Forget Me Always (Lovely Vicious, #2)

Another superb read from the phenomenally talented Sara Wolf. This series packs plenty of punch. What I love most about it is the complex characterization, witty dialogue, and angst-filled romance that had me biting my nails to the bone!

My heart bled for Isis and Jack in this one. Just as they seemed to have come to an understanding, Isis can't remember who Jack is and he feels like it's his fault for the way he's treated her. I spent the whole book praying that her memories of him would return so that all would be right with the world.

Sophia plays more of a central part in this story, and the mystery that was introduced in the first book is revealed here. There were elements of the plot that I had already guessed, which was a bit of a bummer, but there was enough going on with other sub-plots that were left-of-field to compensate for same.

Does it make me a nasty person that I thought of making a voodoo doll of Sophia and sticking her with pins until she just evaporated? Because she was seriously getting on my wick in this book. Yes, I know I'm coming across as very insensitive but she was standing in the way of true love, and I will always champion true love. 

Like the last book, I did predict the ending, but it was still a shocker. I'm known for loving my cliffhangers and my teen angst so this book was a pretty perfect read.

I hope I don't have to wait too long for the next one as I'm already on tenterhooks waiting to find out what happens next. I have a feeling Jack is going to blame himself and push Isis away and I think I might be throwing a few temper tantrums before this series concludes.

Overall, this was another fab read and I highly recommend it to fans of witty, edgy, slightly dark, YA contemporary romance.

Thanks to Entangled Teen for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

The ending broke my heart. I will be honest. The sweet freedom of being free was cut short in a horrific end. That twist at the end left me in tears. 

This book was a challenge for me. I normally avoid contemporary YA for a number of reasons but I couldn't stay away from this one for number of reasons. Mainly because this series deals with mental illness and hiding from the demons from your past.  

This book is more than just about war between Isis and Jack. It is more than their differences and conflicts. This book is about their troubled pasts, haunting their present and causing indecision for their future. This book is much more than what's just written on the pages. 

This series was rewritten and republished with new content. Reading the reviews of the older editions and reading Forget Me Always, I believe that this book entirely different, in a good way. It's my thought but I may be mistaken.

I believe this isn't just any other YA contemporary. It's something so much more. You just have to read between the lines.

I received a free copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Entangled Teen!

It's official. I have finally found my voice in a beautiful character with the name of Isis Blake. 

Isis Blake is loud, random and love to babble incoherently -which I also consider is my best social traits - so of course I would fall in love with her from the start.

Despite the fact that she was awfully insecure - being called ugly and fat by Nameless -, it was heartbreaking to see that after 3 years of ending the abusive relationship she still bear the scars from the past. 

So before I start off with my review, let me just clarify that I did not read the first book, so I started the story feeling totally lost because there were missing plot points that was obviously a continuation from the first book. However, I never let that deter me from reading and Wolf's writing caught my attention right away, So it was relatively easy to get into the story, plus I viewed the "missing links" as a huge mystery that I can't wait to unravel, it was so much fun! I still did some research (through reading reviews on GR with spoilers) to grasp what are the events that led to the build up in the second book, so everything seemed to fall into place in the end. 

Wow. Just Wow. 

The first time a book kept me up until 6 am just because I couldn't bear to not know the ending, or was it because of my raging reader hormones for Jack Hunter, or because I laughed so hard at Isis Blake, I don't know for sure. All I know is that Sara Wolf has now become my favourite author and I could not move on to another book. 

Isis Blake woke up in the hospital after an attack from her mum's ex-boyfriend that left her with a cracked skull, she was saved by her ex-nemesis/the-guy-she-thinks-she-started-to-like-but-she-hasn't-fall-in-love-in-three-years-twenty-five-weeks-and-five-days Jack Hunter, only to discover that she does not remember him at all. Jack Hunter was the Ice-Prince, ever since Sophia's incident nearly 4 years ago, he frosted over and hasn't been the same. He hasn't been feeling anything, until Isis. 

WARNING: DEFINITELY NOT WHAT YOU'RE EXPECTING 

If for a second you think this is a book about sugary words and grand gestures, banish that thought from your mind immediately. Instead, grab a tissue box, try not to cringeswoon too much, you may experience episodes of heart-clenching moments and ultimately brace yourself for a major cliffhanger. 

There were so many plots to the story that centralised into one and I loved that because it keeps the story captivating! The story addressed taboo themes including rape, murder, underground activities and violence narrated through the eyes of high school students. To be honest, what I loved most about the book was the maturity of it. Despite the high school setting, the protagonists including Isis, Jack, Wren, Avery and Kayla were such complex characters with such distinctive personality and voice, they easily became the backbone to the story in which each character complements the other!

I can't describe my exact thoughts for the book because it was damn near perfection. The pace was just right, the characters were fantastic and the story was simply mind blowing I think I'm still reeling from the cliffhanger. All I wanted to do know is lock myself in the room and scream like Sookie.

Yeap.

Steer away if you're looking for a light read because once you're in, you'll definitely get sucked into the mystery behind Jack Hunter. #jackhunterismine

Sara Wolf has done it again she’s broken me and OMG how much do I need book 3 in my life, like right now please. I adore this series I love all the characters especially Isis and Jack and I was so miffed at the end of book one (won’t give anything away) and was desperate for book 2, and now book 2 has left me totally pinning for book 3. 

These books are so much more than just contemporary YA. They’re filled with heartache, more heartache, mistakes and scars not just psychical but emotional too there is just so much that has happened to these six teens it’s a brilliant book I also think it shows just how resilient teens can be and Isis, Jack, Sophia, Wren and Avery are definitely resilient there is so much trauma and pain in there past either from their own actions or the actions of others that they are dealing with. It’s just a great book watching these characters deal, and I cannot wait to see what is going to happen with Isis, Jack and nameless. OMG I NEED BOOK THREE IT’S TOO lONG TO WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Many thanks to the publishers at entangled teen for a arc in exchange for an honest review.

I received a copy of this story from Net Galley. Yay books!

Spoilers possible  ahead...

So I read both Savage Delight and the new updated version Forget Me Always. Let me start off by saying I really like Savage Delight...but I think I loved Forget Me Always. 

Or maybe I just love Jack Hunter... And Isis's humor. 

Anyway, this new and improved story brings us new parts to read. So it's still the same story...just more! And the more I can read about Jack Hunter from Jack Hunter the happier I'll be. 

You know minus his sociopathic tendencies. 

When I requested this story from Net Galley, I didn't really think about the fact that I had technically read it before, and I was kind of hesitant to re-read it. But I'm so glad I did. 

Now I can't wait to get my hands on the third one.