Too bad it’s all a lie.
Every day she’s dying a little on the inside, drowning in everyone’s expectations and opinions, the weight of it all pulling her under.
She wants to do the unthinkable ... until a boy with shaggy hair, unusual eyes, and a lip ring changes her plans.
Release Date: February 22nd, 2018
***5 ‘Sticky Notes’ Stars***
I almost passed Saving Me up...almost. I read the description (The original, the new one is a much better representation of the story) and waffled. I admit it. I didn’t know if I wanted to put myself in that kind of emotional headspace because it would be a conscious and deliberate choice to do so and trust in the author. But as soon as the waffling started (I’m a Libra, we waffle often) it ended and I gave myself a mental slap (or two) and remembered how much I adored Maybe Never and went for it and from the opening chapter I was hooked! It brought out all the feels and had me wishing that there were more words to read because I didn’t want to say goodbye.
I adored Ally, she frustrated the hell out of me at times, but when she did I had to remind myself that not only is she a teenager, but one that has had her world turned upside down in more ways than one. But I enjoyed watching her figure things out, whether it was on her own or with a little help from those around her (both those who were good and not so good for her) and how she not only became stronger but happier as the book progressed.
When it comes to romance reviews I have a set way I do them, but for Saving Me I’m changing it up a bit because you, as the reader, need to go into it blind, or at least as blind as possible, so I’m keeping it as vague and simple as possible. The romance was sweet and very honest when it comes to teenagers and how they view love and sex. Do we get full blown details? No, but things are talked about. As for the very eclectic cast of characters that Ally has relationships with, some I absolutely adored and others I wanted to gut with a spoon, but they gave depth to the world and made it feel real and regardless of which side of the coin they fell on for me I can honestly say I wouldn’t mind finding out more about all of them.
I have to say that Saving Me is truly an excellent read, and one I am very happy I didn’t pass up (and won’t pass up another book by this author in the future) Ms. Allen approached and handled the topic of depression and teen suicide with respect, honesty and compassion. And while the teenagers that populate this story do very teenage things that may frustrate and irritate, the author balances it out with showing that they are capable of stepping over the line into the adulting realm when looking at situations in a making a more mature decision. I really can’t say enough good things about this book and highly recommend it to everyone.
~ Copy provided via Enticing Journey & voluntarily reviewed ~
Sadie Allen lives in Texas with her husband and three young children. When she's not writing, she's reading, catching up on her favorite shows, or chasing her family around the house.
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