Forgotten [Paperback]

Cat Patrick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2012

Each night at precisely 4:33 am, while sixteen-year-old London Lane is asleep, her memory of that day is erased. In the morning, all she can "remember" are events from her future. London is used to relying on reminder notes and a trusted friend to get through the day, but things get complicated when a new boy at school enters the picture. Luke Henry is not someone you'd easily forget, yet try as she might, London can't find him in her memories of things to come.

When London starts experiencing disturbing flashbacks, or flash-forwards, as the case may be, she realizes it's time to learn about the past she keeps forgetting-before it destroys her future.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Forgotten is a mind-bending experience that I devoured in one sitting. Cat Patrick's exciting and impressive debut still haunts me." (Jay Asher, New York Times bestselling author of Thirteen Reasons Why )

"A captivating psychological drama, a toe-tingling romance and a completely original premise, Forgotten is full of twists and turns you won't see coming." (Daisy Whitney, author of The Mockingbirds, a 2011 ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults book )

"Cat Patrick's debut won't be forgotten by readers. It's a page-turning mystery and a heartrending story of love, loss and...memories of the future. Don't miss this one." (Gail Giles, award-winning author of Dark Song and What Happened to Cass McBride? )

"Forgotten manages to be both a love story and a psychological suspense. It reminded us that the memories we share with the people we love are the most important ties that bind us together... Forgotten is unforgettable!"

(Justine Magazine )

"With a bit of fantasy and lots of intrigue, Cat Patrick manages to capture her audience right from the start.... She has a nice, clear style of writing that will easily appeal to the young teenage group."

(PW )

"Forgotten is a thought-provoking debut novel and a glimpse at the mysteries of the brain. Experiencing London's dilemmas, readers can't help but ponder the importance of their own memories."

(BookPage )

About the Author

On a rainy November morning, new baby sleep deprived, Cat Patrick forgot what she was doing. She retraced her steps but instead of remembering, the idea for Forgotten was born.

Cat lives near Seattle with her husband and twin daughters who now, thankfully, sleep through the night. Forgotten is her debut novel.

Product Details

• Age Range: 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (May 1, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316094609
• ISBN-13: 978-0316094603
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (108 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #198,643 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Cat Patrick is the author of Forgotten, which was on the Summer 2011 Indie Next List, Revived and The Originals. She lives near Seattle with her husband and twin daughters. When she's not writing, she's playing dress-up, exploring the great outdoors or planning for a zombie apocalypse. Visit her online at www.catpatrick.com.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars BookWhisperer Review: Forgotten by Cat Patrick June 15, 2011

By J. Omullane

Format:Hardcover

A novel that will push readers to question "what if". London Lane is a very interesting girl that has to relearn her life every single day. After a traumatic experience as a child; London remembers the future, but can not retain anything from the past. This is a very intriguing concept, and readers will find their selves questioning the possibility of such an experience. Would it truly be possible for someone to survive living with no past memories? For London memories are erased every single day at 4:33 am. The only way that this young girl can force herself to remain even remotely normal is when her dedication to notes that she will have to reread every single day. As the story progresses some latent memories resurface giving readers hope for the future of this character. The story is very entertaining and will grab readers from the start. The conclusion developments anticipate a sequel the story, and what the future for London Lane will offer.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing read for those who like mysteries. A teen Momento! June 23, 2011

By shortandsweet

Format:Hardcover

Taken from my blog, Never Gonna Grow Up! Reviews:

I've been having a hard time writing this review. I enjoyed "Forgotten" by Cat Patrick while reading it, but as it came to an end, I found myself disengaging from the plot line. Ms. Patrick is a very talented writer and I hate to put a negative vibe out there because as I said, I did enjoy "Forgotten", but the plot line was very ambitious and I just feel like it was missing...something. I'm not quite sure what that something is though. I enjoyed the ride and would definitely recommend it despite this weird hang up of mine.

Everyday is a new day, but we always come into it knowing what happened the day before. For London Lane though, all she has is a note. For some reason, London remembers things from her future, but not from her past. It sure doesn't make high school life or friendships/relationships easy. Talk about awkward! To top it all off, London is plagued with nightmares and she can't determine who they are about or the "when" these nightmares come from. She decides it's time to dig into her past beyond the notes and journals she keeps for herself. To quote goodreads.com, "Part psychological drama, part romance, and part mystery, this thought-provoking novel will inspire readers to consider the what-if's in their own lives and recognize the power they have to control their destinies."

"Forgotten" is such an interesting read and as I mentioned before, an ambitious concept. I really enjoyed watching London unravel her past without being able to access the memories locked in her mind. Ms. Patrick's writing is splendid. She took on a lot with this novel and I think she handled it quite well. I fell in love with the characters and the romance between our heroine and Lucas. It's just SO sweet. I absolutely love friendship based romance and this one is delightful. The book started to lose me towards the end, partially because I wanted to stay focused on Cat and her life rather than on the conflict presented. It wasn't like Ms. Patrick's writing wasn't engaging (I cannot emphasize enough that this book is so well written!). I don't know why... I'm just a weirdo.

Seriously, this book is really interesting and a great read for anyone who enjoys a good psychological drama and/or romance. It is unlike any other book on the market right now so read it for a complete change of pace. I'm sure you'll love it!

I received a copy of "Forgotten" from publisher. It is published by Little, Brown for Young Readers and was released on June 7th of this year.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely a must read! June 14, 2011

By Amanda Miller

Format:Hardcover

When I got this book in the mail (after squealing and showing it to everyone) I sat down and read it immediately. I read until I couldn't stay up any longer and fell asleep. Then when I woke up I picked it back up and read it until I finished it. I have been wanting this book so badly since I first heard about it. It's a little bit of everything I love, drama, psychological, and mystery...It's the sort of book that is confusing and mind-blowing all in one swoop. Think Memento meets 50 First Dates with a splash of the future.

Before I get further into the pages of the book, I have to comment on the appearance. It's absolutely gorgeous. The cover, while amazing doesn't do justice to the back of the book and the inside pages. On the back is a lovely artistic image of butterflies. Throughout the first few pages of the book are tree limbs and the occasional butterfly. I was in love just from flipping through it.

When I first started reading Forgotten I was very confused. I knew that London only knew the future, but it was kind of hard to wrap my head around. Once I finally got the hang of that it became a lot easier to read and a totally enjoyable experience.

London is such a great strong character. Here she is powering through every day with little to no clue as to who certain people are in the present day. All she knows is the future, so the cheerleader that seems to hate her? She just can't place her finger on why, because it was in the past and she forgot to document it in her notes. Then there's Luke, the adorable love interest with a tiny bit of a secret of his own, he's seemingly not in London's future thoughts at all and no one knows why.

The whole "memory-erasing" isn't an uncommon thing in books and movies, it's been done before. This look into it is totally fresh though, I can't think of any other that essentially sees the future. The visions London experiences are chilling. Then the major secrets and twists that unfold are even more so. This is a book I can see appealing to readers of many different genres.

Many thanks to Little Brown for providing a review copy of Forgotten for me.