Things We Should Forget

About This Audiobook

Emily Camp’s *Things We Should Forget* isn’t your run-of-the-mill YA romance—it’s a gritty, heart-wrenching reinvention wrapped in sharp wit and even sharper emotional wounds. Seventeen-year-old Ainsely Hart is living proof that optimism can feel like a survival skill when her entire life implodes: her dad’s financial fraud lands him in prison, her family’s fortune vanishes, and she’s uprooted to a small-town wasteland she’s convinced is the end of the world. But Ainsely’s knack for seeing the hidden beauty in broken things makes her the perfect guide through this messy, hopeful journey, where every setback feels like a setup for something better. Lauren Hofmann’s narration is the secret weapon here—her ability to balance Ainsely’s sharp sarcasm with the raw vulnerability of a girl trying to outrun her past makes this audiobook feel less like a story and more like eavesdropping on a real heart in motion. The pacing is relentless, but it never feels rushed; instead, it mirrors the way life unfolds when you’re rebuilding yourself from scratch.

This isn’t a book that shies away from the ugly truths of family betrayal or the grinding work of starting over. Camp’s prose cuts deep, but it’s also laced with humor and unexpected tenderness, especially in the way she handles Ainsely’s relationship with her mom and the quiet, understated romance that sneaks up on you. The small-town setting isn’t just backdrop—it’s a character, a place where everyone knows your name (and your family’s shame), and Camp nails the claustrophobic tension of trying to outrun your own reputation.