Chloe Walsh...I'm going to need therapy after reading your books (though I mean that in the best way possible). If you're looking for an emotional read that you'll think about for the rest of your life, do yourself a favor and read SAVING 6!

Oh I knew this book would hurt, but I didn't anticipate just how much I would grow to love Joey and Aoife. Chloe does such an incredible job of creating emotion within her stories and tugging on your heartstrings. I really enjoyed going back in time and watching Joey and Aoife get to know each other from day 1. This book was such a whirlwind of emotions, and despite its length it actually did not feel that long to me. I cannot wait to read Joey's next book, although I'm worried that one will hurt even worse

Thank you Net Galley for providing an eARC for an honest review.
This book was so good. It had me laughing and crying. It feels like you are watching this happen and you as the reader come to care so much about Joey and Aoife. I don’t really have much more to say because I am speechless and heartbroken. Can’t wait for Redeeming 6!!

The obsession with Chloe Walsh continues with this book. A new couple to focus on in one of my favorite worlds. Chloe Walsh truly knows how to completely break your heart and piece it back together but make you love the entire experience along the way.

Another book and set of characters I fell head over heels in love with. This series is both incredibly fun and incredibly heartbreaking. But I truly have enjoyed every second of it. My head and heart hurt but in Chloe Walsh I trust.

*Thank you Netgalley and Bloom Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.*

The obsession with Chloe Walsh continues with this book. A new couple to focus on in one of my favorite worlds. Chloe Walsh truly knows how to completely break your heart and piece it back together but make you love the entire experience along the way.

Another book and set of characters I fell head over heels in love with. This series is both incredibly fun and incredibly heartbreaking. But I truly have enjoyed every second of it. My head and heart hurt but in Chloe Walsh I trust.

*Thank you Netgalley and Bloom Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.*

I knew Joey’s story was going to hurt but not this much. His family’ life is a mess, he’s struggling to protect his siblings from one of the only 2 people in the world he should never have to protect them from. Aoife trying to create a safe space for Joey to land amongst it all and to love him through everything, well everyone eventually reaches their breaking point no matter how much love is there. I can’t wait to see what the next book unravels

UUGGHHHHH..
I truly thought Johnny & Shannon were my roman empire. I adored them, i loved their story. I loved their characters. I loved their growth. I adored Johnny’s parents. I didn’t see what could top them.

BUT THEN WE GOT AOIFE & JOEY’S STORY.
I adore Aoife. To be clear - i adored her in books 1 and 2, but we truly get to see her sassy, confident, bad ass personality in this book and i just truly adore her. BUT MAN IS SHE BREAKING MY HEART.
“Because I feel like i’m dying when i’m with you, and I feel like i’m dead when i’m not.” DAGGERS INTO MY SOUL.

I was so happy that we went back in time - i was hoping we could see their backstory and how we got to where they were. I truly adore Joey even more than i did before too. He’s so broken and i love what Johnny’s parents did for him in book 2 even more now. He needed another Tony and more people making him believe he was worth it.

Shannon broke my heart even more in this book.

I am obsessed.
Are these books for everyone? Absolutely fucking not. Am i absolutely obsessed with them and the characters and their stories? Absolutely fucking yes.

Chloe Walsh creates such an emotional, powerful story with her Boys of Tommen series, but Joey is extra special. He was personal to me as an older sibling who is crumbling under the pressure of trying to be everything for too many people. His story is heartbreaking but inspiring, and Walsh presents it in a way that's not only moving, but with enough humor that balances the dark with a bright light that makes the characters that much more real.

This was another flawless installment in the 'Boys of Tommen' books by Chloe Walsh. This book as the first two had me in a chokehold and I did NOT want to put them down! My heart ached for Joey and what he had to go through and struggled to understand as I've had a hard life, but it was never nearly like this. I was so worried after Shannon's books that I I wouldn't be interested in Joey's books, but I was captured from chapter one. Aoife is an amazing character that I felt so understanding with! Her never give up, never back down personality coupled with her never take no for an answer! She was incredibly strong and such a beautiful example of a support person for someone in Joey's position. I also truly enjoyed seeing the siblings more in the writing as I really do like Ollie, and Sean's characters, not to mention that Tadhg's real spunky personality. The only thing I'm upset about it is how little time I had to read it in the last week and that it took me as long to finish it as it did.

I am 75% through the book and I loved it so far…. Unfortunately due to my mental health and the heavy content in the book I have had to take a break from this book. But i already know it’s going to be just as good at the other books in the series

This is one of my first series I think I have been able to easily give all of the books a 5 star easily. Joey and Aoife have my heart.

This series is absolutely amazing.

I wish that I could read every book from this series for the first time, again. Chloe Walsh can bring out a full range of emotions, and the depth to this story will have you on a roller coaster of a ride; be prepared for heart racing, as well as ugly cries. Aoife and Joey’s strength and resilience will make you want to cheer for them from start to finish; everything they endure just reinforces and develops how much they mean to each other. While being heart breaking at times, this story brings such joy. I’m envious of anyone that gets to experience this with fresh eyes; my first time through was an incredible adventure.

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I will be posing on my social media when I am finished the series.

Joey and Aoife's first book is a great start to their story!! I found this to be more of a setup novel - it kind of catches us up to everything we already know about the couple from the first two books. It gives a ton of context and history about their relationship. I know everything we learned here is going to make their next book so much more emotional. They had a lot of growth in these first 5 years covered, but still so much more needed to get to a healthy place in their relationship. I loved how Aoife never gave up on Joey and goes after what she wants. It was also so fun to see all the little moments from Binding 13 from a different perspective! I think Redeeming will be even better!

“I adored his sharp edges and I loved his broken pieces.”

I knew after I read Binding and Keeping 13 that the next two books (Saving + Redeeming 6) would be so emotional. And I was still just so unprepared for it!!

Joey and Aoife may be my favorite couple of the series. Joey is a god tier character for me. The bad boy who secretly has a heart of gold? ✔️ Protective older brother energy? ✔️ Broken and misunderstood? ✔️ Possessive boyfriend? ✔️ He is truly one of the most complex characters I’ve ever read. My heart broke over and over for him.

And don’t get me started on my girl Aoife!!! My blunt, say what’s on your mind QUEEN. The way she stood by Joey but also accepted none of his bullshit.

I loved their friendship and how solid it was prior to starting their romantic relationship. The loyalty between them 🥺 the communication even when it was hard 🥲

”I feel like I’m dying when I’m with you. I feel like I’m dead when I’m not.”

The ending 😭😭 I simultaneously can’t wait and am so nervous for Redeeming 6.

Thank you Netgalley for this arc in return for my honest review.

Saving 6 has me in a chokehold. I just want to hug Joey throughout the entire book. Read the trigger warnings before starting the Boys of Tommen series because there are several difficult topics/moments. I caught myself having to put the book down a few times. The writing is beautiful and is a must read. I can’t wait to read the next book.

I feel like Chloe Walsh never disappoints. I’m obsessed with the story of Joey and Aoife! After the first 2 books focusing on Shannon & then this book switching characters was actually a smart move & i ate it up

Johnny and Aoife have stolen my heart. They have been through so much and just want their happily ever after.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | 🌶.5

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Note: I try my hardest to not include spoilers in my reviews. However, spoilers and how you define a spoiler is subjective. Proceed with caution.

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"Don’t worry, Peter Pan, I’ll be your Wendy. "

I have so many feelings about this book. This series has made me its bitch over and over again, and this book is no exception.

Now, I want to say, this book isn’t my favorite so far. It was a little long. Though, it captured my heart all the same. But the way that I fell for Joey and Aoife was in a completely different way than the way I fell for Johnny and Shannon. They all fill my heart in different ways and I don’t think that I will ever forget these characters.

I loved Aoife and how headstrong she is. Her banter with Joey and her ability to hold her own was just so good. I also like the swap in who’s the protector in this book. While Joey may be the more physical protector, Aoife is the real one.

As for Joey, I know that the continuation of his story will break me and put me back together again. I didn’t expect to love him as much as I did, but I’m so invested in his story.

I need a break before getting to Redeeming 6, but I can’t wait to get to it.

Wow OK!!! this book was absolutely
incredible!!!! i had so much fun reading Saving 6. thank you so much NG and Sourcebooks for the ARC! This series is truly becoming one of my favorites ever 😭

New adult/YA crossover Irish romance
Dual POVs
Friends-to-lovers
Angsty tearjerkers
Bingeworthy TikTok books

I tried three of the books in this series back to back hoping I would feel sucked into them. It’s hard when you don’t enjoy a writing style or plot of a series when everyone else raves about it! Unfortunately I do not think this author works for my tastes.