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This is a hauntingly beautiful gender-swap retelling of The Phantom of the Opera. It‘s the best one I have read to date. The world Jessica Olson creates is a cruel as it is lovely. Isda is a strong main character, and her relationship with Emeric is a gem. Unlike its title, this story will linger in my memory long after I turned the last page.

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March #beaconbookbox. A Phantom of the Opera retelling. Yes please!! Called upon sounds good as well.

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This dedication 😂

This is reminiscent of the phantom of the opera. This time it is a female. The story is a magical tale of the gold elixir, singing and going into the memories of the singers. All of this magic is used to make the opera successful and draw more ticket sales. Eventually, things go awry and the monster is unleashed. I like this retelling. It is different and original. 3.5⭐

Thank you #Netgalley for this ARC.

While the Phantom of the Opera influence exists, Sing Me Forgotten is seductively unique and compelling. It brings fragments of the original‘s inspiration into the tale, but proves alluring in its own special way. If any aspect of this book appeals to you, I urge you to get your hands on a copy as soon as you are able!

My full review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3566578224

But that‘s the problem with believing. It doesn‘t guarantee truth.

“We‘re all monsters. Every single person in this Memory-damned world.” He places his hands on either side of my face. “What someone looks like isn‘t what determines their humanity.”

“Things are too good. Everything is progressing too well. I find myself dodging glances over my shoulder, waiting for the illusion to shatter, for this tiny bubble of contentment I‘ve found to burst.” ~Sing Me Forgotten/Jessica S. Olson

“But that organ makes me feel less alone. It speaks my language. Every time I play it, it‘s like I‘m sharing a part of myself with it, and it‘s giving me something in return.”

“Candy is terrible for the voice,” I say.

“Ah, but Isda, it does wonders for the soul.”

I mean, he‘s not wrong. Candy does make my soul happy.