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A review by bookish_sheila
Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A sexy vet, a stray kitten, and a date so unforgettable it wrecked me emotionally before breakfast? Yep. Abby Jimenez strikes again. I’m in pain—and I love it.
What I Loved:
🌟 Xavier. Full stop. He’s grumpy, gorgeous, guarded—and the ultimate cinnamon roll underneath.
🌟 Samantha’s fire and humor. She’s chaotic sunshine and I adore her.
🌟 The date. Epic, hilarious, tender… I never wanted it to end.
🌟 The long-distance yearning. My heart physically hurt in the best way.
🌟 Honest, raw portrayal of caregiving and dementia. So real and so important.
🌟 The kitten. That first scene? Legendary.
🌟 No third-act breakup. Just grown-up stuff, real life, and trying really hard.
Favorite moments:
🌟 Every bit of banter.
🌟 That moment they’re locked in together? Gold.
🌟 The phone calls across states. Pure longing.
🌟 The hamster moment. IYKYK.
🌟 And that one earbud scene—I laughed out loud.
Why it’s 5 stars:
Because it gave me everything. I laughed. I sobbed. I wanted to scream at life’s unfairness. It’s romantic, hilarious, heartbreaking, and full of soul. Abby writes people who feel real, and love that feels earned. And Xavier? He would. Every time.
Final thoughts:
If you want a romance that hits like a truck full of kittens and feelings, this is it. Don’t let the cute cover fool you—it’s a gut punch in the best way. Abby, you evil genius, you’ve done it again.
What I Loved:
🌟 Xavier. Full stop. He’s grumpy, gorgeous, guarded—and the ultimate cinnamon roll underneath.
🌟 Samantha’s fire and humor. She’s chaotic sunshine and I adore her.
🌟 The date. Epic, hilarious, tender… I never wanted it to end.
🌟 The long-distance yearning. My heart physically hurt in the best way.
🌟 Honest, raw portrayal of caregiving and dementia. So real and so important.
🌟 The kitten. That first scene? Legendary.
🌟 No third-act breakup. Just grown-up stuff, real life, and trying really hard.
Favorite moments:
🌟 Every bit of banter.
🌟 That moment they’re locked in together? Gold.
🌟 The phone calls across states. Pure longing.
🌟 The hamster moment. IYKYK.
🌟 And that one earbud scene—I laughed out loud.
Why it’s 5 stars:
Because it gave me everything. I laughed. I sobbed. I wanted to scream at life’s unfairness. It’s romantic, hilarious, heartbreaking, and full of soul. Abby writes people who feel real, and love that feels earned. And Xavier? He would. Every time.
Final thoughts:
If you want a romance that hits like a truck full of kittens and feelings, this is it. Don’t let the cute cover fool you—it’s a gut punch in the best way. Abby, you evil genius, you’ve done it again.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Dementia, Grief
Minor: Animal cruelty, Death, Infidelity