Abby Jimenez has yet to disappoint me. And when I think she can't give anything better, she does!
A 5* read for me.

I laughed, I cried, I didn't want the story to end. And when it did, I found the playlist from the end and uploaded it.

Xavier and Samantha are the two most relatable people and they captured my heart. What an amazing story between these two characters.

I can not wait to buy the book and add it to my shelf.

Thank you, NetGalley and Forever/Grand Central Publishing for the ARC.

God, there are very few authors that I automatically add to my TBR list, and Abby Jimenez is one of them. The chemistry was impeccable. The disability rep was appreciated. I was shocked at how invested I was in their story from the very start. Love love love!

Abby FUCKING Jimenez,Queen of cupcakes & a server breaking Rom-Com writer cult leader, strikes again. 🤣

Now back to our regularly scheduled fucking program…

“Yours Truly” has been my favorite of hers since she introduced Jacob to the scene with her completely accurate, felt seen writing depiction of anxiety. However, this one is neck and neck.

I truly cannot decide. Xavier is my new Abby book boyfriend, but I would NEVER put baby <Jacob> in a corner. (Also, Abby’s writing style has altered and changed with this book IMO. It has matured with her increasingly heavy and guttural topics. )

I don’t want to spoil anything for anyone but I am TRULY thankful for the communication between the main characters. Lack of communication tropes have been killing me lately. I dearly appreciated how this story ebbed and flowed.

Xavier’s internal struggle with his undeserving parents paralleled that of my own. Being estranged by choice away from toxicity her telling truly sheds light to what it is to have narcissistic parents.

Samantha’s character was strong and well written. You see her character in many different stages. I loved that she was set in what was important to her, she waivered but held ground on being true to herself and setting boundaries.

Please be sure to read the trigger warning before entering into this book. The main plot is a character with dementia. The guttural realistic interpretation of disease may stir up some feelings for some that aren’t ready to yet face them.

I also have a new favorite quote out of this book but alas since it’s an ARC review and the book is not released yet I shall not reveal that until Pub day.

OH and only Abby would write an animal character sans a butthole. 🤣
Pub Date: 4/1/25

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One of the most romantic and insightful stories I have read in a while! Even the most sensitive subjects are handles beautifully and with the most sensitivity! Hope for more books by this amazing author!

A Vet who looks like Rhysand and loves animals but hates people?! SOLD! Samantha and Xavier’s story had me hooked from the start. This is a story of two people trying their hardest to show up for the people they love, even when life doesn’t cooperate.

Just like with all other Abby Jimenez books, their love story is not easy. There’s so many complex things happening in this book: a family member that needs caregiving, debt, estranged family members, career choices, etc. All of these themes are written with such empathy and depth - I truly think this is Abby Jimenez superpower! She gives us stories that are raw and real, stories that show us the struggles of life and how love is never a straight path but it always finds a way.

Also - Samantha is so lovely and hilarious! I’d want her as my bff :)

6 ⭐️’s

I laughed, I cried - like SOBBED, I got mad. Ugh, I loved this book the family dynamics, the real world relationships, adulting, disability representation. Every single aspect of this book I loved. It felt so real at times a little too close to home. Abby did it again.

Thank you NetGalley & Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for this ARC 🩷

Well. First and foremost, Jafar is back. And that is GREAT news because while I love everyone in all of her books, Jafar is definitely my favorite character. Plus, he’s learned about no-no spots. Immediate 5 stars

Abby is a genius at writing couples who actually have hurdles and conflicts to work through. I do think it was a bit insta-love, but I do appreciate that we quickly get into the thick of the relationship. Overall the book was incredibly emotional, but also uplifting and fun.

This a sweet romance. Samantha is a young woman who is about to move home to help take care of her mom who has dementia. Before she leaves, she finds this sweet kitten than needs medical attention. Enter handsome veterinarian, Xavier. They have one unforgettable date before Samantha moves across the country to California.
This story deals with real life problems such as aging parents, sickness and abusive relationships. The author manages to tell a tender story about how love can conquer all, it just has to overcome some obstacles. :)

I will read anything Abby writes but I was sucked into this book quicker than ever. This is a love story, it’s a story of hope, it’s a story of family and heartbreak. I laughed, I cried. And to top it off… the male main character is a VETERINARIAN who looks like Rhysand from ACOTAR??? No notes!

ok ok the stakes felt too angsty but for abby jimenez books they always do, and i’ll give it a pass for the ♥ moments

✔︎ grumpy sunshine
✔︎ ANIMALS
✔︎ good playlist at the end
✔︎ i’m never let down by jimenez’s willingness to go there: in this case, memory care/dementia and fucked up family dynamics and she always does due diligence
✘ lowkey i needed more romance
✘ a lot of the physical descriptors at the beginning are aided with ACOTAR knowledge. help a feyre-hater out please and use other descriptors :(

many thanks to forever (grand central publishing) and netgalley for the advance reader copy.

Thank you to Netgalley for the book in exchange for an honest review.
This book. THIS BOOK. Gobbled it up in less than 24hrs. Abby Jimenez knocked it out of the park with this title!. The entire story hinges on an incredible connection between the two love interests, and their struggle to be together when they live acrid the country from each other. The chemistry was amazing and the conflict and struggle was completely believable (a rarity in a romance novel!). I genuinely felt for Xavier and Samantha. A moving, emotional, novel. Excited for it to be released so I can recommend it.

Say You'll Remember Me made me laugh, made me cry and made me want to restart it the second I finished it. Hands down my favorite book I read in 2024.

Samantha decides to move home to California to take care of her mom - but meets Xavier the night before she's supposed to leave. Their instant connection & unique first date makes their forced separation unbearable and they are pushed to their limits to make their long distance relationship work.

My second Abby Jimenez read didn’t disappoint. Sometimes you need a good cry and the promise of a happy ending. The only thing negative I have to say is that I was beyond infuriated that nobody suggested some resolutions to them sooner. This had the cozy cosmic hero that every Hallmark movie has to help bring these two crazy kids together, and for that I am thankful.

In conclusion, Say You’ll Remember Me is a beautifully crafted romance with a blend of humor, heart, and personal growth. Abby Jimenez delivers another compelling story that explores the transformative power of love and the importance of never giving up on second chances. It’s a must-read for fans of heartfelt contemporary romance who appreciate stories about redemption and finding love in unexpected places.

Hear me out. I am an Abby stan until the day my meat sack of a body hits the dirt hole for my eternal slumber. I love her. I love her writing, I love her knack for building complex characters that are easy to connect to because they feel like real people with real problems that any of us can go through. She is one of my fav authors.

There were just some things about this book that did not really hit for me and I’m so bummed about it.

This book is like 30% romance, 50% heartbreaking devastation and 20% funny, he he ha ha moments. I ain’t gonna lie though, after the next sad event occurred after the last already really sad event, it just felt a little exhausting. Like these characters were GOING THROUGH IT and it just felt like more of a trauma bond between the MCs vs an actual romance developing at some point (imo). It’s absolutely not all sadness, there are some moments of lightheartedness and joy. I love the concept of creating and holding on to memories, having somebody to watch your life and carry on the memories for you. I thought it was so sweet and really puts into perspective the value of life and how we live it.

Abby really knows how to bring in real world situations (dementia, death in family, anxiety, abuse, family drama, etc) and make you feel like you’re going through the emotions with the characters and I love that in all of her other books. It makes it feel more human. This just felt like too much at some times, these characters rarely caught a break. I was so happy that Samantha and her family were able to set aside their grievances at the end.

I loved Xavier. This man was bending over backwards, literally breaking down his body, working 80 hour weeks, 7 days a week to make this relationship happen between him and Samantha. I feel like that same level of sacrifice/effort was not reciprocated and it made me feel frustrated with Samantha at times. I feel like the burden and effort of a long distance relationship is something both partners should shoulder and it mostly just all fell on Xavier.

My biggest, main reason for not vibing with this book is the sheer amount of internet jargon that is embedded in the text. I really am not picky, I am not one to care about current pop culture references, social media platform mentions and internet jargon but it was SO over the top. Almost every social interaction in this book contained some sort of jargon, like they were literally speaking like what I would read in a Tik Tok comment section. It feels kind of lazy, in my opinion and it doesn’t need to be included so much to build a connection with your readers of certain generations.

At the end of the day, I love me some Abby and I am so grateful that I was able to receive an ARC from NetGalley of this book regardless of my opinion of it!!

Abby Jimenez is one of my favorite authors. For me, the romances she writes have everything. Fun, funny, sad, reflection, romantic…. Everything.
When I read part of your world I was in a very bad reading slump, like months without reading and that book Reminded me why I love to read. Ever since I read every single book that the author has published, even the novelas. There is one exception is Just for the summer. When it got the news that is have the arc copy of this book I couldn’t believe it. And I just have the feeling that this book is going to be magic. And luckily, I wasn’t wrong. All the feeling I talked about earlier, this book have it. And the characters.. amazing. I love so much the star of this book. The presence of animals in this one hits different. And the way it affords the health problem of Samanthas mother is amazing. It's such a realistic reflection. I can not say anything more without spoilers, but do you a favor and read it. The easiest 5 stars of my life.

This is my first ever Abby Jimenez novel, and I will certainly be sticking around for more.

She does an incredible job at balancing a beautiful romance, with some content that cuts to your core. The story was truly moving, and I found myself rooting for both MCs. Bonus points if you're an animal lover!

"Say You'll Remember Me" is a delightful and entertaining read that will stay with you long after you finish reading. Jimenez's masterful storytelling and the charming characters make this a must-read for fans of the genre.

I for one have been getting a little tired of the standard romance plot arc and Say You’ll Remember Me perfectly subverts the established structure! Abby Jimenez strikes again.