Molly and Liza were friends since childhood, and it was as close a friendship as you could get. Or so they thought. But a video call gone wrong showed them that the years had not been kind to their connection. Molly, married with two kids, still living in their hometown, was struggling with chronic pain and the disappointment of not being able to find anything that will help. Liza, however, moved to Chicago to chase an important job and never found the right guy to settle down with.

As Liza and Molly realize just how much space as opened up between them, they struggle to decide if they want to build a bridge back to their closeness or just move on from their ravaged relationship. Molly makes her decision while seeing just how much it is she stands to lose. Liza looks at her decision though the lens of gaining a second chance at life.

Jessica Strawser’s Forget You Know Me is a deep dive into the relationships that define us, that hold us up when we feel weak, that save our lives, and that relieve our pain. It’s about friendship and marriages, and all the other connections that we choose to give our lives meaning.

Forget You Know Me is a beautifully written study of the small choices we make in every day life that have long-lasting consequences. It’s a look at the relationships we keep and the ones we have to let go of. It’s about finding our way in the dark and asking for forgiveness for keeping secrets. I liked this book for its honesty and unblinking frankness about all the hidden places in our friendships. It made me feel sad and angry and exposed, and I can’t think of a better endorsement for a novel. If you like a slow burn relationship novel, then I definitely recommend Jessica Strawser.

Galleys for Forget You Know Me were provided by St. Martin’s Press through NetGalley, with many thanks.