Let’s get one thing clear: this isn’t a mystery. Sure, there are some mystery elements, but at its core, Remember Me Tomorrow is a romance novel with a YA-style narration. So, if you’re expecting anything remotely suspenseful or thrilling, this probably isn’t it.

That said, this book is absolutely bonkers; I have to agree with the author on that one. The chaos ramps up, especially toward the end, and turns into a shitshow of dramatic monologues as all the characters attempt to explain their sides of the story. I think, in order for all the twists to land for me, this book needed a lot more work and time.

Now, onto the romance. While I’m all for the idea of two people falling for each other through texts, the actual text exchanges in this book felt very unconvincing. First, I don’t think anybody texts like that. Nobody sends half a message if they change their mind or get interrupted. And second, there was no depth in their messages at all, nothing that would actually lead to the great romantic revelation. So the romance, to me, felt completely unearned.

Finally, let’s get into some pettier gripes I had with this book: the not-like-other-girls trope, which hit me right from the start. I get it, the main character is so ✨quirky✨ because she’s obsessed with octopuses. But instead of feeling unique or endearing, it came across more like middle school quirkiness than something you’d expect from a college student. If I played a drinking game, taking a sip each time an octopus was mentioned, I would be dead.

All that being said, I was entertained. It’s a 2.5 stars from me!

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.