Stacy Willingham provides another twisty, atmospheric thriller that grabs you from the very first page. Her writing is full of so much rich detail, immersing readers and grounding them into each scene. Her prose is so vivid and haunting, even more so in this eerie Southern gothic setting. Every detail feels intentional. It’s one of my absolute favorite things about her writing. I have read all of Willingham’s novels thus far and not to be dramatic, I would read absolutely anything this woman writes.

The twists were so satisfying, there were so many dots to connect and some truly jaw dropping moments. I had so much fun and I didn’t want it to end. Just when I thought I figured it out, the story took another sharp turn. The things we all love about a good thriller. I also appreciated the depth of the characters and how each one had a purpose and a story, every one intertwined in an ever growing web of history and secrets. Forget Me Not is one you don’t want to miss. I can’t wait to add this to my shelf in August! 5/5 stars!

Huge thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press / Minotaur Books, and the author for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

- Pub date August 26, 2025 -

This book was quite a ride. Mystery, missing girls, cultish vibes. This one had it all. I found some of the middle 1/3rd of the book a little slow and found myself skimming but definitely did not predict the way it all tied together and ended! Solid read

This book kept me engaged from start to finish. It had a lot of twists and turns that added to the mystery. Just when I thought I figured it out no, another twist. The characters were likable and well developed. This is my first time reading a book by Stacy Willingham and it won’t be my last.

I would like to thank NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for this ARC.

Forget Me Not is a fast-paced, engaging read with some genuinely surprising plot twists. Stacey Willingham does a great job of pulling readers into the world of Claire, Marcia, and Galloway Farm.
One of the book’s strongest points is its unpredictability. Just when you think you have the story figured out, it takes a sharp turn—which keeps the pages turning. Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book!

I absolutely loved this book. The pacing was perfect and created a sense of urgency at the end. I couldn’t put it down! Claire was likable and a good main character. I would definitely recommend this to others. Thank you for the ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this ARC!!

I was so excited that this author was writing another novel. I absolutely love how entranced in the story you become when reading her books. This is my favorite of hers so far. The beginning is more of a slow burn, but after halfway through, I absolutely could not put it down. The placement of the past with the present is perfect for the storyline. Also, was surprised by the twists.

Thank you so much for my ARC of Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham. Overall I enjoyed the book. It started out a little slow but picked up a few chapters in then I got hooked. I wanted to keep reading to find out what happened. I would recommend reading this book.

Another great read by Stacy Willingham. This did not disappoint!! It had me hooked from the beginning. I definitely bindged it and finished it in 2 days.

Read this one quickly, a good mystery with lots of twists. Willingham is a must read for me. Uses the word "sour" as an adjective too much, though!

Suuuuper thankful to NetGalley for the ARC of this one! Stacy Willingham did her thing with this book! I can say I absolutely loved this story—it completely pulled me in from the very first page. Claire’s character was beautifully written, complex, and relatable. Her relentless quest for answers and truth took me on a journey filled with mystery, unexpected twists, and emotional depth. Every chapter left me wanting more, and just when I thought I had it figured out, the story surprised me again. It was more than just a mystery—it was a powerful exploration of truth, identity, and resilience. An unforgettable read that stayed with me long after I finished the last page!

I always enjoy how well Stacy writes. She is always so good at atmospheric writing. To me this has similar feels of a few other thrillers I have read, but still very much its own story.

The first half for me was a little slow, but once the second half hits you won’t want to stop. It’s a new revelation and wild ride.
Overall, a very enjoyable thriller.

Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur Books for this eARC!

PUB DATE: 08/26/25

This book kept me hooked from the very beginning! So full of twists and turns that I never saw coming!

Wow did this book suck me in. It will be impossible for you to put it down until you know what happened. Stacy is such a vivid, detailed writer and her words really make you feel immersed in the story. I’m a big fan of the thriller trope of linking past and present through an object. In this book it was done with an old diary and I felt like that element was a big attention grabber that propelled the story along. I did not see any of the twists coming! Not a single one. I really liked how it all came together and the jaw dropping moments along the way. Truly a great thriller!

A huge thank you to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press - Minotaur Books for the privilege of reading the ARC of Forget Me Not! And to Stacy Willingham for writing it.

I enjoyed this book. It definitely got my heart pounding at some points. It was a great mystery and I liked that I didn’t figure it all out.

As soon as I saw the author had a new book out, I was elated and she didn’t disappoint! Filled with twists and turns at every corner!

I love this book! It was a little slow at first, but it quickly picked up. I love the way she creates a setting that sucks you into it. I love its tension and creepiness. This book had my anxiety so high! I did not guess any of the twists or the ending.

She does it again! I wish I was eloquent enough to describe how much I enjoyed this book. This def felt like a slow burn for me and had my anxiety notched high throughout the whole thing. I really enjoyed Claire as a character and loved the twists and turns and there were a few. The ending was exactly what I needed too.

THIS WAS PERFECT. Easiest 5 stars.

I’ve read all of Stacy’s books so far and this was my favorite, even when I thought nothing could top All The Dangerous Things. I devoured this book and ached for more every time I put it down. The mystery was so twisty and satisfying, while also being wrought with emotion. I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of this book and I’m so grateful - I had a blast reading it and fell in love with the characters. The southern setting almost felt like a character in and of itself - I was so immersed in this that I’ve had vivid dreams about the places and people since I began reading this. I highly recommend this book and cannot wait to have a copy on my shelves.

A thriller that grabbed me from page one! A woman (Claire) returns to her childhood home after quitting her job in NY and is at loose ends. Reuniting with her mother who has never gotten over loosing her other daughter (Natalie) to murder, Claire takes a job at a vineyard that her sister had worked in prior to her murder. What happens there is a thriller with twists and turns and an ending that I never saw coming! I spent most of the night reading this and I plan to go back and read this author's previous books.

Absolutely gripping. I could not put this one down. An thriller set in the south, making the setting and the story very memorable.

This is a fast paced story about a woman trying to reconnect with family and in the process- uncovering decades old mysteries. Claire leaves her job in NYC and returns to her hometown in the south. Her sister, Natalie went missing 22 years before, and Claire always had unanswered questions about her disappearance. Claire returns to a farm, where Natalie had once worked, and the mysteries and twists unfurl from there.

Heart wrenching, eerie, The definition of a page turner!