"Don't Look Back" by Jennifer L. Armentrout is a powerful novel about how much the past can affect the future.
Sam and Cassie were both "mean girls" who did what they wanted, when they wanted and no one seemed to care. They both go missing but four days later Sam appears with no memory. Sam was diagnosed with dissociative amnesia (she doesn't remember anyone or anything on or before her accident). If Sam can unlock her memory she might be able to save Cassie, however someone is trying to stop her so they remain innocent. This is a thrilling tale about regaining memory and appreciating those around you.
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I flew through this book, I picked it up last night around 9:00 pm, read for an hour, picked it back up around 7:00 this morning and finished it around 11:00. It is a pretty lengthy book but I just wanted to keep knowing more. Sam's memories start to come back in pieces and I just wanted to link them all together but it's impossible because there is always more.
I think what also made this book interesting is Sam learns that she hates the person she was before the accident. Her twin brother and old "friends" continue to tell her how she acted before and she despises it. I say "friends" because she ends up realizing how horribly they treat everyone else. It was nice to seem a character recognize her flaws and then work to change them. Another interesting part was Sam and Cassie's relationship because everyone made them out to be best friends but they encountered more problems then they let on to believe.
Also, lets talk about the cover. It is so eerie and seems insignificant but it has a double meaning and I love it. Whoever designed the cover did an incredible job.
The mystery element was so well written, I would strongly recommend it for someone who enjoys mysteries. I also gave it 5/5 stars on Goodreads, if that pushes you to read it anymore.
Until next time,
Taylor xx
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