A review by lachouapor
Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

4.75

A story of love, grief, complicated family dynamics, taking risks, and putting your faith in the universe's plan. I loved the development of Samantha and Xavier's characters and their love for each other. S and X's relationship felt so undeniably meant-to-be and you couldn't help but root for them. I appreciated that the financial barriers to fly back and forth was a part of the characters' reality. I love that Xavier had a chosen family who loved him (e.g., his childhood friends, coworkers, & Hank). I felt sorry for the caretaker fatigue that Samantha's family experienced taking care of their mom with dementia. I would never want to grieve a parent while they're still alive and S and X both experienced this in different ways.

UGH I'm so excited for this next series! Even if I forget the plot, I want to remember how GREAT this book made me feel throughout and as soon as I was done reading it. It's one of those "I wish I could read for the first time again" books. Easily 5/5⭐️

Hey Siri, play 'Come On Eileen'

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Emotional abuse, Dementia, Grief

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting

Minor: Infidelity, Blood

Tap for moments that I loved (SPOILERS)

I got literal GOOSEBUMPS when S's grandma died - it made me so sad! Also during the phone call with X's narcissistic mother, when Hank revealed that he was the vet that helped Xavier when he was a kid, when they each flew to MN/CA to surprise each other, and when Xavier showed up at the end with his dog. Such precious moments that really made the storylines flow