I couldn’t wait to read this sequel after the cliffhanger in Save Me. It’s more emotional and introspective—as it deals with heartbreak and the aftermath of a breakup. Save You explores the difficult decisions we make while grieving, the ache of longing, and the journey toward healing and forgiveness. At its heart, it’s a story about second chances and the strength it takes to open yourself up again. Your heart aches for Ruby and James, and you’ll find yourself desperately hoping they can overcome the pain and make it work. Especially after another cliffhanger, I really need the next book.

Another lovely time with James and Ruby at Maxton Hall! I couldn't put this book down! It was fun to get different POVs in this book with Lydia and Ember's perspectives. I felt that the translation also flowed better for this book than the first novel, which had a few awkwardly chosen words here and there.

Naturally, this book ended on a dramatic cliffhanger, and I can't wait to read the last book in this series and watch Season 2 on Amazon Prime this Fall!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review.

I LOVE this book so much! I read this book super fast, was it a literary masterpiece.......no but was it a time to have.....yes.

Really liked the angst and drama in this! I enjoyed it a bit more than the first book but it was mostly uneventful and some of the scenes were a little predictable. However, I was surprised by that ending and I have several theories. I’m very invested now👀

The writing style was pretty standard and could use a bit more structural improvement. I’m not sure if it’s because of the way it’s just translated. It reads very much like a Wattpad story, but these books are very bingeable! I loved the fun and elite high school setting.

James needed to do more groveling in this book and I’m still feeling iffy about his actions. However, the reconciliation between him and Ruby was very sweet. I noticed some character development too (especially with Lydia), but hoping there’s even more improvement as the story continues.

The additional POVs from Lydia and Ember were a nice touch because it was actually fun to read about the side couples. I’m very intrigued with Wren and Cy’s characters! Would love to see more of Lydia and Graham too. So glad these are out in English and I can’t WAIT for the next book because I saw Graham’s POV in the excerpt.

So excited to be back reading James' and Ruby's story! This second story picks up right where Book 1 left off. I will say the only thing I wish that maybe would have changed was the whole plot revolving around yet another party/gala. Still a good read and the ending was SHOCKING! Can't wait to see how this alters the dynamic of both main characters.

This book is absolutely bingeable! I read it in under 24hrs. Couldn’t put it down! I loved that it has multiple POV’s. I loved the tension between James and Ruby. Their relationship was so enjoyable to read, even the tougher parts. So much drama, even between the side characters. There was never a dull moment. The ending had my jaw hanging open. Will Ruby lose everything? Ahh, I need book 3 immediately! Season one of Maxton Hall is on Amazon Prime now! Season 2 releases Nov 7th. Save Me, book one, publishes July 1st. This is book 2, Save You, which publishes September 2nd.

Save You picked up right where Save Me left off—right in the wreckage of Ruby and James’s imploded almost-relationship. Ruby tried to bury her heartbreak in study schedules, but James haunted every hallway at Maxton Hall—and every page of this book. The tension between them was palpable, a slow dance of regret and raw emotion.
The author skillfully balanced internal battles (grief, ambition) with external pressures (family drama, school politics), giving both leads more depth. Ruby’s boundaries felt real, and James’s redemption arc was messy but compelling.
If you love second chances and slow-burning tension, Save You delivered—heartache, hope, and all.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

There were definitely some heartfelt scenes and emotional tension that stood out. The characters go through a lot, and their struggles felt real at times, especially when it came to dealing with guilt, forgiveness, and personal growth.

However, the drama felt a bit excessive and repetitive in places, which made it harder to stay fully invested. Some character decisions were frustrating, and the back-and-forth dynamic started to lose impact as the story went on. The pacing also lagged in parts, slowing the momentum.

It’s not without its strong points — especially if you’re into angsty romance — but it didn’t completely hit the mark for me. Solid, but not quite memorable.

I’m not sure if I finished the book… or if it finished me. And now what am I supposed to do with my life until I get my hands on the third book and read the ending? Especially after that kind of cliffhanger.

But regardless, I’m in love with Ruby and James, and they’re so sweet together that I'm honestly melting. I won’t go too much into the writing style or the chemistry between the characters, because not much has changed since my review of the first book.

What I really enjoyed in this one were Lydia’s and Ember’s POVs. I loved getting the chance to know both Lydia and Ember more closely. I also really liked that Lydia and Ruby became friends—I’d been rooting for that since the first book.

I’m also excited because I saw we’ll be getting Graham’s POV in book three, and I definitely want to get to know him better too.

I can’t wait to see how season two of the show will look and how much it’ll differ from the book (hopefully not too much).

I highly recommend this series, and I’ll definitely be thinking about this book nonstop until I get the third one.

This is such a good series, and it helps fill in some things that are missing from the show. I love the multi-POV and found family aspect of it, and the side characters really bring a lot to the story. These characters experience so many emotions, and there's plenty of angst to go around. I loved seeing James pining for her and trying so hard to redeem himself for being a dummy. I truly related so hard to their heartbreak in this book due to personal life experience, so I felt so many of their emotions myself while reading.

If you watched Season 1 of Maxton Hall , this book picks up where you left off. After dealing with the death of his Mom and losing Ruby, he turns to alcohol. Everyone is worried about him, so Ruby tries to help, making it clear she is over their romance.

This was a quick read. A lot of normal teen drama. The ending was a cliffhanger leading up to the third book Save Us.

If you watched and loved the show, you will enjoy this book.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC copy!

✨”I'm not giving up as long as there's even a single glimmer of hope for us.”✨

… And that’s exactly the main point of Save You, book 2 in the Maxton Hall series. Ruby and James are on a continuous rollercoaster, attempting to overcome every new obstacle that threatens to keep them apart, and there are plenty!
This middle book is exactly the drama that I expected and hoped for. As much as I hate seeing them spend time apart, I love the pining and yearning from both sides. The cliffhanger at the end of this book has me begging for book 3!!

I love the multiple pov we got in Save You and find myself invested in the side characters as well.
I can’t wait to see how this story ends for everyone!

💗multiple pov (Ruby, James, and both sisters, Lydia & Ember)
💗mutual pining
💗found family strengthens
💗family struggles and recovery from loss
💗’whatever it takes to win her back’

Thank you SO much to NetGalley, Berkley Publishing, and author Mona Kasten for the opportunity to arc read this series- some of my most anticipated reads of the year! Loving them!!!

After watching Maxton Hall on Amazon, I was completely hooked on the story and needed more of Ruby and James in my life. So imagine my disappointment when I realized the books hadn’t been translated into English yet... total heartbreak. But then, I saw Save You as an ARC and got accepted, and honestly, I couldn’t have been happier. Thank you so much to Berkley and NetGalley for the chance to read this early!

Save You picks up right where Save Me left off, and the emotional rollercoaster doesn’t let up. Ruby is devastated by what she believes is James’ betrayal and tries to disappear into herself, while James spirals, using every bad coping mechanism in the book. It’s raw, it’s messy, and it hurts, in the best, most addicting way.

Ruby’s growth in this book really stood out to me. She doesn’t just run back to James, and I respected that. She takes her time, processes everything, and only opens the door again when she’s ready. James, on the other hand, is fully in redemption mode because he knows he messed up and is actually willing to do the work. Their scene at the observatory? Perfection. I felt like James finally got it.

Lydia remains one of my favorite characters. Her loyalty and growth were beautiful to see, and I love that we got her perspective this time around (along with Ember’s, which brought some added dimension too). Their POVs helped round out the world and gave insight into side plots I now need answers to, especially after that cliffhanger!

There were moments that genuinely made me tear up, and I wasn’t expecting the emotional depth to hit quite so hard. These characters feel real; they are flawed, complicated, and trying their best.

I need Save Us immediately. Like, yesterday.

If you loved the Maxton Hall series and crave emotional slow burn drama with heart and character development, this sequel delivers.

After watching Maxton Hall, I became so intrigued by the books. Finding out that they were not translated in English yet was a little disappointing. Fast forward, and I saw Save You as an ARC. I was so excited and happy to be accepted for this!

Save You begins where Save Me ended. Ruby feels betrayed by James after everything they shared in Oxford. Not knowing that Mrs. Beaufort died, Ruby tries hard to forget James. Hiding in her room and feigning illness, Ruby becomes a ghost of her former self.

Meanwhile, to cope with everything, James leans on vices. Lydia tries her best to pull James back. She attempts to reach out to Ruby to no avail. Finally, after finding out everything that happened, Ruby comforts James. However, she isn’t ready to forgive and forget.

From here, James and Ruby try their best to find a way to deal with each other especially at school. Lydia continues to hide her situation from Graham and everyone else. The other characters like Ember, Lin, Wren, Cyril, Alistair, and Kesh have their own issues to handle.

Save You did not disappoint as a sequel. It tore my heart and made me cry in all the right scenes. I love Ruby’s strength in this book not just for James but for herself as well. She allowed herself time to think about everything that happened. I think Ruby showed maturity in this book.

The same goes for James. He knew he made the worst decisions possible especially when he went through a self-destructive period. With Ruby, he did everything to win her back. I liked how he respected Ruby especially during that moment at the observatory.

Lydia continues to be an amazing character. I love her loyalty to James and Ruby. She was even opening up to those around her and accept their help.

I wish all the characters the best in the next book. They have been through so much, I don’t think I can take more heartbreaks for them. The cliffhanger ending is well written. I can’t wait for Save Us!

Thank you Berkeley Publishing Group for the opportunity to preview this early ARC!!

I read this in basically one sitting!! I don’t want to say a lot about what happens in this book because I don’t want to spoil anything - but I love the characters in this story so much, especially Ruby and James!

We were given 2 additional POVs in this story which expanded the depth of the story!! I love the development of Lydia and Ruby’s friendship. This story has more of emotional impact as the twins are trying to figure out their grief.

If you’re a fan of The Maxton Hall TV series, you’re going to want to grab this when it publishes in English on September 2, 2025.

Romance content: Just kissing!

I absolutely devoured this book! After the cliffhanger from the first book, I was itching to get my hands on the second.

I loved the addition of Lydia and Ember’s points of view. I think it adds a lot to Ruby and James’s story while also delving into sideplots that I could not get enough of.

I enjoyed seeing Ruby and James find their ways back to one another maturely (with lots of angst).

And that ending! Oh my gosh! I need book 3 ASAP!

Ruby and James were not the only people tortured, I was suffering too. Their heartbreak was my heartbreak. The character development was done well. I'm so glad that Ruby didn't immediately forgive James. He did so much grovelling and he really fought for Ruby. They both deserved to be happy finally. Except, the ending of this book. I saw it coming. I was prepared. But it still hurts. I'm about to read the last book. It's bittersweet. I don't want it to end but I'm also excited for everyone to get their happily ever after.

The way I was just devouring this book! I was smiling, kicking my feet, and yet it still completely wrecked me! Thank you Netagalley and Berkley Publishing for the opportunity to read this book as an ARC! <3

something about these books just make me giddy. such a good one. thanks netagalley and Berkley Publishing Group | Berkley

I love this book so much! Did anything major happen? …Not really—except for the last few chapters. But I loved it nonetheless. Watching Ruby and James reconcile and work through their misunderstandings made my heart so happy.

BUT—if James hurts Ruby again, I swear I’ll personally punch him so hard he won’t be able to see what’s right in front of him.

I know the 4 POVs might not be for everyone, but I actually really enjoyed seeing things from Lydia and Ember’s perspectives. I have a feeling we’ll get Graham’s POV in the next book, and I’m so excited for that!


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Guess who got blessed with this ARC ?......ME!!!
Thank you so much Berkley and Netgalley I love you to the moon and back 💋♥️