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I'm hooked! Who would have thought that me, who reads pretty much nothing but historical fiction and romance, would be into science fiction dystopia novels? Well, I am. I am very much hooked and I want more!

The concept of memories and how it essentially ruled the world that Callie lived in was very cool. It's not something that you read about a lot. Of course, I haven't read much science fiction but still. I was very much intrigued from the first sentence. It was a little confusing at first, which is why a star got knocked off but after a while, things started to make a little more sense.

I liked Callie as an MC. I loved her fierce devotion to her family and how she was willing to do just about anything to protect her family. I also felt the pain and the burden she felt at having to basically care for her younger sister since her mom was so busy at her job and missing her husband. I liked that Pintip Dunn showed the resentment that comes with being the oldest child because all older children have certainly felt that. I liked that Callie was matter of fact, straight to the point. There was very little wishy washy-ness about her. Nothing ruins a book more than a narrator you can't trust. Callie was someone you could trust.

Logan was a bit hold and cold for me. I liked him at times but then I didn't like him at times. I felt he had a good redemption story, though. Him and Callie had stopped talking for five years and he had just started talking to her again. I didn't like that he hid a lot of things from Callie. When working on a relationship after five years of not talking, trust is incredibly important. I don't like that Logan was acting like he couldn't trust Callie right away. I did like that he tried to redeem himself in Callie's eyes. I can appreciate a MC that knows when he messed up and works on fixing it.

I'm still a little iffy on Harmony, the society that was created for those that have very violent memories, and the leader (who I won't say because I feel like it's a spoiler). I feel that there is something that is being hidden from Callie and Logan about this group and I don't much like it. But I could just be paranoid as well.

Overall, this is really a spot on series. The concept of memories and how they control an entire society is incredible. I'm anxious to see what more Pintip Dunn can bring to the table concerning this. I'm hoping my suspicions about Harmony are wrong and I hope that Callie and Logan get the life they deserve to have together.

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Wow. I was completely riveted by Forget Tomorrow. I loved the entire concept of the story and the themes of fate and destiny. How much is predetermined? How much do we control? In Callie's world everything revolves around the future memories sent to everyone upon their seventeenth birthday from their future self. After receiving a horrible inconceivable memory of her killing her sister, Callie is taken away. From there she starts her journey of discovery of just how far some people will go to keep the balance of future memories being fulfilled and others to stop just that from happening in their own lives. I was totally engrossed, vigorously reading every page hoping beyond hope that Callie would find a way to change the future she saw for herself. One thing I thought was interesting as an afterthought, when I'd finished reading the book was how society put so much into thinking the memories would definitely come true, yet how could Logan's vision and Callie's visions both be true? Speaking of Callie and Logan I of course loved them together and hearing the connection they had from the time they were young. So sweet. But after that amazing ending I am wondering what happens now. Do they have a future together? I highly recommend Forget Tomorrow to anyone who will listen lol.

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"Forget Tomorrow" is a really intriguing YA dystopian set in a future where your life is guided by a future memory, which you receive upon your seventeenth birthday. Your future self has chosen a memory and sent it back to you- it might show you being incredibly successful, maybe something mundane, or maybe even a crime you have committed. Callie is turning 17 and so excited to receive her memory, where she hopes to be hailed as an amazing chef. Unfortunately, the memory she sees is so unbelievably different- she sees herself killing her younger sister with whom she is very close.

People whose memories are of them committing a crime (no matter the circumstances), are sent to Limbo- they haven't committed the crime yet, so they can't be convicted, but there is enough evidence that they will that they can't just be set free. Callie is willing to be imprisoned if it would save her sister. However, it is unclear if we are destined to live out the future memories or whether they might be changed.

Between the philosophical questions about destiny, time travel (as the memories are from the future- so is time linear or circular), psychic abilities, and the legality of imprisoning someone you think might commit a crime, Callie takes us through this new world piece by piece on an engaging and intriguing journey. The flow of the book is absolutely perfect, and the questions raised in it are really thought-provoking. The romance was really sweet too- with just a dash (not overwhelming) of teen drama. The ending does have a cliffhanger, so be prepared to want to dive into the next book immediately!

Overall, this was a fantastic dystopian book that gives you some big questions to consider. Fans of Divergent and similar styles will really enjoy this one!

Please note that I received a digital copy from the publisher through netgalley. All opinions are my own.

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