This brilliantly original idea of forgetting the past and 'remembering' the future is what made me desperate to read this book. I have to say: I feel a little disappointed. The execution of this fabulous idea wasn't as fabulous as it could have been, or rather - as fabulous as I was hoping. 
 The writing is fine, and there are several moments throughout the story that had meaning to them, but on the whole, I felt as though there was room for so much more. 
 The characters were a little under developed and the love story, which I think was meant to be portrayed as being intense, came off as crush-like. That said, the mystery towards the end of the story really kicked things up a notch. Had this been an equal part of the overall book, the story would have been a lot stronger. 
 I guess I should bear in mind that this book is for a young adult audience but on the other hand, I have read several YAs and loved them. Overall, I give this 2 - maybe 2.5. I liked Luke, and the mum, and I loved the memory issue, but this one was certainly not one for me, which is a shame really as it had the potential to be incredible. 
 Nevertheless I am still looking forward to reading The Originals by this author.