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Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.
Forgetting to Remember is a compelling and well written historical time travel romance by M. J. Rose. Released 26th March 2024, it's 269 pages and is available in hardcover, paperback, audio, and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout.
The author is gifted at juxtaposing characters who are out of their own timelines against a backdrop of wider tragedy. It's quite melancholy in places. The characters are well rendered and sympathetic. Their voices are distinct enough that it's never confusing to keep them straight. With the added elements of magical realism, time slip, and romance, it's an enjoyable read.
There are similar world building and paranormal elements to the author's other books, but this is a standalone and won't suffer in any way by being read by itself without previous familiarity to her oeuvre.
Four stars. This is a well written and immersive story with an appealing protagonist and fascinating framework taken from history.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.