Book review: 'The Forgotten Memories of Vera Glass' has a great plot that is infiltrated with liberal slant

The Forgotten Memories of Vera Glass has a great plot. Magic, forgotten memories, and a mystery that has a sinister tint to it. I mean, what else does a book need?

For one thing, a good novel needs more fleshing out than this one has. What exactly is Vera's father's power? Why is her parents' job mentioned, brought into the plot, and then dropped? Why is Riven at Vera's house so often? There's a lot in this book that is never explained and gives it an unfinished feel.

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Author Anna Priemaza is also clearly sprinkling liberal ideologies all throughout the book. If that's your thing, then this book is probably one you'll enjoy. If you're more of a conservative viewpoint, you may be uncomfortable with the transgender and same-sex characters that are found in the novel.

The Forgotten Memories of Vera Glass is about an alternate reality of people who each have a special power. However, many of the teens in Vera's school don't use their powers often and they live normal lives full of teen angst.

One day, Vera starts to feel as though something, or someone, is missing in her life. As the days pass on, and it becomes clear to readers that people and her memories of them are disappearing from her life, the mystery heightens. Vera makes new friends, enters a new relationship, and does sleuthing, all while trying to figure out what is missing in her life.

This unique mystery adds a wonderful twist to what would otherwise be a typical teen read. But, as was mentioned before, there are plot holes and a liberal slant that could worry parents.

Book Breakdown:

293 pages

Geared toward ages: teen to adult

Educational factor: low

Moral content: LGBTQ+ characters and liberal slant