Name: Sing Me Forgotten
Rating: 3.828571428571429 (35 reviews)
ISBN: 9780008592547

Jessica S. Olson

‘Lush and lavish, Sing Me Forgotten hit all the right notes’ Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrow

Sing Me Forgotten

Isda does not exist. At least not beyond the opulent walls of the opera house. Cast into a well at birth for being one of the magical few who can manipulate memories when people sing, she was saved by Cyril, the opera house's owner. Since that day, he has given her sanctuary from the murderous world outside. All he asks in return is that she use her power to keep ticket sales high--and that she stay out of sight. For if anyone discovers she survived, Isda and Cyril would pay with their lives. But Isda breaks Cyril's cardinal rule when she meets Emeric Rodin, a charming boy who throws her quiet, solitary life out of balance. His voice is unlike any she's ever heard, but the real shock comes when she finds in his memories hints of a way to finally break free of her gilded prison. Haunted by this possibility, Isda spends more and more time with Emeric, searching for answers in his music and his past. But the price of freedom is steeper than Isda could ever know. For even as she struggles with her growing feelings for Emeric, she learns that in order to take charge of her own destiny, she must become the monster the world tried to drown in the first place.

Julie Janis

This story was absolutely breathtaking! From the plot, to the character growth, the romance, and the writing. It's full of magic and heartbreak. I knew going into this there would be sad moments because it's a Phantom of the Opera retelling, but man I didn't expect the ending to hit me so hard. While reading it, I knew I would probably give this a 4 star, or even a high 4 star. But that ENDING! It broke me to the point of tears! 

The character growth Isda had was incredible. It's tragic yet beautiful, and the sacrifices she made left me in awe. She's incredibly inspiring despite her flaws, but that's what made her human. 

I loved hers and Emeric's relationship. It was so sweet, with moments of forgiveness and true love. Emeric was a very charming guy who I loved from the beginning. 

Isda and Cyril's relationship was very intriguing and the way it ended was heartbreaking. The way his character was written was very well done. 

The magic was so unique! The way it works with music and memories, the marks on people, and elixirs was so cool!

I absolutely loved the writing! It's not everyday I come across such beautiful writing. The way the author described the moments with music was just incredible! 

Highly recommend this! A new favorite standalone. This is definitely one I'll want to read over and over again.

Anna Bush

Took a while to get into. About halfway thru it picked up and got a little more action packed. It was good but I didn’t love it. The love story lacked a bit. 

Caitlyn Hagen

** spoiler alert **
           T.T. More like a 3.5, the last 25% of the book is a 5 T.T


Let's talk about why. I bought this book because the idea of a gender swapped, Phantom of the Opera with a supernatural twist was intriguing to me. 

I will admit it started slow and about half way through I was thinking of putting it on hold and reason something else but I had questions that needed answers so I kept going. 

The lore was a little odd but likeable. The idea of creatures that can take or alter memories while someone is singing and then take the extracted memories and sell them was unique and I liked that. 

Character wise I liked them all. Isda and Emeric where good together and Cyril was unlikable throughout. Never trust idolized characters. They are always evil. I liked the twist with Emerics sister and that he could amplify Isdas powers. 

And the ending gave me all the Angst I needed. 

However, I felt that there were parts that a skimmed because I was bored and then other scenes where things picked up. I wish the Romance felt more like the focus to really dig in the nail that was that final chapter. 

All in all. It was Alright.

Jaylene Guerra

This book is absolutely beautiful. Everything about it had me dying for more. Marketed as a phantom of the opera retelling but maybe I don’t know the story of POTO very well because that was like nothing I’d ever seen. So magical and I can’t wait to read Olson’s next book!

Jordan Heustis

I hate to bring the rating down but I really didn’t like this book. I considered giving it one star. The first half was just so strange and weird and it felt like little details kept getting thrown in randomly and I didn’t like it. The second half was more dramatic and adventurous and I did enjoy it a bit more but it still had random things just thrown in and it wasn’t enough to bring it up past 2 stars for me.

Alexis 

3.5/ 5 Stars 

** I received this as an E-ARC from Edelweiss Plus and the publisher in exchange for my honest review, Thank you!**

This is a very intriguing book. It for sure gave me Phantom of the Opera vibes. The setting really sets the tone of the book. I enjoyed the fantasy elements in this book, it was very interesting. I will admit that the writing wasn't my favorite, but that's more of a personal preference than anything else Overall I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it.

Samantha Bass

Check out my full review including my favorite quotes on my blog (post date 3/12/21) We Write at Dawn

I am a huge Phantom of the Opera fan, so going into this book, I was already excited. We meet Isda as she sits up in her hiding place in the opera house, watching a performance down below. As she calls her magic up to wipe away and change the bad memories and cracked notes to ones of a glowing performance, I was head over heels for this book. 

Isda is a gravoir, a magical being able to change memories, so long as the person is singing. Her connection to music through her magic makes her a suitable Opera Ghost as she stays hidden to enchant the audience and leave them with wonderful memories. Her adoptive father and caretaker, Cyril, is happy to have his little secret stay hidden so long as it brings in more money for the opera. And Isda is happy to live in her crypt, with her organ and her masks, for the chance to maybe one day get to sing on stage. 

Until she meets Emeric. 

I loved the magic system in this book. There are gravoires, like Isda, who are killed on sight due the powerful nature of their magic and as a consequence of a group of three gravoires who sent the world into chaos for two years, before being taken down. Then you have fendoires, beings who can pull memories and a persons soul from their body as an elixir. This elixir is almost like a currency, as the more you have, the better your life is, while the less you have the worse it is. This elixir is connected to memories and a person's life force, which is why this magic is heavily controlled, only allowing fendoires to live and work in regulated conditions. 

While I love the magic system, I really wanted to see more of it. Because gravoires are killed at birth, I understand not getting to see their magic in action (besides Isda), but I really wanted to see more about fendoires! It would have been so cool to see the comparison between their magic and understand why Isda is different from them. I really wanted to scene where Isda watches the fendoires work, though it was mentioned they work in secret, regulated environments that prevent them from taking control or taking too much. 

Isda and Emeric's relationship was also one I wanted to see more of. I loved the gender-bent retelling aspect, as Isda is the Phantom tutor with the naturally talented Emeric at her side, but I wanted more moments outside of their tutoring. This book had me wanting so much more from everything - I couldn't get enough of the magic, the relationship, this whole world in general. This was a book I wholly devoured in a few hours, unable to step away from the world without my thoughts drifting back to it. 

Overall, it's easy to say that I'm in love with this story, and am currently back on my Phantom obsession! If you're looking for a magical, gender-bent, phantom inspired story - look no further. This book will leave you wanting more and more as you watch helplessly from the sidelines.

Deanna Caccavale

A lovely retelling (and gender bend) of Phantom of the Opera. It has moments of predictability but those do not spoil or ruin the raw emotions this story tells. Truly a bittersweet, and romantic piece that makes you enjoy storytelling, enjoy how art can inspire art, and PotO fans will not be disappointed to the several nods the author gives to the OG story and musical.

Liz Griffin

A phenomenal amount of worldbuilding and character growth packed into such a slim book. I can barely assemble my thoughts. Sing Me Forgotten is everything I hoped and dreamed from a Phantom of the Opera retelling. Emeric joins my highly selective list of book boyfriends. Isda is so mighty and I love her. I’ll be thinking about that ending for a while, even though I knew there’s no other way a Phantom retelling could end. Truly spectacular.

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Minnie Mazuera

Isda should have died. Cast into a well for being one of the magical few who can manipulate memories when people sing, she was rescued by the local opera house's owner. All he asks in exchange for keeping her safe is that she use her power to keep his customers happy...and that she stay out of sight. Then Isda meets Emeric Rodin, and she finds in his memories hints of a way to break free of her gilded prison. Haunted by this possibility, she searches his mind for the answers she's craved her whole life. But even as she struggles with growing feelings for Emeric, she learns that in order to take charge of her own destiny, she must become what the world always feared she would be--a monster. "Lush and lavish, Sing Me Forgotten hit all the right notes." --Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows "A deliciously magical feminist twist on the beloved classic The Phantom of the Opera." --Kester Grant, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Court of Miracles

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