You Won’t Forget Me by Mazey Eddings

Friends-to-lovers with big feelings—but too many distractions keep the romance from truly shining…

I’m usually a die-hard fan of Mazey Eddings, and the concept of this novel immediately drew me in. I loved the dynamic between Cubby and Darcy—best friends who, in theory, fall in love—but in practice, the story felt a bit unremarkable.

For a sapphic romance, I found that too much time was spent on Darcy’s relationships with Connor (her awful ex) and Harry, her bandmate whom she fake-dates to boost their band’s visibility. While these plotlines had their place, they ended up overshadowing the central relationship. Similarly, there was significant focus on Cubby and Darcy’s past—their friendship and individual histories—which, although important, contributed to an overall imbalance in the narrative.

The core story had a lot of potential, and I think different pacing could have made it more impactful. I wish the fake-dating storyline with Harry had been much shorter. Alternatively, if it remained a major element, I would have preferred to see it unfold after Cubby and Darcy’s getaway, allowing readers to really experience the tension of them hiding their real relationship. This shift could also have made Darcy’s change of heart—going from wanting to keep things secret to her decision at the Pride event—feel more gradual and convincing.

Overall, the novel was just okay for me. That said, Mazey Eddings is a fantastic author, and I’ll definitely be picking up her next book.

RATING: 3.2/5