Remember Me...Review

About the book:
What happens when the loyalty that defines the friendship of two women is tested? For Mia and Danielle, finding the answer takes a lifetime…

Mia Marks is a black girl from inner-city Detroit with an eye for the hottest fashions and a penchant for the good life. Danielle King is a suburban white girl with artistic ambitions. When a series of circumstances thrust Danielle and Mia together their freshman year at an all-girls Catholic high school, neither expects to form a deep bond that transcends race and background, and lasts for years. And neither could have anticipated the one indiscretion that destroyed it forever.

Twenty years later, Danielle is a successful novelist living in Miami. Mia is a school teacher in Detroit. But they’re still on common ground–both unhappily married and raising teenage daughters, and both far too proud to make the first move and reconnect. Until tragedy brings them back together in the most unexpected way. Now they must confront the past, discover its untold truths, and learn to survive the increasing complexities of their lives, and a friendship destined to endure.

A story that alternates perspectives between Danielle and Mia in the present day as well as in flashbacks to their past.  After having been best friends for most of their high school and college years, a falling out sends them on their separate ways.  Twenty years later, each married and raising a college-age daughter, Danielle and Mia are reunited under tragic, difficult circumstances.  Being thrust together as they are, forces the women to take stock of themselves and answer the question as to whether their friendship can be rekindled.

While I liked Mia, I can't say I really ever liked Danielle all that much, although she does eventually redeem herself. Both women have their own issues, many of which stem from their respective upbringings.  Each is successful in her career and struggles in her marriage.  However, as they reflect on their past experiences together, they rediscover strengths in each other and in themselves. 

There is some unnecessary profanity.  There were some editing issues, but my copy is an unedited ARC and I'd like to read the finished version.  Remember Me is an enthralling story about the depths and strength of friendship.  It's a book I enjoyed and one that I can easily recommend. 

Thanks to Lisa at TLC Book Tours for the opportunity to review this book.  You can learn more about Cheryl Robinson here.  You can purchase your own copy here.  You can see other reviews and tour stops here.

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Read 7/11

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4/5 Stars


Comments

  1. You've made this sound like a worthwhile read, so I'd like to be entered in your contest. kathy(at)bermudaonion.net

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  2. Not entering the contest as I'm in the UK, but just wanted to say that I enjoyed your review. This book sounds really interesing, it's gone on my TBR list.

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  3. Another book that you and I both reviewed! I enjoyed this one as well. I also loved Mia, but wasn't so sure about Danielle!

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  4. I'm glad you enjoyed this one! Thanks for being a part of the tour.

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  5. Very nice review! I found your through a link-up (the mom reviews).

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  6. would dearly luv this read! tweeted
    https://twitter.com/#!/_eHope/status/108239121608212480
    thanks!

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  7. Just doing a bit of blog hopping and stumbled upon your blog, this book sounds great I filled out the form for the giveaway!

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  8. Sounds like a beautiful book, thanks for this chance to win it

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