About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is feeling like an outsider or struggling with the weight of expectations and the desire to uncover their true self. The Forgetting is a masterfully crafted dystopian mystery set in a city where memories are erased every twelve years, leaving the population dependent on written records that can be easily manipulated. Through the eyes of Nadia, the only person who can remember, the story explores deep themes of identity, the fallibility of history, and the loneliness of being the only one who knows the truth. It is a sophisticated read for ages 12 and up, perfect for those who enjoy questioning the status quo and understanding how our past experiences shape who we are today. Parents will appreciate how it encourages critical thinking about truth and authority while maintaining a high-stakes, engaging plot.
