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emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-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:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Dementia
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Sexual content
challenging
emotional
funny
fast-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
Big thank you to NetGalley and Hachette AU for the e-arc of Say You'll Remember Me. This book was a sensational read. I laughed, I cried, I could not put it down. I'll never hear "Come on Eileen" the same way again.
It features dual POV of Xavier - a mysterious, brooding vet (with a description akin to Rhysand) and Sam - a witty, bubbly social media expert., as they forge an unexpected connection and romance. The main characters romance is sweet and funny, while also being heart-aching challenging. It explores the dynamics of long distance relationships in a painstaking accurate way.
Another key component of the story is the role of both Xavier and Sam's complicated family dynamics, in particular with Sam moving back to California to undertake a larger role in caring for a family member with dementia.
Read for:
* Instalove
* Grumpy/sunshine
* Long distance relationship
* Complicated family dynamics
It features dual POV of Xavier - a mysterious, brooding vet (with a description akin to Rhysand) and Sam - a witty, bubbly social media expert., as they forge an unexpected connection and romance. The main characters romance is sweet and funny, while also being heart-aching challenging. It explores the dynamics of long distance relationships in a painstaking accurate way.
Another key component of the story is the role of both Xavier and Sam's complicated family dynamics, in particular with Sam moving back to California to undertake a larger role in caring for a family member with dementia.
Read for:
* Instalove
* Grumpy/sunshine
* Long distance relationship
* Complicated family dynamics
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Dementia, Grief
Moderate: Animal death, Child abuse, Emotional abuse
Minor: Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-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: Dementia, Grief
Moderate: Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Sexual content
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Terminal illness, Blood, Medical content, Alcohol
emotional
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
Cheers and applause to Abby Jimenez for her ability to continually knock it out of the park with her storytelling and knack for hooking readers - from the moment I met butthole-less Pooter to the very last page. For anyone who has dealt with a loved one with memory issues, this is a gut-wrenching and beautiful story of the lengths that we will go and sacrifices we'll make to keep the memory of who that person used to be alive. My grandfather battled advanced dementia, and I found myself in tears, both saddened and laughing at times at the familiarity in Abby's words. Ms. Jimenez, your fans look at your books the way Samantha looks at mustard.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Grief, Gaslighting