Saving 6: Boys of Tommen #3 Paperback – February 5, 2023

I loved the glimpses we got of Joey in Shannon and Johnny’s books and knew immediately that I wanted his story. Saving 6 is an emotional rollercoaster of a book. Light and funny at times, and completely heartbreaking during others.Joey is a unique character with many layers. Love for his family is what motivates him but is also cause for his destruction. He’s fiercely loyal, completely selfless, and good to his core, while putting his own health and safely at risk and maybe even sacrificing his own happiness along the way.Joey and Aiofe have a complex relationship that is uniquely them. They are devoted to each other as friends first then lovers, and become tangled up in each other’s lives throughout their time at school. I thought the banter between Johnny and Gibsie was top notch, but the back and forth of Joey and Aiofe was everything I never knew I needed.We know what happens to the Lynch family from reading Binding and Keeping, but experiencing it through Joey’s point of view gave me an entirely new perspective and added depth to this heartbreakingly beautiful story.I love these characters. I feel like they are a part of me, and that’s the power of Chloe’s writing and storytelling. I’ll be taking a bit of a pause before diving into part two and hope to go right into Taming 7 in just a few weeks!

Heed this warnings, this book is very upsetting and graphic. I skipped most of the abusive scenes as I had enough of that in the first two books. Let’s talk about my girl Aoife. This girl, let me paint a picture. Brazen, Loud, Outspoken, Mischievous, Self assured, Free spirit, Pure heart, Penchant for trouble and Spiteful. The absolute balls on this girl. She is strong, independent, and unapologetically herself. Her presence commands attention, and her actions speak volumes. She is a force to be reckoned with, Joey had no chance.Even though Shannon had it so tough, in her books Joey had it worst. He had his mother to deal with and she was not kind. She actually had the audacity to compare Joey to his abusive jackhole father. That one sentence did his head in. It was unfair and untrue.

This book has absolutely stolen my heart! This series is beyond compare, and this installment has left me emotionally wrecked in the best way possible. Joey’s journey is one of heartache, resilience, and raw vulnerability, and I found myself completely immersed in every page. The emotional turmoil Chloe Walsh weaves into this story is excruciatingly perfect. It’s a rollercoaster of pain and passion, and I felt every single moment. Joey’s struggles, his battles, and his love are so deeply moving that I can’t even find the words to fully capture the depth of my feelings. This book has shattered my heart into pieces, and yet, I wouldn’t change a thing. I can’t wait to dive into the next book in the series!

The cover is a stunning work of art that beautifully captures the book's essence. With its vibrant colors, elegant typography, and intricate illustrations, the cover is visually striking and enhances the book's appeal. It effectively reflects the themes and mood of the story, making it both a captivating visual and a meaningful representation of the book's content.

A great book that describes addiction. A struggle of numbing a pain with whatever allows you to get away from the pain in real life. A love so passionate and toxic that it hurts to give up. Joey's story is both heartbreaking and sincere. It was a bit slow in the beginning but maybe it's because I already knew what was happening.

I just know the next one is going to kill me😭 Joey and Aoife are broken and sad and beautiful characters.

I loved seeing the story from Joey and Aoifes perspective. I also love me a good slow burn. However, for being a YA book, there were too many sex scenes. Also the miscommunication in this book was too much and too rough for me, I get that it’s realistic with addicts, but sometimes I don’t read for realism. However, I thought this book was great. I will be continuing!

Chloe Walsh has an amazing gift of bringing these stories alive.I started reading them to be able to connect with one of my teenage daughters, she had already read the first 2 in this series and wanted someone to talk to about it. Now I’m farther than she is and I can’t wait for her to catch up to me!! I literally can’t put the book down. If I’m not reading I’m listening to the audiobook version.Wow thank you Chloe Walsh I hope you keep this series going.

Acho que nada descreve mais esse livro para mim do que a palavra “intensidade” o livro tem uma carga emocional absurda que te faz entrar tanto de cabeça na história que vc se sente tão mal e sentida pelos personagens. O vício do Joey e tudo que ele passa dentro da sua cabeça e em casa é narrado de uma forma exemplar que faz a gente sair de uma bolha que fomos inseridos sobre os estereótipos do vício e de como uma pessoa precisa reagir a um lar abusivo, pq simplesmente todas as suas questões são retratadas de uma forma tão profunda que parece que está acontecendo com um familiar nosso que a gente só quer abraçar e enfiar em uma bolha segura (tal qual a Aoife queria fazer com ele). Por outro lado temos uma das personagens femininas mais surreais já feitas, Aoife que não se deixa ser atacada e humilhada por ninguém pois o que ela aceita é sobre as normas dela e de como isso a afetará a longo prazo, além da forma que ela consegue compreender as situações que o Joey tá inserido é impressionante, a empatia dela é uma das coisas mais linda sobre ela e apesar de tudo ela ainda consegue impor seus próprios limites sobre as situações. Por mais que o final tenha acabado de uma forma crítica e triste a gente percebe o quão incrível a autora foi em mostrar as nuanças de um relacionamento diante um vício, pois é mostrado a dualidade entre ser a pessoa viciada e ser a pessoa que observa o outro se perdendo no vício e esse contraste é feito de uma forma muito responsável. Estou ansiosa para a redenção desse casal pq eles merecem demaiiiis e tenho certeza que a autora abordará tudo de uma forma responsável tal qual fez nesse livro em mostrar que até aqueles relacionamentos que torcemos muito pra dar certo podem se tornar tóxico mas isso não significa que tudo está perdido.

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3rd book from Tommen's boys. I loved Johnny and Shannon's story but this one? OMG, it is much better that I had expected! It catches you from the beginning and is always surprising you and I have read a lot of romantic. I love Joey Lynch character!

The whole series is heartbreaking and emotional and just makes you feel everything. One of the best I've read, it's real and funny and sad. I adore Joey and Aoife.