Remain: A Novel

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Published Oct 7, 2025

352 pages

Average rating: 6

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Danielle Hernandez
Dec 31, 2025
6/10 stars
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, Nicholas Sparks, and M. Night Shyamalan for the opportunity to read this ARC.

If you had asked me to predict what this unexpected collaboration would deliver, I’d have guessed: a tender yet heartbreaking romance, plus someone who sees dead people. And honestly? That’s exactly what it is.

I haven’t read either author’s books before, though I’ve seen the films. The story follows a fairly predictable structure, and while I hoped to be more on edge, the familiarity made it an oddly cozy read despite the subject matter. There are paranormal threads and a central mystery, but by the time the final reveal arrived, I wished for sharper twists and more surprises.

Overall, I liked it but didn't love it. A solid, if not standout, read.

This book was provided to me for free in exchange for my honest review. Rating: 3.5/5

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