I definitely enjoyed reading Stacy willingham book Forget Me Not, I liked how in the first page it definitely draw me in, and how easy each chapter was, it was super easy to follow and every chapter was filled with lots of entertainment and clarity, it was very fast paced and I definitely enjoyed this book, the ending was what I wanted and hoped, definitely recommend.

4.5 stars – A haunting, emotionally layered thriller that explores the scars trauma leaves behind.**

Stacy Willingham has done it again. *Forget Me Not* is not just a psychological thriller—it’s a chilling, deeply introspective exploration of how trauma can fracture identity, trust, and memory. From the first chapter, Willingham pulls you into the protagonist’s unraveling mind, where the line between truth and perception is dangerously thin.

The story follows a woman still haunted by the disappearance of a loved one years ago. When another young woman vanishes under similar circumstances, she's thrust back into a world of suspicion, guilt, and unresolved grief. What makes this novel stand out is the raw, human way it portrays trauma—not as a trope, but as a living, breathing part of the character’s everyday life. Her paranoia, self-doubt, and emotional volatility all feel heartbreakingly real.

Willingham’s writing is sharp, atmospheric, and emotionally resonant. The tension builds gradually, not just through plot twists, but through the increasingly claustrophobic feeling that no one—not even the narrator—can be fully trusted. The theme of memory, and how it can be both a lifeline and a trap, is woven brilliantly throughout the narrative.

While there are plenty of suspenseful moments and red herrings to keep thriller fans satisfied, *Forget Me Not* is ultimately about the lingering effects of loss and the dangerous ways our past can bleed into our present. It’s a book that lingers after the final page, especially for anyone who has ever tried to move forward without truly healing.

Highly recommended for readers who want more than just a twist—they want a story that makes them *feel* the weight of every secret.

I’ve loved everything I’ve read by Stacy Willingham and Forget Me Not is no exception. An edge of your seat story involving secrets, mysteries and cults. A lot of fun! Only dislike is I wish the diary chapters were from Marcia’s first person perspective.

First of all, thank you to the author, NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me early access to this e-book in return for my honest review.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WOW, Stacy Willingham has done it again! "Forget Me Not" is an absolute masterclass in Southern suspense. From the moment I started the first chapter, I was utterly consumed by Claire's story and the chilling mystery surrounding her sister Natalie's long-ago disappearance. The atmosphere of Galloway Farm is thick with both beauty and a creeping sense of dread – Willingham paints such a vivid picture of coastal South Carolina, you can practically feel the humid air and smell the muscadines.
The way the past and present intertwine through the discovery of that old diary is just brilliant. Each entry pulled me deeper into a web of secrets and potential connections to Natalie's case. Claire's determination to uncover the truth, even as it forces her to confront her own trauma, is captivating. I found myself being surprised by the twists and turns this book took. It was not predictable at all in my opinion.
If you devoured "A Flicker in the Dark," prepare to be equally, if not more, enthralled by "Forget Me Not." This book is a five-star stunner that will keep you up way past your bedtime! Run, don't walk, to grab a copy upon release! 👏📖🔥

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📖 Forget Me Not pulled me in right away with its eerie atmosphere and intriguing twists. Stacy Willingham crafts a chilling narrative, and I especially loved how the time jumps allowed the story to unfold from a missing person's perspective.

While it had some great curveballs, I wouldn’t say it kept me guessing until the very end. Still, it was an unsettling and immersive read. Reading this alongside The Last House on Needless Street was probably too much eerie for one sitting—both books pack a psychological punch, making for a haunting reading experience. 😵‍💫

I was lucky enough to read an advance copy, and this one hits shelves on August 26, 2025—mark your calendars and snag your copy! 🏃‍♀️💨

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Net Galley coming in clutch with another great ARC.

I love that this book had me hooked from the beginning. It was such a thrilling page turner where I needed to continue the story to find out what was going on. The audible gasps I had multiple times, the constant twists. I was on the edge of my seat. There was some good foreshadowing that (looking back) I should have picked up on, but I really loved this book. Very well laid out story with a spiderweb of connections throughout.

Okay so tell me this doesn't remind of you Manson. I DARE YOU. because this is like cult-y and like crazy. the twists at the end actually blew my mind and I thought this was a well paced thriller with lots of interesting plot points. I was unsure until I hit like the 20% mark and then I WAS HOOKED. I would definitely recommend.

What a beautiful cover! I really enjoy Stacy Willingham’s work so I was excited to receive a copy of her newest book to review. It wasn’t your typical thriller with a less-than-intelligent female main character who makes your eyes roll every time she makes a stupid choice. I appreciated the attention to detail and the well thought out plot. I was drawn to immediately.

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This book explores the tangled threads of memory, grief, and obsession. The story follows a woman haunted by her past and the mysterious disappearance of her sister delving deep into the complexities of trust and self-doubt. Willingham masterfully builds suspense through a tightly woven narrative, rich with twists that keep the reader guessing. Her evocative prose and vivid character development make the emotional stakes feel urgent and real. A chilling and satisfying read for fans of dark, character-driven thrillers. Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s publishing group for the advanced copy.

Stacy Willingham has easily become one of my favorite authors! I loved A Flicker in the Dark and knew this one wouldn’t disappoint. Now I need to read her other two books 🤗 Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Minotaur Books for the advanced copy.

Claire has spent more than twenty years trying to forget the disappearance and supposed murder of her older sister. After loosing her job in the city, Claire goes back to her childhood home where time has stood still. She decides on a whim to accept a temporary job at Galloway Farm where her sister spent so much time all those years ago.
Once there, secrets start to unravel and when a hidden diary is found the pieces of the puzzle come together in shocking ways.

This book was slow to start for me but once she got to the farm, I was hooked! The secrets and twists were so shocking to me and I was flying through the book desperate to know more. Claire’s sister Natalie was such a mystery that even Claire herself didn’t know much initially about where she could have gone. I enjoyed how the connections were revealed and the short chapters left me on the edge of my seat so many times.

Thank you so much to Stacy Willingham, St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books, and NetGalley for this ARC of Forget Me Not.

Stacy Willingham is the queen of atmospheric reads. Every time I pick up her novels I feel like I’m being transported to these small southern towns and that I’ve known these characters for years. This book follows Claire, a journalist, who is trying to feel closer to her sister after her disappearance and presumed murder 22 years previously.

I love how the majority of this story followed Claire but was interrupted by pieces of Marcia’s journal. The dual POVs and timelines made this book easy to fly through. I love how Willingham was able to weave this story and I truly didn’t see the final twist.

This book was amazing, I will definitely be thinking about it for weeks to come. I think this is Willingham’s best work since her debut novel. 5/5 stars!

Absolutely amazing! This is my second book by this author and I loved this book as well.

Here we have our main character Claire who just lost her job and her dad calls her home. She is still grieving her older sister’s disappearance and going back home will only hurt but she decides to go. Once she goes back home she gets a job offer at a local farm where her older sister worked the last summer before she disappeared. Claire takes the job and what seemed to be very straightforward but then she finds some diary and starts reading it. What seems like a sweet and loving story turns dark very quickly and Claire now is thinking if her sister disappearance is somehow linked to this. Absolutely loved it!

Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for providing me with this eARC.

Another 5 star read and I honestly didn’t expect anything less. I absolutely loved the dual POVs between the 80’s and present day setting in motion a series of disappearances spanning over decades. The plot was so addicting and there were so many mysteries to solve throughout and realizations that I wouldn’t have expected. And of course, everything was tied up in the satisfying ending! I’ve been a fan of Stacy’s writing since A Flicker in the Dark and I’ll continue throwing out 5 stars for every book she publishes 😎

4.25 stars. One of my favorite things about Stacy Willingham is her ability to create atmospheric and Gothic Southern settings! She also has a way of developing compelling characters and I was immediately drawn into Claire’s story. Told through alternating past and present timelines, I enjoyed Claire’s relentless search for her sister, especially as she uncovers clues in the diary that connect both past and present crimes.

Confronting her own past, Claire’s grief and unresolved trauma over the loss of her sister played a central role in this story. As someone who is also close with my sisters, I could understand her determination to find out the truth. This story is packed with so many layers of secrets and lies and I was surprised by several of the twists at the end!

If you’re looking for a Southern thriller filled with unreliable characters, family secrets, a decades-old-disappearance, and an unsettling cult vibe, definitely consider reading this one!

**4.5 Stars**

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Twenty-two years ago, Claire Campbell’s sister Natalie vanished just after her eighteenth birthday. Blood was found, a suspect was arrested, and the case was closed—too quickly. Since then, Claire has buried her trauma and built a career as an investigative journalist, far from home. But when her father calls unexpectedly, she's drawn back to confront the past she tried to forget.
With a long summer ahead in her childhood town and tension at home with her estranged mother, Claire takes a seasonal job at Galloway Farm, a vineyard not far from where Natalie disappeared. What begins as a peaceful escape soon unravels into something darker. Claire discovers an old diary belonging to one of the vineyard’s owners—what starts as a tale of young love spirals into chilling references to unsolved crimes.
As Claire digs deeper, the lines between past and present blur, and she begins to suspect that Natalie’s disappearance may be connected to secrets buried at Galloway. What was meant to be a fresh start turns into a haunting journey into a mystery far from over.
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As a fan of true crime, I was really drawn to the eerie, cult-like elements woven throughout this story. The book is packed with twists—some I saw coming, but others completely caught me off guard (in the best way!). The setting was atmospheric and the author’s descriptive writing really brought it to life.
The suspense built steadily as the plot progressed, keeping me engaged the whole way through. Toward the end, a cascade of secrets and revelations tied everything together perfectly, answering all the lingering questions.
This isn’t a jump-scare kind of thriller—it's more of a psychological slow burn that gets under your skin with its creepy undertones.
If you enjoy a story full of secrets, plot twists, and mystery with a chilling psychological edge, this one’s worth picking up.

Thank You @Netgalley and @St. Martin's Press | Minotaur Books for allowing me to review this book.

What a wild ride!! This book somehow managed to intertwine all of the storylines and characters into a beautiful web that I didn't want to leave. I never knew where we were headed which is my favorite feeling when reading these types of books. The characters were intriguing and complex and constantly kept me wondering and on my toes. Exactly what a thriller should be!!

Another winner from Stacy Willingham! I was hooked from the start. The Southern vineyard setting was moody and mysterious, and the alternating chapters between Claire’s story and the old diary added such a fun (and creepy) layer to the mystery.

I loved how the past and present slowly started to connect—just when you think you know where it's going, something twists. Claire’s return home to face her sister’s disappearance pulled me in, but the diary is what really made things addictive. The suspense just builds and builds.

If you're into small-town secrets, buried pasts, and stories that unravel one clue at a time, Forget Me Not is one to put on your list.

Huge thanks to St. Martin’s Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Stacy Willingham does it again. While A Flicker in the Dark still holds the top spot for me, Forget Me Not came very close. I’ve heard people call this one a slow burn, and I’d agree—but don’t mistake that for boring. I was on edge the entire time because I knew something wild was coming. And when it all came together? My mind was blown. Even the hunches I had didn’t come close to revealing the full picture.

This book is heartbreaking, stressful (in the absolute best thriller-y way), twisty, and just flat-out amazing. Stacy Willingham knows exactly what she’s doing, and I cannot wait to see what she comes up with next.

This was another excellent thriller from Stacy Willingham. It was exciting and engaging. I couldn't wait to figure out what happened next!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!