"With Every Memory" by Janine Rosche

Imagine if the tragic accident that took the life of your son also took the last six years of your memory with it. Lori struggles returning to a home she doesn't remember, with brand new family dynamics healing not only from the loss of her son but also years of change she can no longer remember. Why does it feel like they weren't the happy family she recalls?

Avery hasn't done well since losing her twin brother. How could she possibly return to school and all of their friends? But now she won't graduate unless she gets her grades back on track, and now her parents have hired a tutor—the one boy she doesn't want to be around.

With alternating points of view, Lori and Avery bring us two different perspectives on grief, loss, and the difficulty of moving forward when your life has been turned upside down. Though the subject matter was tough, I read the book fairly quickly, interested in seeing how things worked out for this family.

This story is well-written, but I was disappointed faith did not play a larger role. The characters go to church but a relationship with God isn't really portrayed. The teen scenes could be hard to read because of how emotionally volatile and cruel that age can be. I saw some of the plot twists coming, and like other reviewers have noted, the characters aren't particularly likable. 

However, if you enjoy stories that really delve into human nature and deal with difficult topics, this is one I would recommend to you. The storyline is unique and I enjoyed the mother/daughter perspective.

I received my copy of the book from the publisher. All thoughts in this review are my own.