perceives as a slight towards him. It became tiring quickly to the point that I was hoping what eventually did come to pass would happen sooner. And in a much more violent way.

That being said, there are still people to whom I think this novel will appeal (ones who are new to this sub-genre and who aren't as jade by it as myself for example), or already established fans of this author who know what to expect. As for myself, I may give one of their other stories a shot to see if this was just a one off for them, or if I can expect all of their male characters to be raging misogynistic pigs.

DISCLAIMER: I received a complimentary copy of this novel from the publisher. This has not affected my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are 100% my own.

Aria, an artistic sculptor, and lives in a secluded cabin with her writer husband, Austin.
Two years ago, Aria was in an accident. As a result, she now suffers from retro-grade amnesia, remembering nothing of her life before, including the accident. Austin took care of her afterwards, as any husband would. Two years on and plagued by nightmares, Aria needs to uncover whats behind them and get back her memories. But with Austin now struggling and no longer taking care of himself, Aria needed to return the care he gave her.
Will Aria ever recover her memories? Theres someone doing everything to try stop her.

I very quickly became hooked on this book, wanting to read just one more chapter each time I had to put it down. Just as I was thinking I knew what was going to happen, we were given another little snippet, leaving me to re-think again! With all the twists and turns, once we had the full picture, I actually gasped out loud!
This was a brilliant story, easy to follow, and keep track of what was happening.
I will definitely be looking to read other books by this author.

A tense and emotional thriller that keeps you turning the pages until the shocking ending. A great read!

The story line was different to other books I have read which I liked, the twist was really good. I did feel like the book was flat at certain points but overall I enjoyed it.

When a harrowing accident leaves Aria with no memory of the last 30 years of her life, she has to rely on the fragments pieced together by her husband. But as Aria digs deeper into her past and deeper into the truth, she finds that her husband might not have her best intentions at heart.

I DEVOURED this book in a little over one day. I loved the suspense and the pacing of the book. I fell in love with the ease in which the author told the story.

This story has all the hallmarks of a great psychological thriller, however, I kept waiting for some kind of twist or some kind of shock that would flip everything I was thinking upside down. I found myself at times questioning myself and didn’t know who to trust, much like the FMC, and that kept me on the edge of my seat. If there had been some major twist I would have easily placed this in a 5 star.

The story is good even though a bit predictable. I enjoyed this read and would recommend it to anyone looking for an unputdownable story.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC. Really enjoyed this book. The story was a bit predictable even though it kept me hooked till the end

A quite predictable storyline but still enjoyable all the same. I enjoyed seeing the story unfold and had a bit of intrigue and suspense thrown in. I would recommend this book

Such a great thrilling read. I did find the storyline a bit predictable but it doesn't take away from the story. It still left me on the edge of my seat and being unable to put the book down. Highly recommend.

I have never read a more unlikeable character than Austin West so well done Theo Baxter !!!
This was quite a fast paced thriller, and if you’ve read thrillers before it was easy to work out what was happening or where it was going but it was an enjoyable read. It would be a great for someone just delving into that genre for a first time!

THIS NOVEL IS A FAST-PACED, SUSPENSEFUL, AND UTTERLY GRIPPING NOVEL!

"When Aria West got into an accident that resulted in retrograde amnesia, she's left with only her husband, Austin, to rely on. Unfortunately, he's been battling agoraphobia and depression after 2 years of taking care of her. Aria tends to his every need— cleaning after his mess, emotional breakdowns and tantrums every time she has to go out. His accusations of adultery and destructive outbursts, especially when she returns home, add to the strain, which turns their relationship into a complicated dynamic. At the same time, she is also suffering from the reoccurring and haunting nightmares about her accident, causing her to resent Austin and question what her life was like before everything changed."

This is my second book by Theo Baxter. I read "Not My Mother" days ago and genuinely adore both! Despite having a typical and predictable plot, it's undeniably an "unputdownable" novel that will keep you hooked from start to finish; unlike many books that flood you with excessive information in the first half, this one is NOT! It surely talks about Aria's life, but something about this book made me want to turn the pages eagerly. That's probably why I devoured it immediately. The end provided closure and didn't leave me with questions, although I did find myself wishing for an unexpected plot twist to spice things up a bit. That's the only part I would like to change or add here.

The novel tackles mental health and abuse themes that weren't new to me, so I could spot them right away. This novel is a powerful read that sheds light on a different kind of abuse beyond just the physical. I can see that it encourages readers to reach for help when they're struggling badly, and to confront their traumas gradually with professional support. Aria was brave to face her struggles alone and stand up for herself despite not knowing who she was.

Overall, I give this a 4.5, rounding it up to a full 5. A special thanks to NetGalley and Inkubator Books for providing me with an advance copy!

This was a quick and good read, I did find it quite predictable but I equally read a lot of these type of books so that could be down to me. An easy read, thanks for the early access!

Aria suffered a severe head injury and has no memory of the first 30 years of her life. Now, she lives a peaceful life as a successful sculptor in a remote cabin with her husband, Austin. But recurring nightmares of the traumatic event that stole her memories don’t align with Austin’s version of what happened. As suspicion begins to rise, Aria is forced to question everything she thought she knew…

From the very first page, this book had me hooked and I couldn’t put it down! This psychological thriller flawlessly unfolds layer by layer, building suspense with each chapter. Just when I thought I had things figured out, another shocking twist would take me by surprise.

Theo Baxter’s writing is gripping and perfectly paced. Not once did I feel bored or question the direction of the story—it kept me engaged from start to finish.

This was my first book by Theo Baxter, but it definitely won’t be my last. I can’t wait to read more of his work!

Thank you so much NetGalley and Inkubator Books for a free gifted digital copy of this book!

I enjoyed this book with the twists and turns and the general story outline. I left a review on goodreads and recommended this to be added to reading piles as it is quite a good book full of intrigue. Well worth a read would highly recommend.

A gripping, exciting thriller. Short and snappy - was easy to power through this is a couple of sitting and did not disappoint.

Aria has lost her memory and is relying on her husband Austin, who is lovely and caring to begin with but slowly Aria begins to question who is really is. Filled with snippets into her memory through flashbacks and dreams, we start to piece together what happened to her.

I had a bit of an idea of where it was heading pretty early on, though it was still a good read and as it turned out, I had only worked out part of where it was heading, the rest was a surprise. I loved the character of Aria, and her relationships with her neighbours and therapist, I also loved the isolated setting of their cabin, and her artistic side being shown.

While the premise of wife loses memory, husband might not be who/what she thinks is certainly not new - the execution was unique and offered a great new storyline.

Love Theo Baxter's writing and this was no different.

An interesting quick read. Figured out pretty early, what was going to happen but still enjoyed watching the story unfold. Kinda wish there would have been some more flashbacks/memories revealed because those were some of my favorite moments in the book that made me want to keep reading more.

Such a great book. Couldn't stop reading it. Thank you for my advance reader copy. Can't wait to look up other books from this author.

Oof! It was an absolute dream come true getting a Theo Baxter ARC. Now, let's get to the book. It absolutely hit all the bullet points that I want an expect in a psychological thriller. Baxter is the King of thrill in my book, and is absolutely underrated. I was constantly infuriated with Aria's character and her staying with her husband, the best books have the most aggravating characters, that tend to mirror real life. The twists and turns, were constantly unexpected and every time I thought I figured it out, I didn't. I love being wrong. The ending was a perfect end and I honestly cannot wait to purchase a physical copy for my shelf!

Wow what a read had me on of seat from start to finish I couldn't put this book down .
The strength this lady had to get through this was unbelievable strong.
Fantastic read a must read

Thank you NetGalley and Inkubator Books for the opportunity of reading this ARC.

I did enjoy reading the book however it was predictable and fairly obvious where it was going throughout. I really was rooting for Aria to leave her ‘husband’ throughout, what a dirty man!

The ending was satisfying enough with Austin dying and Aria moving on with her life and enjoying success with her art!

Aria was in an accident two years ago and as a result, has amnesia and can't remember anything prior to the accident. She starts having small flashes of memory pop through but it seems to be in contrast to what her husband, Austin, told her happened.

Anything by Theo Baxter automatically makes it onto my TBR list. I Remember You did not disappoint! I want to start by saying how much I REALLY disliked Austin. His whiny temper tantrums drove me nuts. But I think that speaks to how well the author did in creating this character. It was hard not to get frustrated with Aria at times because you just want to tell her to leave already but again, shows how well the author portrayed her character. Theo Baxter did a great job capturing the mental turmoil that someone with a TBI would go through. I will say, there was one line early on in the book that kind of gave it away for me and I had a pretty good idea of how things would play out. Very solid 4 star read!

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.