A decent love story, though not as captivating as most of McGarry's other books.

I received this free eARC novel from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Drix took the fall for a crime he didn't commit, and now, 1 year later, he is a changed man. Through the governor's program, the Second Chance Program, he really has changed his ways. Before he was following the path of his father, high all of the time, drinking excessively, playing in a band that was a bad influence, and he was falling apart. He was only wanting to escape the pressures of life, but now that he has gone through this rehabilitation program, Drix wants more for himself and his family. He wants to fight his way to succeed and make something of his life.

When he sees a cute girl getting harassed by college guys, Drix decides to help her. Before he would have fought the other two boys for being jerks, but now he just made sure to keep by Elle's side and that the college guys got the message to leave her alone.

What Drix didn't know was he was protecting the governor's daughter, Ellison, and putting himself in her life in a way he never thought could be possible. Because the governor is essential his new "boss" and Drix definitely isn't good enough to be with the governor's daughter, as an ex-criminal (to the public eye, at least).

Elle is so tired of everyone treating her differently. If it's not the admiration she gets from her thousands of fans on social media, then it's harassment like what she is going through at the fair. All she wants to do is play Wack-A-Mole. Why can't a girl play a game in peace, without someone ruining her alone time?!

When she gets saved by the boy that she has heard her father talk about, she wasn't expecting to be so attracted to him. But she is, and she knows that her father would never let her be with him. Even them being friends is not good enough for her father, and since he is in the process of being re-elected for a higher slot, Elle cannot make any mistakes to ruin his election.

Elle has always been harshly criticized by her parents. She needs to be perfect, because she is representing her father. And now, she is taking a larger part of her fathers election campaign, so she really needs to do everything right on par.

But when Elle is with Drix, she can be her true self. She doesn't have to worry about what the media or what her family will say, she just DOES. Her smiles and laughs are completely pure - no forcefulness behind them.

Sadly they can't be together, or else it will ruin her father's program and his campaign for election. But when the real criminal who framed Drix is revealed, both Drix and Elle are going to have to figure out what is the most important thing in the life and make a decision on what they are going to do, because no matter which choice they make, it will destroy something else that means the world to them.

I love Katie McGarry. All of her books are superb and she always gets me feeling so many emotions. This book was just as amazing as her other ones, and I'm so glad I got an eARC!

Drix is a great guy. Sure, he was a terrible person a year ago, but he has changed and now he knows that he cannot be that guy anymore. Not because he is being watched by the media, but because that guy was going nowhere and Drix wants more for himself, and for his younger sister who was starting to follow his path. So everything he does, every decision he has to make, has it's toll on him. He is so guarded, because he knows how terrible life can be, and he won't get his hopes up, just to have them be crushed over and over.

But with Elle, he starts to hope, and it is the most beautiful thing to read about. Seeing him open up to Elle is amazing and it makes the reader see just how much he wants to be the best person he can be.

And poor Elle. I feel so much for her. Seriously, I don't know how she let her parents control her life the way they were. Her parents should be so ashamed at how they treated her because Elle is just a teenager. She is not the run running for any political chair, and she should be able to live her life like a normal teenager, instead of being the perfect person. I guess that appearances mean everything, but there has to be a limit on how to treat someone, and her parents crossed it way over too many times.

I loved seeing Elle do the things that she wanted to do. It broke my heart in the scene where Drix is teaching Elle how to play an instrument, and she was too scared to touch any of them, because the last time she did at a political event, her mother slapped her hands and yelled at her. The memory of that time made Elle never want to touch another musical instrument again, and watching her mentally struggle when Drix was making her play was heartbreaking.

Drix and Elle are so good for each other, but they let other things in their life stop them from doing what they want to do, so having them together was great for the self confidence.

And the story about Thor, their dog, literally broke my heart. I was sobbing and remembering memories of the same thing that I went through, so McGarry definitely knew what would really connect with readers.

This was an amazing novel and I'm so glad that I got a chance to read this. I know that all of Katie McGarry's fans will love it, and even newbies to McGarry will fall in love with this hearbreakingly, but inspiring novel about second chances.

I've been a fan of Katie McGarry for a long time and I have to admit that this is my favorite of her novels. I loved the story of Drix and Elle. I loved the way their relationship began and evolved throughout the story I loved the way that McGarry incorporated so many different and believable issues into their worlds. Drix is the poster child for Elle's father's program for rehabilitation for teenagers, after he confessed to a crime that he didn't commit to cover for one of his family/friends. The problem with his admission of guilt is that Drix isn't really sure who he is covering for. Elle meanwhile is living the perfect life, according to her parents, who have controlled every aspect of her life for her. Elle is struggling to find herself within the strict constants that her parents have placed on her. When Drix and Elle meet there is a spark and they both come to realize that what the need is someone to help them find their way to who they truly are, not who everyone else wants/expects them to be. This was well written with real, believable characters. I will always pick up a Katie McGarry book to read because I know there will be realistic issues and problems, as well as believable characters (and a little romance!)

Say You'll Remember Me is the story of Drix and Elle. Elle is the daughter of a state governor running for office and Drix is a youth who has just gotten out of a special juvenile justice program created by the governor. Elle's parents are very controlling and Drix's parents are absent. Into this background, Elle and Drix meet and strike up a friendship. They help each other through the daily irritations and begin dating. This novel will be enjoyed by many teens.

I really enjoyed this book. The Elle's parents were horrendous, absolutely the worst. When reading about Elle's parents I struggled because I just wanted to scream at them, they are emotional abusive to her. I love that she found her spine and voice. Elle and Drix together are adorable. Well done.

I received this book as as ARC from Netgalley...

I had a hard time with this book. As a long-time fan of Katie McGarry, I've devoured & loved all her previous books. This book however, well...

I found this book uninspiring. I liked the "damaged" hero. Hendrix "Drix" Pierce was a great guy, and I enjoyed his trials and triumphs. Ellison "Elle" Monroe was far less likable. She was vapid, and spineless.

As a parent of teenagers, I absolutely ABHORRED Elle's parents. I found their words, actions, and demands on Elle to be downright abusive. Every scene with her parents scraped against my nerves like sandpaper. I would NEVER treat my children they way she was treated. I believe in supporting kids & encouraging all their endeavors!

So all in all, I can't give this one a glowing review. The characters just didn't hook me like previous characters. The storyline just didn't ring true for me. The ending wrapped up as predictably as expected. And that's all she wrote. ;)