"At once a charming exploration of small-town life and a realistically heartbreaking depiction of Alzheimer’s disease." —Kirkus (starred review)

"Hoen’s satire of social media and opportunism adds bite to the tender portrayal of a young woman watching a parent fade. This family drama is worth a look." —Publishers Weekly

"I loved this magical book. Tory Henwood Hoen approaches Alzheimer's with generosity, wonder, and tender-hearted storytelling. The result is an uplifting tale full of wisdom, healing, and deeply human, funny characters. When I got to the end, I had tears in my eyes and expansion in my heart." —Rebecca Barry, author of Recipes for a Beautiful Life

"An emotional, tender, yet restorative read. What I liked most was that there wasn't just a focus on the loss of memory but the gaining of something, too. A wonderful and necessary reminder that whilst life’s worst cases can take away, the same cases can also give." —Jessica George, New York Times bestselling author of Maame

"Before I Forget is an endearing novel of charm and warmth, the characters so well-drawn that to say goodbye feels like a real loss. It’s a homecoming story written with wit, grace, and genuine heart, and I will remember it—and especially the ending, a perfect farewell—for a long, long time." —Adam White, bestselling author of The Midcoast

"A tender, funny portrait of love in its myriad forms, Before I Forget cleverly examines the way memories can shape, challenge, and haunt us—but also inspire us to take charge of our own fates. Tory Henwood Hoen crafts a setting so vivid and sensory that you'll be longing to spend a lazy summer in the Adirondacks." —Mikki Brammer, bestselling author of The Collected Regrets of Clover

Praise for The Arc:

"With giddy hilarity and stabs to the heart, Hoen's heady cocktail of satire and celebration is a delectable addition to the dating-app and matchmaking rom-com list." —Booklist

"Hoen raises some fascinating questions about love and relationships and ends on an optimistic note. The result is as thoughtful as it is thought-provoking." —Publishers Weekly

"A delightful debut about love and dating and modern womanhood that asks as many questions about self-determination and free will as it answers." —Shelf Awareness

"Funny and modern…like a rom-com’s cooler big sister." —Real Simple