This was my first Abby Jimenez book and it was so good! I definitely understand the hype about this author. I was worried that the dementia storyline would hit too close to home for me but the way she writes is just so good that I couldn’t put this down. I cannot wait for this to come out so I can gush about it with customers!

This was more heartbreaking than romance, I think. Be prepared to hurt for Samantha throughout the entire book. Her mom, her grandma, her job all taken from her. It's raw and real and written so well, you feel for her the entire time. And Xavier, trying to do and be everything, because that's what he had needed when he was a kid... I mean, honestly, if it wasn't written so well I would have just stopped reading because of how sad it all was. Their story together is so powerful, and I was rooting for Sam and Xavier to find a way to make it all work throughout the entire plot. I especially appreciated that there was no big break up before coming back together again, as there usually is in romances. It was such a unique story all the way around, leave it to Abby Jimenez to create something so beautiful.

I loved Hank. Even though he was barely in the story, I loved the idea of his character and how the good you do can always come back around. So DO good, people.

I have to give it only 4 stars because of the chronically online type of language. It drove me nuts and pulled from the story a little bit. The "mid" and the "ick" the constant references to Rhysand were too much for me. I think it tried to be a little comic relief in such a heavy romance story, but it just felt out of place. Overall, I loved it.

Thank you to NetGalley, Forever, and Grand Central Publishing for this advanced copy! You can pick up Say You'll Remember Me on April 1, 2025.

I should have known Abby Jimenez would have me sobbing over a book at 2:20 on a Monday afternoon. This was by far her most emotionally devastating book, and the care she took with it is clear. It's like she went into your head, pulled out the emotions that come with the worst, most life-altering event you've ever experienced, and put it on the page. Samantha and Xavier are some of her funniest and sweetest characters, but we see so much of them during the worst times of their lives, and it's gut-wrenching!!

While their relationship moves quickly, Jimenez does a fantastic job laying the groundwork for their romance (I will NEVER get over their first date). They are the definition of soulmates or star-crossed lovers or whatever you want to call it: people who are meant to be together but are forced apart by circumstances.

I won't go into detail about those circumstances, but it's safe to say you should have tissues on hand. Even with all the emotional devastation, though, Jimenez also writes a ton of humor in this book that had me laughing out loud.

I can't even give you any tropes to go off of because it's mostly just love! And pain! And family! And real-life heartbreak! Safe to say you should ALL be picking it up the moment it's out in April.

4.75⭐️ This was such an exciting ARC for me!! One thing about Abby Jimenez is that her books are so much more than just romance, and this one held true to that. I’d say this is her heaviest book yet, there is a lot of pain and trauma that every character goes through, but she tackles sensitive issues with care as always. Reading about Samantha’s mom’s struggles and Xavier’s childhood was heartbreaking. My heart goes out to anyone who can relate to any of the content in this book. But in true Abby fashion, there were also so many heartwarming/romantic moments, true platonic and family love, and moments that had me laughing out loud. Xavier and Samantha’s meet cute and first date was so much fun to read!

I also wanna talk about the tropes but before I do I want to preface that this book is so much more than some silly tropes. Now, I’m usually an insta-love hater, but for some reason it worked for me in this (leave it to Abby lol). It was pretty necessary for the plot and they felt like such a perfect pair from the jump. One thing I loved was the long distance relationship rep bc I feel like I don’t see that often in romances! Xavier is the DEFINITION of “if he wanted to he would” and it was so romantic the way he made long distance work. I’m obsessed with him and related to some parts of him. His and Samantha’s love story shows the importance of commitment, sacrifices, communication, quality time, and handling very real life hardships together. I highlighted so many beautiful quotes!

Overall I would suggest not going into this book with the hopes of a fun, easy romance. Honestly at times it was hard to read bc bad things KEPT happening to them😭 like it was almost too much. I also will say that out of the “Part of your world” interconnected standalones, this was my least favorite, but still a great book nonetheless and I could see this being a fav for others! It’s just impossible to top Yours Truly for me and very hard to top the others.
Because of that this feels like a 4.75⭐️! I also just didn’t love some pop culture references. But it might change as I think on it more or reread when it releases!

This may be my most favorite book yet from Abby Jimenez!!! It has the perfect combination of comedy and heartfelt emotion. I married a man after a year of long distance dating and AJ nailed the highs of young love and the absolute devastation you feel while apart. Samantha was so funny and Xavier so dedicated. AJ’s characters as always are complex and their life situations are 100% believable. You will root for them the whole book!

This is a great book! I absolutely love Abby Jimenez. This book is so heartwarming and I adore the characters. Xavier and Samantha are my new favorite fiction couple.

Abby Jimenez is the master of taking deep, hard things and interweaving them beautifully with a romcom-worthy love story. This newest book of hers is no exception. Deep topics are real and part of life, but love can be there too! I could not stop reading it; love it.

Abby Jimenez knows exactly how to pull on my heart strings. Xavier and Samantha have to overcome obstacles after a perfect first date and adorable meet cute. And I was rooting for them every step of the way.

Abby Jimenez could make the phone book fun to read. The book is great, lots of feels. But note- the themes are much heavier than her usual plots. More focus on family and other issues, with the romance as the backdrop. I loved it but found it less fluffy than her usual books (which I also greatly enjoy). Focus is more on family responsibilities between parents and children, husbands and wives. Lots of self-doubt moments and financial woes. Despite difficult issues, it was thoroughly enthralling, and I'm very glad I got to read it!

In true Abby Jimenez fashion, I laughed-out-loud, swooned, and read through teary eyes while devouring her newest novel. Heavy themes are made lighter with rom-com energy and a thirst trap of a main male character. Could not put this down.

GAWDDDDD.

Admittedly, this is probably closer to a 4.5 than a 5, but the back third had me in tears multiple times and absolutely pushed it over for me.

This book was not at all what I expected, but I loved it dearly. The love between Xavier and Samantha was genuinely palpable, and the backdrop of Samantha’s family struggles was heartbreaking and beautiful.

The story felt incredibly, deeply real, even if parts of it erred on the side of corny (it’s literally a romance novel, so I don’t know what else I would expect).

This was another stellar read from Abby Jimenez. Thank you so much to Netgalley and Forever for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is perfect, no notes. Grumpy x sunshine in the best way possible, heart wrenching and so sweet all at the same time.

I was literally so deep in my feels the entire book and I wouldn’t change it for the world. This is Abby’s best work yet in my opinion. Also Xavier omg!!!

This book wrecked me and I loved it! Abby Jimenez is one of my favorite authors. I love how she deals with tough topics. I’ve already recommended to several friends.

Abby Jimenez’s books feel real in a way I have never experienced with other romance novels (or any other genre for that matter.) Say You’ll Remember Me was painful and beautiful and I couldn’t put it down. I can’t recommend this book enough!

This story was absolutely beautiful. The characters and the issues were so real- devastating and hopeful. There were a lot of tough topics dealt with: memory loss, child abuse, animal abuse, debt, and lots of deep love. I laughed out loud and sobbed out loud. Such a good book. I will definitely recommend this to others when it comes out next year.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance copy to read ahead of this book release!

Another beautiful, funny, heart-tugging book by Abby Jimenez! She continues to give us the most precious love stories within a world we all can relate to - one where layoffs happen, terminal illnesses exist, and our mental health and relationships are strained through the day-to-day experiences of being human.

The love story between the two main characters, Xavier and Samantha, remains steady throughout a long distance relationship, navigation of grief, career changes, and so much more. Samantha's mother has dementia which leads to many heartbreaking yet simultaneously tender conversations on having a witness in life, having someone to be with us through everything.

This is one of those books that gets to you examine your own life, relationships, and mortality. There's so many laughs and so much sweetness to be enjoyed in this read - when I finished, I felt hopeful and grateful for the life I have, those in it, and those to come.

Thank you to the Forever publishing team and Netgalley for the ARC!

Another delightful Abby Jimenez book!!

This was such a good representation of cross county lives, the power of will to make it work, and dealing with hard family dynamics. Per usual, Abby packs a punch with the addition of caring for a loved one with dementia and absent/ narcissistic parents. I loved the way the conflicts were handled in this book. There were numerous obstacles I wasn't sure would be handled well, but as always they were handled with realistic solutions.

4/5 stars. Docking a star purely because the pop culture/ book culture references seemed a bit overdone. The main female character also just felt a bit shallow and immature at times.

Overall a STUNNER of a book. Huge thank you.

I thoroughly enjoyed Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez. It was a very emotional plot line that had her main characters conflicted about what to do for most of the book. The tension made the ending so sweet! The book is more romantic than spicy. I loved the characters. They were complex, realistic, and funny. I will definitely be keeping it in mind to recommend to library patrons.

Jimenez writes flawlessly. Easy to read from word one. Her characters are relatable, the life situations are written so well, so accurately with dignity and truth too.
This book reads and is laid out differently than her others, and remains to leave a heartfelt story.

Loved this one very much.

Thank you to Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a beautiful and heart wrenching love story. And not just the romantic kind but also the family kind. So many feelings.