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"I hate the word beautiful. Hate it. The word beautiful somehow gives the world permission to make wrongful assumptions about me, like that I don’t have a brain. Beautiful somehow gives men permission to say the phrase as a secret password in my direction, and I should therefore fall at their feet. Beautiful makes people believe they can say anything they want about or to me and that I shouldn’t be angry. Nothing in the universe could be more wrong."
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts and opinions are my own. Also, the quote I used may have changed or been altered in some way, but I am quoting from what I received.
Katie McGarry knows how to tell a story. She's able to capture my attention from page one and never let it go. I was fascinated with Drix and Elle, their friends and family, their lives, and the two totally different worlds they lived in. I was able to relate and make connections with every single character, which is pretty effing amazing.
My heart hurts for Drix and the life he's lived. I cannot even begin to image what someone in his situation has gone through. This particular story might be fiction, but the concept is real. There are too many people suffering and barely getting by, our justice system is flawed, and there are so many kids out there that need help. They need someone to be there for them and help them find a better path in life. Someone needs to believe in them and what they can do. Everyone has something to offer the world, and they shouldn't be dismissed or made to suffer because of past mistakes. A person can go to jail, serve their time, and come out a better person. They just need to be given a chance.
Elle's dad and his program give Drix that second chance. I wish there were more programs like it in the world. If people cared more about others than themselves, I think we'd live in a very different reality.
Elle is incredibly strong. She wants to make the world a better place, and she thinks honesty is the only thing that should ever be given. I hated how desperately she wanted to please her parents, even at the expense of herself and her happiness. No parent should ever ask their child to change for someone else. I was so angry every time her mother pressed her to alter her appearance in some way. A parent should just love their child and accept the person they see in front of them. Yes, children need guidance and all that, but they also need to be loved, appreciated, and wanted for who they are.
Drix has a wonderful family, and not all of them are blood related. I ached for Dominic and Kellan, Holiday, Axel and Marcus. I would love for any one of them to have their own story. They've all been through so much in their short lives, and they still try to do what is right and always put family first. It was eye-opening to view life from their different perspectives, and I cannot fathom how a parent could be so cruel or neglectful.
I thought Say You'll Remember Me was a wonderful story that highlights significant issues in our society. Drix and Elle had very different lives, problems and expectations, but they managed to find love and happiness. Their relationship was passionate, encouraging, and they gave each other what everyone needs: hope.
Originally posted at Do You Dog-ear? on Friday, February 2nd 2018.
http://www.doyoudog-ear.com/2018/02/say-youll-remember-me-by-katie-mcgarry.html
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts and opinions are my own. Also, the quote I used may have changed or been altered in some way, but I am quoting from what I received.
Katie McGarry knows how to tell a story. She's able to capture my attention from page one and never let it go. I was fascinated with Drix and Elle, their friends and family, their lives, and the two totally different worlds they lived in. I was able to relate and make connections with every single character, which is pretty effing amazing.
My heart hurts for Drix and the life he's lived. I cannot even begin to image what someone in his situation has gone through. This particular story might be fiction, but the concept is real. There are too many people suffering and barely getting by, our justice system is flawed, and there are so many kids out there that need help. They need someone to be there for them and help them find a better path in life. Someone needs to believe in them and what they can do. Everyone has something to offer the world, and they shouldn't be dismissed or made to suffer because of past mistakes. A person can go to jail, serve their time, and come out a better person. They just need to be given a chance.
Elle's dad and his program give Drix that second chance. I wish there were more programs like it in the world. If people cared more about others than themselves, I think we'd live in a very different reality.
Elle is incredibly strong. She wants to make the world a better place, and she thinks honesty is the only thing that should ever be given. I hated how desperately she wanted to please her parents, even at the expense of herself and her happiness. No parent should ever ask their child to change for someone else. I was so angry every time her mother pressed her to alter her appearance in some way. A parent should just love their child and accept the person they see in front of them. Yes, children need guidance and all that, but they also need to be loved, appreciated, and wanted for who they are.
Drix has a wonderful family, and not all of them are blood related. I ached for Dominic and Kellan, Holiday, Axel and Marcus. I would love for any one of them to have their own story. They've all been through so much in their short lives, and they still try to do what is right and always put family first. It was eye-opening to view life from their different perspectives, and I cannot fathom how a parent could be so cruel or neglectful.
I thought Say You'll Remember Me was a wonderful story that highlights significant issues in our society. Drix and Elle had very different lives, problems and expectations, but they managed to find love and happiness. Their relationship was passionate, encouraging, and they gave each other what everyone needs: hope.
Originally posted at Do You Dog-ear? on Friday, February 2nd 2018.
http://www.doyoudog-ear.com/2018/02/say-youll-remember-me-by-katie-mcgarry.html
I loved this book! Review to come from Teenreads.
I flew through this one in a day and a half, that's how good this was. This book touched on so many relevant and important issues such as the injustices of the judicial system, societal views on juvenile delinquents and the possibility of being given second chances even when you have made mistakes in the past. I loved the characters, I loved Drix and how supportive he was of Ellison, I loved the consent shown throughout this book, which I know should be a given in this day and age, but unfortunately, it isn't. Overall, even if this wasn't a life changing story, it was an important and emotional one. I can't wait to read more from Katie, especially her Thunder Road series.
this first 60% of this book was SOLID, like 6 star material, i was 10/10 in love with the writing
it had forbidden romance and that slow burn that is just 👌🔥 but THEN WHEN THEY GOT TOGETHER idk i just felt like meehhhhhh
i liked the characters even though at some times they just felt somewhat forced into role.
I love the close-knit family and the deeper social issues we got to explore like the court & law ish, poverty, juvenile delinquencies, and neglect but the ending left me feeling really unsatisfied.
nonetheless, a decent end to a fantastic start and cover like that doesn't hurt.
4 stars!!
it had forbidden romance and that slow burn that is just 👌🔥 but THEN WHEN THEY GOT TOGETHER idk i just felt like meehhhhhh
i liked the characters even though at some times they just felt somewhat forced into role.
I love the close-knit family and the deeper social issues we got to explore like the court & law ish, poverty, juvenile delinquencies, and neglect but the ending left me feeling really unsatisfied.
nonetheless, a decent end to a fantastic start and cover like that doesn't hurt.
4 stars!!
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug use, Toxic relationship, Grief
Minor: Confinement, Suicidal thoughts
wouldn’t have been more than 3 stars but thor didn’t have to die so yes i’m petty i don’t care
Say You’ll Remember Me is Katie’s eighth book that I’ve read and once again, she has not disappointed me. Katie is one of my all time favorite authors and I’ve enjoyed everything she’s written but I think I have to say that this is one of my favorite books by her. She just does opposites attract so well and this book is no exception. Firstly, I have to say that I love Elle and Drix - both separately and together. I kind of want to say that Drix may be becoming my favorite male character of hers - but I cannot do that to Isaiah. I just can’t. Though I’m 100% sure that Elle is my favorite female character of hers - no doubt.
I love how Elle and Drix grew over the course of the novel; they each go through their own struggles. Yes, Elle is the Governor's daughter and she’s rich; but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t struggle. It’s real and that’s one of my favorite things about Katie’s novels. The teenagers go through real shit - whether it’s deal with the foster system, drugs, owning a bad dude money, an abusive relationship, growing up with nothing - it’s real and she doesn’t shy away from that fact, ever.
As for the side characters - I really enjoyed them as well. Especially Holiday, Drix’s half sister (who is mixed and has been in and out of an abusive relationship). She’s blunt, she tells it like it is and I just really love her. I also really loved Drix’s relationships with his half siblings and how they all just wish they were together like the old days again - even though they know they have a long road to go. I also loved Elle’s friendship with her cousin who she’s always seen as a brother.
Katie just excels at writing real, raw and likable characters and flawless storylines that I can’t help but love them all. I am so glad I read this book and I finished it in one sitting if that says anything (and I rarely read a book in one sitting).
Overall, I loved, loved, loved this book. Yes this is contemporary, yes this is a romance; and the romance is a major part; but it’s not the main part. There’s a compelling story with Drix being convicted of a crime he didn’t commit and being thrust into the Governor’s Second Chance Program and Elle being tired of being the “perfect” daughter and just wanting to be normal and do what she loves (which is coding). There’s also character growth, wonderful relationships and just so much more. I would highly recommend giving this a try.
Also, Katie always puts a playlist at the end of all of her books with songs that remind her of certain scenes or characters or that she listened to while writing and I love them!.
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I swear I blinked and I was done....
RTC
I love how Elle and Drix grew over the course of the novel; they each go through their own struggles. Yes, Elle is the Governor's daughter and she’s rich; but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t struggle. It’s real and that’s one of my favorite things about Katie’s novels. The teenagers go through real shit - whether it’s deal with the foster system, drugs, owning a bad dude money, an abusive relationship, growing up with nothing - it’s real and she doesn’t shy away from that fact, ever.
As for the side characters - I really enjoyed them as well. Especially Holiday, Drix’s half sister (who is mixed and has been in and out of an abusive relationship). She’s blunt, she tells it like it is and I just really love her. I also really loved Drix’s relationships with his half siblings and how they all just wish they were together like the old days again - even though they know they have a long road to go. I also loved Elle’s friendship with her cousin who she’s always seen as a brother.
Katie just excels at writing real, raw and likable characters and flawless storylines that I can’t help but love them all. I am so glad I read this book and I finished it in one sitting if that says anything (and I rarely read a book in one sitting).
Overall, I loved, loved, loved this book. Yes this is contemporary, yes this is a romance; and the romance is a major part; but it’s not the main part. There’s a compelling story with Drix being convicted of a crime he didn’t commit and being thrust into the Governor’s Second Chance Program and Elle being tired of being the “perfect” daughter and just wanting to be normal and do what she loves (which is coding). There’s also character growth, wonderful relationships and just so much more. I would highly recommend giving this a try.
Also, Katie always puts a playlist at the end of all of her books with songs that remind her of certain scenes or characters or that she listened to while writing and I love them!.
....
I swear I blinked and I was done....
RTC
I’ve recently discovered my love for audiobooks, so when I found Say You’ll Remember Me on Scribd, I started listening right away. It was pretty easy to get invested in the story of Elle and Drix. Two people that are dealing with heavy expectations from others, never truly able to fulfil their wishes of being the people that they want to be.
Elle is the governor's daughter, and that comes with responsibilities. She is always forced to put the needs of others before her own. Her parents expect a lot from her, and the days she wishes to follow her own path, she gets in trouble for not following orders.
Drix, on the other hand, is an ex-convict, committed for a crime he didn’t commit. He faces the challenge of proving to the world that he is a changed man. As the voice of a new program, designed to help convicted teens to reform to society’s standards, he is under a lot of pressure. When Drix and Elle meet, sparks fly, but the pressure of pleasing the people around them threatens to destroy everything they’ve been working towards, including their new kindling romance.
Elle and Drix are so relatable. They always do what others want of them, but never follow their own dreams. My heart ached for them. I rooted for their troubles to end, hoping that their lives would be everything they wanted. But nothing is ever that simple. This is such an intense story. So many risks, so many things at stake. Their attraction to one another seemed impossible at times. I love their characters so much.
It made my stomach turn, how Elle’s parents seemed so convinced that they knew what was best for their daughter. Never taking into account what Elle actually wanted. They were stubborn, and always looking out for their own political views. Elle was always on the back burner, and that made me so mad. There were characters in this book that I wanted to shake some sense into, while others that I wanted to hold and tell them that everything would be okay.
Katie McGarry always gets me so invested in her characters. If I’m looking for a book to get attached too, I always no which author to turn too, and that’s Katie. She has a way of making her characters so strong and vulnerable at the same time. I honestly don’t know how she does it. It takes quite a bit for me to become attached to characters, but I’ve never read a book from this author, where I wasn’t one hundred percent invested. Katie is a master storyteller, my favourite contemporary author and I will always hold her stories close to my heart.
I’m giving this book 4 stars because it was an incredible story that constantly pulled at my heartstrings, it is not my favourite book that she has written. I highly recommend you check out Katie McGarry’s stories if you haven’t yet. Her writing is incredible, and I doubt you’ll be disappointed.
Elle is the governor's daughter, and that comes with responsibilities. She is always forced to put the needs of others before her own. Her parents expect a lot from her, and the days she wishes to follow her own path, she gets in trouble for not following orders.
Drix, on the other hand, is an ex-convict, committed for a crime he didn’t commit. He faces the challenge of proving to the world that he is a changed man. As the voice of a new program, designed to help convicted teens to reform to society’s standards, he is under a lot of pressure. When Drix and Elle meet, sparks fly, but the pressure of pleasing the people around them threatens to destroy everything they’ve been working towards, including their new kindling romance.
Elle and Drix are so relatable. They always do what others want of them, but never follow their own dreams. My heart ached for them. I rooted for their troubles to end, hoping that their lives would be everything they wanted. But nothing is ever that simple. This is such an intense story. So many risks, so many things at stake. Their attraction to one another seemed impossible at times. I love their characters so much.
It made my stomach turn, how Elle’s parents seemed so convinced that they knew what was best for their daughter. Never taking into account what Elle actually wanted. They were stubborn, and always looking out for their own political views. Elle was always on the back burner, and that made me so mad. There were characters in this book that I wanted to shake some sense into, while others that I wanted to hold and tell them that everything would be okay.
Katie McGarry always gets me so invested in her characters. If I’m looking for a book to get attached too, I always no which author to turn too, and that’s Katie. She has a way of making her characters so strong and vulnerable at the same time. I honestly don’t know how she does it. It takes quite a bit for me to become attached to characters, but I’ve never read a book from this author, where I wasn’t one hundred percent invested. Katie is a master storyteller, my favourite contemporary author and I will always hold her stories close to my heart.
I’m giving this book 4 stars because it was an incredible story that constantly pulled at my heartstrings, it is not my favourite book that she has written. I highly recommend you check out Katie McGarry’s stories if you haven’t yet. Her writing is incredible, and I doubt you’ll be disappointed.