I enjoyed absolutely EVERYTHING about this beautiful novel- the sensual descriptions of nature and emotions and relationships, the love story, the family ties, and the mystery about Tillie's identity that kept me turning pages quickly. I also loved the fact that Liam is a meditation teacher who is in touch with himself- his thoughts and feelings. His inner journey throughout the book was as interesting to me as Tillie's journey.

Thanks to Netgalley, the author and publisher for an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Barbara O'Neal has the ability to describe things, people, places and memories in such detail that you can see it in your mind perfectly.
-Tillie is in her way to an art show in the rain when she helps a homeless woman and gives the woman her umbrella.
- Liam sees Tillie from his hotel helping the homeless woman and decides to crash the art show in order to meet her. While looking at a painting Tillie starts to but an intense migraine.
- They start forming a friendship and realize that they have so much in common including their attraction to each other.
-When Tillie cleans out her mother's belongings she finds a death certificate showing that Tillie died when she was three.
- In a town across the ocean in Europe, where Clare (best friend out Liam's mother) and her daughter Sage live, human bones are discovered.
- Tillie is on a quest to find out more about her mother's history and the death certificate she found. She also trying to find the origins of the painting that triggered her migraine.
-after corresponding with the artist she finds out the painting originated from the same place Liam said he'd be going to visit his family.
-she decides to go to the village where the painting originated. Liam goes to the same village separately to see his family. His aunt, Clare, requests Tillie be invited to dinner with them.
- the answers that Tillie finally finds in that English village are absolutely shocking
Loved this story so much and while it was definitely slow getting through the mystery of it all the impeccable writing kept my attention glued to this book!
4.5/5 stars

Another great book by Barbara O'Neal that weaves together mystery, family and romance.

Tillie is attending an art show in New York city to see her friend John's work when she spots a painting that causes a very physical reaction including migraine. She also meets traveling meditation worker Liam from new Zealand.

As she and Liam move into a fast paced relationship Tillie is also going through the grief of losing her mother a few months before and having strange memory loss events.

Everything is explained well as things move to a great ending

Didn’t know anything about the book or author going into it. I would have to say it was an enjoyable read. I felt connected to the characters from the start. It was an easy read and kept me wanting to figure out how the two were connected…. It was a little slow in the middle but I loved the ending. All in all I thought it was a good story.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book to review.

Thank you NetGalley and Lake Union for the eARC.
This read like a fairy tale: it was sweet, hopeful, a bit mystical and romantic, all in one book.
The two main characters meet and immediately connect and the ending explains why. It's quite moving and full of hope, like all of the authors' books and I enjoyed it a lot. Definitely recommended!

I am a fan of Barbara O'Neal's books. Her books are always so descriptive and you feel like you can smell and taste what's going on in the story. Her newest novel, Memories of the Lost, was a slow start for me. I never really felt connected to the main character Tillie. She is an artist who has recently lost her mother. She sees a painting in a gallery and begins to have visions that she cannot explain. During this time she also meets a man named Liam who she forms an immediate connection with. Eventually they travel to England and find the answers to what is behind Tillie's visions. I did enjoy the story although it was a bit too mystical for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book for review.

Thanks to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the opportunity to read Memories of the Lost by Barbara O'Neal, an author who never disappoints. Memories are oftentimes fragile; this book explores that theme carefully and respectfully with characters I enjoyed.