Book Review: Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez

“There is nothing more beautiful than being a witness to someone’s life. To know them inside and out and be with them through everything, share the same memories.”

Abby Jimenez, Say You’ll Remember Me

Review:

Thankfully, I was warned that this book treads into darker topics/depictions than what you would normally find in a romcom. Even with this warning, I was surprised by just how sad it became. I don’t mind reading sad books, but for someone looking for a pick-me-up, this isn’t going to be it.

Samantha meets Xavier when she takes her rescue kitten in for veterinary care. He isn’t her perfect vet (and he’s the first to admit it), but he might just be the perfect boyfriend. Unfortunately, even though they shared a perfect first date, it’s obvious to Samantha that she can’t pursue a relationship as she’s bound for home to help take care of her ailing mother. Xavier refuses to let any obstacles get in the way of their happiness, try as he might. He isn’t ready to let go of her just yet.

Although I liked Xavier and Samantha together, I don’t think I’m much of an ‘instalove’ reader (am I even using that trope correctly?). I was more into the family drama and dynamics than I was their relationship, though I did enjoy watching them navigate a complicated long-distance relationship. 

I would recommend readers look into the content warnings if they feel they might need them. I don’t always mention this directly in my reviews unless I feel they might be particularly upsetting, and just because of how realistic the situation feels in the book, I wanted to mention it here. Even though I have no personal experience with a familial situation like this, I’ve gone through something similar enough (although minute in comparison) that I was taken aback. 

Likes & Dislikes:

What I liked:

• The strong emphasis on the need for a family to be united.
• Jake from State Farm.

What I didn’t like:

• A few moments were way too devastating to be in the romcom genre along with the overall depressing overtone.
• The romance happened way too fast.

Afterthoughts:

I’m curious who the rest of the series will follow.

This was a buddy read with my friend Hanna!

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