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“Camille Noe Pagán's debut sweeps the reader up and effortlessly carries them across decades of friendship, heartache, and pain. A poignant story of friendship and controlling your own destiny, The Art of Forgetting is simple, yet well rendered.”
—New York Journal of Books
“Camille Noe Pagán's debut novel is a powerful one about friendship, love and facing the past.”
—American Way
“We instantly fell in love with the fabulous cover and were thrilled to discover that the story was even better. The Art of Forgetting is a must-read from an author who we think may be the next big thing in women's fiction.”
—ChickLitIsNotDead
“Smart chick lit”
—Shape
“The Art of Forgetting is a beautiful, fresh and unforgettable story... a stunning debut novel.”
—SheKnows.com
“Pagán writes with both a subtle sense of humor and great wisdom about the power of friendship and the importance of forgiveness in her quietly compelling literary debut.”
—Chicago Tribune
“Pagán hits on something rare.”
—The Daily Beast, in its “Great Weekend Reads”
“... a beautiful book that weaves the story of two friends and how their friendship changes after one suffers a traumatic brain injury in a car accident.”
—Glamour.com
“This page-turner with original, likable, empathetic characters and an identifiable theme will attract readers who enjoy intelligent novels about women's friendships.”
—Library Journal
“[An] unforgettable portrait of the ups and downs of friendship.”
—Woman's World
“Pagán's dialogue is punctuated with piquant wit and snappy pop culture references, resulting in an upbeat, inspirational novel... A cathartic, thought-provoking story of unconditional friendship and the choices we make on the road to becoming who we're meant to be.”
—Shelf Awareness
“This story of friendship and recovery is a must-read.”
—Women's Health
The Art of Forgetting is the first pick among Self.com's smart summer beach reads.
“Fast-paced, painful, funny, and renewing at once.”
—Daily Candy
“The Art of Forgetting is a stunning reflection of life, friendship and everything women hold dear to their hearts.”
—Lit Fest
The Huffington Post names The Art of Forgetting as one of the best books coming soon.
“Charming and original, The Art of Forgetting weaves a delightful story of friendship, love, and forgiveness while exploring the surprising ways lives are forever reshaped in the aftermath of tragedy.”
—Beth Hoffman, bestselling author of Saving CeeCee Honeycutt
“The Art of Forgetting is a lively, thoughtful examination of a woman's tangled relationship with her closest friend. After a traumatic accident re-shapes her oldest friend's personality as well as her memory of pivotal moments in their shared history, Marissa Rogers is forced to take a second look at her own life choices. This book captivated me from the first page, and I couldn't bear to put it down until I finished.”
—Sarah Pekkanen, bestselling author of The Opposite of Me and Skipping a Beat