Scan barcode
rosie_08's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, Violence, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
jnterhune's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Not an awful book just felt very similar to the first one just told all over again, the second book in this series sets up this book but you go back in time and never get to present day. Just reading a very similar story again from different characters, exact same conversations word for word just kinda waste of time. I do enjoy their story aliitle more and love them as characters tho. I will say the ending sucks on this one just found how this book ends stupid, however the next one gets better and is slightly more enjoyable so far 🤷🏼♀️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Not my favorite felt like most was a waste of time next books gets better tho!mollywrig's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Grief
lovast's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book broke me. The only reason I didn't cry is because I mostly read it at work and I can not afford to cry on the job.
This book is somewhat of a prequel to the first two books in the series. We see the life and struggles in the Lynch family through Joey's eyes.
Once again, Chloe Walsh knows how to make me feel pain and anguish I've never felt in my life. Seeing the story from Joey's pov was something else. He was the one that endured the most and had too many responsibilities on his shoulders... My heart hurt and cried for him.
Aoife is exactly what Joey needed in his life. She is the one that challenges him and brings the best in him. From flirty banter to best friends to the love of their lives, Aoife and Joey were meant for each other. I loved seeing their relationship and feelings grow and develop into love. I didn't really like Aoife in the first books, she felt like a filler character, but that's probably because she didn't interact much with Shannon which was the main character, so she appeared very briefly in a few scenes. But here... Aoife shines and I love her.
Despite wanting to slap her on the back of the head for how she handled her relationship with Paul, she came through and showed us that she is indeed level-headed. She showed us how true, deep, consuming love feels like. How important it is to be there for your loved one, to support and to encourage. She also showed us that you cannot change someone if they don't want to be changed.
That's why I appreciate Joey's character even more. Even though the ending hurt me to no ends, I appreciate the author for making Joey choose correctly and prioritising the most important and desperate thing at that time over his love. Because his love for Aoife and hitting an unimaginable rock bottom opened his eyes.
Why 4.5 stars? Because, I wasn't left with the emptiness and desperation the first two books left me. It's probably because the story isn't new because I've read it in Shannon's books. I would have avoided reading Binding 13 and Keeping 13 at work because I know I wouldn't be able to stop myself from crying. Reading Saving 6 was hard but not impossible and I could stop myself from crying.
This book is somewhat of a prequel to the first two books in the series. We see the life and struggles in the Lynch family through Joey's eyes.
Once again, Chloe Walsh knows how to make me feel pain and anguish I've never felt in my life. Seeing the story from Joey's pov was something else. He was the one that endured the most and had too many responsibilities on his shoulders... My heart hurt and cried for him.
Aoife is exactly what Joey needed in his life. She is the one that challenges him and brings the best in him. From flirty banter to best friends to the love of their lives, Aoife and Joey were meant for each other. I loved seeing their relationship and feelings grow and develop into love. I didn't really like Aoife in the first books, she felt like a filler character, but that's probably because she didn't interact much with Shannon which was the main character, so she appeared very briefly in a few scenes. But here... Aoife shines and I love her.
Despite wanting to slap her on the back of the head for how she handled her relationship with Paul, she came through and showed us that she is indeed level-headed. She showed us how true, deep, consuming love feels like. How important it is to be there for your loved one, to support and to encourage. She also showed us that you cannot change someone if they don't want to be changed.
That's why I appreciate Joey's character even more. Even though the ending hurt me to no ends, I appreciate the author for making Joey choose correctly and prioritising the most important and desperate thing at that time over his love. Because his love for Aoife and hitting an unimaginable rock bottom opened his eyes.
Why 4.5 stars? Because, I wasn't left with the emptiness and desperation the first two books left me. It's probably because the story isn't new because I've read it in Shannon's books. I would have avoided reading Binding 13 and Keeping 13 at work because I know I wouldn't be able to stop myself from crying. Reading Saving 6 was hard but not impossible and I could stop myself from crying.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use and Violence
Minor: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy
_rubydodge's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
bethanyjgilmore's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Death of parent
kinsportch's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Rape, and Abandonment
Minor: Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy
oliviamangionn's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
i LOVED joey and aoife’s story pre shannon and johnny!!! don’t get me wrong, i missed shannon and johnny like crazy, but joey and aoife are so cute and have such a long history. i also liked getting to know aoife a bit more as she is much livelier in saving six compared to how she was portrayed in binding and keeping thirteen. i also really liked how we got to understand and see joeys struggles with addiction and get to see how much he actually did and does for his siblings and mother and how much he has sacrificed. i also wanted to mention that the way darren left was wrong. if he had left any other way i think i would have understood a little bit better, but i fully understand why joey hates darren as much as he does.
i must admit that i did love the johnny and gibsie cameo!
i also really like how the book was set up into each year of school and how you got to see both joey and aoife’s perspectives and lives throughout the years.
i also feel like it’s important to note that i absolutely hate paul and that he can be with danielle for all i care because they’re just as bad as each other (except paul is much much worse).
i think the current standing for my ranking is keeping thirteen, bonding thirteen and then saving six. just because i really enjoyed shannon and johnnys story, however i did really really enjoy aoife and joeys story.
i’m super excited to keep reading and get an insight into joey and aoife’s story starting at the binding thirteen timeline.
i’m not going to lie though i’m a little disappointed with how long this took me to read as i would have loved to have read it faster but uni got the better of me :(
i must admit that i did love the johnny and gibsie cameo!
i also really like how the book was set up into each year of school and how you got to see both joey and aoife’s perspectives and lives throughout the years.
i also feel like it’s important to note that i absolutely hate paul and that he can be with danielle for all i care because they’re just as bad as each other (except paul is much much worse).
i think the current standing for my ranking is keeping thirteen, bonding thirteen and then saving six. just because i really enjoyed shannon and johnnys story, however i did really really enjoy aoife and joeys story.
i’m super excited to keep reading and get an insight into joey and aoife’s story starting at the binding thirteen timeline.
i’m not going to lie though i’m a little disappointed with how long this took me to read as i would have loved to have read it faster but uni got the better of me :(
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction and Drug use
krystalframe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Domestic abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Bullying
annie_o007's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness