Press for Before I Forget

“This quietly charming narrative asks readers to reconsider who is caring for whom, and to ponder the illimitability of human connection.”––The New Yorker, January 19, 2026

“Hoen delicately handles the slow-moving grief of Alzheimer’s as Arthur’s health declines. It’s especially moving to see Cricket realize that the love her father has for her can transcend his own limitations—and their past. At once a charming exploration of small-town life and a realistically heartbreaking depiction of Alzheimer’s disease.” —Kirkus (starred review)

“Before I Forget is a novel brimming with both pragmatism and heart, clear-eyed about the sadness, joy, regret, and grace that accompany the kinds of hard decisions many of us have faced or will face one day.”––Chicago Review of Books

“Hoen delivers an uplifting tale filled with wisdom, warmth, and the kind of raw emotion that will have readers laughing through their tears." ––Library Journal (starred review)

“A thought-provoking story of love, heartbreak and healing, Before I Forget introduces readers to Cricket Campbell: 26, aimless and suddenly the caretaker of a father with Alzheimer’s disease. This late-coming-of-age story unfolds with tenderness as she grapples with grief, heals old wounds and finds herself.”––Reader's Digest

“One of the season’s most interesting setups...a kind of delayed coming-of-age turned quarter-life crisis...Hoen brings heart and humor to a story that asks big questions about memory, inertia, and maybe even causality itself.”––Goodreads

“Hoen crafts a moving tale of family, heartache, and the connections that endure.” ––Booklist

“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

Press for The Arc

“Tory Henwood Hoen has woven a bracingly entertaining antidote to the hellscape of online dating… Beneath the dystopian veil lies a thoroughly modern love story with old-fashioned heart."––Vogue (The Best Books of 2022: A Preview)

“A little bit speculative, a little bit romance, and a little bit literary, The Arc reminded me of a Black Mirror episode — one that wasn’t so much dark and gritty as it was thoughtful and entertaining. While Hoen’s work has been compared to other successful literary authors, I believe she’s firmly established a strong voice of her own.”—Buzzfeed (What We Read, Loved, and Recommend in February 2022)

“Funny and modern, The Arc is like a rom-com’s cooler big sister. It’s as much a satire as it is a romance, roasting our reliance on high-tech solutions for matters of the heart.”––Real Simple (The Best Books of 2022—So Far)

“The Arc asks: Can you curate your soulmate?”––Daytime Tampa

“Within moments I had fallen head over heels for the protagonist. I finished the book that same day, and my love for reading had been reignited.”—Avocado Diaries

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“Sure to satisfy fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid and Sally Rooney.”––E! Online (15 Books to Fall in Love With This February)

“First-time novelist Hoen draws on her experiences at glossy magazines and a women’s workwear start-up to perform her agile trend-skewering as she details their romance and the complications that threaten it at an indulgently hypnotic length, until the twist, or arc, arrives. 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

“Expect to fall in love with the characters while laughing out loud at the all too realistic, yet hilarious, jabs at startup culture. You’ll reach the end and want to start all over again. Lovers of Rebecca Serle, Sally Rooney, and Taylor Jenkins Reid, this one was written for you.”––Daily Hive (10 of the Most Anticipated Book Releases This Month)