Reviews

Remember Me by Mary Balogh

julyavenue's review

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

The two main characters were nice enough but dare I say boring? Definitely a slower book, but I didn’t feel any particular burn was present though the author kept telling us so. Felt like all the other characters had more life, unfortunately. The epilogue was quite touching though.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Infidelity

Minor: Death and War

classicallyzo's review

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I loved the nod to the Bedwyn Saga in this. I did wonder how that terrible comment would be overcome and I did like the explanation. Not the strongest of her books, but I did enjoy it.

librariesandlabradors's review against another edition

4.0

*4.5 stars. This was the most character-heavy, plot-light romance I’ve read in a LONG time. The romance was super slow burn but I loved it. The way Lucas is head-over-heels instantly for her was so refreshing. And the side characters! Jenny was a standout. I can’t wait to keep going in this series.

librarydancer's review against another edition

3.0

The author has written an extremely quiet book.

Very low angst, with a large number of characters that makes it difficult to keep everyone straight. Add to that detailed explanation of general every day occurances, and realize that nothing really happens in this simple, calm story.

tangerineslices's review against another edition

Boring

jinginsg's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 stars but rounding up

haley49's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

I wanted more here. I just didn’t understand why they loved each other. It was like everyone told them they should be together enough times that they caved. I was going to rate it in the 3.5 star range because I wanted more emotional development but the epilogue made me cry so 3.75 stars. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Death of parent

Moderate: Cursing, Sexism, Terminal illness, Grief, Pregnancy, War, and Classism

Minor: Ableism

brianaisgoingplaces's review against another edition

4.0

A great one, better than the first for me more to come (maybe)

gmarieb3's review

reflective relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

crayondall's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.25

There’s something about the more recent Mary Balogh books that feels slower and less enjoyable. I want to like them more than I am at the moment