In Remember Me Gone, Stacy Stokes tells the story of two estranged sisters who must come to terms with their past in order to move on with their lives. Although they share a deep bond, May and Evie have been living separate lives since May ran away from home at seventeen. When May learns that Evie is fighting a losing battle against cancer, she returns to her childhood home determined to make things right between them. But can she really fix what’s broken? Evie has always felt like an outsider in her own family—a feeling that was only amplified when her younger sister ran off without so much as a goodbye. She’s spent the last decade building a new life for herself and her son, but now that he’s starting kindergarten, she realizes how little time she has left to accomplish everything she wants. So when May shows up out of nowhere asking forgiveness for something neither of them remembers happening, Evie isn’t sure whether it’s worth opening up old wounds just so they can both feel closure before it’s too late..
For who is this book for ?
This book is for young adults who are looking to explore the relationship between two estranged sisters. It deals with themes of regret, forgiveness, and family dynamics.
Pros :
- The story is well-written and easy to read.
- The characters are believable and likable.
- It tackles tough subjects like cancer, grief, and reconciliation in a sensitive way.
Cons :
- The story line is a bit slow
- The characters are not very well developed
- The ending was too rushed
Learn more about the author
Stacy Stokes is the author of Remember Me Gone, a novel about two estranged sisters who must come to terms with their past in order to move on with their lives. Stacy’s writing has been featured in The Huffington Post and she was recently named one of “Ten authors to watch” by BookPage. She holds an MA from Johns Hopkins University and currently resides in Maryland with her husband and son..About the book “A powerful and emotionally charged novel about the ties that bind us .
Reader Reviews
“Remember Me Gone is an emotionally powerful and beautifully written story about sisters May and Evie. The characters are authentic and flawed, which makes them relatable to readers. I quickly became invested in their journey of healing old wounds and finding closure before it was too late. This book moved me to tears on more than one occasion.”
“Remember Me Gone is beautiful, haunting, and lyrical. It will stay with you long after you finish reading it.”
“Remember Me Gone is an emotionally charged story of sisterhood, love, and forgiveness. Stacy Stokes does a beautiful job exploring the complicated relationship between May and Evie, and their journey towards healing. This book will stay with you long after you finish reading it.”
“Remember Me Gone is a beautifully written and emotionally charged story about family, love, and forgiveness. Stacy Stokes tackles some tough topics with grace and honesty, exploring the complicated relationships between sisters and mothers and fathers and children. This is a powerful debut that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.”
