Say You’ll Remember Me is a contemporary romance novel by Abby Jiminez.
The story follows Samantha and Xavier, two people who seem worlds apart but are brought together by an unforgettable connection.
The book is due for release in May 2025 and I was excited to receive an advance copy via Netgalley in exchange for this honest review.
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Book Blurb
There might be no such a thing as a perfect guy, but Xavier Rush comes disastrously close. A gorgeous veterinarian giving Greek god vibes—all while cuddling a tiny kitten? Immediately yes. That is until Xavier opens his mouth and proves that even sculpted gods can say the absolute wrong thing. Like, really wrong. Of course, there’s nothing Samantha loves more than proving an asshole wrong…
. . . unless, of course, he can admit he made a mistake. But after one incredible and seemingly endless date—possibly the best in living history—Samantha is forced to admit the truth, that her family is in crisis and any kind of relationship would be impossible. Samantha begs Xavier to forget her. To remember their night together as a perfect moment, as crushing as that may be.
Only no amount of distance or time is nearly enough to forget that something between them. And the only thing better than one single perfect memory is to make a life—and even a love—worth remembering.
Say You’ll Remember Me Book Review
Say You’ll Remember Me was my first Abby Jimenez novel but it definitely won’t be my last. Her writing style reminded me of Paige Toon with its sweeping romance and real emotional depth.
One thing I really appreciated about this book was its sensitive and honest portrayal of dementia. Having experienced it myself with my grandma, I felt the depiction of the grief and loss was handled beautifully. It added so much heart to the story and gave it a layer of depth beyond the romance.
I absolutely loved the romance itself. I’m not usually a fan of insta-love, but Samantha and Xavier’s connection felt authentic and believable. Both characters were so well-drawn that I couldn’t help but root for them.
Xavier was such a charming yet flawed hero, and Samantha’s wit and vulnerability made her equally endearing. I also enjoyed the playful pop culture references, especially the ACOTAR Rhysand comparison when describing Xavier.
The story struck a perfect balance, with poignant moments that tugged at my heartstrings and witty, lighter scenes that made me smile. I also really enjoyed the dual POV, which gave insight into both characters and made their emotions and struggles feel even more real.
Overall, this is a beautifully written and deeply emotional romance that I couldn’t put down. It is poignant, funny, and full of heart and I’ll definitely be reading more books by Abby Jimenez.