I wasn’t ready for the emotional rollercoaster Abby delivered in this book, but wow, am I grateful for it. This is, hands down, her most raw and heart-wrenching story yet. It beautifully tackles complex family dynamics, the devastating reality of caring for a parent with dementia, and the overwhelming effort it takes to fight for love when everything seems determined to pull it apart. I felt every word in my soul—grief, love, and hope all wrapped together in Abby’s stunning writing.

Xavier and Samantha absolutely broke me. Their love was so fiercely perfect, yet life kept throwing obstacle after obstacle in their way. I ached for them, rooting for them so hard it hurt. And Samantha’s struggle with losing her mom piece by piece to dementia was written with such heartbreaking honesty that I couldn’t stop crying.

Abby has this rare gift of crafting flawed, real, and utterly unforgettable characters. I laughed, cried, screamed, and smiled through my tears. Xavier and Samantha's relationship stole my heart, but Hank? Every single scene he was in left me emotional—he’s easily one of my all-time favorite characters now.

This book left such a deep impression on me, and I know I’ll be thinking about it for a long time. If you haven’t read it yet, prepare to be swept up in a wave of emotions and let’s gush about it together afterward. Abby has truly outdone herself!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Abby Jimenez never misses! This one was packed full of heart, angst and humour. And her signature inclusion of quirky animals of course. Loved!

There are other Abby Jimenez books that I loved more as a whole but there aren’t any other two romantic leads that I love more or are more connected and meant to be than Samantha & Xavier. These two, I mean, my heart was aching for them the entire way through. The impossibility of their situations and the knowing of just how perfect it could be… it’s painfully good.

Of course, it’s also a little, understandably, frustrating. That’s the story. It’s meant to be hard. But it does start to mess with the flow and the pace because you just want to speed up and skip to the resolution. I found myself dragging my feet, putting off reading it, because I just wanted to be past it, despite loving it. Every time they come together it’s sweet, sometimes funny, and hopeful to balance the harsh realities they’re facing. There are so many emotions running through the story and it’s beautiful.

Overall, it’s exactly what I expected from an Abby Jimenez book but also new and entirely different. The arc is incredibly unique, bittersweet, and ultimately satisfying. Highly recommend.

Say You'll Remember Me is absolutely fantastic! Abby does it again with a profound love story! A love story not only between Samantha and Xavier, but also a family love story. The love that is shown when life is really, really hard. There are some sensitive topics and triggers in the book, but they were handled with great care. In true Abby fashion, I also burst out laughing at the whip smart humor and pet antics. Preorder this beauty now! You're going to love it!

The queen has did it again! Every time I read a book by her I think it can't get better than this and she proves us wrong. This is a new favorite by her. I smiled, I laughed, I sobbed, The characters are relatable and the setting was realistic. Highly recommend!

Samantha and Xavier had such a natural ease with one another. I was scared of the insta-love at first, but their banter and dynamic made it work. The comfort and safety they felt in each other's presence was jumping off the page. It physically hurt to read about them not being able to get to each other and trying to make long distance work.

I liked the side characters, including Xavier's friends, and the complicated family dynamics for both characters. Sam's family in particular resonated with me, and I liked seeing her relationship with her brother have its ups and downs. It was very interesting to learn more about Sam's mom's dementia and how it affected everyone around her. I will say, I felt that the plot line with Xavier's parents was a bit rushed and then quickly "resolved". I would've like to see mention of therapy, and Xavier actually working through that trauma instead of having one brief conversation about it and being over years of abuse.

Additionally, what I love most in Abby's books is how relatable and real the FMCs feel. While Samantha was great, the conflict didn't really have anything to do with *her* personally, It wasn't her own personal problems she was trying to work through. The conflict was external, outside of the two main characters, so it felt a bit empty compared to Abby's other books for me. The secondary plot of the dementia took up a lot of page time and again, it wasn't exactly a problem with Sam and Xavier so it was a bit much sometimes for a romance book. Lastly, some of the word choices and modern references felt out of place and a bit cringey at times. For example, the multiple instances of comparing Xavier to Rhysand from ACOTAR, Sam wanting to do a couples challenge from TikTok, the saying "It's giving", etc.

Overall, I really enjoyed it, just felt it was lacking in character depth and growth, and some of the writing was a bit off for me.

There is no author that can pen the magic to paper like Abby Jimenez. Her way of making you laugh out loud and cry is heartbreakingly beautiful. I can see pieces of myself in each character. This book gives you hope of real unrequited love.

Anyone who likes animals more than people, anyone who likes romance, anyone who likes the song "Come on Eileen," and of course anyone who likes Abby this is the book for you. As always Abby makes characters feel so relatable as they work through issues of their past and present. You root for the characters and laugh when they win, and cry when they take a loss. "Say You'll Remember Me" is more than just a romance, it is also a story of family and of individuals. We see how these characters use memories of loved ones and community in their current relationships and growing understanding of themselves.

Abby gets me sobbing, laughing and happy crying all in one book far too many damn times. Absolutely crushed it with this one! By far my favorite

Abby Jimenez has really blown me out of the water with her novels recently, and this one was no exception. I think this might be my favorite of hers. I wept, I laughed, and I swooned. Never have I loved a cast of characters in one of her books more. Samantha is hilarious and though the internet commentary definitely dates this title, I couldn't help but feel that Jimenez demonstrated a knowledge of online discourse and humor that didn't feel out of touch at all.

I might've cringed at the ACOTAR references and felt that the character descriptions were a little hazy at times, but the intense heart of this title really won me over as it progressed. The stakes felt so high for this couple and the central conflict was very authentically unavoidable. I was exhausted with them and so relieved at the resolution.

I truly can't wait for the other books in this series.

Come on, Eileen
Come on, Eileen

Poor old Johnnie Ray
Sounded sad upon the radio
Moved a million hearts in mono
Our mothers cried
Sang along, who'd blame them?
You're grown (You're grown up)
So grown (So grown up)
Now I must say more than ever (Come on, Eileen)
Toora, loora, toora, loo-rye-aye
And we can sing just like our fathers

Come on, Eileen
Oh, I swear (Well, he means)
At this moment
You mean everything
You in that dress
My thoughts, I confess
Verge on dirty
Oh, come on, Eileen

Come on, Eileen

These people 'round here
Were beaten down, eyes sunk in smoke-dried face
They're resigned to what their fate is
But no, not us (No, never)
No, not us (No, never)
We are far too young and clever (Remember)
Toora, loora, toora, loo-rye-aye
Eileen, I'll hum this tune forever

Come on, Eileen
Oh, I swear (Well, he means)
Ah, come on, let's
Take off everything
That pretty red dress
Eileen (Tell him yes)
Ah, come on, let's
Ah, come on, Eileen
That pretty red dress
Eileen (Tell him yes)
Ah, come on, let's
Ah, come on, Eileen
Please

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Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez is a heartfelt and emotionally gripping romance that combines love, second chances, and personal growth. The story follows the unlikely relationship between two complex charactera who come from different worlds but are drawn together by circumstances beyond their control. Jimenez’s writing is as tender as it is witty, and she seamlessly blends humor with deep emotional moments, making it easy to get lost in the characters' journey and their undeniable chemistry kept me hooked from start to finish. It’s a perfect mix of love, vulnerability, and hope. I couldn’t put it down! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a moving and satisfying read.

I really was expecting more from the relationship of Xavier and Samantha. It all seemed very repetitive and I think the story could have given a little more. I would’ve love more story about Xavier past life. However, I did find the story entertaining and loved how the family made things work out at the end staying all united.

I loved this book. Probably the best by the author! I cried with the characters and loved the story line.

I am a huge Abby fan and was so excited to receive this ARC! With her last few books being some of my favorites - this one had a lot to live up to. Although this wasn't my favorite of hers, I really enjoyed this one and finished it in one sitting.

amazing book! so relatable! i loved the subtle mentions of ACOTAR! the family dynamic and long distance relationship was so good and so easy to read! i couldn’t put the book down! abby sure knows how to write a stellar romance book!

I enjoyed this book and I was so into it that I finished it in two sittings. I always enjoy Jimenez's writing and her knack for writing entertaining but heart felt stories. This novel begins with the main characters having a great date until the mmc finds out that the fmc is moving out of the state. The main characters kind of fall into insta-love but they have to be long distance for the entire book. I think the distance between the characters made it hard to really get to know them as a couple. I also wished that we got a little more of their happy ending. A longer epilogue would have been nice.

I have loved every Abby Jimenez book that I have read and this one was absolutely fabulous. I loved the romance, the characters, the storyline. So beautiful and heartfelt like always. I recommend reading this uninterrupted so you can thoroughly enjoy the story. I tend to read Abby's books all in one sitting and that is the best way! I can't wait until her next release. 5 stars!

I love all of Abby Jimenez books and this one was no exception. It was brilliant. I was hooked from the first few pages.

Incredible!! I cried, I laughed, I simply loved this. 1000/10 would recommend, Abbi Jimenez never misses!