Forget Me Not
Alyson Derrick
đź“š Genre
Young Adult Fiction, Contemporary Romance, LGBTQ+ Fiction
🏢 Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
đź“… Publication Year
2023
🔢 ISBN
978-1665906661
About This Book
The story follows Stevie and Nora, a secret couple in a small, conservative town who plan to move to California. However, after a terrible accident, Stevie sustains a head injury that causes her to lose all memories of the last two years—including her entire relationship with Nora. The cover features a cream background with a red-and-white botanical illustration of a woman's profile, with the title 'forget me not' in a stylized serif font with gold foil accents.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
320
Edition
First Hardcover Edition
Series
Standalone novel
Target Audience
Young Adult (Ages 14-18)
Collector Information
Condition
Good to Very Good. The cover shows some minor surface scuffing and small dark smudges on the white background, typical of shelf wear without a dust jacket. Edges appear crisp.
Estimated Value
$12.00 - $18.00
Rarity
Common. As a recent bestseller from a major publisher, it is widely available in stores and libraries.
Historical Significance
A notable 2023 release in queer YA literature, praised for its emotional exploration of memory loss and first love. Chosen as a Junior Library Guild Selection.
Collector Notes
Collectibility is highest for pristine copies with a clean, unclipped dust jacket. To preserve, store away from direct sunlight to prevent the white cover from yellowing and the gold foil from tarnishing. Ensure the edges of the boards remain unbumped.
Similar Books
She Gets the Girl by Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick; If Now Is Not When by Yvonne Woon; You've Reached Sam by Dustin Thao; The Lucky List by Rachael Lippincott.
Notable Features
First edition. Author is a New York Times bestselling co-author of 'She Gets the Girl'. The physical copy features gold foil lettering in the title.