You've been trying not to sleep at night to avoid me," he whispers. "Meanwhile, Eliza, all I want to do is sleep, because that's the only place I can have you."

This book is told through a first POV omniscient narrator (Eliza), which can take some getting used to. I found this to be a refreshing way to read a romance novel. This also fed into the overall tension the characters (and by extension, reader) experience throughout the novel.If I’m a book, then he is all the lines between every sentence. He’s the curve of each letter reaching out to kiss the next, the swooping song of every italic, the pausing breath of well placed punctuation. I am the words, but he is the way in which you read them." … The steady thump of his heart is my favorite sound, my favorite feeling against my skin. It reminds me he's read, he's here - and it reminds me that I am too. A beacon, illuminating from within his body that shows me that no matter the circumstance, I'm where I'm supposed to be. As long as I'm with Silas, I am home. Without you I would know nothing of love, Eliza. You are the definition of it," he says, holding my wrists where they rest under his chin. "I am content to be in love with you until the last star falls from the sky."

Even if I'd read the last chapter first, if I'd seen the ending before the start, I would have done it all again. Maybe each line would sting a little harder, every word would reach a little sweeter, every miscommunication would hurt so much deeper. But so would all the love.The writing in this story is beautiful. Actually, calling it beautiful doesn’t do it justice. It is poetic, brilliant, full of depth and substance, thought provoking, tragic, hopeful. It blows my mind that this is Karissa’s first published book. If I’m a book, then he is all the lines between every sentence. He’s the curve of each letter reaching out to kiss the next, the swooping song of every italic, the pausing breath of well placed punctuation. I am the words, but he is the way in which you read them.

Ok, this book almost made me throw my iPad. I’m still kind of processing it. I have so many conflicting thoughts about it. So, let’s start with what I liked. I usually steer away from sci-fi settings, but the author does an excellent job at building a unique space setting that does not overwhelm the story. I do feel it is my duty as your trusted book rec advisor to warn y’all. Do not read the epilogue. Just don’t. Read the last chapter and end it there (jk read it). I wish I could say I can live in blissful ignorance, however, the emotional masochist in me revels in it. This book does not end in a way you’re expecting. And I hate to love the epilogue. Like I’m mad at it, but I’d be lying if I didn’t say it was kind of genius. Just trust me when I say, stay in blissful ignorance y’all. The chemistry and steam was well written and started early. Whether it is in a dream world or what appears to be real life, it was done quite well! I found myself blushing at the dirty words more than one. Disclaimer: This book was not for me but I mean no hate to the author or fans of this book. If you enjoyed this book or are excited to read it, don’t read this post. I mean it, I’m gonna tear shit up a bit.Do yourself a favor and read “Forget Me Not”! You can read it for free through Kindle Unlimited. What a deal, reading such a remarkable debut romance novel through Kindle Unlimited. This book now sits at the top of my romance tier along with A Court of Mist and Fury and Remain Nameless, which are some my favorite books of all time. I cannot thank @karissakinwordwrites enough for the gift of this arc. This book was such a pleasant surprise amidst a major reading slump and I am thankful to have gotten to read this incredible story before it released.🖤 Again, this author has skills and I will absolutely be willing to read another if I am prepared for what I am getting. The spice is off the charts, and I'm not exaggerating; there are a lot of spicy scenes in this book. Every single intimate experience is unique and highlights a new facet of Eliza and Silas' relationship. The scenes never felt out of place or repetitive, which is impressive give how many spicy scenes there are in the book.

I like the way the concept of soulmates is explored here, it’s romantic as hell. I love the idea of finding the love of your life in your dreams and then it becomes real. After years of forming an intimate bond with a mysterious man every time she closes her eyes to dream, a young woman, Eliza, forces herself to find a fulfilling life outside the confines of her own mind. Along with her partner Logan, she roams the safely discovered planets and moons of a newly traversable galaxy by inter-galactic transport, centuries after the evacuation of humans from Earth to a new home, Otera. The writing is poetic and lyrical. I'm struggling to think of a comparable author or writing style, but I'm drawing a blank; Kinword's writing felt like a brand new experience for me as a reader.Silas, the unknown man in Eliza’s dreams has spent most of his life as a contract pirate, formally known as a Mako, mining the unexplored lands of dangerous moons to earn a living. Having dreamt about a woman he’s never met every night for as long as he can remember, Silas has never allowed himself a relationship that reaches beyond confident that one day, he would find the woman in his fantasies somewhere in the universe. Reading “Forget Me Not” is one of the most cinematic reading experiences I’ve ever had. Actions, emotions, body language, silent communication, it’s all written so clearly; I can easily picture the scenes in my head. My favorite scene in the book is when Eliza and Silas are sitting on the floor outside Logan’s pod, and they’re finally admitting that they know the other person via their dreams. I can picture the tension between them perfectly, which adds to the suspense as a reader. I’m thinking, “ohmyGOSH, they’re finally admitting it out loud to each other!”.