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SING ME FORGOTTEN, Jessica S. Olson’s debut, publishes today with HarperCollins/Inkyard! Sold for six figures at auction, SING ME FORGOTTEN is a feminist retelling of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and has received praise and excitement across the literary and Broadway communities.
Isda does not exist. At least not beyond the opulent walls of the opera house.
Cast into a well at birth for being one of the magical few who can manipulate memories when people sing, she was saved by Cyril, the opera house’s owner. Since that day, he has given her sanctuary from the murderous world outside. All he asks in return is that she use her power to keep ticket sales high—and that she stay out of sight. For if anyone discovers she survived, Isda and Cyril would pay with their lives.
But Isda breaks Cyril’s cardinal rule when she meets Emeric Rodin, a charming boy who throws her quiet, solitary life out of balance. His voice is unlike any she’s ever heard, but the real shock comes when she finds in his memories hints of a way to finally break free of her gilded prison.
Haunted by this possibility, Isda spends more and more time with Emeric, searching for answers in his music and his past. But the price of freedom is steeper than Isda could ever know. For even as she struggles with her growing feelings for Emeric, she learns that in order to take charge of her own destiny, she must become the monster the world tried to drown in the first place.
PRAISE FOR SING ME FORGOTTEN:
“In a world where memories hold magic, music has the power to wield it. Lush and lavish, Sing Me Forgotten hit all the right notes. Olson handled Isda’s descent into darkness with a deft hand. Fans of The Phantom of the Opera will cheer!”—Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows
“Enchanting, lush, and decadent, Sing Me Forgotten had me absolutely spellbound. Olson’s delivered a captivating debut that’s sure to please fans of magic, romance, and ambitious heroines. This book had me up well into the night, desperate to know what would happen next.” —Adalyn Grace, New York Times bestselling author of All the Stars and Teeth
“Absorbing… a gender-swapped twist on The Phantom of the Opera… fast-paced, action packed.” —School Library Journal
“Magic and music blend in this gender-flipped fantasy… a well-choreographed, updated take on a melodramatic classic.”—Kirkus
Run to get a copy from your local indie or these retailers: HarperCollins, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, Target, Books-A-Million.
Congratulations to Jessica from all of us at McIntosh & Otis! Visit her website, Instagram, and Twitter to learn more about her and her writing (including teasers for her second book!).