Don't Look Back by Jennifer L. Armentrout - ARC Review

Don't Look Back by Jennifer L. Armentrout Published by: Disney-Hyperion on April 15th, 2014 Series: No Pages: 369 Format: ARC Genre: Contemporary/Mystery/Thriller Source: Traded Rating: 4/5 Buy the Book  or  Add it to Goodreads!!
FROM GOODREADS: Samantha is a stranger in her own life. Until the night she disappeared with her best friend, Cassie, everyone said Same had it all- popularity, wealth, and a dream boyfriend.
Sam has resurfaced, but she has no recollection of who she was or what happened to her that night. As she tries to piece together her life from before, she realizes it's one she no longer wants any part of. The old Sam took "mean girl" to a whole new level, and it's clear she and Cassie were more like best enemies. She's getting a second chance at being a better daughter, sister, and friend, and she's falling hard for Carson Oritz, a boy who has always looked out for her- even if the old Sam treated him like trash.
But Cassie is still missing, and the facts about what happened to her that night isn't just buried deep inside of Sam's memory- someone else knows, someone who wants to make sure Sam stays quiet. All Sam wants is the truth, and if she can unlock her clouded memories of that fateful night, she can finally move on. But what if not remembering is the only thing keeping Sam alive?
MY THOUGHTS:
Dear Don't Look Back, 
As soon as I saw your author's name, I knew, without a doubt in my mind, that I would love you. You see, Jennifer Armentrout is a spectacular writer, and every other book she's written? Yeah, I love them all. Well, the ones I've read so far at least! You were no different. 
Right away, I got swept up in Sam's story. I couldn't imagine not remembering anything about myself, whatsoever. Sam couldn't even remember her name. That must have been terrifying. Plus, just having to blindly trust random people who say they are your parents/friends/significant other? Yeah, I'm not sure how anyone could handle that traumatic event, but Sam did. She struggled a little bit on the way, but she shouldered through finding out she was basically the biggest bitch in town. I cringed every time I found out another horrible thing Sam did, but was happy to know she knew she was a horrible person to everyone before and tried to correct her ways. KUDOS TO YOU, Sam! 
As for the boys? Yeah, JLA knows what she's doing with them too. I was really excited that for once, the main swoon-worthy boy was a good guy. I mean, don't get me wrong- bad boys are all the rage, and I love them just as much as the next person, but it's refreshing to see a boy with a good heart that drives a motorcycle. Gosh, Don't Look Back, I just wanted to push Sam and Carson's faces together so many times. I ship this couple so hard, because Sam's original bf? UGH ASDFJKL; I just wanted to punch him in the face.
I don't read mysteries very much, but I made the exception for you, Don't Look Back. Mainly because of who wrote you, but I'm so glad I did. You were everything I hoped you would be. Lots of action, lots of questions, tons and tons of suspense, and how can I forget the lustworthy scenes in between? ;) Honestly, I was surprised at the killer reveal. I had a few ideas of who I thought it might be, but I didn't question who it actually was once. Bravo, JLA. You had me switching suspects left and right! Don't Look Back, you were a book that I will look back on in the future, because I want to reread you! FOUR HEARTS!!
Always looking back at you,
Becca 

Was this review helpful?

Have you read Don't Look Back?

Let me know in the comments!

As always, thanks for visiting Pivot Book Reviews! I wuv you all! <3

*As according to FTC Guidelines, I must state that I was graciously provided with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This did not effect my review in any way.*