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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
I devoured this. Quick read, enjoyable, I loved the characters. Loved it
I love the character development of Elle and Drix! Drix has such a caring heart and truly loves his family. Elle is so outspoken and purpose driven!
With it’s enchanting forbidden romance and perfectly imperfect cast of teenage characters, Say You’ll Remember Me finds incredible balance between self discovery and wants of the heart. McGarry has always had the ability to flesh out and make vivid the painful miring of injustice with redeemable characters, and again manages to add another layer with this particular tale of two opposites attracting, the convict and the governor’s daughter.
Aside from the obvious angst involved with two characters from starkly different backgrounds, both Drix and Elle have a connection that transcends the physical nature of attraction and extends into their empty emotional wells. The boy of nothing and the girl of everything are intrinsically intertwined by the lack of unconditional love and support in their lives and find that safe place in one another. Most beguiling was the character of Drix; a young man with a heartbreaking upbringing and many harmful setbacks, but even with all odds stacked against him, his inner spirit was carved on these pages. I could feel the unjustness, the constant struggle to keep getting back up, and every step forward he had to fight tooth and nail for when the weight was, at most times, unbearable to push against, and my heart bled for this boy. The most evocative element of this story was him and how beautifully he was penned. But I would be remiss to not mention the quiet and hidden pain Elle suffered in her plush life, how it shaped her, and how greatly I felt for her too. I very much enjoyed delving into two very different worlds, ones so contrasting but producing the same unfortunate effect on these two teens, and watching them find solace in one another.
There are some books you read that excite and feed the butterflies in your stomach, and Say You’ll Remember Me was one of them. There aren’t words to explain how deeply I fell for their love story, how easily I became a part of it, and how beautifully it grew with every page turn. And though it was slow in some parts, it did not lessen the effect of this story and its characters. With an authentic depiction of the true angst of teenage self-discovery, it’s a story that can easily feel as if it’s yours.
**Received an early copy; this had no bearing on my opinions**
Aside from the obvious angst involved with two characters from starkly different backgrounds, both Drix and Elle have a connection that transcends the physical nature of attraction and extends into their empty emotional wells. The boy of nothing and the girl of everything are intrinsically intertwined by the lack of unconditional love and support in their lives and find that safe place in one another. Most beguiling was the character of Drix; a young man with a heartbreaking upbringing and many harmful setbacks, but even with all odds stacked against him, his inner spirit was carved on these pages. I could feel the unjustness, the constant struggle to keep getting back up, and every step forward he had to fight tooth and nail for when the weight was, at most times, unbearable to push against, and my heart bled for this boy. The most evocative element of this story was him and how beautifully he was penned. But I would be remiss to not mention the quiet and hidden pain Elle suffered in her plush life, how it shaped her, and how greatly I felt for her too. I very much enjoyed delving into two very different worlds, ones so contrasting but producing the same unfortunate effect on these two teens, and watching them find solace in one another.
There are some books you read that excite and feed the butterflies in your stomach, and Say You’ll Remember Me was one of them. There aren’t words to explain how deeply I fell for their love story, how easily I became a part of it, and how beautifully it grew with every page turn. And though it was slow in some parts, it did not lessen the effect of this story and its characters. With an authentic depiction of the true angst of teenage self-discovery, it’s a story that can easily feel as if it’s yours.
**Received an early copy; this had no bearing on my opinions**
Drix is finally out of juvenile detention after serving out a year sentence for a crime he didn't commit. Now as part of his plea deal Drix is serving as the face of the governor's new Second Chance Program meant to help delinquent teens get off the streets and break the school-to-prison pipeline once and for all. Drix hates being at the beck and call of the governor and his entire team but he also knows this is his last chance to get his life back on track--even if it means he might have to give up his beloved drums for fear of letting them lead him down the wrong path again.
Elle knows life as the governor's daughter is filled with privilege. But she also knows that it's filled with pressure to be perfect all the time and display a certain face to the public--even if it might not be the face that feels like it's really her. All Elle really wants to do is pursue coding and win a prestigious internship--something her parents seem to think is impossible while Elle continues to help her father's campaign.
Drix and Elle have nothing in common but their connection is immediate. Which makes it that much harder when Drix realizes that Elle is the last girl he should be thinking about, forget talking to. Together Drix and Elle might be able to find the truth behind Drix's conviction and give Elle a chance to gain some independence but only if they're willing to stick together in Say You'll Remember Me (2017) by Katie McGarry.
McGarry's latest is a fun standalone romance written in alternating first person chapters between Drix and Elle. McGarry's writing is fast-paced and filled with snappy dialog, particularly between Drix and Elle whose chemistry is immediate both to themselves and to readers.
Although both characters are seventeen at the start of the novel they often start to sound like adults (particularly Drix as he delivers smooth remarks including the observation that Elle has lips that are "made for sin") which sometimes makes the prose a bit clunky.
The problem of Drix and Elle's extremely star-crossed relationship takes a backseat for much of the story to the more immediate issue of figuring out who committed the robbery for which Drix was arrested. Elle's strained and often painful relationship with her parents also adds dimension to her character.
Say You'll Remember Me is an exciting romance that explores teen incarceration, non-traditional families, and life in poverty with nuance and authenticity. Recommended for readers looking for a realistic bit of escapism guaranteed to end well (as all romances should and do).
Possible Pairings: Far From the Tree by Robin Benway, Now and Forever by Susane Colasanti, Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles, When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon, Dear Yvette by Ni-Ni Simone, The Wrong Side of Right by Jenn Marie Thorne
You can find this review and more on my blog Miss Print
Elle knows life as the governor's daughter is filled with privilege. But she also knows that it's filled with pressure to be perfect all the time and display a certain face to the public--even if it might not be the face that feels like it's really her. All Elle really wants to do is pursue coding and win a prestigious internship--something her parents seem to think is impossible while Elle continues to help her father's campaign.
Drix and Elle have nothing in common but their connection is immediate. Which makes it that much harder when Drix realizes that Elle is the last girl he should be thinking about, forget talking to. Together Drix and Elle might be able to find the truth behind Drix's conviction and give Elle a chance to gain some independence but only if they're willing to stick together in Say You'll Remember Me (2017) by Katie McGarry.
McGarry's latest is a fun standalone romance written in alternating first person chapters between Drix and Elle. McGarry's writing is fast-paced and filled with snappy dialog, particularly between Drix and Elle whose chemistry is immediate both to themselves and to readers.
Although both characters are seventeen at the start of the novel they often start to sound like adults (particularly Drix as he delivers smooth remarks including the observation that Elle has lips that are "made for sin") which sometimes makes the prose a bit clunky.
The problem of Drix and Elle's extremely star-crossed relationship takes a backseat for much of the story to the more immediate issue of figuring out who committed the robbery for which Drix was arrested. Elle's strained and often painful relationship with her parents also adds dimension to her character.
Say You'll Remember Me is an exciting romance that explores teen incarceration, non-traditional families, and life in poverty with nuance and authenticity. Recommended for readers looking for a realistic bit of escapism guaranteed to end well (as all romances should and do).
Possible Pairings: Far From the Tree by Robin Benway, Now and Forever by Susane Colasanti, Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles, When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon, Dear Yvette by Ni-Ni Simone, The Wrong Side of Right by Jenn Marie Thorne
You can find this review and more on my blog Miss Print
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5, rounded up to a 4. :-) I enjoyed this story very much. It was redeeming, clean, and sweet. Very well-written.
This book made me feel like I was 14 again and reading every angsty bad boy romance I could find on wattpad. Not that I’m complaining…
This was such a wonderful read, and really eye-opening too. The story covers broken families, and the love that can repair it. I may not be able to write my own books but I know a good read when I see one, and this is definitely one of them. Fully recommend you read it too !
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
loved the topics of the justice system & school-to-prison pipeline, the found family, and the romance buildup. but if i had to reread or if i knew beforehand how it would end, i’d stop right after their i love you’s and make up my own happily ever after ending because what we actually get is a bittersweet, unsatisfying ending to a story that could’ve been so much more had the last tenth of the book gone in a different direction.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Classism
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Violence
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Rape, Abandonment, Alcohol