I loved this book but it also irked me. As I was reading this there were times I definitely thought I had a 5 star read on my hands. So , how do we end up with 3 stars? Loose ends that don't get tired up would be the biggest reason. And honestly, you can put a little of the blame for that on my shoulders. It is a HUGE pet peeve of mine when things don't add up( a moment of silence for my ex's).. Why were we drugging a woman that was in on the whole thing again? I wish there was more reasoning to why the cop was involved and I wish the diary gave more facts about Mitchell in the early years.. The reason I'm coming down harder on this book is because I actually really really liked it. It's something I will still recommend people to read.. it was given super hard Mansion Family vibes. This book got my heart racing a few times and it was hard to put down.

This book had me hooked. Claire`s older sister disappeared 22 years ago and her body was never found. While a man was arrested, Claire is still haunted by it. Then a call leads her home and then she takes a job Galloway Farms. There she finds a diary and her investigative journalism comes into play. There were twists I did not see coming at all! I liked Claire even though she put herself in some dangerous situations. You can feel how isolating the farm is and there is a creepy vibe about one of the characters. I enjoyed the diary entries scattered throughout the story and it made the book different which I enjoyed. This was a twisty thriller I really liked!

3.5 stars

Claire, the protagonist of Willingham's most recent effort, is working through her personal demons professionally. When that opportunity fizzles and a family obligation crops up, she become even more ensconsed in excavating the mysteries of her past and creating some new terrors in her present.

Though Claire's relationship with her parents is strained, she heads home almost immediately when she learns her mother needs her. The tension between Claire and her parents started long ago with the disappearance and later assumed murder of her older sister, Natalie. It's no surprise that the relationship and dynamics are complicated here.

When she returns home, Claire can't help but think of Natalie. A highlight of this novel is how effectively Willingham transports readers into a completely different world. Some of the details that might be more challenging to buy make absolute sense once Claire goes home and ESPECIALLY when she takes on a new job on a remote island. Willingham successfully depicts the otherworldly elements of this place, as well as its remarkably isolated feel, through description but more importantly through some nicely articulated infusions from the past. While I wanted more in the realm of suspense and thrills (frankly, what I came for, so a big deal in this case), some of that disappointment was mitigated by these inclusions.

I enjoy Willingham's writing: this one included. While it isn't my favorite of her works so far, it's still one I recommend for a pretty efficient and appealing read. I'm looking forward to what Willingham offers us next.

Claire hasn’t been home in over two decades, since the disappearance and likely death of her sister. Now she’s returned home to take a seasonal job in a vineyard where she discovers an old diary that details mysteries long forgotten, although some are closer to Claire, her sister, and her past

Forget Me Not is a thrilling story of a woman learning about the secrets and lies kept from her by her family. As the story unravels it is like more and more things start to become messy

I enjoyed the way that the story played out even if I had an inkling of the direction it was going. The journey was what mattered in this story. Everything wrapped up neatly and I don’t think there were any loose ends to be tied. Claire learns the truth, but it could have ended up real badly for her.

The audiobook was well done and the narrator really helped the story come alive. The voice and delivery were suitable for this.

I’m so glad I got to finally listen to this! I’ve read two other books by Stacy and each has been very solid.

4.5 ⭐️

Claire's trip back home sets into motion a series of events that she never could have predicted. She's been avoiding her hometown ever since her sister went missing and was presumed dead. However, she discovers some items amongst her things, and she sets off to learn what happened. I went into this one totally blind, and I'm glad I did. It was a fun story, though the pacing was slightly off at times. I enjoyed how it all came together in the end. The audio adaptation was very well done!

This was supposed to be a thriller but for me it was just a mystery that I half figured it out in the middle of the book. It didn't make my adrenaline rush nor it made me on the edge of my seat. It's interesting just enough to complete it. The audiobook narration may notch the rating up by half a star or something I love the female narrator so much it's unhealthy

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I need a palate cleanser from romances and this thriller would be perfect. Thank you so much Netgalley and St. Martin's Press & Macmillan Audio for the early copies 💙💙