1.08k reviews for:

Save Us

Mona Kasten

3.6 AVERAGE

thebookishspot's review against another edition

4.5

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✨ARC Review✨

4.5 ⭐ for Save Us by Mona Kasten

James and Ruby had me invested from the very first book (and episode because I loved the show) and I loved this last installment of the series. They definitely go ~through it~ on their path to their HEA, but I feel like the obstacles made their relationship stronger in the end.

I loved the addition of Graham and Alistair's POVs in this one, as well as the ones we already had in Save Me and Save You. I felt like these different POVs added depth to the story, and I enjoyed all of them immensely, especially Graham and Lydia's. 

I can't say too much without giving away key elements of the story, so I'll just say this: I loved how each character's arc ended, and also loved how there's potential to revisit this world in the future, if the author ever decided to. A great YA series!

Thank you to Berkley and Netgalley for a copy in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own.

reading_by_hanna's review against another edition

4.5

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Alistair and Kesh my babiesss

eko_books's review against another edition

3.0

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It could have been email.

bookishbyrenee's review against another edition

3.5

challenging emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

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Save Us by Mona Kasten

-Maxton Hall, Book 3-

 

3.5/5⭐️

1/3🌶️ (1 scene)

1/3🦋

 

•My Thoughts•

Yay for a happy ending for this hot mess of characters. I loved the growth they showed and I’m feeling rather parentally proud (this book made me feel old) of them as they navigated hard decisions, learned to be good friends and just started growing up. I had a lot of issues with a particular situation between a teacher and a student and no matter how they tried to guide the narrative, it still gave me big ick. There were a few plot points that I wish were given more attention and a few that felt unnecessary but this finale absolutely delivered the bingeable entertainment I’ve enjoyed from the previous books. This was a wild ride, friends, but something about it made me come back for more. Read if you enjoy teenagers behaving badly, high angst and so much drama combined with sweet moments and character growth that makes you want to applaud.

 

Thank you to Berkeley Publishing and Mona Kasten for the early copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

kristie_reads's review against another edition

3.0

lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

not_kore's review against another edition

3.5

emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

nata2c_here's review against another edition

3.5

emotional funny hopeful reflective relaxing medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

changenotcoins's review against another edition

4.0

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Thank you to Berkley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review! Save Us releases November 4th!

Just like the first two books, I flew through Save Us. The final book in the Maxton Hall trilogy gave me all the drama, angst, and swoony moments I was hoping for. Ruby and James’s story wrapped up perfectly, and I loved seeing James finally stand up to his father and choose the life he actually wants. My heart was so full seeing where they ended up because they deserve every bit of happiness. 🥹

Ruby getting suspended for something she didn’t do had me stressed, but I loved how James stepped up for her, even when his own life was a mess. Their relationship has always been my favorite part of this series, and they were such a strong team here.

We also got more POVs (Graham, Alistair, Ember, Lydia), and while I liked the added depth, I wish we’d gotten more closure for some of them. Lydia & Graham (and the twins) deserved more page time, and I really wanted to see where Ember & Wren ended up. Fingers crossed for bonus content someday, because their stories feel unfinished!

Still, this was such a satisfying finale. It had all the angsty drama, found family feels, and romantic tension that hooked me in book one. And the epilogue? So sweet and exactly what Ruby & James deserved.

Mona Kasten just gets how to write YA romance that feels addictive, emotional, and full of heart. If you loved the first two, this will be everything you want in a finale. Now excuse me while I go rewatch the Maxton Hall show because I’m not ready to let these characters go. 😭

🎓 Tropes & Vibes:
✔️ Grumpy x sunshine
✔️ Found family
✔️ Rich boy/scholarship girl dynamic
✔️ Enemies to lovers turned solid ride or die couple
✔️ Angst + sweet romance

📖 Spice: 1.5/5 (soft YA fade to black vibes, but plenty of chemistry!)

jennyw01's review against another edition

3.5

hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

annemiekereads's review against another edition

3.0

emotional hopeful 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: Yes