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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Sooooo good! As always, Katie McGarry writes complex, beautiful characters that you can’t help but root for!
TW:
Spoiler
drugs, alcohol, abuse (by parents and in a r/s), death of animal
So good!
Katie McGarry cannot write a book that I don't love. Her characters are so realistic and believable. I get caught up in her stories and feel just so much. This book made me bawl....
Definitely a must read for anyone who enjoys a good story.
Katie McGarry cannot write a book that I don't love. Her characters are so realistic and believable. I get caught up in her stories and feel just so much. This book made me bawl....
Definitely a must read for anyone who enjoys a good story.
All this did was make me angry and frustrated.
I would say 3.5 stars! Sure this is YA, but once I got through a lot of the character building you really become immersed in them. Sometimes you felt bad for Elle, more times than not you felt a lot of things for Drix but it shows you that we all have demons, no matter where you come from. At times, it felt a bit juvenile but I think I am just maybe too far out of YA at this point.
Also….one word. Without spoiling: THOR.
Also….one word. Without spoiling: THOR.
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Katie McGarry is a perfect cure for book slumps. There’s always an addictive quality to her writing that keeps you coming back for more. As with most McGarry books, Say You’ll Remember Me is a perfect balance of hard struggles, hope, and growth.
The book follows a dual narrative of two individuals who are worlds apart on paper but are closer in heart and spirit. We have Drix, the new face of the Governor’s Second Chance Program. While innocent of the crime he was charged for, the program did give Drix some perspective on his life, and of the mistakes, he made prior to the arrest. Upon his release, he vows to not go back to being the arrogant man he was before and strives to make a better life for himself, even if that means being the Governor’s poster boy. It’s easy to root for Drix. He’s had a tough upbringing and made some questionable choices along the way, but his heart is in the right place. When we meet Drix he’s a lot more reserved and quiet than he was prior to his arrest. His readjustment into his family felt like walking on eggshells for a time, but there is no denying the bond between them. They would go to the end of the earth for each other. They’re by no means a perfect family, they all have their faults and fears, but the love between them is real, even if they struggle to say so. Drix is determined to follow the straight and narrow path and his resolve and strength to see it through shines from the start. At the end of the day, Drix is a guy that is full of passion and hope but has to fight the social hierarchy and judgments of the world in order to see his dreams come to fruition.
We also meet Elle. She’s the Governor’s daughter and has long been accustomed to life in the spotlight. To the world, she is an American sweetheart, but what they don’t see is just how stifling her life is. Her parents have planned every moment of her life for her, from her appearance to her education, even to who she spends time with. They have the best intentions for her, but what they fail to do is listen to her. They take no consideration for her own desires, and while Elle respects her parents, there is a growing sense of frustration and resentment coming from how little freedom and respect they give her in return. Elle’s journey stems from her need to break free from the chains her parents have around her, and in doing so, find her own strength and determination to chase after her dreams.
Drix and Elle come from two separate worlds, but they both long for that freedom to chose their own paths. The second chance program brings these two together, and while a romance between them is forbidden, they can’t fight the growing connection between them. The attraction between them was instant, but because of the nature of both their positions they took their time to establish a friendship before giving into their feelings. It’s a beautifully developed romance and they compliment each other so well.
Katie McGarry has done it again. With a strong blend of romance, friendship, and family, Say You’ll Remember Me is a book that will tug at the hearstrings. It’s endearing, emotional, and full of hope. It’s a book that sees these two trapped souls find their inner strength and fight for what they love.
Katie McGarry is a perfect cure for book slumps. There’s always an addictive quality to her writing that keeps you coming back for more. As with most McGarry books, Say You’ll Remember Me is a perfect balance of hard struggles, hope, and growth.
The book follows a dual narrative of two individuals who are worlds apart on paper but are closer in heart and spirit. We have Drix, the new face of the Governor’s Second Chance Program. While innocent of the crime he was charged for, the program did give Drix some perspective on his life, and of the mistakes, he made prior to the arrest. Upon his release, he vows to not go back to being the arrogant man he was before and strives to make a better life for himself, even if that means being the Governor’s poster boy. It’s easy to root for Drix. He’s had a tough upbringing and made some questionable choices along the way, but his heart is in the right place. When we meet Drix he’s a lot more reserved and quiet than he was prior to his arrest. His readjustment into his family felt like walking on eggshells for a time, but there is no denying the bond between them. They would go to the end of the earth for each other. They’re by no means a perfect family, they all have their faults and fears, but the love between them is real, even if they struggle to say so. Drix is determined to follow the straight and narrow path and his resolve and strength to see it through shines from the start. At the end of the day, Drix is a guy that is full of passion and hope but has to fight the social hierarchy and judgments of the world in order to see his dreams come to fruition.
We also meet Elle. She’s the Governor’s daughter and has long been accustomed to life in the spotlight. To the world, she is an American sweetheart, but what they don’t see is just how stifling her life is. Her parents have planned every moment of her life for her, from her appearance to her education, even to who she spends time with. They have the best intentions for her, but what they fail to do is listen to her. They take no consideration for her own desires, and while Elle respects her parents, there is a growing sense of frustration and resentment coming from how little freedom and respect they give her in return. Elle’s journey stems from her need to break free from the chains her parents have around her, and in doing so, find her own strength and determination to chase after her dreams.
Drix and Elle come from two separate worlds, but they both long for that freedom to chose their own paths. The second chance program brings these two together, and while a romance between them is forbidden, they can’t fight the growing connection between them. The attraction between them was instant, but because of the nature of both their positions they took their time to establish a friendship before giving into their feelings. It’s a beautifully developed romance and they compliment each other so well.
Katie McGarry has done it again. With a strong blend of romance, friendship, and family, Say You’ll Remember Me is a book that will tug at the hearstrings. It’s endearing, emotional, and full of hope. It’s a book that sees these two trapped souls find their inner strength and fight for what they love.
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Say You’ll Remember Me is one of the most intense YA books I’ve read. And I’ve read plenty, including some of Katie McGarry’s books (if you haven’t read her Pushing the Limits series, you’re definitely missing out) but Drix’s story is absolutely amazing.
Drix has a second chance but he knows he needs to change his life, actually he’s realizing that maybe that’s not that hard because he knows he’s already different. During the year he lost, away from everyone he loves, he has changed. A lot. Still, he’s terrified of falling through the rabbit hole again, so he’s taking things slow.
Elle has an easy life. At least that’s what everyone thinks when they look at her social media and perfect pictures dressed in fancy dresses, smiling with her family and joining her father’s events while raising money to his campaign. But the truth is she’s not happy, no one really knows her or cares about what she thinks or feels except her cousin, and she’s struggling with her parents pressure and expectations.
Elle and Drix have an amazing connection and an insane chemistry. Even though they’re very much attracted to each other, Drix knows they can’t get involved: they’re too different, from two very different worlds, Elle is out of his league and she’s the governor’s daughter. But even though they have a mile long list of cons they seem to be inevitably thrown together all the time…
I loved Drix and Elle’s journey, there’s family drama, angst, self discovery, healing, second chances and twists that I didn’t see coming! It was so beautifully written, so emotional with such character growth that I couldn’t put my Kindle down (and I ugly cried at some moments), I really loved how their friendship started to grow and how they slowly fell in love not only with each other but also with the person they had the potential to become. They definitely brought the best in each other and that just made their story so much more. I’m also in love with Drix’s family, their moments together are not always perfect, but their loyalty and love for each other definitely shine through. Katie McGarry is my favorite YA author, she always tugs at my heartstrings and I love every second of it! Overall, an emotional story about self discovery, second chances, loyalty, love and family that will keep you captivated until the very last second and then you’ll be wishing there was more. Highly recommended and a must read! I won’t be missing Katie’s next book.
Say You’ll Remember Me is one of the most intense YA books I’ve read. And I’ve read plenty, including some of Katie McGarry’s books (if you haven’t read her Pushing the Limits series, you’re definitely missing out) but Drix’s story is absolutely amazing.
Drix has a second chance but he knows he needs to change his life, actually he’s realizing that maybe that’s not that hard because he knows he’s already different. During the year he lost, away from everyone he loves, he has changed. A lot. Still, he’s terrified of falling through the rabbit hole again, so he’s taking things slow.
Elle has an easy life. At least that’s what everyone thinks when they look at her social media and perfect pictures dressed in fancy dresses, smiling with her family and joining her father’s events while raising money to his campaign. But the truth is she’s not happy, no one really knows her or cares about what she thinks or feels except her cousin, and she’s struggling with her parents pressure and expectations.
Elle and Drix have an amazing connection and an insane chemistry. Even though they’re very much attracted to each other, Drix knows they can’t get involved: they’re too different, from two very different worlds, Elle is out of his league and she’s the governor’s daughter. But even though they have a mile long list of cons they seem to be inevitably thrown together all the time…
I loved Drix and Elle’s journey, there’s family drama, angst, self discovery, healing, second chances and twists that I didn’t see coming! It was so beautifully written, so emotional with such character growth that I couldn’t put my Kindle down (and I ugly cried at some moments), I really loved how their friendship started to grow and how they slowly fell in love not only with each other but also with the person they had the potential to become. They definitely brought the best in each other and that just made their story so much more. I’m also in love with Drix’s family, their moments together are not always perfect, but their loyalty and love for each other definitely shine through. Katie McGarry is my favorite YA author, she always tugs at my heartstrings and I love every second of it! Overall, an emotional story about self discovery, second chances, loyalty, love and family that will keep you captivated until the very last second and then you’ll be wishing there was more. Highly recommended and a must read! I won’t be missing Katie’s next book.
Once again Katie McGarry delivers a swoon worthy YA contemporary about two teens finding themselves, battling their demons, and falling in love.
Say You’ll Remember Me was a great addition to McGarry’s backlist of emotionally fueled novels, making me laugh, cry, and generally feel all the feels. I’ve read all of Katie’s other books, and two things I’ve noticed she consistently does well are character development and pacing. Her characters are always vivid and real, dealing with actual problems that can change and shape the course of their lives. Elle and Drix are no different, both battling their pasts and present circumstances and navigating a way through the dark and into the light. The pacing of the novel is also quite nice. There is definitely insta-attraction between Elle and Drix, but the relationship gets time to develop and actually turn into something. I also really appreciated how they were able to work through their problems and struggles together, instead of enduring the middle of the book break-up trope that is so prevalent in YA literature.
Overall, this was a great read that I really enjoyed, and of course I’ll be picking up Katie’s next book as soon as it’s available!
*Thank you to Harlequin Teen and Netgalley for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review.*
Say You’ll Remember Me was a great addition to McGarry’s backlist of emotionally fueled novels, making me laugh, cry, and generally feel all the feels. I’ve read all of Katie’s other books, and two things I’ve noticed she consistently does well are character development and pacing. Her characters are always vivid and real, dealing with actual problems that can change and shape the course of their lives. Elle and Drix are no different, both battling their pasts and present circumstances and navigating a way through the dark and into the light. The pacing of the novel is also quite nice. There is definitely insta-attraction between Elle and Drix, but the relationship gets time to develop and actually turn into something. I also really appreciated how they were able to work through their problems and struggles together, instead of enduring the middle of the book break-up trope that is so prevalent in YA literature.
Overall, this was a great read that I really enjoyed, and of course I’ll be picking up Katie’s next book as soon as it’s available!
*Thank you to Harlequin Teen and Netgalley for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review.*
Actual rating: 2.5
I don’t usually rate books this low. And I liked the concept behind this books and the characters, I really did. But there were also so many things I hated about this book.
This book read more like a first draft of a great book than an actual published book. There were many grammatical errors and just weird wording (like, why do you have to refer to a dog as a “part border collie/half bear”?). AND THERE WERE EVEN PLOT HOLES IN THE STORY.
Like, Elle’s mom says in page 63 that Elle had tried out, and I quote, “numerous instruments” as hobbies that she would later dropout from. Then in page 258, Elle is telling Drix a story about how she disobeyed her parents and touched a piano when she was 5-6 years old, and that after that she had “never touched another instrument since”. …Which one is it? Had she tried playing instruments or had she never even touched one?
I know that pointing that out sounds ridiculous, but it’s just one of the many things that threw me off. I finished this book because I loved the characters, but oh gosh how I hated the writing.
This book had so much potential. So much potential that it just didn’t fill.
I don’t usually rate books this low. And I liked the concept behind this books and the characters, I really did. But there were also so many things I hated about this book.
This book read more like a first draft of a great book than an actual published book. There were many grammatical errors and just weird wording (like, why do you have to refer to a dog as a “part border collie/half bear”?). AND THERE WERE EVEN PLOT HOLES IN THE STORY.
Like, Elle’s mom says in page 63 that Elle had tried out, and I quote, “numerous instruments” as hobbies that she would later dropout from. Then in page 258, Elle is telling Drix a story about how she disobeyed her parents and touched a piano when she was 5-6 years old, and that after that she had “never touched another instrument since”. …Which one is it? Had she tried playing instruments or had she never even touched one?
I know that pointing that out sounds ridiculous, but it’s just one of the many things that threw me off. I finished this book because I loved the characters, but oh gosh how I hated the writing.
This book had so much potential. So much potential that it just didn’t fill.