Never Forgotten was an excellent start to a new series. I don't want to tell you too much about this book because for fear of giving away any spoilers. However, this was a very interesting read that features a genre that has not been used very frequently. Ms. Risser wrote a very original, unique story that is also extremely emotional. The book was extremely well written, and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. There was a very nice mix of real world problems and supernatural elements. 
 The characters in this novel are very relatable and realistic. Meara is dealt a hard hand, and she handles it in a way that embodies grace and maturity, while still giving into some teenager moments where she questions why her life had to turn out the way it did or more worried about herself when she should be worried about someone else. The thing I enjoyed was the emotions she went through in the book were exactly how you would expect a person to react in the situation. When she finds out clues about her father, she goes on a hunt to find the truth. She doesn't just sit back and say, "Okay then," she takes action. She brings her new friends into it so that she has a little help. My heart broke for Meara so many times throughout this novel when things just kept getting thrown at her, and she had to struggle her way to the surface to breathe. Evan is also a very good, and interesting character. It was refreshing and nice to see him stand by Meara when times were tough, and when she revealed things to him. 
 One thing I appreciated in this novel was that although there was romance, the story wasn't centered on it. Meara wasn't consumed by Evan, nor did she feel like she could only live for him. She had her own life and maintained her friendships through everything. There was a very nice balance with the supernatural element in the book, and neither overshadowed the other. 
 There were a couple reasons that I could only give this book 4 stars instead of 5. First, I felt it was a little slow at times, and that the story dragged slightly in some parts. Additionally, it is pretty easy early on in the novel to tell what the supernatural element of the story is. I don't know if it is simply because I've read a lot of books and know different mythologies, but the story was a bit predictable, and I didn't like that I could tell so early on in the book what Meara's father was. 
 Nevertheless, this was a fantastic start to this new series, and I am eagerly anticipating the sequel. I highly recommend reading this novel if you are looking for something different in a new genre that isn't overly used in today's market. Happy reading :)