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Forget You by Jennifer Echols
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Forget You by Jennifer Echols wasn’t as great as I was hoping it would be, which was slightly disappointing because I absolutely loved Going Too Far and was hoping for a repeat. However, that's not to say I didn't enjoy this book to some degree because I actually did. At times, though, the writing and flow seemed a bit choppy and all over the place, which was a bit distracting.

As far as the characters go, I liked Zoey, but I wished she would have gotten a clue a bit sooner about the whole Brandon situation because it was rather frustrating to see her stressing over a relationship that just didn’t exist. But, I have to say that I loved how much Zoey obsessed over the small things, like her chipped nail polish, wet clothes, box of rubber jackets� even down to the deer she almost hit the night of her accident. Zoey's father Clyde was such a jerk in this book. I could NOT stand him. Same goes for Doug’s father. Brandon, despite his player ways, was actually a likeable character to some degree because he just seemed so clueless about his actions toward girls and it never seemed like he acted out of malice or deciet. Doug was a great addition to the storyline, and for me he's what made it worth my time. His attitude and concern for Zoey was nice to read and their "moments" together were pretty steamy� signature of Echols' ability to pen romantic, daring and heartfelt moments between characters.

I feel Jennifer Echols does a good job developing relationships between likeable characters that ooze of wit and charm and it never feels over-the-top. But overall Forget You was an average enjoyable read, and not quite the caliber of greatness that I know Echols is capable of.
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Reading Progress

February 9, 2010 – Shelved
August 10, 2010 – Shelved as: read-2010
Started Reading
August 13, 2010 –
page 109
37.33% "Is it just me or does the writing/flow seem a bit choppy? I still like it though."
August 13, 2010 – Shelved as: ya-contemporary
August 13, 2010 – Finished Reading
March 4, 2013 – Shelved as: young-adult

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message 1: by Nic (new) - rated it 4 stars

Nic Happy reading. I liked it but not quite as much as Going Too Far.


Arlene I'm going to start it tonight. I loved Going too Far. That's a tough book to beat.


message 3: by [deleted user] (new)

I really need 2 order this one I luv Jennifer Echols :) Happy reading :)


Arlene Thanks Hope. I really like it, but I keep waiting for Officer John After to show up. LOL


message 5: by Nic (new) - rated it 4 stars

Nic John After YUMMY! Although I think I liked Doug slightly better. Felt the same way about both the Dad's they are going on the awful parents shelf. Great review.


Arlene John After was definitely squee-worthy.

I really liked Doug. One of my fave Doug moments...

page 112... Doug says, "I figured you were running on adrenaline this morning but you'd crash tonight. And I knew you'd come to the meet, because you're such a dork." Zoey replies, "I love it when you talk dirty." "Go take some Tylenol," he told me.

It is weird that I find it charming when Doug calls Zoey a dork? LOL Maybe it was his concern for Zoey that made it sweet. :)


message 7: by Nic (new) - rated it 4 stars

Nic Ahhh Doug. That would be one of my favourite moments too.


~Tina~ I'm totally late reviewing but this was very well said!
Completely agree 100%!
I'm looking forward to her next project though, I think she said it was one the she really really loves:)


Arlene Thanks Tina!

Oooh!!! What is her next project? I'm going to check out her site for answers. Thanks for the heads up. :)


~Tina~ Dunno, she's titling it The Book With The Title So Fabulous That I Dare Not Speak Its Name So it must be good!
If you find out more let me know and vice versa;)


Arlene OOOhhh that sounds good. I'll keep my eye out for more. Thanks!


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