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Boys of Tommen #3
Saving 6
He’s about to meet his match.
When teenagers from the same side of the tracks collide.
The second born son in a broken marriage, Joey Lynch has spent a lifetime picking up the pieces of a family unraveling. When his older brother Darren skips town on his first day of secondary school, twelve year old Joey finds himself thrown into the role of protector to his younger siblings and mother. Plagued by self-loathing, and furious with the world, he grapples with teenage life, his unwavering sense of duty to his family, while balancing precariously close to a life of addiction that threatens to swallow him whole. The only light in his sea of darkness is his boss’s firecracker of a daughter who refuses to back down. A girl who just so happens to be his classmate.
Aoife Molloy has never been backwards in coming forward. Her bubbly and self-assured nature has never led her astray. Until her first day of secondary school when she collides with a hotheaded boy who sparks a burning curiosity inside of her that only grows stronger by the day.
Falling into a complicated friendship with her father’s apprentice, Aoife works to unravels the secrets around Joey Lynch’s life, while he desperately fights to keep her out.
Friendship, devotion, and first love all come together in Saving 6, the first of two books for Aoife and Joey.
Based in Ireland, the Boys of Tommen series is bound to captivate and lure you into the world of rugby, hurling, love, and teenage heartbreak.
* Warning *
Some scenes in this book may be extremely upsetting for some readers. Due to its bad language, mature themes, and potentially triggering scenes, Saving 6 is recommended for mature readers.
When teenagers from the same side of the tracks collide.
The second born son in a broken marriage, Joey Lynch has spent a lifetime picking up the pieces of a family unraveling. When his older brother Darren skips town on his first day of secondary school, twelve year old Joey finds himself thrown into the role of protector to his younger siblings and mother. Plagued by self-loathing, and furious with the world, he grapples with teenage life, his unwavering sense of duty to his family, while balancing precariously close to a life of addiction that threatens to swallow him whole. The only light in his sea of darkness is his boss’s firecracker of a daughter who refuses to back down. A girl who just so happens to be his classmate.
Aoife Molloy has never been backwards in coming forward. Her bubbly and self-assured nature has never led her astray. Until her first day of secondary school when she collides with a hotheaded boy who sparks a burning curiosity inside of her that only grows stronger by the day.
Falling into a complicated friendship with her father’s apprentice, Aoife works to unravels the secrets around Joey Lynch’s life, while he desperately fights to keep her out.
Friendship, devotion, and first love all come together in Saving 6, the first of two books for Aoife and Joey.
Based in Ireland, the Boys of Tommen series is bound to captivate and lure you into the world of rugby, hurling, love, and teenage heartbreak.
* Warning *
Some scenes in this book may be extremely upsetting for some readers. Due to its bad language, mature themes, and potentially triggering scenes, Saving 6 is recommended for mature readers.
725 pages, ebook
First published February 14, 2023
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Chloe Walsh
63Ìýbooks20.3kÌýfollowersChloe Walsh is the bestselling author of The Boys of Tommen series, which exploded in popularity on TikTok, Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ, and Amazon. She has been writing and publishing New Adult and Adult contemporary romance for a decade. Her books have been translated into multiple languages. Animal lover, music addict, TV junkie, Chloe loves spending time with her family and is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness. Chloe lives in Cork, Ireland with her family.
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April 16, 2025
“you talk about joey lynch way too much.�
god forbid a girl is in love with a man she can never have. talking about him is all i got😔rereading this book was like me jumping out of a plane knowing i don’t have a parachute. can’t even enjoy the fall because i know the ending.
âˆ�knives shoved into my heart ★â¶Ä™s
â¶Äâž� ð’ð’ ð’Žð’‚ð’•ð’•ð’†ð’“ ð’˜ð’‰ð’‚ð’•, ð’Š ð’˜ð’ð’–ð’ð’… ð’ƒð’† ð’“ð’Šð’ˆð’‰ð’• ð’ƒð’†ð’”ð’Šð’…ð’† ð’‰ð’Šð’Ž, ð’“ð’†ð’‚ð’…ð’š ð’•ð’ ð’‘ð’–ð’ð’ ð’‰ð’Šð’Ž ð’ƒð’‚ð’„𒌠ð’•ð’ ð’”ð’‚ð’‡ð’†ð’•ð’š. ð’†ð’—ð’†ð’ ð’Šð’‡ ð’Šð’• ð’Žð’†ð’‚ð’ð’• ð’•ð’‰ð’‚ð’• ð’Š ð’ð’ð’”ð’• ð’Žð’šð’”ð’†ð’ð’‡ ð’Šð’ ð’•ð’‰ð’† ð’‘ð’“ð’ð’„ð’†ð’”ð’”.
i’m concerned for my mental and emotional health.
°â¶Äâ‹�.ೃ࿔*:ï½�
i never knew devastation until he walked into my world and gave me a glimpse into his.
i never knew demons until i stood beside him and watched him battle monsters more frightening than my imagination could ever concoct.
i never knew heartbreak until he decimated my heart by decimating his body.
i never knew hurt until he walked away from me.
i never knew.
well i never knew that i’d be reading the most life changing books, but here i am. i will never be able to read another romance book the same way again. i fear that i’ve reached peak romance. god, you’re probably thinking…could she be any more dramatic when it comes to this series?yes, watch me. i just don’t know any other way to express my feelings about these books.
cut open my heart, store these books inside, and sew it back up.
they’re quite literally a part of me now…fully injected into my veins flowing through my bloodstream. see, told you. let me just shut up now because i could ramble on and on. this book obliterated me, that’s all you need to know. can i write this review without crying? spoiler alert: no😀
°â¶Äâ‹�.ೃ࿔*:ï½�
with jay-z and beyoncé’s �03 bonnie & clyde blasting from the car stereo, a fitting song given the circumstances, i held on for dear life to the dashboard as the wild and reckless boy in the driver’s seat blew my mind. sitting in the passenger seat beside him, i felt like i was on a power trip. like we could take on the whole world in this moment.
â•°âÀ¿âž� forever thinking about joey recklessly driving aoife’s car with her in the passenger seat while listening to this song before they were even dating. so iconic.
â� ð“…ð“ð’¶ð“Žð“ð’¾ð“ˆð“‰:
- ð™žð™§ð™žð™¨ ð™—ð™® ð™©ð™ð™š ð™œð™¤ð™¤ ð™œð™¤ð™¤ ð™™ð™¤ð™¡ð™¡ð™¨
- ð™–ð™£ð™˜ð™ð™¤ð™§ ð™—ð™® ð™£ð™¤ð™«ð™¤ ð™–ð™¢ð™¤ð™§
- ð™¨ð™žð™¡ð™šð™£ð™˜ð™š ð™—ð™® ð™¢ð™–ð™§ð™¨ð™ð™¢ð™–ð™¡ð™¡ð™¤ð™¬ ð™›ð™©. ð™ ð™ð™–ð™¡ð™žð™™
- ð™žð™£ð™©ð™¤ ð™žð™© ð™—ð™® ð™˜ð™ð™–ð™¨ð™š ð™–ð™©ð™¡ð™–ð™£ð™©ð™žð™˜
- ð™™ð™šð™¢ð™¤ð™£ð™¨ ð™—ð™® ð™žð™¢ð™–ð™œð™žð™£ð™š ð™™ð™§ð™–ð™œð™¤ð™£ð™¨
- ð™¨ð™–ð™«ð™š ð™®ð™¤ð™ªð™§ð™¨ð™šð™¡ð™› ð™—ð™® ð™©ð™§ð™žð™¥ð™¥ð™žð™š ð™§ð™šð™™ð™™ & ð™©ð™§ð™–ð™«ð™žð™¨ ð™—ð™–ð™§ð™ ð™šð™§
- ð™ð™žð™™ð™š ð™—ð™® ð™Ÿð™ªð™žð™˜ð™š ð™¬ð™§ð™¡ð™™ ð™›ð™©. ð™¨ð™šð™šð™¯ð™®ð™£
- ð™ð™ªð™§ð™©ð™¨ ð™¨ð™¤ ð™œð™¤ð™¤ð™™ ð™—ð™® ð™–ð™¨ð™©ð™§ð™žð™™ ð™¨
- ð™§ð™žð™™ð™š ð™›ð™¤ð™§ ð™®ð™¤ð™ª ð™—ð™® ð™™ð™–ð™£ð™žð™©ð™® ð™ ð™–ð™£ð™š
this playlist had me straight sobbing for an hour. i fear i ate😗
â� ð“‰ð“‡ð‘œð“…ð‘’ð“ˆ/ð’¶ð‘’ð“ˆð“‰ð’½ð‘’ð“‰ð’¾ð’¸:
- friends to lovers
- good girl x broken boy
- grumpy sunshine
- she falls first, he falls harder
- addiction/trauma (search triggers!)
- tension/banter
- high school
- dual pov
â� ð“…ð“ð‘œð“‰ ð“ˆð“Šð“‚ð“‚ð’¶ð“‡ð“Ž:
saving 6 takes you back in time before binding and keeping 13 to tell joey’s story. life has never been easy for joey lynch. everything in his life is broken and he’s always left to pick up the pieces. as he enters his teen years, his struggles in life intensify. he does his very best with the hand he’s been dealt. always looking out for and protecting the people he cares about, determined to rebuild what is broken…but who’s going to look out for him? especially when he’s also determined to lose himself to drugs. aoife molloy is a sunshine girl with a fun-loving personality and an unwavering confidence. she’s so unapologetically herself and doesn’t care what anyone thinks. well, except for the boy who has piqued her interest since she first laid her eyes on him. she’s determined to become joey’s friend, to knock down his walls one by one. when deeper feelings arise between them…she finds herself wanting to save him, but he wants to save her from himself. he’s convinced that he’s unlovable and that he’ll ruin her. what happens when she fully inserts herself into his life and shows him what it’s like to be loved? she’s the only home he’s ever had. he knows he shouldn’t get involved with her, but he can’t seem to stay away. when things take a turn…can she save him?
â� ð“‚ð“Ž ð“‰ð’½ð‘œð“Šð‘”ð’½ð“‰ð“ˆ:
“pain. on the outside. on the inside. all around me. pain so fucking strong i’m drowning in it! that’s what i feel. that’s all i feel.�
â•°âÀ¿âž¤no thoughts, just…this.
no but honestly, if you thought shannon’s books were sad…i’m here to tell you that joey’s first book will make both of shan’s seem like a cakewalk. binding and keeping 13 absolutely broke me and i was thinking hm, well surely it can’t get any worse than this right? WRONG. i was so wrong. oh and guess what? i can already tell you that redeeming 6 will be even more gut wrenching than this one. i can feel it in my bones.
â� ð“Œð“‡ð’¾ð“‰ð’¾ð“ƒð‘”:
chloe’s ability to completely break you with her writing is actually terrifying. that’s it. that’s all i have to say.
°â¶Äâ‹�.ೃ࿔*:ï½�
â€the quintessential lost boy.â€� her lips grazed mine as she spoke. “don’t worry, peter pan, i’ll be your wendy.â€�
i kissed her.
â•°âÀ¿âž¤i will never forget this moment.
â� ð’¿ð‘œð‘’ð“Ž ð“ð“Žð“ƒð’¸ð’½
â¶Äâž� âyou’re like an island. somewhere for me to go and escape. somewhere safe. someone to anchor me, if that even makes sense.â�
i could spend a life time crying for this boy. i’d do anything to take his heart, store it inside my chest, and take care of it as if it were my own. reading about joey’s life from ages 12-18 absolutely killed me. falling in love with a character and growing deeply connected to them just to read about the absolute hell they had to endure growing up is just…unfairðŸ˜i want to rewrite his books. a tears of joy edition🥺the man that he is omg…where other people see flaws, i see perfection. he’s so caring, kind, selfless, loyal, etc etc. i love him endlessly.
â� ð’¶ð‘œð’¾ð’»ð‘’ ð“‚ð‘œð“ð“ð‘œð“Ž
â¶Äâž� âyou might not love yourself, but i do. i love you enough for the both of us.â�
she’s the baddest bitch ever and what’s even better is…she KNOWS it. her confidence shines brighter than the sun. i love that she’s not the type of girl to just give up when things get hard. she knows her own mind and speaks it freely. she’s a hard girl to break, but she’s human. so when she does break, it’s so heart breaking. she’s everything i hope my future daughter will be one day and everything i look for in a friend. that’s my girl heheðŸ¤
°â¶Äâ‹�.ೃ࿔*:ï½�
reaching down with his free hand, he tucked a tendril of hair behind my ear and whispered, “you think i want ²â´Ç³Ü?â€�
physically, he trumped me in every way.
taller.
stronger.
darker.
meaner...
still, i wanted him to come closer.
â€go inside, molloy,â€� he said in a softer tone as his green eyes searched and found something in mine that had put the fire out for him. “you don’t belong out here in the dark with someone like me.â€�
â€yes, i do.â€�
â•°âÀ¿âž¤when he’s made of fire and finally meets his match😫
°â¶Äâ‹�.ೃ࿔*:ï½�
"you shouldn't settle for anything less than being in love to the point of madness. the only person that you should be settling for is the person who unsettles you the most. you won't want to breathe, feel, or fucking function without them. that's how you'll know it's a real relationship, molloy.�
â•°âÀ¿âž¤everyone needs this reminder because each and every single one of you deserve a relationship like this.
â� ð“‡ð‘œð“‚ð’¶ð“ƒð’¸ð‘’:
romances between a broken boy who’s convinced he’s unlovable and a girl who loves him like it’s breathing>>>>
top tier!
â•âÔÜ┶Ä┶Ä┶Ä┶Ä┶Ä༺♡༻âÔÜ┶Ä┶Ä┶Ä┶Ä┶Äâ•�
ð’ð’ð’˜ ð’‘ð’ð’‚ð’šð’Šð’ð’ˆ:
ð’Šð’“ð’Šð’” ð’ƒð’š ð’•ð’‰ð’† ð’ˆð’ð’ ð’ˆð’ð’ ð’…ð’ð’ð’ð’”
1:30 ───|────── 3:30
â†� â—� ð•€ð•€ â–� â†�
ð’—ð’ð’ð’–ð’Žð’†: â– â– â– â– â– â–¡â–¡â–¡
â•°âÔÜ┶Ä┶Ä┶Ä┶Ä┶Ä༺♡༻âÔÜ┶Ä┶Ä┶Ä┶Ä┶Äâ•�
the goo goo dolls blasted through the speakers.
â€Á°°ù¾±²õ?â€�
�our song. just humor me and listen, okay?�
i nodded and kept my eyes locked on hers as the lyrics of the song fucked with my head.
â€well?â€� she finally breathed when the song ended. “it’s perfect, right?â€�
â€yeah, molloy.â€� my voice was thick with emotion. “it is.â€�
this song was very much made for these two and no one can convince me otherwise. joey and aoife have embedded themselves into my dna. their love story has it all. forming a friendship before forming an actual relationship is such a beautiful thing. their banter? everything. the angst? the tension? ugh, so good. while their love story is very beautiful, it’s very complicated and heartbreaking at the same time.
mixing love with addiction is scary and can be so toxic. nothing could’ve prepared me for a story like theirs and nothing can prepare me for what’s to come in their next book. i’ve fallen so deeply in love with these characters and feel so connected to them. i just want my babies happy. they deserve the entire world. i love the way aoife truly sees joey. i will say this again because i cannot stress this enough, but to be loved it to be seen. everyone deserves that kind of love so please, never settle.
âð’ð’Šð’„ð’� ð’‰ð’ð’ð’…ð’Šð’†.â�
âð’ð’Šð’„ð’� ð’ð’†ð’ˆð’”.â�
âð’Šâ€™ð’� ð’˜ð’†ð’‚ð’“ð’Šð’ð’ˆ ð’‹ð’†ð’‚ð’ð’” ð’•ð’ð’ð’Šð’ˆð’‰ð’•.â�
âð’ð’ð’� ð’Šð’ ð’Žð’š ð’‰ð’†ð’‚ð’….â�
â•°âÀ¿âž¤joey is such a flirt🙈also, this reminded me of one tree hill, it had me screamingðŸ˜iykyk! favorite show ever.
â� ð“ˆð’¾ð’¹ð‘’ ð’¸ð’½ð’¶ð“‡ð’¶ð’¸ð“‰ð‘’ð“‡ð“ˆ:
i have to admit that i didn’t fall in love with these side characters as much as i fell in love with the side characters in binding and keeping 13. all my love went straight to joey and aoife.
� shannon lynch:
seeing her as a side character before johnny was PAINFUL. i love her so much and seeing her in this book made me wanna reread her books🥺
°â¶Äâ‹�.ೃ࿔*:ï½�
â� ð“‚ð‘œð“‚ð‘’ð“ƒð“‰ð“ˆ ð‘’ð“‚ð’·ð‘’ð’¹ð’¹ð‘’ð’¹ ð’¾ð“ƒð“‰ð‘œ ð“‚ð“Ž ð“‚ð’¾ð“ƒð’¹:
â€you’re a manipulative little witch, aren’t ya?â€� he laughed. “playing your old man like that.â€�
â€only when i have to. you didn’t see the shoes.â€�
â€shoes,â€� he snorted, shaking his head. “and you wonder why we’re not compatible.â€�
â€i guarantee if you saw me wearing those shoes, you’d understand.â€�
*later*
â€i like you.â€�
â€wow,â€� i breathed. “another admission.â€�
â€the hardest one yet.â€�
â€i bet.â€�
â€i know what you want us to be,â€� he added, tone gruff. “but that can’t happen.â€�
â€j´Ç±ð—â¶Ä�
he bent down and retrieved the shoe i’d lost earlier. “nice shoes,� he said in a soft voice, putting it back on my foot. “you were right. they were worth hounding your father for.�
â€see?â€� i forced a smile when i felt like crying. “told you.â€�
releasing a pained breath, he leaned in close and pressed a kiss to my forehead. “i could go a fair bit crazy over you, molloy.� his lips brushed against my brow as he said, “stay out of my head now, ya hear?�
â•°âÀ¿âž¤it’s the way that there’s so much more to this scene that had me sobbing.
i quickly slapped his hand away. “don’t touch my rolos.�
â€jesus, you can’t spare one?â€�
â€i could, but not for you.â€�
â€why not for me?â€�
â€because you have the munchies, and i refuse to enable your bad behavior.â€�
*later*
â€didn’t you see me back there?â€�
â€yeah, i saw you. but don’t expect me to talk to you when you’re with him. i refuse to enable your bad behavior.â€�
now, she smiled. “are you feeding me my own lines, joey lynch?�
â€Å½²ú²õ´Ç±ô³Ü³Ù±ð±ô²â.â€�
â•°âÀ¿âž¤PLEASEEE they make me smile even tho these scenes pain me.
â€what do you want to do now?â€�
â€you tell me, molloy.â€� his hands moved to my hips and he gave me a reassuring squeeze. “you’re calling the shots here.â€�
â€i am?â€�
â€yeah, you are.â€� leaning up on his elbows, he pressed an achingly soft kiss to my neck. â€you set the pace on this, and i’ll fall in line with you.â€�
*later*
â€i just don’t know how to not do it.â€�
â€not do what, joe?â€�
â€reject human affection.â€�
my heart.
my poor, poor heart.
â€it’s okay. we can handle this the same way we handle sex.â€� pressing a kiss to his chest, i whispered, â€except in this instance you set the pace, and i’ll fall in line.â€�
â•°âÀ¿âž¤my heart split straight down the middle. i will never get over these two.
â€if you fight her, you fight me. so, are we fighting, or are you bitches keeping your hair another day? i’m down either way.â€�
they both looked at each other and then at shannon before shaking their heads and stalking off.
â€you didn’t have to do that for me.â€�
â€i know.â€�
â€they might go after you next.â€�
â€i’d like to see them try. if they go near you again, all you need to do is come and find me. it doesn’t matter if i’m in class or not. just come and find me and i’ll help you, okay?â€�
she looked up at me and whispered, “why?�
â€because i love your brother, and your brother loves you. keeping you safe is important to him, which makes it important to me. and who knows? maybe in time you’ll be coaxed out of that pretty little shell and we can be friends.â€�
â€you want to be my friend?â€�
â€is that okay with ²â´Ç³Ü?â€�
â€yes, please.â€�
â€then it’s official.â€� i gave her a reassuring hug as i walked her to class, making sure every catty bitch got a good look at us. “we’re friends.â€�
â•°âÀ¿âž¤my precious shannon omg aoife is such a sweetheart and i loved this scene so much🥹
â� ð’»ð’¶ð“‹ð‘œð“‡ð’¾ð“‰ð‘’ ð“†ð“Šð‘œð“‰ð‘’ð“ˆ:
âž� âjust so you know, joe…you’re my favorite friend, with my favorite everything.â�
âž� âi have a friendship with joey, and i’m not giving that up for anyone.â�
âž� âi’ve been sold on your for a long time now, joey lynch.â�
âž� âthe only time i allow myself to feel anything is when i’m with you.â�
âž� âi took a chance on that boy, and i’m glad that i did because the man that small boy turned into is a man who i am damn proud of.â�
âž� âgood girl.â� yeah, he’s that type🦋
� i wasn’t convinced about happy endings, but when molloy locked her eyes on me and smiled, i could believe in the possibility of a happy day.
� aoife molloy consumed me to the point that i didn’t feel like everything was completely fucked in the world anymore.
� i wanted to wade into battle for him, protect his beautiful soul.
°â¶Äâ‹�.ೃ࿔*:ï½�
on my way to watch one tree hill because that’s what i do when i’m in pain🥺
âð’Šâ€™ð’ð’� ð’ƒð’† ð’”ð’†ð’†ð’Šð’ð’ˆ ð’šð’‚, ð’Žð’ð’ð’ð’ð’š.â�
god forbid a girl is in love with a man she can never have. talking about him is all i got😔rereading this book was like me jumping out of a plane knowing i don’t have a parachute. can’t even enjoy the fall because i know the ending.
�
â¶Äâž� ð’ð’ ð’Žð’‚ð’•ð’•ð’†ð’“ ð’˜ð’‰ð’‚ð’•, ð’Š ð’˜ð’ð’–ð’ð’… ð’ƒð’† ð’“ð’Šð’ˆð’‰ð’• ð’ƒð’†ð’”ð’Šð’…ð’† ð’‰ð’Šð’Ž, ð’“ð’†ð’‚ð’…ð’š ð’•ð’ ð’‘ð’–ð’ð’ ð’‰ð’Šð’Ž ð’ƒð’‚ð’„𒌠ð’•ð’ ð’”ð’‚ð’‡ð’†ð’•ð’š. ð’†ð’—ð’†ð’ ð’Šð’‡ ð’Šð’• ð’Žð’†ð’‚ð’ð’• ð’•ð’‰ð’‚ð’• ð’Š ð’ð’ð’”ð’• ð’Žð’šð’”ð’†ð’ð’‡ ð’Šð’ ð’•ð’‰ð’† ð’‘ð’“ð’ð’„ð’†ð’”ð’”.
i’m concerned for my mental and emotional health.
°â¶Äâ‹�.ೃ࿔*:ï½�
ð“¼ð“¹ð“¸ð“²ð“µð“®ð“» ð“¯ð“»ð“®ð“® ð“»ð“®ð“¿ð“²ð“®ð”€
i never knew devastation until he walked into my world and gave me a glimpse into his.
i never knew demons until i stood beside him and watched him battle monsters more frightening than my imagination could ever concoct.
i never knew heartbreak until he decimated my heart by decimating his body.
i never knew hurt until he walked away from me.
i never knew.
well i never knew that i’d be reading the most life changing books, but here i am. i will never be able to read another romance book the same way again. i fear that i’ve reached peak romance. god, you’re probably thinking…could she be any more dramatic when it comes to this series?
°â¶Äâ‹�.ೃ࿔*:ï½�
with jay-z and beyoncé’s �03 bonnie & clyde blasting from the car stereo, a fitting song given the circumstances, i held on for dear life to the dashboard as the wild and reckless boy in the driver’s seat blew my mind. sitting in the passenger seat beside him, i felt like i was on a power trip. like we could take on the whole world in this moment.
â•°âÀ¿âž� forever thinking about joey recklessly driving aoife’s car with her in the passenger seat while listening to this song before they were even dating. so iconic.
â� ð“…ð“ð’¶ð“Žð“ð’¾ð“ˆð“‰:
- ð™žð™§ð™žð™¨ ð™—ð™® ð™©ð™ð™š ð™œð™¤ð™¤ ð™œð™¤ð™¤ ð™™ð™¤ð™¡ð™¡ð™¨
- ð™–ð™£ð™˜ð™ð™¤ð™§ ð™—ð™® ð™£ð™¤ð™«ð™¤ ð™–ð™¢ð™¤ð™§
- ð™¨ð™žð™¡ð™šð™£ð™˜ð™š ð™—ð™® ð™¢ð™–ð™§ð™¨ð™ð™¢ð™–ð™¡ð™¡ð™¤ð™¬ ð™›ð™©. ð™ ð™ð™–ð™¡ð™žð™™
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this playlist had me straight sobbing for an hour. i fear i ate😗
â� ð“‰ð“‡ð‘œð“…ð‘’ð“ˆ/ð’¶ð‘’ð“ˆð“‰ð’½ð‘’ð“‰ð’¾ð’¸:
- friends to lovers
- good girl x broken boy
- grumpy sunshine
- she falls first, he falls harder
- addiction/trauma (search triggers!)
- tension/banter
- high school
- dual pov
â� ð“…ð“ð‘œð“‰ ð“ˆð“Šð“‚ð“‚ð’¶ð“‡ð“Ž:
saving 6 takes you back in time before binding and keeping 13 to tell joey’s story. life has never been easy for joey lynch. everything in his life is broken and he’s always left to pick up the pieces. as he enters his teen years, his struggles in life intensify. he does his very best with the hand he’s been dealt. always looking out for and protecting the people he cares about, determined to rebuild what is broken…but who’s going to look out for him? especially when he’s also determined to lose himself to drugs. aoife molloy is a sunshine girl with a fun-loving personality and an unwavering confidence. she’s so unapologetically herself and doesn’t care what anyone thinks. well, except for the boy who has piqued her interest since she first laid her eyes on him. she’s determined to become joey’s friend, to knock down his walls one by one. when deeper feelings arise between them…she finds herself wanting to save him, but he wants to save her from himself. he’s convinced that he’s unlovable and that he’ll ruin her. what happens when she fully inserts herself into his life and shows him what it’s like to be loved? she’s the only home he’s ever had. he knows he shouldn’t get involved with her, but he can’t seem to stay away. when things take a turn…can she save him?
â� ð“‚ð“Ž ð“‰ð’½ð‘œð“Šð‘”ð’½ð“‰ð“ˆ:
“pain. on the outside. on the inside. all around me. pain so fucking strong i’m drowning in it! that’s what i feel. that’s all i feel.�
â•°âÀ¿âž¤no thoughts, just…this.
no but honestly, if you thought shannon’s books were sad…i’m here to tell you that joey’s first book will make both of shan’s seem like a cakewalk. binding and keeping 13 absolutely broke me and i was thinking hm, well surely it can’t get any worse than this right? WRONG. i was so wrong. oh and guess what? i can already tell you that redeeming 6 will be even more gut wrenching than this one. i can feel it in my bones.
â� ð“Œð“‡ð’¾ð“‰ð’¾ð“ƒð‘”:
chloe’s ability to completely break you with her writing is actually terrifying. that’s it. that’s all i have to say.
°â¶Äâ‹�.ೃ࿔*:ï½�
â€the quintessential lost boy.â€� her lips grazed mine as she spoke. “don’t worry, peter pan, i’ll be your wendy.â€�
i kissed her.
â•°âÀ¿âž¤i will never forget this moment.
â� ð’¿ð‘œð‘’ð“Ž ð“ð“Žð“ƒð’¸ð’½
â¶Äâž� âyou’re like an island. somewhere for me to go and escape. somewhere safe. someone to anchor me, if that even makes sense.â�
i could spend a life time crying for this boy. i’d do anything to take his heart, store it inside my chest, and take care of it as if it were my own. reading about joey’s life from ages 12-18 absolutely killed me. falling in love with a character and growing deeply connected to them just to read about the absolute hell they had to endure growing up is just…unfairðŸ˜i want to rewrite his books. a tears of joy edition🥺the man that he is omg…where other people see flaws, i see perfection. he’s so caring, kind, selfless, loyal, etc etc. i love him endlessly.
â� ð’¶ð‘œð’¾ð’»ð‘’ ð“‚ð‘œð“ð“ð‘œð“Ž
â¶Äâž� âyou might not love yourself, but i do. i love you enough for the both of us.â�
she’s the baddest bitch ever and what’s even better is…she KNOWS it. her confidence shines brighter than the sun. i love that she’s not the type of girl to just give up when things get hard. she knows her own mind and speaks it freely. she’s a hard girl to break, but she’s human. so when she does break, it’s so heart breaking. she’s everything i hope my future daughter will be one day and everything i look for in a friend. that’s my girl heheðŸ¤
°â¶Äâ‹�.ೃ࿔*:ï½�
reaching down with his free hand, he tucked a tendril of hair behind my ear and whispered, “you think i want ²â´Ç³Ü?â€�
physically, he trumped me in every way.
taller.
stronger.
darker.
meaner...
still, i wanted him to come closer.
â€go inside, molloy,â€� he said in a softer tone as his green eyes searched and found something in mine that had put the fire out for him. “you don’t belong out here in the dark with someone like me.â€�
â€yes, i do.â€�
â•°âÀ¿âž¤when he’s made of fire and finally meets his match😫
°â¶Äâ‹�.ೃ࿔*:ï½�
"you shouldn't settle for anything less than being in love to the point of madness. the only person that you should be settling for is the person who unsettles you the most. you won't want to breathe, feel, or fucking function without them. that's how you'll know it's a real relationship, molloy.�
â•°âÀ¿âž¤everyone needs this reminder because each and every single one of you deserve a relationship like this.
â� ð“‡ð‘œð“‚ð’¶ð“ƒð’¸ð‘’:
romances between a broken boy who’s convinced he’s unlovable and a girl who loves him like it’s breathing>>>>
top tier!
â•âÔÜ┶Ä┶Ä┶Ä┶Ä┶Ä༺♡༻âÔÜ┶Ä┶Ä┶Ä┶Ä┶Äâ•�
ð’ð’ð’˜ ð’‘ð’ð’‚ð’šð’Šð’ð’ˆ:
ð’Šð’“ð’Šð’” ð’ƒð’š ð’•ð’‰ð’† ð’ˆð’ð’ ð’ˆð’ð’ ð’…ð’ð’ð’ð’”
1:30 ───|────── 3:30
â†� â—� ð•€ð•€ â–� â†�
ð’—ð’ð’ð’–ð’Žð’†: â– â– â– â– â– â–¡â–¡â–¡
â•°âÔÜ┶Ä┶Ä┶Ä┶Ä┶Ä༺♡༻âÔÜ┶Ä┶Ä┶Ä┶Ä┶Äâ•�
the goo goo dolls blasted through the speakers.
â€Á°°ù¾±²õ?â€�
�our song. just humor me and listen, okay?�
i nodded and kept my eyes locked on hers as the lyrics of the song fucked with my head.
â€well?â€� she finally breathed when the song ended. “it’s perfect, right?â€�
â€yeah, molloy.â€� my voice was thick with emotion. “it is.â€�
this song was very much made for these two and no one can convince me otherwise. joey and aoife have embedded themselves into my dna. their love story has it all. forming a friendship before forming an actual relationship is such a beautiful thing. their banter? everything. the angst? the tension? ugh, so good. while their love story is very beautiful, it’s very complicated and heartbreaking at the same time.
â¤�â€you might be the addict in this relationship, but you’re also the habit that i need to kick,â€� she choked out, chest heaving as she turned in my arms to face me. â€because i feel like i’m dying when i’m with you, and i feel like i’m dead when i’m not.â€�
mixing love with addiction is scary and can be so toxic. nothing could’ve prepared me for a story like theirs and nothing can prepare me for what’s to come in their next book. i’ve fallen so deeply in love with these characters and feel so connected to them. i just want my babies happy. they deserve the entire world. i love the way aoife truly sees joey. i will say this again because i cannot stress this enough, but to be loved it to be seen. everyone deserves that kind of love so please, never settle.
âð’ð’Šð’„ð’� ð’‰ð’ð’ð’…ð’Šð’†.â�
âð’ð’Šð’„ð’� ð’ð’†ð’ˆð’”.â�
âð’Šâ€™ð’� ð’˜ð’†ð’‚ð’“ð’Šð’ð’ˆ ð’‹ð’†ð’‚ð’ð’” ð’•ð’ð’ð’Šð’ˆð’‰ð’•.â�
âð’ð’ð’� ð’Šð’ ð’Žð’š ð’‰ð’†ð’‚ð’….â�
â•°âÀ¿âž¤joey is such a flirt🙈also, this reminded me of one tree hill, it had me screamingðŸ˜iykyk! favorite show ever.
â� ð“ˆð’¾ð’¹ð‘’ ð’¸ð’½ð’¶ð“‡ð’¶ð’¸ð“‰ð‘’ð“‡ð“ˆ:
i have to admit that i didn’t fall in love with these side characters as much as i fell in love with the side characters in binding and keeping 13. all my love went straight to joey and aoife.
� shannon lynch:
seeing her as a side character before johnny was PAINFUL. i love her so much and seeing her in this book made me wanna reread her books🥺
°â¶Äâ‹�.ೃ࿔*:ï½�
â� ð“‚ð‘œð“‚ð‘’ð“ƒð“‰ð“ˆ ð‘’ð“‚ð’·ð‘’ð’¹ð’¹ð‘’ð’¹ ð’¾ð“ƒð“‰ð‘œ ð“‚ð“Ž ð“‚ð’¾ð“ƒð’¹:
â€you’re a manipulative little witch, aren’t ya?â€� he laughed. “playing your old man like that.â€�
â€only when i have to. you didn’t see the shoes.â€�
â€shoes,â€� he snorted, shaking his head. “and you wonder why we’re not compatible.â€�
â€i guarantee if you saw me wearing those shoes, you’d understand.â€�
*later*
â€i like you.â€�
â€wow,â€� i breathed. “another admission.â€�
â€the hardest one yet.â€�
â€i bet.â€�
â€i know what you want us to be,â€� he added, tone gruff. “but that can’t happen.â€�
â€j´Ç±ð—â¶Ä�
he bent down and retrieved the shoe i’d lost earlier. “nice shoes,� he said in a soft voice, putting it back on my foot. “you were right. they were worth hounding your father for.�
â€see?â€� i forced a smile when i felt like crying. “told you.â€�
releasing a pained breath, he leaned in close and pressed a kiss to my forehead. “i could go a fair bit crazy over you, molloy.� his lips brushed against my brow as he said, “stay out of my head now, ya hear?�
â•°âÀ¿âž¤it’s the way that there’s so much more to this scene that had me sobbing.
i quickly slapped his hand away. “don’t touch my rolos.�
â€jesus, you can’t spare one?â€�
â€i could, but not for you.â€�
â€why not for me?â€�
â€because you have the munchies, and i refuse to enable your bad behavior.â€�
*later*
â€didn’t you see me back there?â€�
â€yeah, i saw you. but don’t expect me to talk to you when you’re with him. i refuse to enable your bad behavior.â€�
now, she smiled. “are you feeding me my own lines, joey lynch?�
â€Å½²ú²õ´Ç±ô³Ü³Ù±ð±ô²â.â€�
â•°âÀ¿âž¤PLEASEEE they make me smile even tho these scenes pain me.
â€what do you want to do now?â€�
â€you tell me, molloy.â€� his hands moved to my hips and he gave me a reassuring squeeze. “you’re calling the shots here.â€�
â€i am?â€�
â€yeah, you are.â€� leaning up on his elbows, he pressed an achingly soft kiss to my neck. â€you set the pace on this, and i’ll fall in line with you.â€�
*later*
â€i just don’t know how to not do it.â€�
â€not do what, joe?â€�
â€reject human affection.â€�
my heart.
my poor, poor heart.
â€it’s okay. we can handle this the same way we handle sex.â€� pressing a kiss to his chest, i whispered, â€except in this instance you set the pace, and i’ll fall in line.â€�
â•°âÀ¿âž¤my heart split straight down the middle. i will never get over these two.
â€if you fight her, you fight me. so, are we fighting, or are you bitches keeping your hair another day? i’m down either way.â€�
they both looked at each other and then at shannon before shaking their heads and stalking off.
â€you didn’t have to do that for me.â€�
â€i know.â€�
â€they might go after you next.â€�
â€i’d like to see them try. if they go near you again, all you need to do is come and find me. it doesn’t matter if i’m in class or not. just come and find me and i’ll help you, okay?â€�
she looked up at me and whispered, “why?�
â€because i love your brother, and your brother loves you. keeping you safe is important to him, which makes it important to me. and who knows? maybe in time you’ll be coaxed out of that pretty little shell and we can be friends.â€�
â€you want to be my friend?â€�
â€is that okay with ²â´Ç³Ü?â€�
â€yes, please.â€�
â€then it’s official.â€� i gave her a reassuring hug as i walked her to class, making sure every catty bitch got a good look at us. “we’re friends.â€�
â•°âÀ¿âž¤my precious shannon omg aoife is such a sweetheart and i loved this scene so much🥹
â� ð’»ð’¶ð“‹ð‘œð“‡ð’¾ð“‰ð‘’ ð“†ð“Šð‘œð“‰ð‘’ð“ˆ:
âž� âjust so you know, joe…you’re my favorite friend, with my favorite everything.â�
âž� âi have a friendship with joey, and i’m not giving that up for anyone.â�
âž� âi’ve been sold on your for a long time now, joey lynch.â�
âž� âthe only time i allow myself to feel anything is when i’m with you.â�
âž� âi took a chance on that boy, and i’m glad that i did because the man that small boy turned into is a man who i am damn proud of.â�
âž� âgood girl.â� yeah, he’s that type🦋
� i wasn’t convinced about happy endings, but when molloy locked her eyes on me and smiled, i could believe in the possibility of a happy day.
� aoife molloy consumed me to the point that i didn’t feel like everything was completely fucked in the world anymore.
� i wanted to wade into battle for him, protect his beautiful soul.
°â¶Äâ‹�.ೃ࿔*:ï½�
on my way to watch one tree hill because that’s what i do when i’m in pain🥺
âð’Šâ€™ð’ð’� ð’ƒð’† ð’”ð’†ð’†ð’Šð’ð’ˆ ð’šð’‚, ð’Žð’ð’ð’ð’ð’š.â�
July 19, 2024
y’all ever cry so hard you can’t breathe?? yeah, that’s me rn. no one talk to me ever again.
March 12, 2025
"Because you might not love yourself, but I do. I love you enough for the both of us," 😠I LOVE them your honour!!!!
"Because I feel like I'm dying when I'm with you, and I feel like I'm dead when I'm not."
Redeeming 6 is about to ruin me I just know it�
Aoife & Joey might just be my favourites â¤ï¸â€ðŸ©�
"Because I feel like I'm dying when I'm with you, and I feel like I'm dead when I'm not."
Redeeming 6 is about to ruin me I just know it�
Aoife & Joey might just be my favourites â¤ï¸â€ðŸ©�
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November 10, 2023did I finish the book or did it finish me?
April 18, 2023
� 4.75 stars
SONGS:
Chloe Walsh releasing Saving 6 is the best comeback of 2023! I waited three years for this book to come out and my expectations were so high, cause I love Binding 13 and Keeping 13, but I should have known that Chloe would do this series justice and literally all the books are bangers. Saving 6 was different than I expected, but I loved it and could’ve been reading about these characters forever.
First of, I want to applaud CW for creating such an amazing world where the characters feel so real, they all are flawed in their own way, but managed to be so relatable in one way or another. Every time I open a Boys of Tommen book it feels like I’m sitting front row to each of the main characters lives and seeing them grow up. I smile with them, I laugh with them, I cry with them, I hurt with them.
âŒÌ�No Spoilers for Saving 6, it rarely happens when I write reviews, but once every full moon I managed it 🌚 â�
Saving 6 is the first book of Joey & Aoife duet with Redeeming 6 as their conclusion (coming March 2023). It does end on a little cliffhanger, but people who have read Binding 13 and Keeping 13 will know how Joey & Aoife story continues since Saving 6 timeline ends right before Binding 13 starts.
âž� âœ� ð‰ð¨ðžð² ð‹ð²ð§ðœð¡ âœ�
The man that you are Joey. ðŸ›
if you think I’m thirsting for a 12-18 year old fictional character that’s on you and not on me. 🌚
When I thought I couldn’t love Joey more, but I was dead wrong. Being in Joey’s head was heart-wrenching, soul-destroying, crushing depressing. 😠Since the moment Darren has left (fuck you!) the weight of the world rests heavily upon Joey’s shoulders. He was only 12 yrs old when he had to grow up and be a shield for his family against his father abuse. He made me cry so much every time he wanted to leave this world or go, but then his love/duty for his family held him back and he choose to stay. My heart just broke.
One of my least fav heroes to read about are ADDICTS.. because of the time I don’t think their reasons to be addicted to drugs or alcohol is justifiable or these Heroes are RICH and have all the means to get help. Joey on the other hands I’m supporting his rights, but i’m also supporting his wrongs (meaning: him needing drugs to survive). All the psychological and psychical abuse, the emotional neglect and the pressure of being his sibling’s protector, THAT’S A LOT FOR A TEENAGE BOY! no other hero has been through as much as Joey Lnych has and he deserves the whole universe. ðŸ˜
god i’m begging you be merciful for once and give this boy some happiness and one moment of peace. c'mon that's really not that much to ask for. ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
âž� âœ� ð€ð¨ð¢ðŸðž ðŒð¨ð¥ð¥ð¨ð² âœ�
Aoife is such a ballsy firecracker and I adore her. Every heroine in this series so far is completely different from another (okay ik we only have Shannon and Aoife so far), yet each of them has their own endearing traits that allow us to connect with them. I love Shannon for what she survived in her abusive enviroment, but Aoife is 100% more the kind of heroine I love reading about. She is the perfect balance of sassy ballbuster yet isn’t afraid to show her vulnerability.
One thing I don’t usually like is when the heroine chases the hero, but Aoife Molloy OWNS that trope now. She knows what she wants and is not afraid to ask for it, but once she gets rejected she knows her worth and doesn’t act desperate. Aoife is such a pusher and it’s hilarious, but she is never pushing Joey more than he is willing ... only far enough for him to admit that he might care more than he lets on.
All in all Aoife Molley pls marry me! Chloe Walsh couldn’t write a better heroine .. SHE IS PERFECT.
âž� âœ� ð‰ð¨ðžð² & ð€ð¨ð¢ðŸðž - ð«ð¨ð¦ðšð§ðœðž âœ�
FATHER AND MOTHER OF THIS SERIES. ðŸ›ðŸ›ðŸ›
you know i love Johnny and Shannon, they will forever be my precious babies, but Joey and Aoife are just on a different level. johnnyshannon had that cute and sweet first love, meanwhile joeyaoife’s love story is more gritty and raw. I love the glimpses of Joey and Aoife in B13 and K13, but actually seeing their story from their first meeting was so beautiful.
Saving 6 is their backstory from the moment Joey and Aoife meet the first time in first year when they are both 12 years old to when they are both 18 years old. They have one of the best slowburn friends-to-lovers stories I’ve read about. They are friends for years before they even kiss and there is a good amount of OM and OW drama in this book since Aoife has a boyfriend for half of this book, but I’m not here to talk about Parasite Rice (the bf in question) 🤚Ìýalsy fyi once Joey and Aoife get serious and start getting sexual w each other, they are loyal. ðŸ™
THE BANTER between Joey and Aoife was everything. I loved their friendship, I loved the little games they played (their one word game 🥰), I loved how he keeps calling her “nice legs�, I loved how Aoife keeps pushing Joey into a friendship and later into a relationship with her. Girl knows what she is doing. 💅
I hate it when the main characters don’t get together, because one of the characters thinks they are not enough. Something similar happens when Joey keeps rejecting Aoife, because he doesn’t want to hurt her and I could understand Joey’s reason so well and imo Joey had valid reasons for not wanting to get attached to another person. He has enough on his hands, he doesn’t need to care about another person. Aoife knew what she was doing when she keeps dating Pest Rice for fun until Joey was ready.
The amount of angst, heartbreak and pain these two gave me. The way their love keeps getting more and more toxic with Joey’s drug addiction getting out of hand, but Aoife still holding on and loving him was so heartbreakingly sad. Aoife loving Joey, but losing part of herself in the process, but that’s still better than Joey landing on the streets with the drug dealers. ðŸ˜ðŸ’”
SOMEBODY NEEDS TO SEDATE ME I’M NOT FUCKING OKAY I JUST WANT THEM TO BE HAPPY
âž� âœ� ð‰ð¨ðžð², ð’ð¡ðšð§ð§ð¨ð§, ð“ðšðð¡ð , ðŽð¥ð¥ð¢ðž & ð’ðžðšð§ âœ�
It’s not normal how much I love these siblings. All the Lynch siblings have my heart and soul for different reasons. Joey is my warrior and protector of the family, Shannon is my quiet survivor, Tadhg is my strong rebel, Ollie is my sunshine optimist and Sean is just my little baby. 😩
These kids have been literally and figuratively beaten down and yet they still manage to give out so much goodness and love. Each of their scenes had me in TEARS, it was beautiful yet heartbreaking to see them fighting and sticking up for each other. The trauma-bonding for them is so real.
Honestly Tadgh was my favorite side character in this whole book. He is a comedian and gave this book a much needed comic relief. Where is the petition to give him his own book he is already so hot and confident and he is only like 10. 🤣
These siblings make me cry, but they also make me laugh so much with their antics whereas it Joey having to clean shit of Sean, Tadhg correcting Ollie for pronouncing something wrong. They make my emotionless ass go through all the emotions. I can only sleep at night knowing that Mommy and Daddy K are coming to rescue soon, because otherwise I’m going to scream into my pillow how unfair their life is.
âž� âœ� ð’ð¢ððž ðœð¡ðšð«ðšðœððžð«ð¬ âœ�
The only criticism I have for this book (hence the 4.75 â˜� and not 5 â˜�) is that I’ve been missing the some of these characters and friendship so much in this book.. yk like Johnny and Gibsie, Gibsie and Claire, or Mammy K and Johnny/Gibsie etc.) I know it makes sense that these characters wouldn’t appear in this book since Saving 6 takes place before Binding 13, we actually meet all these characters in B13 and K13, but I was still missing them and all the wholesome relationships. 😩Ìý
Not to say Saving 6 didn’t have also good support characters like Aoife’s parents and her best friend, but after meeting the Kavanagh family, Aoife’s dysfunctional family just didn’t hit the same. I really loved Joey and Tony’s (Aoife’s dad) bromance tho that was cute. How can I not like the man, one of the few, who took a chance on Joey and gave him a job.
I know Redeeming 6 is going to be even more amazing since now it’s going to cross with B13/K13 timeline and I can’t wait to see Joey bonding with Mommy K or Gibsie getting on his nerves. ðŸ˜ÌýI also hope that Aoife and Kevin will have a better sibling relationship. Honestly, I hope all the parents meet and embarrass their kids lmao.
âž� âœ� ðŒðšð«ð¢ðž (ð‹ð²ð§ðœð¡ ð¦ð¨ðð¡ðžð«) ðšð§ð ðƒðšð«ð«ðžð§ (ð¨ð¥ððžð¬ð ð¬ð¢ð›ð¥ð¢ð§ð ) âœ�
Fuck her for saying Joey is just like his father. The fucking nerve of this women. I don’t give a shit that she is a victim too, she is the worst mother when all Joey wants is to be loved by her and not feel like he is second best to his older brother.
Fuck him for leaving Joey behind and leaving Joey with so much pain and responsibilities. Yk I get why Darren left everything including his siblings behind, but I can’t find it in me to forgive him.
Fuck them .
Conclusion
My expectations for this book were high, because of how much I love the rest of the series and Chloe Walsh DELIVERED. Joeyaoife were everything I wanted them to be and more. Boys of Tommen is one of the best series I’ve read and each book is getting better and better. March is going to be the best month when we will get the conclusion of joeyaoife’s story in Redeeming 6. It will be life changing. ðŸ™
â”â”â”â”â”â”â”â”â”»•Â� «•«â”â”�
BOYS OF TOMMEN SERIES
#1 Binding 13 � 4.25-4.5 stars (Johnny x Shannon)
#2 Keeping 13 � 5 stars (Johnny x Shannon)
#3 Saving 6 � 4.75 stars (Joey x Aoife)
#4 Redeeming 6 � 4.5 (Joey x Aoife)
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Chloe Walsh releasing Saving 6 is the best comeback of 2023! I waited three years for this book to come out and my expectations were so high, cause I love Binding 13 and Keeping 13, but I should have known that Chloe would do this series justice and literally all the books are bangers. Saving 6 was different than I expected, but I loved it and could’ve been reading about these characters forever.
First of, I want to applaud CW for creating such an amazing world where the characters feel so real, they all are flawed in their own way, but managed to be so relatable in one way or another. Every time I open a Boys of Tommen book it feels like I’m sitting front row to each of the main characters lives and seeing them grow up. I smile with them, I laugh with them, I cry with them, I hurt with them.
âŒÌ�No Spoilers for Saving 6, it rarely happens when I write reviews, but once every full moon I managed it 🌚 â�
Saving 6 is the first book of Joey & Aoife duet with Redeeming 6 as their conclusion (coming March 2023). It does end on a little cliffhanger, but people who have read Binding 13 and Keeping 13 will know how Joey & Aoife story continues since Saving 6 timeline ends right before Binding 13 starts.
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"My Joseph. My brave, brave boy. Terrible burdens. A cursed cross to carry. But always rising from the ashes. Always getting back up. Always the� protector.�
The man that you are Joey. ðŸ›
if you think I’m thirsting for a 12-18 year old fictional character that’s on you and not on me. 🌚
When I thought I couldn’t love Joey more, but I was dead wrong. Being in Joey’s head was heart-wrenching, soul-destroying, crushing depressing. 😠Since the moment Darren has left (fuck you!) the weight of the world rests heavily upon Joey’s shoulders. He was only 12 yrs old when he had to grow up and be a shield for his family against his father abuse. He made me cry so much every time he wanted to leave this world or go, but then his love/duty for his family held him back and he choose to stay. My heart just broke.
One of my least fav heroes to read about are ADDICTS.. because of the time I don’t think their reasons to be addicted to drugs or alcohol is justifiable or these Heroes are RICH and have all the means to get help. Joey on the other hands I’m supporting his rights, but i’m also supporting his wrongs (meaning: him needing drugs to survive). All the psychological and psychical abuse, the emotional neglect and the pressure of being his sibling’s protector, THAT’S A LOT FOR A TEENAGE BOY! no other hero has been through as much as Joey Lnych has and he deserves the whole universe. ðŸ˜
Darren was her firstborn and favorite, Ollie was her sweet and affectionate baby, Tadhg was her mischievous rogue, and Shannon was her only daughter.
That left me.
The spare.
god i’m begging you be merciful for once and give this boy some happiness and one moment of peace. c'mon that's really not that much to ask for. ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
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“That’s it,� I snarled, choosing violence, as I lunged for my brother. “Make your peace with Jesus, dick brain, because I’m about to become the only child I should have been before your shitty egg gatecrashed Mam’s womb!�
Aoife is such a ballsy firecracker and I adore her. Every heroine in this series so far is completely different from another (okay ik we only have Shannon and Aoife so far), yet each of them has their own endearing traits that allow us to connect with them. I love Shannon for what she survived in her abusive enviroment, but Aoife is 100% more the kind of heroine I love reading about. She is the perfect balance of sassy ballbuster yet isn’t afraid to show her vulnerability.
She had the face of an angel, and the tongue of a devil.
One thing I don’t usually like is when the heroine chases the hero, but Aoife Molloy OWNS that trope now. She knows what she wants and is not afraid to ask for it, but once she gets rejected she knows her worth and doesn’t act desperate. Aoife is such a pusher and it’s hilarious, but she is never pushing Joey more than he is willing ... only far enough for him to admit that he might care more than he lets on.
All in all Aoife Molley pls marry me! Chloe Walsh couldn’t write a better heroine .. SHE IS PERFECT.
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“Yes, fine! Whatever. Christ,� I grumbled, rolling my eyes. “You’re my favorite friend, with my favorite legs.�
“Well, now see, that wasn’t so hard, was it?� she laughed, reaching up to pat my cheek. “And just so you know, Joe?� She leaned in close and pressed a kiss to my cheek. “You’re my favorite friend, with my favorite everything.�
FATHER AND MOTHER OF THIS SERIES. ðŸ›ðŸ›ðŸ›
you know i love Johnny and Shannon, they will forever be my precious babies, but Joey and Aoife are just on a different level. johnnyshannon had that cute and sweet first love, meanwhile joeyaoife’s love story is more gritty and raw. I love the glimpses of Joey and Aoife in B13 and K13, but actually seeing their story from their first meeting was so beautiful.
Saving 6 is their backstory from the moment Joey and Aoife meet the first time in first year when they are both 12 years old to when they are both 18 years old. They have one of the best slowburn friends-to-lovers stories I’ve read about. They are friends for years before they even kiss and there is a good amount of OM and OW drama in this book since Aoife has a boyfriend for half of this book, but I’m not here to talk about Parasite Rice (the bf in question) 🤚Ìýalsy fyi once Joey and Aoife get serious and start getting sexual w each other, they are loyal. ðŸ™
“Can I just stop you right there,� I interjected, holding a hand up.
“Yeah,� she said, turning to look at me with an expectant look. “Why?�
“No reason,� I replied. “I just wanted you to stop talking.�
“You know, Joey, you can be such an asshole sometimes.�
THE BANTER between Joey and Aoife was everything. I loved their friendship, I loved the little games they played (their one word game 🥰), I loved how he keeps calling her “nice legs�, I loved how Aoife keeps pushing Joey into a friendship and later into a relationship with her. Girl knows what she is doing. 💅
I hate it when the main characters don’t get together, because one of the characters thinks they are not enough. Something similar happens when Joey keeps rejecting Aoife, because he doesn’t want to hurt her and I could understand Joey’s reason so well and imo Joey had valid reasons for not wanting to get attached to another person. He has enough on his hands, he doesn’t need to care about another person. Aoife knew what she was doing when she keeps dating Pest Rice for fun until Joey was ready.
“But don’t ever think that I don’t have feelings,� he said, and then pressed a kiss to my mouth. “Because the only time that I allow myself to feel anything is when I’m with you.�
The amount of angst, heartbreak and pain these two gave me. The way their love keeps getting more and more toxic with Joey’s drug addiction getting out of hand, but Aoife still holding on and loving him was so heartbreakingly sad. Aoife loving Joey, but losing part of herself in the process, but that’s still better than Joey landing on the streets with the drug dealers. ðŸ˜ðŸ’”
“The first day of first year,� he explained quietly. “The first time I laid eyes on you, and the first time I understood what it meant to have my heart beating for someone outside of my family.� My heart squeezed so tight in my chest it was hard to breathe. “Joe.�
"When I say I don’t love you," he continued, nuzzling his face in my neck. “It’s the furthest thing from the truth.�
SOMEBODY NEEDS TO SEDATE ME I’M NOT FUCKING OKAY I JUST WANT THEM TO BE HAPPY
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“I w-want to d-die,� she continued to cry, choking hard on her tears. “I w-want to n-not be h-here anymore.�
“You can’t go dying on me,� I tried to coax, as terror filled my veins. “What would I do without you, huh?�
“But I m-make everything w-worse f-for you,� she continued to cry. “You k-keep getting in f-fights trying to pr-protect and s-stick up f-for me. It’s n-not fair on y-you� always h-having to s-save me.�
“That’s my job, Shan,� I said as I pried her ponytail from her small fist. “I’m your big brother. I will always stick up for you.�
It’s not normal how much I love these siblings. All the Lynch siblings have my heart and soul for different reasons. Joey is my warrior and protector of the family, Shannon is my quiet survivor, Tadhg is my strong rebel, Ollie is my sunshine optimist and Sean is just my little baby. 😩
These kids have been literally and figuratively beaten down and yet they still manage to give out so much goodness and love. Each of their scenes had me in TEARS, it was beautiful yet heartbreaking to see them fighting and sticking up for each other. The trauma-bonding for them is so real.
“How about I teach you a lesson?� Tadhg seethed, taking aim at Billy this time. “On how to fight fair.� With that, the little guy rammed the handle of the floor brush into Billy’s face. “And how to not be your brother’s little bitch boy.�
Honestly Tadgh was my favorite side character in this whole book. He is a comedian and gave this book a much needed comic relief. Where is the petition to give him his own book he is already so hot and confident and he is only like 10. 🤣
These siblings make me cry, but they also make me laugh so much with their antics whereas it Joey having to clean shit of Sean, Tadhg correcting Ollie for pronouncing something wrong. They make my emotionless ass go through all the emotions. I can only sleep at night knowing that Mommy and Daddy K are coming to rescue soon, because otherwise I’m going to scream into my pillow how unfair their life is.
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The only criticism I have for this book (hence the 4.75 â˜� and not 5 â˜�) is that I’ve been missing the some of these characters and friendship so much in this book.. yk like Johnny and Gibsie, Gibsie and Claire, or Mammy K and Johnny/Gibsie etc.) I know it makes sense that these characters wouldn’t appear in this book since Saving 6 takes place before Binding 13, we actually meet all these characters in B13 and K13, but I was still missing them and all the wholesome relationships. 😩Ìý
“I think it’s nice that your boyfriend and your dad are such good buddies,� Casey laughed. “They’ve got this cute little bromance going on. It’s adorable.�
“True,� I agreed, linking arms with my bestie, as we stumbled back to our table. “But when he’s bromancing my dad, it means that he’s not romancing me.�
Not to say Saving 6 didn’t have also good support characters like Aoife’s parents and her best friend, but after meeting the Kavanagh family, Aoife’s dysfunctional family just didn’t hit the same. I really loved Joey and Tony’s (Aoife’s dad) bromance tho that was cute. How can I not like the man, one of the few, who took a chance on Joey and gave him a job.
I know Redeeming 6 is going to be even more amazing since now it’s going to cross with B13/K13 timeline and I can’t wait to see Joey bonding with Mommy K or Gibsie getting on his nerves. ðŸ˜ÌýI also hope that Aoife and Kevin will have a better sibling relationship. Honestly, I hope all the parents meet and embarrass their kids lmao.
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And even when it was quiet, I was on edge. The silence unsettled me almost as much as her screams. Because her screams meant she was still breathing. Her silence meant that she was dead.
Fuck her for saying Joey is just like his father. The fucking nerve of this women. I don’t give a shit that she is a victim too, she is the worst mother when all Joey wants is to be loved by her and not feel like he is second best to his older brother.
Fuck him for leaving Joey behind and leaving Joey with so much pain and responsibilities. Yk I get why Darren left everything including his siblings behind, but I can’t find it in me to forgive him.
Fuck them .
Conclusion
My expectations for this book were high, because of how much I love the rest of the series and Chloe Walsh DELIVERED. Joeyaoife were everything I wanted them to be and more. Boys of Tommen is one of the best series I’ve read and each book is getting better and better. March is going to be the best month when we will get the conclusion of joeyaoife’s story in Redeeming 6. It will be life changing. ðŸ™
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BOYS OF TOMMEN SERIES
#1 Binding 13 � 4.25-4.5 stars (Johnny x Shannon)
#2 Keeping 13 � 5 stars (Johnny x Shannon)
#3 Saving 6 � 4.75 stars (Joey x Aoife)
#4 Redeeming 6 � 4.5 (Joey x Aoife)
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February 3, 2025
4.35!
“Stay out of trouble out there, okay?�
I nodded slowly. “I’ll try my best.�
“Make sure you do,� she laughed. “Because I’ve put an awful lot of effort into saving you, six.�
Joey and Aoife deserve everything ðŸ™ðŸ¼
I hate Chloe Walsh and I refuse to even accept the fact that a person like her wrote Joey's book, so in my eyes, it was written by someone anonymous. This book honestly was so much better than Binding and Keeping 13. I held out hope for Joey and Aoife because I loved them in Binding and Keeping, and I was just itching to read their book. While it didn’t bring me to tears, it definitely broke my heart. Joey deserves so much! I liked the way it was composed, the time jumps made the story more compelling to read, and honestly, this book made me so conflicted. Ugh, I hated it and loved it at the same time. The start itself was so sad, like?? And the characters felt so real and relatable at times, and their story hit me sooo hard. I still am at a loss for words. This book followed the events of pre-Binding 13, and I feel like this was so important for Joey and Aoife’s character development.
“No one needed to love me if it meant that it hurt them this deeply.�
Joey Lynch deserves every bit of happiness there is because, what do you mean, he had to go through all that? He felt so unloved! The way he was so young and was taking care of his siblings, the way he was so young and was supporting his mother who hated him because Joey reminded her of her husband, who she clung to like a doormat after seeing him hit the kids at such a young age and after being abused by him. I honestly, at one point, did feel bad for her, but it quickly vanished when I read more because I can't even imagine what it's like to live in a house where you have to grow up in such a hateful, abusive environment. Where you have to live in fear for your and your siblings' lives, where you have to defend your mother who hates you for such a dumb reason from a father who hasn't shown you an ounce of affection. It feels suffocating to even imagine being there, and Joey had to endure all that. I hated every second of being in that house. I honestly can't even blame him for going down that path because, like, how much can a person resist? It's so hard to not break when you're constantly being reminded of being the person you're so desperately trying to escape. Like, can you even imagine being beaten to the point you can't see, but you still have to wake up and look after your young siblings because if you don’t, no one else will?
“I never knew devastation until he walked into my world and gave me a glimpse into his. I never knew heart break until he decimated my heart by decimating his body. I never knew hurt until he walked away from me. I never knew. I never…�
I honestly believe Joey would've gone to a place where there was no hope of coming back from if it wasn't for Aoife Malloy. You don’t understand how much I LOVEEE her!! She did so much for him; she never once gave up on him, and I loved how she defended him always!! The way she bounced back at Marie and Teddy was so satisfying to read. I loved how she did whatever she wanted without giving zero fucks. I loved how carefree she was and how she perfectly encapsulated that sunshine vibe. The banter that she and Joey shared was top-notch; like, I loved it soooooooo much! I also loved how she compromised so much for Joey, and I loved how she helped him heal. The only complaint from her side that I had was reading about her and Paul (don’t come at me if that is not the name, I read this book exactly a month ago), but uff, it was so frustrating to read. Like, I wanted her to break up with him so bad. I understood why she went back, but I also didn’t like it. You didn’t hear the sigh of relief I had when they broke up for good because Paul(?) wasn't even worth the soles of her shoes ðŸ™ðŸ¼
“I want you to know that you’ve been the best part of my day for every day since I was twelve years old.� His words continued to circle around in my mind until I felt like climbing into my car, driving to his house, and throttling him.�
The romance: P E R F E C T!!!! The slow burn was so agonizing that it actually made me head over heels in love with it. The banter between Joey and Aoife was so cute and fun. The whole Rollo thing was so cute, the "nice legs" scene—amazing!! The "hi queen," "hi stud" I WAS IN LOVE!! The chemistry felt so natural and easy to read, the tension was off the charts. The payoff for the slow burn was perfect, like that scene outside of Joey's house was everything. Their romance has got to be my favorite because they just understood each other so well, and I feel like it's very hard to find chemistry that is this good and natural, but Joey and Aoife did it!! The ending, because of that, was not acceptable.
A big fuck you to Teddy and Marie Lynch, please.
“You shouldn't settle for anything less than being in love to the point of madness. The only person that you should be settling for is the person who unsettles you the most. The person who drives you to the brink of suicide because he or she makes you feel so fucking much that you can't catch your breath or remotely function without them. And what's more is you won't want to. You won't want to breathe, or feel, or fucking function without them. That's how you'll know that it's a real relationship Molloy. Only when you're feeling the most discomfort you've ever felt in your entire life, should you even consider settling. Because that's when you'll know you're in love, which, sounds to me, like a hell of a lot nicer way to live than settling for someone you have nothing in common with because it's comfortable.�
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“Aoife Molloy had a heart of gold and was hellbent on handing it over to a piece of shit like me. She was my momentary escape from all of the fucking dark.�
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“But don’t ever think that I don’t have feelings,� he said, and then pressed a kiss to my mouth. “Because the only time that I allow myself to feel anything is when I’m with you.�
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“I couldn’t pull the trigger. It was like I’d inhaled her so deeply inside of me that my head and heart refused to function. I couldn’t release the air in my burning lungs without the absolute guarantee that I would get to see her face again.�
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“I’m not your boyfriend, Molloy.� “Oh yeah, I forgot,� she shot back with a grin. “You’re my bitch.�
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“Nice legs, Molloy.�
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“The first time I laid eyes on you, and the first time I understood what it meant to have my heart beating for someone outside of my family.�
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“Don’t hate me, Molloy,� Joey mumbled, falling into the passenger seat the moment I let him go to open the car door. “You’re all I have to wake up for in the morning.�
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“It’s so scary, Joe.� Tadhg sniffled, appearing from beneath my quilt on the top bunk. “What if he’s hurting Mammy again?"
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“I went home that night and slept like a baby, blissfully unaware of anything outside my locked bedroom door. After my first night of unbroken sleep in years, I was instantly converted and decided that weed was for me.�
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“I took a chance on that boy, and I’m glad that I did because the man that small boy turned into is a man who I am damn proud of.�
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“With whatever I had inside of me, I would protect and defend them from harm. They would never have to sit behind a barricaded bedroom door with a hurley in hand. I would be here to do it for them. I knew what it felt like to have my protector abandon me, and I would never allow that to happen to them.�
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This was so fun to read and honestly I wanted to jump on the next one and write a review for this but the slump slumped
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Joey Lynch â¤ï¸â€ðŸ”� I honestly waited for his book!! I just wanted his arc and I am finally reading it yayyy!! so excited to start this and I just know JoeyAoife will make live up to my expectations.
-Recommended by Hoda finally starting this!
“Stay out of trouble out there, okay?�
I nodded slowly. “I’ll try my best.�
“Make sure you do,� she laughed. “Because I’ve put an awful lot of effort into saving you, six.�
Joey and Aoife deserve everything ðŸ™ðŸ¼
I hate Chloe Walsh and I refuse to even accept the fact that a person like her wrote Joey's book, so in my eyes, it was written by someone anonymous. This book honestly was so much better than Binding and Keeping 13. I held out hope for Joey and Aoife because I loved them in Binding and Keeping, and I was just itching to read their book. While it didn’t bring me to tears, it definitely broke my heart. Joey deserves so much! I liked the way it was composed, the time jumps made the story more compelling to read, and honestly, this book made me so conflicted. Ugh, I hated it and loved it at the same time. The start itself was so sad, like?? And the characters felt so real and relatable at times, and their story hit me sooo hard. I still am at a loss for words. This book followed the events of pre-Binding 13, and I feel like this was so important for Joey and Aoife’s character development.
“No one needed to love me if it meant that it hurt them this deeply.�
Joey Lynch deserves every bit of happiness there is because, what do you mean, he had to go through all that? He felt so unloved! The way he was so young and was taking care of his siblings, the way he was so young and was supporting his mother who hated him because Joey reminded her of her husband, who she clung to like a doormat after seeing him hit the kids at such a young age and after being abused by him. I honestly, at one point, did feel bad for her, but it quickly vanished when I read more because I can't even imagine what it's like to live in a house where you have to grow up in such a hateful, abusive environment. Where you have to live in fear for your and your siblings' lives, where you have to defend your mother who hates you for such a dumb reason from a father who hasn't shown you an ounce of affection. It feels suffocating to even imagine being there, and Joey had to endure all that. I hated every second of being in that house. I honestly can't even blame him for going down that path because, like, how much can a person resist? It's so hard to not break when you're constantly being reminded of being the person you're so desperately trying to escape. Like, can you even imagine being beaten to the point you can't see, but you still have to wake up and look after your young siblings because if you don’t, no one else will?
“I never knew devastation until he walked into my world and gave me a glimpse into his. I never knew heart break until he decimated my heart by decimating his body. I never knew hurt until he walked away from me. I never knew. I never…�
I honestly believe Joey would've gone to a place where there was no hope of coming back from if it wasn't for Aoife Malloy. You don’t understand how much I LOVEEE her!! She did so much for him; she never once gave up on him, and I loved how she defended him always!! The way she bounced back at Marie and Teddy was so satisfying to read. I loved how she did whatever she wanted without giving zero fucks. I loved how carefree she was and how she perfectly encapsulated that sunshine vibe. The banter that she and Joey shared was top-notch; like, I loved it soooooooo much! I also loved how she compromised so much for Joey, and I loved how she helped him heal. The only complaint from her side that I had was reading about her and Paul (don’t come at me if that is not the name, I read this book exactly a month ago), but uff, it was so frustrating to read. Like, I wanted her to break up with him so bad. I understood why she went back, but I also didn’t like it. You didn’t hear the sigh of relief I had when they broke up for good because Paul(?) wasn't even worth the soles of her shoes ðŸ™ðŸ¼
“I want you to know that you’ve been the best part of my day for every day since I was twelve years old.� His words continued to circle around in my mind until I felt like climbing into my car, driving to his house, and throttling him.�
The romance: P E R F E C T!!!! The slow burn was so agonizing that it actually made me head over heels in love with it. The banter between Joey and Aoife was so cute and fun. The whole Rollo thing was so cute, the "nice legs" scene—amazing!! The "hi queen," "hi stud" I WAS IN LOVE!! The chemistry felt so natural and easy to read, the tension was off the charts. The payoff for the slow burn was perfect, like that scene outside of Joey's house was everything. Their romance has got to be my favorite because they just understood each other so well, and I feel like it's very hard to find chemistry that is this good and natural, but Joey and Aoife did it!! The ending, because of that, was not acceptable.
A big fuck you to Teddy and Marie Lynch, please.
“You shouldn't settle for anything less than being in love to the point of madness. The only person that you should be settling for is the person who unsettles you the most. The person who drives you to the brink of suicide because he or she makes you feel so fucking much that you can't catch your breath or remotely function without them. And what's more is you won't want to. You won't want to breathe, or feel, or fucking function without them. That's how you'll know that it's a real relationship Molloy. Only when you're feeling the most discomfort you've ever felt in your entire life, should you even consider settling. Because that's when you'll know you're in love, which, sounds to me, like a hell of a lot nicer way to live than settling for someone you have nothing in common with because it's comfortable.�
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“Aoife Molloy had a heart of gold and was hellbent on handing it over to a piece of shit like me. She was my momentary escape from all of the fucking dark.�
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“But don’t ever think that I don’t have feelings,� he said, and then pressed a kiss to my mouth. “Because the only time that I allow myself to feel anything is when I’m with you.�
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“I couldn’t pull the trigger. It was like I’d inhaled her so deeply inside of me that my head and heart refused to function. I couldn’t release the air in my burning lungs without the absolute guarantee that I would get to see her face again.�
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“I’m not your boyfriend, Molloy.� “Oh yeah, I forgot,� she shot back with a grin. “You’re my bitch.�
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“Nice legs, Molloy.�
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“The first time I laid eyes on you, and the first time I understood what it meant to have my heart beating for someone outside of my family.�
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“Don’t hate me, Molloy,� Joey mumbled, falling into the passenger seat the moment I let him go to open the car door. “You’re all I have to wake up for in the morning.�
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“It’s so scary, Joe.� Tadhg sniffled, appearing from beneath my quilt on the top bunk. “What if he’s hurting Mammy again?"
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“I went home that night and slept like a baby, blissfully unaware of anything outside my locked bedroom door. After my first night of unbroken sleep in years, I was instantly converted and decided that weed was for me.�
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“I took a chance on that boy, and I’m glad that I did because the man that small boy turned into is a man who I am damn proud of.�
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“With whatever I had inside of me, I would protect and defend them from harm. They would never have to sit behind a barricaded bedroom door with a hurley in hand. I would be here to do it for them. I knew what it felt like to have my protector abandon me, and I would never allow that to happen to them.�
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This was so fun to read and honestly I wanted to jump on the next one and write a review for this but the slump slumped
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Joey Lynch â¤ï¸â€ðŸ”� I honestly waited for his book!! I just wanted his arc and I am finally reading it yayyy!! so excited to start this and I just know JoeyAoife will make live up to my expectations.
-Recommended by Hoda finally starting this!
June 19, 2024
This one was honestly less painful than what I was expecting it to be but then the ending happened and now am scared to start the next one ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
I love these characters so much, especially Joey. Reading his pov was heartbreaking. It felt like he was carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders and it made me want to cry. I just want to give him the biggest hug and tell him he's so loved. Is that too much to ask? ðŸ˜
The only reason why it wasn't a perfect read for me was cause of Aoife. I was fully prepared to love and adore her and reading this book made me feel really disconnected from her, especially in the first half. What I knew of her from Shannon's pov is a completely different person in this one. The whole thing with Paul was annoying to read. That made zero sense to me. I get the whole drama and teen angst, I also understand the whole "apple doesn't fall far from the tree" and yet that storyline was completely unnecessary imo. Thankfully, Aoife matured enough in the second half for me to like her. I love how supportive she can be. I love how she sees Joey as a person instead of just his trauma. I love her zeal, loyalty and determination.
Joey and Aoife make perfect sense and they will be such a power couple once there's stability in their lives.
Also, I still hate Joey's parents. Like how many excuses can we make for his mom? I do sympathize and understand BUT the mother is a fully aware adult telling her own son how he's a horrible person even though all he's ever done is love her.. Screw you, mom. There, I said it.
´Ê•~•~
Scared to start this as it's going to be a painful journey but am ready to hear Joey's story now. I love that man so much ðŸ˜
I love these characters so much, especially Joey. Reading his pov was heartbreaking. It felt like he was carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders and it made me want to cry. I just want to give him the biggest hug and tell him he's so loved. Is that too much to ask? ðŸ˜
The only reason why it wasn't a perfect read for me was cause of Aoife. I was fully prepared to love and adore her and reading this book made me feel really disconnected from her, especially in the first half. What I knew of her from Shannon's pov is a completely different person in this one. The whole thing with Paul was annoying to read. That made zero sense to me. I get the whole drama and teen angst, I also understand the whole "apple doesn't fall far from the tree" and yet that storyline was completely unnecessary imo. Thankfully, Aoife matured enough in the second half for me to like her. I love how supportive she can be. I love how she sees Joey as a person instead of just his trauma. I love her zeal, loyalty and determination.
Joey and Aoife make perfect sense and they will be such a power couple once there's stability in their lives.
Also, I still hate Joey's parents. Like how many excuses can we make for his mom? I do sympathize and understand BUT the mother is a fully aware adult telling her own son how he's a horrible person even though all he's ever done is love her.. Screw you, mom. There, I said it.
´Ê•~•~
Scared to start this as it's going to be a painful journey but am ready to hear Joey's story now. I love that man so much ðŸ˜
April 6, 2023
*love how this review went from having 380+ likes to having 7 sjsjsjsjssjs. beautiful math. goodreads be loving me so, so much that i wake up to wonderous things happening every day, xoxo*
2 stars. Putting myself out there: I'm not half as crazy about this book as everyone else seems to be. 🌠I didn't feel it on a deep cellular level. I wasn't holding my breath the way I did while reading my all-time favorite romance Binding 13 and Keeping 13. I can't help making comparisons: Saving 6 was like a light breeze to Binding/Keeping 13 maelstrom (emotion-wise, the latter swept me away and the former left me almost cold). I found Saving 6 considerably less addicting, I felt no urgency reading this story.
Before you take out your pitchforks, lemme try to explain my impressions in brief: when it came to my knowledge that the next book to come out in the series will be about Joey and Aoife, I didn't have an ounce of ecstasy/optimism about the upcoming release surging through my veins. I was still excited, no questions asked, but not as much Iwould have been if Chloe had announced GibsieClaire book sjsjsj should have been, considering that Chloe Walsh is of one of my fav authors.
After having watched Joey in Binding 13 and Keeping 13, I had a fear that he is gonna be a FANTASTIC protective big brother but somewhat bleak boyfriend material. My worse fear came true as it turned out to be. 🌚
The thing is that Joey has so much on his plate since a young age that he physically can't be even half as single-mindedly obsessed with Aoife as he should be to be able to match the levels of Aoife's love, devotion and loyalty for him. His attention span and his time are very limited due to his home situation and at times I felt like Aoife would never make it to the top on his list of priorities meanwhile in case of Aoife he seems to be her ONE and ONLY priority.
Saving 6 is a perfect title for this book: it encapsulates and encompasses its essence because the story's basically about Aoife saving Joey. Chasing after him. Making the first steps. Catering to his needs. Giving him the trust, support and love he is so tragically depraved of. Being there for him.
The book is well written, it has great, fleshed-out characters and vivid scenes that almost seem to have a free will of their own and picture themselves inside your head as you go through the text.
But in terms of romance, it is very, very weak. Or maybe girls with a savior complex type of thing in romance simply ain't my cuppa.
This book reads like something that only set the stage for greater things—a coming of age story about Joey's struggles and growth, him battling with inner and outer demons—not the 'great, unforgettable love story of Joey and Aoife'. 🕴ðŸ»
That being said, I can't help pointing out that Chloe Walsh belongs to this rare species of authors in the romance genre who don't write for tropes, who breathe life into their characters and stories, who write in such a way that their characters almost appear on the verge of jumping out of the book's pages. Everything about their stories feels magically real yet unreally magical, making you question how can they be just book characters? Chloe Walsh definitely pours her entire soul into writing. ðŸ™ðŸ» Gifted queen. 👑
✨things that didn't add up to me�
â•°âÀ¿âž¤Aoife stringing her "boyfriend" Paul along for THAT long (we're talking about YEARS here)
I can see why Aoife would want to have a pet boyfriend and keep him on a short leash, but I think the situation span out of her control way too quickly. Her lap dog turns into a beast eventually that comes back to beat her in the ass with a vengeance. 💀
Paul the Prick is treating her like shit most of the time and the fact that she goes along with it didn't make sense in terms of Aoife's character. Why would she tolerate a guy who cheats on her, manhandles her and calls her names when she's so purportedly assertive, confident and strong? 👀 I think oftentimes her behavior didn't align with the the image the author was trynna portray here. Aoife really is loyal (to Joey lol 💀), witty, funny, playful, easygoing and supportive and if all things considered the fact that she doesn't love Paul only exacerbates how little sense her tolerance of him made because it just shows how little life she has and how obsessed she's with Joey. Instead of living her own damn life she just reshapes her life in order to orbit around Joey's.
Why would she let that kind of treatment from Paul slide when she doesn't even love the guy and can find a more fitting candidate for her purposes? 👀 Honestly, Paul's money and looks aren't worth the trouble, and if she only dated him to goad Joey into acting out, our girl failed miserably because throughout the years Joey's involvement in her affairs is limited to protecting her from Paul's antics from time to time, not the long-awaited proposal to be his girlfriend. 💀
The whole abusive boyfriend situation drags on too much for my liking, to the point when it starts detracting from Aoife's character arc. Like the fact that she's so quick to use another human being for her own gain??� even if it's Paul the Prick, she considered him HER friend—doesn't speak in her favor.
Not to mention that the drama with Paul didn't serve what it was supposed to serve, in my humble opinion —�>
â•°âÀ¿âž� Guys, don't throw me under the bus: at times I felt like Paul is more obsessive and possessive about Aoife than Joey. 👀 In a very toxic and wrong way, but it still counts in my book. 👀👀 SORRAY but half the times that asshole sounds more determined and devoted to Aoife than the actual hero.
Joey has plenty of scenes where he demonstrates how protective of Aoife he is, but I couldn't help noticing that he mostly reacts only when Paul treats Aoife bad. He comes to her rescue like a knight in shining armour, beating up Paul and giving him a piece of his mind but jealousy? Possessiveness?? Agony that she might be getting it on with her boyfriend right about this moment??? I needed more of that from Joey. The way he acted it could be a protective brother thing and nothing more, if I didn't know any better. 👀👀
It made me wonder whether Joey would still choose to be in Aoife's life if her boyfriend didn't show his toxic asshole tendencies. Would have Joey just gritted his teeth and let Aoife go, wishing her happiness, if her boyfriend was a decent human being? The thought makes me uncomfortable. 🌚
â•°âÀ¿âž� Joey pushing Aoife away
I got his "bad genes, fucked up DNA" argument and a self-sacrifice he was willing to make to keep Aoife safe by maintaining her at a safe "we're just friends" distance. He doesn't want any part of his fucked up life circumstances rub off on her. It's understandable: he's bad news, with a baggage of drug abuse record, violent, abusive father, neglectful mother, three siblings to take care of and his own volatile quick-tempered tendencies that he finds hard to get a handle on.
To be perfectly honest I couldn't understand why he simply watches Aoife date the douchebag Paul for years. His self-sacrifice—keeping Aoife at a safe distance in order to protect her—looks like either
1) a failed mission at best (she's not protected, she's with an abusive prick when she could be with Joey who wouldn't hurt her pinkie) or
2) a cowardly attempt to avoid taking responsibility for her possible trouble and misery at worst (he's not the one who's hurting her, the pain ain't coming from him so his conscience is clear and his hands are clean. not to mention, his heroic acts of protecting her only add points to his karma 💀).
Both options look sort of bad to me. 💀
In other words, he has a front row seat to Aoife making bad life choices—keeping her abusive boyfriend at her side for some unfathomable and superficial reason, and JOEY JUST WATCHES FROM THE SIDELINES, occasionally coming to her rescue, when he knows all too well that he could cock a suggestive eyebrow at Aoife and she would come running into his warm, welcoming hands?
Him playing the guarding angel role was cute and all, but at some point it just didn't sit right with me any longer. Where's the pining, the blinding jealousy, the egoistical need to have her to himself? 😩😩 For someone who has such a poor hold on his negative emotions, he surely finds a way to come to terms with Aoife slipping through his fingers. Maybe it was the case because Aoife ALWAYS ran back to him and was there for him.
Was Paul a better option? No. If Joey's self-sacrifice doesn't come to fruition or serves its purpose, obviously, why does he insist on not pursuing the girl he loves and cares so much about, the only light he has in his life? Like damn if she's stupid enough to let Paul walk all over her and get away with it, Joey might as well have dropped the years long "friendship" bullshit where they flirt, banter and want one another like crazy. 👀 Much as I love Joey as a character, he's simply not my type of hero.
â•°âÀ¿âž� who, what's Aoife... without Joey?
I love Aoife with Joey. She is so assertive about her love, pushy in such a classy way and just perfect for him.
That being said, I don't know what to make of Aoife as just... her, Aoife. It was almost like she was created specifically for Joey, which is amazing, but at times I wished that she became the main character of her own life, if you know what I mean. 👀Respectfully, as much as I love Joey as a character, I don't quite understand how and why she comes to a point (and it comes fast) when her life starts revolving around Joey. Does she even have much outside of her obsession with Joey? She's all about him, all over him and I don't think it's fair to her character. 💀 I'm glad that Aoife and Joey are just fictional characters because in real life girls with a savior complex rarely end up having a HEA.
â•°âÀ¿âž� Insta-love between Joey and Aoife made their relationship sound very superficial and random. The insta-love appeared out of thin air in the first chapter when they're barely twelve years old💀💀, which drained the tension and chemistry out of their story. To make matters worse, the insta-love was cooked with a slow fire burning. So on top having little to no tension, their relationship has a stagnant aftertaste to it because throughout the whole 800+ pages book Joey and Aoife come full circle without actually having any development or depth to their feelings. 😗
I wish we moved on from Joey and Aoife's early teens (13-14) period faster because as I said there wasn't much dynamic to their relationship during that time. Their early years set the context and the mood for the story, but I couldn't help noticing how many fillers this book has. Funny, witty, smart but still FILLERS. If it were any other author? They wouldn't be able to keep my attention riveted to their characters with that many fillers and early teen shenanigans. With Chloe Walsh, it's another matter. Yet, yet...
� things I loved �
â•°âÀ¿âž� great writing; amazing, vivid dialogues; humor; fleshed-out characters
â•°âÀ¿âž� banter was chef's kiss âœðŸ�
â•°âÀ¿âž� Aoife not giving it up to Paul ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»
I'd flip if she did, I'm not even kidding
â•°âÀ¿âž� okay you can get your pitchforks out of my face already... I kinda loved that Aoife has been emotionally cheating on Paul the entire time only to actually cheat on him with Joey later on in the book. 👹👹
I'm so drawn to stellar characters that have their flaws and lapses in judgment. Being imperfect is part of being alive, and imperfections makes a character look more complex and interesting.
I also thought that even though Paul had it coming with his actual cheating and some other horrible things he did, two wrongs still don't make a right so Aoife fucked up when she decided to pursue a relationship despite her persistent feelings for another guy. I loved the mess Aoife and Paul's relationship created, just wish it stopped before outliving its potential. 👀
â•°âÀ¿âž� Find yourself someone who'll love you as much as Aoife loves Joey, and you'll be saved and redeemed and saved and redeemed 💔
Even if I wasn't sold on the romantic aspect of the story and didn't shed any tears while reading it, it's a great book with interesting characters worth reading, in my opinion.
I have high hopes for Redeeming 6. ðŸ™ðŸ»
2 stars. Putting myself out there: I'm not half as crazy about this book as everyone else seems to be. 🌠I didn't feel it on a deep cellular level. I wasn't holding my breath the way I did while reading my all-time favorite romance Binding 13 and Keeping 13. I can't help making comparisons: Saving 6 was like a light breeze to Binding/Keeping 13 maelstrom (emotion-wise, the latter swept me away and the former left me almost cold). I found Saving 6 considerably less addicting, I felt no urgency reading this story.
Before you take out your pitchforks, lemme try to explain my impressions in brief: when it came to my knowledge that the next book to come out in the series will be about Joey and Aoife, I didn't have an ounce of ecstasy/optimism about the upcoming release surging through my veins. I was still excited, no questions asked, but not as much I
After having watched Joey in Binding 13 and Keeping 13, I had a fear that he is gonna be a FANTASTIC protective big brother but somewhat bleak boyfriend material. My worse fear came true as it turned out to be. 🌚
The thing is that Joey has so much on his plate since a young age that he physically can't be even half as single-mindedly obsessed with Aoife as he should be to be able to match the levels of Aoife's love, devotion and loyalty for him. His attention span and his time are very limited due to his home situation and at times I felt like Aoife would never make it to the top on his list of priorities meanwhile in case of Aoife he seems to be her ONE and ONLY priority.
Saving 6 is a perfect title for this book: it encapsulates and encompasses its essence because the story's basically about Aoife saving Joey. Chasing after him. Making the first steps. Catering to his needs. Giving him the trust, support and love he is so tragically depraved of. Being there for him.
The book is well written, it has great, fleshed-out characters and vivid scenes that almost seem to have a free will of their own and picture themselves inside your head as you go through the text.
But in terms of romance, it is very, very weak. Or maybe girls with a savior complex type of thing in romance simply ain't my cuppa.
This book reads like something that only set the stage for greater things—a coming of age story about Joey's struggles and growth, him battling with inner and outer demons—not the 'great, unforgettable love story of Joey and Aoife'. 🕴ðŸ»
That being said, I can't help pointing out that Chloe Walsh belongs to this rare species of authors in the romance genre who don't write for tropes, who breathe life into their characters and stories, who write in such a way that their characters almost appear on the verge of jumping out of the book's pages. Everything about their stories feels magically real yet unreally magical, making you question how can they be just book characters? Chloe Walsh definitely pours her entire soul into writing. ðŸ™ðŸ» Gifted queen. 👑
✨things that didn't add up to me�
â•°âÀ¿âž¤Aoife stringing her "boyfriend" Paul along for THAT long (we're talking about YEARS here)
I can see why Aoife would want to have a pet boyfriend and keep him on a short leash, but I think the situation span out of her control way too quickly. Her lap dog turns into a beast eventually that comes back to beat her in the ass with a vengeance. 💀
Paul the Prick is treating her like shit most of the time and the fact that she goes along with it didn't make sense in terms of Aoife's character. Why would she tolerate a guy who cheats on her, manhandles her and calls her names when she's so purportedly assertive, confident and strong? 👀 I think oftentimes her behavior didn't align with the the image the author was trynna portray here. Aoife really is loyal (to Joey lol 💀), witty, funny, playful, easygoing and supportive and if all things considered the fact that she doesn't love Paul only exacerbates how little sense her tolerance of him made because it just shows how little life she has and how obsessed she's with Joey. Instead of living her own damn life she just reshapes her life in order to orbit around Joey's.
Why would she let that kind of treatment from Paul slide when she doesn't even love the guy and can find a more fitting candidate for her purposes? 👀 Honestly, Paul's money and looks aren't worth the trouble, and if she only dated him to goad Joey into acting out, our girl failed miserably because throughout the years Joey's involvement in her affairs is limited to protecting her from Paul's antics from time to time, not the long-awaited proposal to be his girlfriend. 💀
The whole abusive boyfriend situation drags on too much for my liking, to the point when it starts detracting from Aoife's character arc. Like the fact that she's so quick to use another human being for her own gain??� even if it's Paul the Prick, she considered him HER friend—doesn't speak in her favor.
Not to mention that the drama with Paul didn't serve what it was supposed to serve, in my humble opinion —�>
â•°âÀ¿âž� Guys, don't throw me under the bus: at times I felt like Paul is more obsessive and possessive about Aoife than Joey. 👀 In a very toxic and wrong way, but it still counts in my book. 👀👀 SORRAY but half the times that asshole sounds more determined and devoted to Aoife than the actual hero.
Joey has plenty of scenes where he demonstrates how protective of Aoife he is, but I couldn't help noticing that he mostly reacts only when Paul treats Aoife bad. He comes to her rescue like a knight in shining armour, beating up Paul and giving him a piece of his mind but jealousy? Possessiveness?? Agony that she might be getting it on with her boyfriend right about this moment??? I needed more of that from Joey. The way he acted it could be a protective brother thing and nothing more, if I didn't know any better. 👀👀
It made me wonder whether Joey would still choose to be in Aoife's life if her boyfriend didn't show his toxic asshole tendencies. Would have Joey just gritted his teeth and let Aoife go, wishing her happiness, if her boyfriend was a decent human being? The thought makes me uncomfortable. 🌚
â•°âÀ¿âž� Joey pushing Aoife away
I got his "bad genes, fucked up DNA" argument and a self-sacrifice he was willing to make to keep Aoife safe by maintaining her at a safe "we're just friends" distance. He doesn't want any part of his fucked up life circumstances rub off on her. It's understandable: he's bad news, with a baggage of drug abuse record, violent, abusive father, neglectful mother, three siblings to take care of and his own volatile quick-tempered tendencies that he finds hard to get a handle on.
To be perfectly honest I couldn't understand why he simply watches Aoife date the douchebag Paul for years. His self-sacrifice—keeping Aoife at a safe distance in order to protect her—looks like either
1) a failed mission at best (she's not protected, she's with an abusive prick when she could be with Joey who wouldn't hurt her pinkie) or
2) a cowardly attempt to avoid taking responsibility for her possible trouble and misery at worst (he's not the one who's hurting her, the pain ain't coming from him so his conscience is clear and his hands are clean. not to mention, his heroic acts of protecting her only add points to his karma 💀).
Both options look sort of bad to me. 💀
In other words, he has a front row seat to Aoife making bad life choices—keeping her abusive boyfriend at her side for some unfathomable and superficial reason, and JOEY JUST WATCHES FROM THE SIDELINES, occasionally coming to her rescue, when he knows all too well that he could cock a suggestive eyebrow at Aoife and she would come running into his warm, welcoming hands?
Him playing the guarding angel role was cute and all, but at some point it just didn't sit right with me any longer. Where's the pining, the blinding jealousy, the egoistical need to have her to himself? 😩😩 For someone who has such a poor hold on his negative emotions, he surely finds a way to come to terms with Aoife slipping through his fingers. Maybe it was the case because Aoife ALWAYS ran back to him and was there for him.
Was Paul a better option? No. If Joey's self-sacrifice doesn't come to fruition or serves its purpose, obviously, why does he insist on not pursuing the girl he loves and cares so much about, the only light he has in his life? Like damn if she's stupid enough to let Paul walk all over her and get away with it, Joey might as well have dropped the years long "friendship" bullshit where they flirt, banter and want one another like crazy. 👀 Much as I love Joey as a character, he's simply not my type of hero.
â•°âÀ¿âž� who, what's Aoife... without Joey?
I love Aoife with Joey. She is so assertive about her love, pushy in such a classy way and just perfect for him.
That being said, I don't know what to make of Aoife as just... her, Aoife. It was almost like she was created specifically for Joey, which is amazing, but at times I wished that she became the main character of her own life, if you know what I mean. 👀Respectfully, as much as I love Joey as a character, I don't quite understand how and why she comes to a point (and it comes fast) when her life starts revolving around Joey. Does she even have much outside of her obsession with Joey? She's all about him, all over him and I don't think it's fair to her character. 💀 I'm glad that Aoife and Joey are just fictional characters because in real life girls with a savior complex rarely end up having a HEA.
â•°âÀ¿âž� Insta-love between Joey and Aoife made their relationship sound very superficial and random. The insta-love appeared out of thin air in the first chapter when they're barely twelve years old💀💀, which drained the tension and chemistry out of their story. To make matters worse, the insta-love was cooked with a slow fire burning. So on top having little to no tension, their relationship has a stagnant aftertaste to it because throughout the whole 800+ pages book Joey and Aoife come full circle without actually having any development or depth to their feelings. 😗
I wish we moved on from Joey and Aoife's early teens (13-14) period faster because as I said there wasn't much dynamic to their relationship during that time. Their early years set the context and the mood for the story, but I couldn't help noticing how many fillers this book has. Funny, witty, smart but still FILLERS. If it were any other author? They wouldn't be able to keep my attention riveted to their characters with that many fillers and early teen shenanigans. With Chloe Walsh, it's another matter. Yet, yet...
� things I loved �
â•°âÀ¿âž� great writing; amazing, vivid dialogues; humor; fleshed-out characters
The minute he said her name, I found myself searching the room for her familiar blonde hair, only to discover that she was already staring at me.
With my brow cocked, I stared back at her, and mouthed the word stalker.
Proving, once again, that she was unlike any other girl in our year, who would blush and look away under scrutiny, Molloy arched a brow right back at me and mouthed fuck up.
I winked. Nice legs.
Grinning, she scratched her nose in with her middle finger. Asshole.
â•°âÀ¿âž� banter was chef's kiss âœðŸ�
“If they look as good on you as that yellow thong you’re wearing, then I’m going to have to agree,� he replied, gesturing to the perfect view up my skirt that I had unintentionally given him.
“Close your eyes.�
“Close your legs.�
“No.� Heat flamed inside of me. “I’m not embarrassed.�
“Neither am I.�
“You’re looking up my skirt.�
“You’re flashing your pussy in my face.�
“Oh my god,� I choked out. “You did not just say that.�
“But you’re so good at being an asshole.�
“Come closer and I’ll show you how good I can be in other ways.�
â•°âÀ¿âž� Aoife not giving it up to Paul ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ™ðŸ»
I'd flip if she did, I'm not even kidding
â•°âÀ¿âž� okay you can get your pitchforks out of my face already... I kinda loved that Aoife has been emotionally cheating on Paul the entire time only to actually cheat on him with Joey later on in the book. 👹👹
I'm so drawn to stellar characters that have their flaws and lapses in judgment. Being imperfect is part of being alive, and imperfections makes a character look more complex and interesting.
I also thought that even though Paul had it coming with his actual cheating and some other horrible things he did, two wrongs still don't make a right so Aoife fucked up when she decided to pursue a relationship despite her persistent feelings for another guy. I loved the mess Aoife and Paul's relationship created, just wish it stopped before outliving its potential. 👀
â•°âÀ¿âž� Find yourself someone who'll love you as much as Aoife loves Joey, and you'll be saved and redeemed and saved and redeemed 💔
Even if I wasn't sold on the romantic aspect of the story and didn't shed any tears while reading it, it's a great book with interesting characters worth reading, in my opinion.
I have high hopes for Redeeming 6. ðŸ™ðŸ»
February 24, 2023
welcome back chloe walsh ♡︎
February 23, 2023
I have been destroyed.
(in the best way)
Where do I even begin?
So first off, I was so shocked when I saw that it would be staring in 1999 and going to 2004 (right up until B13 starts if you're wondering!) and I had NO IDEA what to except from Joey & Aoife's relationship because from the snippets and teasers ANY predictions I had at the end of K13 for their book went out the window 🤣
But I’m so happy that it was written so far back because you get so see so much more buildup and development. It was 😗🤌
Joey is an angel. No one can tell me otherwise. The things he does for his siblings & even for his evil witch of a mother are so selfless it's like this boy was sent down from the freaking heavens or something. His life is so fucked up, he was handed the shittest deck of cards and yet somehow continues to defend, protect, and live for his siblings.
I'll tell you right now that if I were Joey Lynch I would not have made it.
My baby Joey goes through so fucking much. His father is a piece of absolute shit (as you saw in B13 & K13) and what his father did to Shan is NOTHING compared to what he does to Joe. Joey takes the hits, he puts his body and fucking life between his father and his siblings and it is so heartbreaking to watch as it destroys him.
Don't even get me started on his mother. ANY and ALL sympathy I had for her is GONE. She is vile. I'm not going to say anything that happens because spoilers, but I am no longer giving her the benefit of the doubt and cutting her some slack for being a victim. She is just as bad, if not worse, than Joey's father with the way she sinks her claws into Joe's head.
Joey is seriously one of the purest souls. Now, I mean, looking at the drugs and the mask he puts on, anyone just looking at him would be thinking "what tf are you saying girl?" but TRUST ME that boy is nothing but good.
Now, Aoife Molloy. My MOTHER FUCKING QUEEN.
She is absolute PERFECTION. She has a heart and soul of gold. I have NOTHING but love for this girl. And honestly everything and anything I say about her is just going to be me raving about how amazing and wonderful and phenomenal she is.
She NEVER gives up on Joey. She SEE'S him. She sees the angel we all know is in there and love even when he does everything to make her hate him and to make her push him away. She see's through all his bullshit, she calls him on it, and she makes him fucking own up to it. She is a GODDESS.
THEIR BANTER 😫 Oh my gosh they had me dying. If she got an idea in her head, if there was something she wanted, SHE GOT IT.
I aspire to be her. She is my queen, my mother, my goddess.
My everything.
Their relationship is a roller-coaster let me tell ya. You see the highs, the lows, and everything in between so be prepared to go from laughing to crying back to laughing within a chapter. Ms. Chloe loves to play with our emotions I swear.
JoeyAoife deserve the world and I don't know how I am supposed to make it to March 31st but I WILL FOR THEM ðŸ˜ðŸ«¶
(in the best way)
Where do I even begin?
So first off, I was so shocked when I saw that it would be staring in 1999 and going to 2004 (right up until B13 starts if you're wondering!) and I had NO IDEA what to except from Joey & Aoife's relationship because from the snippets and teasers ANY predictions I had at the end of K13 for their book went out the window 🤣
But I’m so happy that it was written so far back because you get so see so much more buildup and development. It was 😗🤌
Joey is an angel. No one can tell me otherwise. The things he does for his siblings & even for his evil witch of a mother are so selfless it's like this boy was sent down from the freaking heavens or something. His life is so fucked up, he was handed the shittest deck of cards and yet somehow continues to defend, protect, and live for his siblings.
I'll tell you right now that if I were Joey Lynch I would not have made it.
My baby Joey goes through so fucking much. His father is a piece of absolute shit (as you saw in B13 & K13) and what his father did to Shan is NOTHING compared to what he does to Joe. Joey takes the hits, he puts his body and fucking life between his father and his siblings and it is so heartbreaking to watch as it destroys him.
Don't even get me started on his mother. ANY and ALL sympathy I had for her is GONE. She is vile. I'm not going to say anything that happens because spoilers, but I am no longer giving her the benefit of the doubt and cutting her some slack for being a victim. She is just as bad, if not worse, than Joey's father with the way she sinks her claws into Joe's head.
Joey is seriously one of the purest souls. Now, I mean, looking at the drugs and the mask he puts on, anyone just looking at him would be thinking "what tf are you saying girl?" but TRUST ME that boy is nothing but good.
Now, Aoife Molloy. My MOTHER FUCKING QUEEN.
She is absolute PERFECTION. She has a heart and soul of gold. I have NOTHING but love for this girl. And honestly everything and anything I say about her is just going to be me raving about how amazing and wonderful and phenomenal she is.
She NEVER gives up on Joey. She SEE'S him. She sees the angel we all know is in there and love even when he does everything to make her hate him and to make her push him away. She see's through all his bullshit, she calls him on it, and she makes him fucking own up to it. She is a GODDESS.
THEIR BANTER 😫 Oh my gosh they had me dying. If she got an idea in her head, if there was something she wanted, SHE GOT IT.
I aspire to be her. She is my queen, my mother, my goddess.
My everything.
Their relationship is a roller-coaster let me tell ya. You see the highs, the lows, and everything in between so be prepared to go from laughing to crying back to laughing within a chapter. Ms. Chloe loves to play with our emotions I swear.
JoeyAoife deserve the world and I don't know how I am supposed to make it to March 31st but I WILL FOR THEM ðŸ˜ðŸ«¶
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April 22, 2025á�.á� pre-read: ᯸§¡£ð©àË�.
Locking in fr this time because someone *cough* Hoda *cough* is threatening me to finish it🫡
If this turns out to be like keeping 13 I’m never finishing this seriesðŸ§ðŸ»â€â™€ï¸�
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I don’t think I’m ready for Joey and Aoife story🥺 but the book is just staring at me to pick it up. And I’m kind of desperate to read about them because I already love themâ¤ï¸â€ðŸ©� hope i like it more than keeping 13🤞ðŸ»
Locking in fr this time because someone *cough* Hoda *cough* is threatening me to finish it🫡
If this turns out to be like keeping 13 I’m never finishing this seriesðŸ§ðŸ»â€â™€ï¸�
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I don’t think I’m ready for Joey and Aoife story🥺 but the book is just staring at me to pick it up. And I’m kind of desperate to read about them because I already love themâ¤ï¸â€ðŸ©� hope i like it more than keeping 13🤞ðŸ»
Shelved as 'dropped-or-on-hold'
May 17, 2023bring on the angst i'm so ready for my babies joeyaoife
March 17, 2025
First of all! Aoife is life, wifey, mother, the baddest chick, that ride or die chick, the I'm rolling up with my whole crew but my whole crew is Aoife chick. What. I LOVE her! She made this whole book shine!
Everything that I missed about having a strong FMC in Binding/Keeping was brought in Saving.
That ending.
Full RTC.
“You shouldn't settle for anything less than being in love to the point of madness. The only person that you should be settling for is the person who unsettles you the most. The person who drives you to the brink of suicide because he or she makes you feel so fucking much that you can't catch your breath or remotely function without them.
And what's more is you won't want to. You won't want to breathe, or feel, or fucking function without them. That's how you'll know that it's a real relationship Molloy. Only when you're feeling the most discomfort you've ever felt in your entire life, should you even consider settling.
Because that's when you'll know you're in love, which, sounds to me, like a hell of a lot nicer way to live than settling for someone you have nothing in common with because it's comfortable.â€� 🥹ðŸ˜â¤ï¸
Not me already running to the library for book 3 and 4 🤸â€â™€ï¸ðŸƒâ€â™€ï¸ðŸ’�
Chaaaa chinggg... got them both 😅💃🎖ï¸� And I hear these are even more intense and sad ðŸ˜
⋆✴︎˚｡â‹� Ë—Ëˋ★‿︵â€� Ëš ₊⊹
Everything that I missed about having a strong FMC in Binding/Keeping was brought in Saving.
That ending.
Full RTC.
“You shouldn't settle for anything less than being in love to the point of madness. The only person that you should be settling for is the person who unsettles you the most. The person who drives you to the brink of suicide because he or she makes you feel so fucking much that you can't catch your breath or remotely function without them.
And what's more is you won't want to. You won't want to breathe, or feel, or fucking function without them. That's how you'll know that it's a real relationship Molloy. Only when you're feeling the most discomfort you've ever felt in your entire life, should you even consider settling.
Because that's when you'll know you're in love, which, sounds to me, like a hell of a lot nicer way to live than settling for someone you have nothing in common with because it's comfortable.â€� 🥹ðŸ˜â¤ï¸
Not me already running to the library for book 3 and 4 🤸â€â™€ï¸ðŸƒâ€â™€ï¸ðŸ’�
Chaaaa chinggg... got them both 😅💃🎖ï¸� And I hear these are even more intense and sad ðŸ˜
⋆✴︎˚｡â‹� Ë—Ëˋ★‿︵â€� Ëš ₊⊹
April 23, 2024
—� 3.75 � stars.
・â¥ãƒ� Mood of the book:
: ̗̀� Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls
: ̗̀� From a Lover’s Point of View by Zach Bryan
: ̗̀� Paralyzed by NF
: ̗̀� Family Tree by Matthew West
UUUUH okay! It has been a couple of weeks since I read this so I'm going to try my best to remember all my thoughts so I can write this review!
My feelings are still a mess, I did not expect the book to be 5. � stars like Binding 13 and keeping 13 since the story of saving 6 has many time jumps and takes place before binding 13, but I did not expect to give it 3 stars either, I think I did not connect that much with the story and romance, despite connecting deeply with Joey. The ending also left me confused since I didn't expect it, taking into account what we read in the previous books, so I didn't see much sense in that ending, but oh well!!!! Let's not get ahead of ourselves hehehehehe.
This review will be spoiler free, except for a paragraph at the end that will be duly marked. SO, LET'S GET TO THE MESS.
'But don't ever think that I don't have feelings,' he said, and then pressed a kiss to my mouth. 'Because the only time that I allow myself to feel anything is when I'm with you.'
In this book, we follow Joey Lynch, Shannon's older brother, as I have already said, this book is located, in the timeline, prior to Binding 13, and focuses on the relationship of Joey and Aoife Molloy, who already are a couple in Johnny and Shannon's books. We focus a lot more on the situation of the Lynch family and also meet the Molloy family, as we follow Joey and Aoife's story over the years.
I must add once again, that you should always, always check the list of trigger warnings, since this book is about abuse, drugs, mental health and a long etcetera, it is not a YA book even if people insist on categorizing it as such .
’I was twelve � years old and a frontline soldier on the war raged within my family home.�
Chloe Walsh's writing is simple, so it's not difficult to navigate a 600+ page book, it's addictive and fast. But when you least expect it, she throws phrases at you that take your breath away, and that, with a knife stuck in your heart, you would feel less pain.
'the only one I've ever been able to depend on being there is my shadow, and that's how I like it, I don't care about people because I can't afford to. I don't have the time in my life or the space inside my head to allow myself to care about anyone other than my family. That's me, okay? That's who I am.'
Regarding the pace of the story, it is strange to describe, because objectively, time passes quickly, since the years fly by, but the rhythm of the story itself does not go so fast, but I repeat, this has not bothered me because both the story and the author's way of writing it is super addictive.
I will talk only about the most important ones, that is, Joey, Aoife and I will briefly mention the Lynch brothers.
*:･ﾟï½� ð‘±ð’ð’†ð’š ð‘³ð’šð’ð’„ð’‰ *ੈ✩‧₊˚
'I was paralyzed and trapped in a body that resembled the person I despised the most, well almost, I was starting to despise myself just that little bit more these days.'
My Joey, my beautiful and tormented Joey, I already loved him in Binding 13 and Keeping 13, but now I love him even more, the way I have connected with his character is wonderful and very sad at the same time, since everything that Joey feels, about the value of his own life, the fears and thoughts he has about himself, I have felt them in my own flesh too, thank God not for the same reasons as him, but feeling useless, invisible, numb, paralyzed and without feelings that you know you should be feeling, unfortunately is something known to me.
� it was like there was a demon living just beneath the surface of my skin, one that had taken too many kicks lying down and refused to take a single other.�
The way he takes care of his siblings, as an older sister, will always be what I like most about him, he would give everything for his siblings, despite all the demons that live in his head, he always manages to be their guardian angel of his brothers.
'I knew what it felt like to have my protector abandon me, and I would never allow that to happen to them.'
*:･ﾟï½� ð‘¨ð’ð’‡ð’Šð’† ð‘´ð’ð’ð’ð’ð’š *ੈ✩‧₊˚
GO BAD BITCH GO BAD BITCH GO! Ok, I loved Aoife, she knows her value as a woman, and no man is going to tell her what she should or shouldn't do, she is a sexy, confident woman and knows that wherever she goes, she causes a sensation. She doesn't care about other people's opinions and knows how to confront the people who are causing problems for her or the people she loves. Her perseverance and patience with Joey melted my heart. I'm looking forward to seeing her evolve into an even stronger character and also have her think about herself from time to time.
'I’m afraid I’ll hurt you.' His words threw us both. 'Hurt me?' I repeated and quickly shook my head. 'All you've ever done is look out for me, Joey Lynch. You would never hurt me'.
*:･ﾟï½� ð‘»ð’‰ð’† ð‘³ð’šð’ð’„ð’‰ ð‘ºð’Šð’ƒð’ð’Šð’ð’ˆð’” *ੈ✩‧₊˚
Shannon, Tadgh, Ollie and Sean, each and every one of them has a personal and special place in my heart, Shannon especially since we have already read about her. The situation that this family has to endure is unsustainable and my heart hurts and bleeds for them,
'children weren't supposed to be made in order to plaster over cracks in marriages, but that's what this one would be. That's what each one of us were, temporary plasters to cover the cracks in our parents dysfunctional relationship.' '
'nice moves'
'nice legs'
Ok, this is where my problems with the book begins, the romance is what I liked least this time, if it is true that it is not the main plot of the boys of tommen series, I expected a little more from Joey and Aoife, which I'm almost sure will give me the next book!
'and just like every time I felt his eyes on me, my heart, thundered violently in my chest.'
I didn't connect so much with their feelings, without spoilers I will say, that their attraction is immediate, but Joey distances himself from her for two reasons, the first is because he doesn't want to get emotionally attached to anyone due to his family situation, and the second is that Aoife is his boss's daughter, so he knows it's a line he shouldn't cross, but they maintain a push and pull that goes nowhere.
'My god, it was something else when that boy smiled. He was just so beautiful.�
'My brave, brave boy. Terrible burdens. A cursed cross to carry. But always rising from the ashes. Always getting back up. Always the� protector.'
'Any relationship that is held together because it’s comfortable, isn’t a relationship worth having.'
'Truth be told, my brain was a scary place to be, and I didn’t want to be anywhere near me most of the time.'
'I was so fucking dead inside that if you cut me open, my insides would spew black. That’s how dark I felt, how truly rotten I felt on the inside.'
I can't wait to read Reedeming 6 and of course, Taming 7!!! Thanks if you've read this far, and I'm sorry this review isn't as good as the ones on Binding 13 and Keeping 13 hahahah. I hope you give this series a chance, I don't think it's a book for everyone, but I think that if you click, it will become something special, like it has happened to me.
Paul was worse than a pain in the ass, I understand that Aoife, faced with Joey's constant refusals and seeing him with other girls, started a relationship with someone else, but Paul? really? There was nothing better??? I loved the way Aoife defended herself against his bullshit, but then she ran back to him because Joey didn't pay attention to her, I don't know, it didn't convince me.
'You shouldn’t settle for comfortable, Molloy. You shouldn’t settle for anything less than being in love to the point of madness. The only person that you should be settling for is the person who unsettles you the most. The person who drives you to brink of suicide because he or she makes you feel so fucking much that you can’t catch your breath or remotely function without them. And what’s more is you won’t want to. You won’t want to breathe, or feel, or fucking function without them. That’s how you’ll know that it’s a real relationship, Molloy. Only when you’re feeling the most discomfort you’ve ever felt in your entire life, should you even consider settling. Because that’s when you’ll know you’re in love.'
I do admire Aoife for her perseverance regarding the issue of Joey's addiction, I think you have to be very strong to endure and see what she saw, and you have to love a person very much to want to help them so unconditionally, but, with all the pain in my heart I have to say, that being with Joey dimmed Aoife's light a lot in my opinion, and I hope she gets it back in the next book.
'You should want me to leave, Molloy,' he argued. 'You shouldn't be blocking the door, baby, you should be holding it goddamn open.'
'Being in love with someone who was hell bent on self-destructing was such a lonely place to exist. I felt incredibly helpless, watching on as my boyfriend buried his secrets with lie upon countless lie'
Boys Of Tommen Series:
â•°âÀ¿âž� Binding 13 , 5. âœ� stars.
â•°âÀ¿âž� Keeping 13 , 5. âœ� stars.
� Old Updates:
I’m still thinking about the rating, I have to sleep on it probably. rtc I guess ???
feb 29: never beating the readers are masochists allegations 💅ðŸ». Let’s get some pain 😃â˜ðŸ�
� I never knew devastation until he walked into my world and gave me a glimpse into his.�
・â¥ãƒ� Mood of the book:
: ̗̀� Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls
: ̗̀� From a Lover’s Point of View by Zach Bryan
: ̗̀� Paralyzed by NF
: ̗̀� Family Tree by Matthew West
UUUUH okay! It has been a couple of weeks since I read this so I'm going to try my best to remember all my thoughts so I can write this review!
My feelings are still a mess, I did not expect the book to be 5. � stars like Binding 13 and keeping 13 since the story of saving 6 has many time jumps and takes place before binding 13, but I did not expect to give it 3 stars either, I think I did not connect that much with the story and romance, despite connecting deeply with Joey. The ending also left me confused since I didn't expect it, taking into account what we read in the previous books, so I didn't see much sense in that ending, but oh well!!!! Let's not get ahead of ourselves hehehehehe.
This review will be spoiler free, except for a paragraph at the end that will be duly marked. SO, LET'S GET TO THE MESS.
'But don't ever think that I don't have feelings,' he said, and then pressed a kiss to my mouth. 'Because the only time that I allow myself to feel anything is when I'm with you.'
•┈••✦ ð’‘ð’ð’𒕠✦••┈â€�:
In this book, we follow Joey Lynch, Shannon's older brother, as I have already said, this book is located, in the timeline, prior to Binding 13, and focuses on the relationship of Joey and Aoife Molloy, who already are a couple in Johnny and Shannon's books. We focus a lot more on the situation of the Lynch family and also meet the Molloy family, as we follow Joey and Aoife's story over the years.
I must add once again, that you should always, always check the list of trigger warnings, since this book is about abuse, drugs, mental health and a long etcetera, it is not a YA book even if people insist on categorizing it as such .
’I was twelve � years old and a frontline soldier on the war raged within my family home.�
•┈••✦ ð’‘ð’‚ð’„ð’† ð’‚ð’ð’… ð’˜ð’“ð’Šð’•ð’Šð’ð’ˆâœ¦â€¢â€¢â”ˆâ€�:
Chloe Walsh's writing is simple, so it's not difficult to navigate a 600+ page book, it's addictive and fast. But when you least expect it, she throws phrases at you that take your breath away, and that, with a knife stuck in your heart, you would feel less pain.
'the only one I've ever been able to depend on being there is my shadow, and that's how I like it, I don't care about people because I can't afford to. I don't have the time in my life or the space inside my head to allow myself to care about anyone other than my family. That's me, okay? That's who I am.'
Regarding the pace of the story, it is strange to describe, because objectively, time passes quickly, since the years fly by, but the rhythm of the story itself does not go so fast, but I repeat, this has not bothered me because both the story and the author's way of writing it is super addictive.
•┈••✦ ð’„ð’‰ð’‚ð’“ð’‚ð’„ð’•ð’†ð’“𒔠✦••┈â€�:
I will talk only about the most important ones, that is, Joey, Aoife and I will briefly mention the Lynch brothers.
*:･ﾟï½� ð‘±ð’ð’†ð’š ð‘³ð’šð’ð’„ð’‰ *ੈ✩‧₊˚
'I was paralyzed and trapped in a body that resembled the person I despised the most, well almost, I was starting to despise myself just that little bit more these days.'
My Joey, my beautiful and tormented Joey, I already loved him in Binding 13 and Keeping 13, but now I love him even more, the way I have connected with his character is wonderful and very sad at the same time, since everything that Joey feels, about the value of his own life, the fears and thoughts he has about himself, I have felt them in my own flesh too, thank God not for the same reasons as him, but feeling useless, invisible, numb, paralyzed and without feelings that you know you should be feeling, unfortunately is something known to me.
� it was like there was a demon living just beneath the surface of my skin, one that had taken too many kicks lying down and refused to take a single other.�
The way he takes care of his siblings, as an older sister, will always be what I like most about him, he would give everything for his siblings, despite all the demons that live in his head, he always manages to be their guardian angel of his brothers.
'I knew what it felt like to have my protector abandon me, and I would never allow that to happen to them.'
*:･ﾟï½� ð‘¨ð’ð’‡ð’Šð’† ð‘´ð’ð’ð’ð’ð’š *ੈ✩‧₊˚
GO BAD BITCH GO BAD BITCH GO! Ok, I loved Aoife, she knows her value as a woman, and no man is going to tell her what she should or shouldn't do, she is a sexy, confident woman and knows that wherever she goes, she causes a sensation. She doesn't care about other people's opinions and knows how to confront the people who are causing problems for her or the people she loves. Her perseverance and patience with Joey melted my heart. I'm looking forward to seeing her evolve into an even stronger character and also have her think about herself from time to time.
'I’m afraid I’ll hurt you.' His words threw us both. 'Hurt me?' I repeated and quickly shook my head. 'All you've ever done is look out for me, Joey Lynch. You would never hurt me'.
*:･ﾟï½� ð‘»ð’‰ð’† ð‘³ð’šð’ð’„ð’‰ ð‘ºð’Šð’ƒð’ð’Šð’ð’ˆð’” *ੈ✩‧₊˚
Shannon, Tadgh, Ollie and Sean, each and every one of them has a personal and special place in my heart, Shannon especially since we have already read about her. The situation that this family has to endure is unsustainable and my heart hurts and bleeds for them,
'children weren't supposed to be made in order to plaster over cracks in marriages, but that's what this one would be. That's what each one of us were, temporary plasters to cover the cracks in our parents dysfunctional relationship.' '
•┈••✦ ð’“ð’ð’Žð’‚ð’ð’„𒆠✦••â€�:
'nice moves'
'nice legs'
Ok, this is where my problems with the book begins, the romance is what I liked least this time, if it is true that it is not the main plot of the boys of tommen series, I expected a little more from Joey and Aoife, which I'm almost sure will give me the next book!
'and just like every time I felt his eyes on me, my heart, thundered violently in my chest.'
I didn't connect so much with their feelings, without spoilers I will say, that their attraction is immediate, but Joey distances himself from her for two reasons, the first is because he doesn't want to get emotionally attached to anyone due to his family situation, and the second is that Aoife is his boss's daughter, so he knows it's a line he shouldn't cross, but they maintain a push and pull that goes nowhere.
'My god, it was something else when that boy smiled. He was just so beautiful.�
•┈••✦ ð’”ð’‘ð’ð’Šð’ð’†ð’“ ð’‡ð’“ð’†ð’† ð’’ð’–ð’ð’•ð’†ð’” ✦••┈â€�:
'My brave, brave boy. Terrible burdens. A cursed cross to carry. But always rising from the ashes. Always getting back up. Always the� protector.'
'Any relationship that is held together because it’s comfortable, isn’t a relationship worth having.'
'Truth be told, my brain was a scary place to be, and I didn’t want to be anywhere near me most of the time.'
'I was so fucking dead inside that if you cut me open, my insides would spew black. That’s how dark I felt, how truly rotten I felt on the inside.'
I can't wait to read Reedeming 6 and of course, Taming 7!!! Thanks if you've read this far, and I'm sorry this review isn't as good as the ones on Binding 13 and Keeping 13 hahahah. I hope you give this series a chance, I don't think it's a book for everyone, but I think that if you click, it will become something special, like it has happened to me.
•┈••✦ ð‘ºð‘·ð‘¶ð‘°ð‘³ð‘¬ð‘¹ð‘º ð‘¨ð‘¯ð‘¬ð‘¨ð‘« ✦••┈â€�:
Paul was worse than a pain in the ass, I understand that Aoife, faced with Joey's constant refusals and seeing him with other girls, started a relationship with someone else, but Paul? really? There was nothing better??? I loved the way Aoife defended herself against his bullshit, but then she ran back to him because Joey didn't pay attention to her, I don't know, it didn't convince me.
'You shouldn’t settle for comfortable, Molloy. You shouldn’t settle for anything less than being in love to the point of madness. The only person that you should be settling for is the person who unsettles you the most. The person who drives you to brink of suicide because he or she makes you feel so fucking much that you can’t catch your breath or remotely function without them. And what’s more is you won’t want to. You won’t want to breathe, or feel, or fucking function without them. That’s how you’ll know that it’s a real relationship, Molloy. Only when you’re feeling the most discomfort you’ve ever felt in your entire life, should you even consider settling. Because that’s when you’ll know you’re in love.'
I do admire Aoife for her perseverance regarding the issue of Joey's addiction, I think you have to be very strong to endure and see what she saw, and you have to love a person very much to want to help them so unconditionally, but, with all the pain in my heart I have to say, that being with Joey dimmed Aoife's light a lot in my opinion, and I hope she gets it back in the next book.
'You should want me to leave, Molloy,' he argued. 'You shouldn't be blocking the door, baby, you should be holding it goddamn open.'
'Being in love with someone who was hell bent on self-destructing was such a lonely place to exist. I felt incredibly helpless, watching on as my boyfriend buried his secrets with lie upon countless lie'
Boys Of Tommen Series:
â•°âÀ¿âž� Binding 13 , 5. âœ� stars.
â•°âÀ¿âž� Keeping 13 , 5. âœ� stars.
� Old Updates:
I’m still thinking about the rating, I have to sleep on it probably. rtc I guess ???
feb 29: never beating the readers are masochists allegations 💅ðŸ». Let’s get some pain 😃â˜ðŸ�
March 7, 2023
â™¾ï¸ i truly can’t process words at the moment. i just spent all night reading this and i’m so unwell.
joey lynch.. the lost boy. it breaks my heart to read ur words. all i wanna do is give u the biggest hug and tell u it’s gonna be okay.
aoife molloy.. an angel. literally an angel sent from heaven to joey’s arms. idk how to describe my love for u. every time i thought i couldn’t be more impressed w how strong and amazing of a character aoife is.. she surpassed my expectations.
soulmates doesn’t even begin to explain these two. i loved getting more background to this entire story.
now this book is LONG. much like binding & keeping 13. sometimes it’s long to the point where ur like: are the words even making sense anymore? but it’s so worth it because u get to know these characters deeply and the fun found family scenes are SO FUN and the heartbreaking scenes are SO HEARTBREAKING. there’s no in between w the boys of tommen series and i wouldn’t have it any other way.
my heart hurts but i just know it will all be worth it in the end. seeing my bby shannon and lil glimpses of johnny and gibsie really made my day.
redeeming six.. pls hurry. i’ll be asleep until march 31st.
joey lynch.. the lost boy. it breaks my heart to read ur words. all i wanna do is give u the biggest hug and tell u it’s gonna be okay.
aoife molloy.. an angel. literally an angel sent from heaven to joey’s arms. idk how to describe my love for u. every time i thought i couldn’t be more impressed w how strong and amazing of a character aoife is.. she surpassed my expectations.
soulmates doesn’t even begin to explain these two. i loved getting more background to this entire story.
now this book is LONG. much like binding & keeping 13. sometimes it’s long to the point where ur like: are the words even making sense anymore? but it’s so worth it because u get to know these characters deeply and the fun found family scenes are SO FUN and the heartbreaking scenes are SO HEARTBREAKING. there’s no in between w the boys of tommen series and i wouldn’t have it any other way.
my heart hurts but i just know it will all be worth it in the end. seeing my bby shannon and lil glimpses of johnny and gibsie really made my day.
redeeming six.. pls hurry. i’ll be asleep until march 31st.
September 19, 2023
Releasing a pained breath, he leaned in close and pressed a kiss to my forehead. “I could go a fair bit crazy over you, Molloy.� His lips brushed against my brow as he said, “Stay out of my head now, ya hear?�
4.2âï¸ I'M WITHOUT WORDS ðŸ˜ðŸ’”💔
content warning: substance abuse, domestic abuse, suicide ideation, rape, mental illness
So I'm going to be completely honest:
1. I thought this read was going to be VERY PAINFUL (you know, because of all Joey and Aoife's issues from Binding 13, Keeping 13), which it was ðŸ˜
2. I thought I was going to HATE Joey and find him undeserving of Aoife (you know, because of all his issues from Binding 13, Keeping 13) but then I LOVED HIM 🥺
In the beginning I missed Shannon and Johnny 😔 (can you blame me? they are my OG babies) but from Joey and Aoife's meet-cute to their personalities to their character growths... Chloe Walsh, the story just pierced my heart and then soothed it all at once 😩 I could feel how the love of Aoife was saving Joey and not in a you-are-my-personal-rehab kinda way and it was too much for me ðŸ˜
Also guys, trouble is my middle by Bobby Vinton fits them so well 🎶
Can we talk about the way boys of tommen describe their feelings for their girls? 😩🦋 I get butterflies in my tummy every single time. These guys can actually communicate and are such gentlemen 🥰 I love it.
February 26, 2024
THE. EASIEST. 6âï¸. EVER. I honestly can’t even see what I’m writing through the tears of heartbreak and happiness that I have for Joey and Aoife (way more heartbreak than happiness tho)
March 8, 2025
“Saving 6�- by Chloe Walsh: A Journey of Love, Loss, and Redemption💫
Here I am finally reviewing this one- Saving 6 tells the story of two souls lost in the storm—each searching for a hand to hold, a love to anchor them. It’s a tale where pain dances with hope, and love isn’t just a feeling but a lifeline, pulling them from the depths of their brokenness. This is a story that reminds us healing isn’t linear, and sometimes, the most profound transformations come from letting someone in to see the parts of us we hide the most.
ðŸ¤Characters:
� Joey Lynch � The boy who carried the weight of the world on his shoulders, who wore his bruises like armor and loved with a fierceness that defied everything. Joey’s story broke me. His struggles with addiction, family dysfunction, and self-worth were written with such raw honesty that I felt every pang of his pain. He wasn’t just a character; he was real, flawed, and unforgettable.
� Aoife Molloy � Aoife, the queen. Hats off to her patience, her strength, and her unwavering love for Joey. “The woman you are, Aoife, deserves every ounce of happiness this world can give you.� Her unwavering faith in Joey, her quiet strength, and her ability to see the light in him when no one else could—my heart swells just thinking about her. Hats off to you, Aoife, for loving fiercely, for staying when it was easier to leave, and for fighting for the boy who needed you the most. 😠While Joey’s world was chaos, Aoife was his constant.
ðŸ¤Their Loveâ€� The love story between Joey and Aoife was raw, messy, and achingly beautiful. “You’re not just my saving grace, Molloy. You’re my saving everything.â€� This isn’t a fairytale romance. It’s a battlefield of emotions, where scars and imperfections only deepen their connection. Watching them navigate the storms together—whether it was Aoife grounding Joey in his darkest moments or Joey proving his love in ways words could never express—was soul-stirring.
The bad-boy-meets-good-girl trope is elevated here with so much angst and depth. The chemistry was electric, the banter was golden, and the vulnerable moments between them were enough to leave me sobbing.
ðŸ¤*Family Dynamics:
The Lynch family dynamics add another layer of complexity to the story. Joey’s fierce protectiveness toward his siblings is both heartwarming and devastating. He’s a boy turned into a man too soon, forced to shield his family from their shared struggles.
Joey’s relationship with his younger brother and the moments of solace they find in each other provide glimmers of hope in a story steeped in despair.
ðŸ¤Themes and Writing Style:
Chloe Walsh doesn’t shy away from difficult topics like addiction, mental health, and trauma. Her writing is unflinchingly honest, immersing you in Joey’s pain while still offering moments of hope. The pacing is deliberate, allowing readers to feel every high and low with visceral clarity.
The angst in Saving 6 is palpable, but it’s the resilience of the characters that leaves a lasting impression. This isn’t a story about perfect endings; it’s about fighting to keep going even when the odds are stacked against you.
ðŸ¤Favorite Moments-
-Matching Soulmate Scars: Joey scarring himself to carry Aoife with him forever? I’m crying all over again. “This scar means I’m yours, Aoife. Always.�
-Joey’s Vulnerability: “I don’t deserve you, but I’ll spend my life trying to be the man you think I can be.�
-Sibling Love: The quiet moments between Joey and his siblings—especially the sacrifices he made—broke me.
-Aoife’s Faith in Joey: “You’re not your mistakes, Joey. You’re more than your past.�
-Joey’s confession: “I don’t deserve you, Molloy, but I’ll spend my life trying to be the man you think I can be.�
-The Banter and Best-Friendship: The banter between Joey and Aoife was chef’s kiss âœðŸ�. It added so much levity to the story, and their solid friendship made their romance even more special.
ðŸ¤What Fell Short:
� Joey’s pushing Aoife away: That said, what frustrated me was Joey’s unnecessary rudeness toward Aoife at times. His actions—like hurting her by sleeping with someone else—felt cruel. I do get that they weren’t committed at the time, but it still left a sour taste knowing what she feels towards him. Yet, despite these flaws, he was a deeply compelling character, and his journey was worth rooting for.
� Author’s Style: While the story had so much potential, Chloe Walsh’s writing style didn’t fully work for me. She tends to drag things out with long conversations and repetitive scenes, which made the book feel unnecessarily long. This was an issue in her previous two books as well (I’ll be reviewing those soon), so it seems to be a recurring pattern.
� Pacing: The pacing was uneven, with some sections dragging while others felt rushed.
ðŸ¤Why It Resonates:
This book is not just about love; it’s about survival. It’s about finding the light in the darkest corners of life, about loving someone not despite their flaws, but because of them. Joey and Aoife’s story reminds us that love isn’t perfect, but it’s powerful.
ðŸ¤Final Thoughts:
~Rating -3.5/5 stars
Saving 6 is a masterful blend of heartbreak and hope, wrapped in a story that feels achingly real. Joey’s journey will leave you shattered, but it will also remind you of the strength it takes to survive. If you’re a fan of emotionally charged stories with deeply flawed but beautifully human characters, this book will resonate with you.
In the ashes, where shadows lay,
Two hearts collided, torn and frayed.
Through storms of rage and love’s despair,
They built a bond beyond repair.
Here I am finally reviewing this one- Saving 6 tells the story of two souls lost in the storm—each searching for a hand to hold, a love to anchor them. It’s a tale where pain dances with hope, and love isn’t just a feeling but a lifeline, pulling them from the depths of their brokenness. This is a story that reminds us healing isn’t linear, and sometimes, the most profound transformations come from letting someone in to see the parts of us we hide the most.
ðŸ¤Characters:
� Joey Lynch � The boy who carried the weight of the world on his shoulders, who wore his bruises like armor and loved with a fierceness that defied everything. Joey’s story broke me. His struggles with addiction, family dysfunction, and self-worth were written with such raw honesty that I felt every pang of his pain. He wasn’t just a character; he was real, flawed, and unforgettable.
“I’m not a good person, Molloy. But for you, I’ll try to be better.�
� Aoife Molloy � Aoife, the queen. Hats off to her patience, her strength, and her unwavering love for Joey. “The woman you are, Aoife, deserves every ounce of happiness this world can give you.� Her unwavering faith in Joey, her quiet strength, and her ability to see the light in him when no one else could—my heart swells just thinking about her. Hats off to you, Aoife, for loving fiercely, for staying when it was easier to leave, and for fighting for the boy who needed you the most. 😠While Joey’s world was chaos, Aoife was his constant.
“You’re my calm in the storm, Molloy. My safe place.�
ðŸ¤Their Loveâ€� The love story between Joey and Aoife was raw, messy, and achingly beautiful. “You’re not just my saving grace, Molloy. You’re my saving everything.â€� This isn’t a fairytale romance. It’s a battlefield of emotions, where scars and imperfections only deepen their connection. Watching them navigate the storms together—whether it was Aoife grounding Joey in his darkest moments or Joey proving his love in ways words could never express—was soul-stirring.
“I’ll never stop choosing you, Joey Lynch. Even when it hurts, I’ll choose you.�
The bad-boy-meets-good-girl trope is elevated here with so much angst and depth. The chemistry was electric, the banter was golden, and the vulnerable moments between them were enough to leave me sobbing.
“You don’t fix me, Aoife. You make me want to fix myself.�
ðŸ¤*Family Dynamics:
The Lynch family dynamics add another layer of complexity to the story. Joey’s fierce protectiveness toward his siblings is both heartwarming and devastating. He’s a boy turned into a man too soon, forced to shield his family from their shared struggles.
"He gave up his dreams to save theirs, but who would save him?"
Joey’s relationship with his younger brother and the moments of solace they find in each other provide glimmers of hope in a story steeped in despair.
“I’ll break myself before I let the world touch them.�
ðŸ¤Themes and Writing Style:
Chloe Walsh doesn’t shy away from difficult topics like addiction, mental health, and trauma. Her writing is unflinchingly honest, immersing you in Joey’s pain while still offering moments of hope. The pacing is deliberate, allowing readers to feel every high and low with visceral clarity.
"Every scar told a story, every wound a battle he survived."
The angst in Saving 6 is palpable, but it’s the resilience of the characters that leaves a lasting impression. This isn’t a story about perfect endings; it’s about fighting to keep going even when the odds are stacked against you.
ðŸ¤Favorite Moments-
-Matching Soulmate Scars: Joey scarring himself to carry Aoife with him forever? I’m crying all over again. “This scar means I’m yours, Aoife. Always.�
-Joey’s Vulnerability: “I don’t deserve you, but I’ll spend my life trying to be the man you think I can be.�
-Sibling Love: The quiet moments between Joey and his siblings—especially the sacrifices he made—broke me.
-Aoife’s Faith in Joey: “You’re not your mistakes, Joey. You’re more than your past.�
-Joey’s confession: “I don’t deserve you, Molloy, but I’ll spend my life trying to be the man you think I can be.�
-The Banter and Best-Friendship: The banter between Joey and Aoife was chef’s kiss âœðŸ�. It added so much levity to the story, and their solid friendship made their romance even more special.
“You think I don’t notice you, Molloy? You’re the only thing I see.�
ðŸ¤What Fell Short:
� Joey’s pushing Aoife away: That said, what frustrated me was Joey’s unnecessary rudeness toward Aoife at times. His actions—like hurting her by sleeping with someone else—felt cruel. I do get that they weren’t committed at the time, but it still left a sour taste knowing what she feels towards him. Yet, despite these flaws, he was a deeply compelling character, and his journey was worth rooting for.
� Author’s Style: While the story had so much potential, Chloe Walsh’s writing style didn’t fully work for me. She tends to drag things out with long conversations and repetitive scenes, which made the book feel unnecessarily long. This was an issue in her previous two books as well (I’ll be reviewing those soon), so it seems to be a recurring pattern.
� Pacing: The pacing was uneven, with some sections dragging while others felt rushed.
ðŸ¤Why It Resonates:
This book is not just about love; it’s about survival. It’s about finding the light in the darkest corners of life, about loving someone not despite their flaws, but because of them. Joey and Aoife’s story reminds us that love isn’t perfect, but it’s powerful.
“I’m not afraid of the dark, Aoife. I’m afraid of what I’ll do when the lights go out.�
ðŸ¤Final Thoughts:
~Rating -3.5/5 stars
Saving 6 is a masterful blend of heartbreak and hope, wrapped in a story that feels achingly real. Joey’s journey will leave you shattered, but it will also remind you of the strength it takes to survive. If you’re a fan of emotionally charged stories with deeply flawed but beautifully human characters, this book will resonate with you.
"Some people weren’t born to be saved. Some were born to save everyone else>"
January 19, 2025
3.75 stars
� first off, joey and aoife are by FAR my favorite couple (at least so far between johnny and shannon and joey and aoife.), the way they protect each other, love each other, sacrifice for each other, and trust each other is the greatest thing ever.
â¤ï¸â€ðŸ©¹â”Šaoife molloy is the sweetest and purest soul ever period. the way she cared for joey and didn't judge him for anything going on in his life and supported him and his family through all of it. joey's father treated her disgustingly, and she still stayed and stayed strong for joey, which was the most heartwarming thing ever. i loved her snarky and strong attitude and the way she didn't take shit from anyone. however, she did annoy me at some parts, especially the whole paul thing. personally, i thought it was just a way to create a conflict in this book, which was the reason i didn't rate this higher.
🫂┊JOEYYY MY SWEET SWEET BOY :((( i just want to give this man a hug SO BAD. he deserves the world and everything in it. in binding and keeping 13, we saw their family life through shannon's perspective and she was treated horrendously, but seeing things through joey's perspective made me tear up. he treated his siblings with a strict/grumpy attitude, but underneath that, you can see that he would do anything for his siblings and that they come first in his life. this doesn't have to be said, but he didn't deserve anything that his so-called parents brought onto his life.
💙�- johnny and shannon weren't together in any part of this book, but we do see shannon transferring to tommen at the end of the book, where she meets johnny 🥹🥹
🧸�- we get a glimpse of johnny and gibsie in one scene, and awww, they were the cutest!! their friendship is everything <3 unfortunately, we also didn't see claire, but she does get a brief mention
⌗┊overall, i can't wait for redeeming 6 to see where joey and aoife's relationship goes. i'm predicting that we'll see more of johnny and shannon, and see the impact that johnny had on their lives in the next book 💗. hopefully joey and aoife get married too ðŸ¤ðŸ¤ž
💌┊some quotes! 𓲠࣪₊♡�
Ëˋ°â€�*â¶Äâž� “aoife molloy had a heart of gold and was hellbent on handing it over to a piece of shit like me. she was my momentary escape from all of the fucking dark.â€�
Ëˋ°â€�*â¶Äâž� “and as i lay on my side, running my hand through his hair and watching him sleep, i made a mental vow that i wouldn’t allow him to lose himself to the world he teetered on the edge of. no matter what, i would be right beside him, ready to pull him back to safety. even if it meant that i lost myself in the process.â€�
Ëˋ°â€�*â¶Äâž� “i want you to know that you’ve been the best part of my day for every day since i was twelve years old.â€� his words continued to circle around in my mind until i felt like climbing into my car, driving to his house, and throttling him.â€�
p.s. please check trigger warnings before you pick this book up <3
� thank you so much to ash for recommending me to start this series 🥹🥹. these books break my heart and stitch it back up again <3. joey and aoife are everything and i couldn't be happier that i picked this up 💘💘. love you bestie!
� first off, joey and aoife are by FAR my favorite couple (at least so far between johnny and shannon and joey and aoife.), the way they protect each other, love each other, sacrifice for each other, and trust each other is the greatest thing ever.
â¤ï¸â€ðŸ©¹â”Šaoife molloy is the sweetest and purest soul ever period. the way she cared for joey and didn't judge him for anything going on in his life and supported him and his family through all of it. joey's father treated her disgustingly, and she still stayed and stayed strong for joey, which was the most heartwarming thing ever. i loved her snarky and strong attitude and the way she didn't take shit from anyone. however, she did annoy me at some parts, especially the whole paul thing. personally, i thought it was just a way to create a conflict in this book, which was the reason i didn't rate this higher.
🫂┊JOEYYY MY SWEET SWEET BOY :((( i just want to give this man a hug SO BAD. he deserves the world and everything in it. in binding and keeping 13, we saw their family life through shannon's perspective and she was treated horrendously, but seeing things through joey's perspective made me tear up. he treated his siblings with a strict/grumpy attitude, but underneath that, you can see that he would do anything for his siblings and that they come first in his life. this doesn't have to be said, but he didn't deserve anything that his so-called parents brought onto his life.
💙�- johnny and shannon weren't together in any part of this book, but we do see shannon transferring to tommen at the end of the book, where she meets johnny 🥹🥹
🧸�- we get a glimpse of johnny and gibsie in one scene, and awww, they were the cutest!! their friendship is everything <3 unfortunately, we also didn't see claire, but she does get a brief mention
⌗┊overall, i can't wait for redeeming 6 to see where joey and aoife's relationship goes. i'm predicting that we'll see more of johnny and shannon, and see the impact that johnny had on their lives in the next book 💗. hopefully joey and aoife get married too ðŸ¤ðŸ¤ž
💌┊some quotes! 𓲠࣪₊♡�
Ëˋ°â€�*â¶Äâž� “aoife molloy had a heart of gold and was hellbent on handing it over to a piece of shit like me. she was my momentary escape from all of the fucking dark.â€�
Ëˋ°â€�*â¶Äâž� “and as i lay on my side, running my hand through his hair and watching him sleep, i made a mental vow that i wouldn’t allow him to lose himself to the world he teetered on the edge of. no matter what, i would be right beside him, ready to pull him back to safety. even if it meant that i lost myself in the process.â€�
Ëˋ°â€�*â¶Äâž� “i want you to know that you’ve been the best part of my day for every day since i was twelve years old.â€� his words continued to circle around in my mind until i felt like climbing into my car, driving to his house, and throttling him.â€�
p.s. please check trigger warnings before you pick this book up <3
� thank you so much to ash for recommending me to start this series 🥹🥹. these books break my heart and stitch it back up again <3. joey and aoife are everything and i couldn't be happier that i picked this up 💘💘. love you bestie!
April 4, 2024
Ë‹âœ�*â¶Äâž�
review for the second half of the book. completed: 30th march, 2024.
after 3 months lmao.
alexa play fix you by coldplay:
saving 6 is everything magnolia parks tried to be.
me everytime i opened this book:
chloe walsh created joey after her son died, as a character who shares the same level of pain and anguish as she feels everyday. saving 6 is chloe walsh spilling her rage and insurmountable grief out on pages, and that is why it feels so different than the first two books. i can't even imagine bearing this level of pain irl. it's so fucking tragic 💔
after completing the book, although the rating still remains the same, many of the points that i previously stated in the review below no longer holds relevant (it only holds relevant for the first half of the book). i still am very wary about how i feel about this book but one thing i can say with certainty is that no matter how incredible joey and aoife are as individual characters, I. DO. NOT. LIKE. THEM. AS. A. COUPLE.
they are not meant for each other. aofie deserves someone better with all the love she has to give, and joey deserves someone mature who can stand by him without being yet another baggage to him.
they do not work out as a couple AT ALL. and that is why i'm so disappointed by joey-aoife's duology. chloe failed to serve justice to joey. aoife's love is pure, but that is not what joey needs in his life. joey might be a good man at heart, but he's not someone aoife can settle with in life. had this been in real life, aoife love's would have further poisoned a man like joey because he would constantly feel the baggage of dragging his loved one to his mess, he would constantly feel the stress of his lover bearing the repercussions of his actions. and we all know, in real life women like aoife with "saviour complex" for men like joey have the most catastrophic endings.
i wish chloe walsh would've focused on joey's emotional healing rather than rubbing his story off in a poorly done romance.
aoife truly loves joey, there's no doubt in that. but she's immature, and way too clingy. and the last thing joey needs in his life is another clingy person. his mother, his sister, his 3 young brothers -one of which is a toddler- are already overly dependent on him, so much to the extent where the toddler thinks joey is his dad. he can't even wander off to have a smoke without returning home to find out that his siblings have been beaten to near death by his poor excuse of a father. IT'S HIS HELPLESSNESS OF THE SITUATION AND THE COMPULSION OF NOT BEING ABLE TO CHOOSE HIS OWN HAPPINESS, THAT DRIVES HIS TRAUMA. AND ON TOP OF THIS, HE DOESN'T NEED ANOTHER CLINGY BAGGAGE IN THE NAME OF AOIFE THAT SCREAMS: "I NEED YOU JOEY!!"
“I do. I need you, too,� I choked out, holding on for dear life. “I need you to stay right here with me, because if you leave me now, I won’t be able to breathe until I see you again.�
The fact that he had necked at least a dozen shots with me tonight gave me a slight advantage against his ridiculously unyielding moral compass when it came to his siblings.
If I was dealing with sober Joey, he would go home, regardless of how much I begged him not to.
But I was dealing with drunk Joey, and drunk Joey was vulnerable to persuasion.
~aoife after joey tried cancelling fucking her bcz he was anxious to leave his siblings alone at night, and wanted to be by their side just in case his father loses it. AOIFE, YOU DO NOT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A VULNERABLE MAN LIKE THAT!! UNDERSTAND HIS NEEDS AND PRIORITIES!! HOW CAN YOU LET THOSE CHILDREN BE BEATEN TO DEATH!? HOW CAN YOU DO THAT TO A BROTHER KNOWING DAMN WELL HE'S GONNA BLAME HIMSELF!!?!?
And as I lay on my side, running my hand through his hair, and watching him sleep, I made a mental vow that I wouldn’t allow him to lose himself to the world he teetered on the edge of.
No matter what, I would be right beside him, ready to pull him back to safety.
Even if it meant that I lost myself in the process.
oh aoife, to be loved by you is a god's blessing.
look, i know what aoife was trying to do. she loves joey to such an extent where she's ready to ruin herself if that ensures joey being saved. whenever joey's high and wasted to the point of no return, she uses her body to keep him connected to reality. she fucking lost her virginity in joey's room to let him have atleast one good memory of his room. she dealt with his cartel friends, who repeatedly sexualised her, she dealt with his bitchass of a father who tried making countless moves at her. she was called highly derogatory names by his father, friends, and everyone else AND YET SHE NEVER RAN AWAY. SHE NEVER LEFT HIS SIDE. SHE NEVER LOVED HIM ANY LESS. SHE ALWAYS RETURNED TO SAVE HIM, TO REDEEM HIM CUZ SHE ALWAYS BELIEVED IN HIM, EVEN WHEN HE LOST FAITH IN HIMSELF.
with all this being said, aoife is nothing without joey. aoife here seems to have no passion, no future except joey. she prolly wants to be a hairdresser, but that's mentioned ig only once in this 700+pages book. her entire life revolves around joey. she breathes joey, she thinks joey, and she dreams joey. SHE'S THAT DEPENDENT ON HIM. things are so bad that all joey needs to do is snap his fingers and she will come running to him.
joey on the other hand treats aoife like an absolute shit for about 80% of the book. and as i previously stated before, this girl deserves someone better with all the love she has to give.
"You might be the addict in this relationship, but you’re also the habit that I need to kick,� she strangled out, chest heaving, as she turned in my arms to face me. “Because I feel like I’m dying when I’m with you, and I feel like I’m dead when I’m not.�
But I'd been so determined to save him that I hadn’t noticed I’d lost myself in the process.
he ruined her at last 💔
they are just not meant to be. i wish chloe would've chosen a different dynamic for joey.
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Ë‹âœ�*â¶Äâž� review for the first half of the book. read: december 2023.
if they were a song: Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls.
i can't believe this is the same author who created the love of my life, johnny kavanaugh. cuz if this is joey then ik gibsie is gonna be the worst of all💀 (i'm talking about them as a love interest. their respective characters are fucking amazing!!)
JOEY AS A BROTHER >> JOEY AS LOVE INTEREST
don't get me wrong i absolutely love joey as a character. this book made me cry too, several times. the writing is as beautiful as ever and the characters fleshed out, just the way i like them. love chloe for that!
âš”I°ù³Ü²Ôò¹âš� described it perfectly:
saving 6 is a perfect title for this book: it encapsulates and encompasses its essence because the story's basically about Aoife saving Joey. Chasing after him. Making the first steps. Catering to his needs. Giving him the trust, support and love he is so tragically depraved of. Being there for him.
The book is well written, it has great, fleshed-out characters and vivid scenes that almost seem to have a free will of their own and picture themselves inside your head as you go through the text.
But in terms of romance, it is very, very weak.
okay i knew what i was getting myself into before starting this book. i knew joey's gonna be that broken, emotionally unavailable quentissential lost boy that needed to be saved, and that that role will land on aoife's shoulder. i was ready and i knew this book would break me in the process.
i just wish chloe walsh could have done all this without making aoife a complete doormat. amidst focusing on saving joey, aoife completely lost her own individuality and essence. i'll explain my point gradually in this review:
first of all the insta love was such a major turnoff. they were 12, fucking twelve, when they met. and ever since aoife's been weirdlyobsessed in love with joey for no reason?? they didn't even have one proper conversation and she was head over heels for him and joey too had to emotionally and physically "restrain" himself from her. wherever tf did that come form😂
the OM drama with paul. good fucking gracious IT DRAGEDDDD. for more than 500 something pages. and i don't usually have any issue with this trope bcz of the angst and possessiveness it elicits, but it was such a major flop in this book. a man who repeatedly cheats on you, calls you a whore publicly, manhandles you publicly, throws a tantrum when you refuse to have sex, acts like you're his property and always shuts down your opinions, the list fucking goes on and on. you would think with aoife's confident, secure personality (as chloe tried to paint), she would drag his ass, or better, ditch him to rot but NOPES. she carried on being his bitch for 4+ fucking years!!
and if you expect me to believe that she was doing this bcz of not being "hurt" by joey or bcz her mother always stayed even after her father's countless affairs, then no i can't be bothered with these lameass bullshit excues. and if she was expecting joey to get all jealous and possessive about her and come running and pour his heart out to her, then she had some bad news coming lmao💀
with all this being said, the biggest question in the room is, 'HOW IS JOEY ANY BETTER THAN PAUL?'
i didn't count but joey probably has called aoife a whore/slut more times than paul.
“You reek of desperation and it’s such a fucking turn off. Why would I care about a girl who offers herself up on a plate for the taking? You’re another fella’s girlfriend and yet here you are, on the flat of your back for me like a slut.�
yeah she came running back to him after one sorry.
now before y'all come at me with your pitchforks, i know he was doing this to push her away. i know he was deliberately being cruel to her, but it really didn't help aoife as a character. i knew she was seeing right through him and that is why she was tolerating his behaviour so that she could "fix him" *eyeroll*. but to what extent can one keep up with this bullshit to the point it costs her her self respect. to the point it becomes truly pathetic and we are bound to believe that our fmc doesn't has a spine to stand up for herself. we are talking about patheticness to the level that joey could snap his fingers and aoife would come running to him. figuritavely that's what happened at every chapter.
who is aoife without joey? i think we all know the answer to this.
i just wished she could keep hold of her self respect too. saving him doesn't mean losing yourself. respect goes both ways and no amount of trauma can excuse you not respecting the girl who loves you with her entire heart.
joey's completely unsympathetic nature towards aoife. aoife was always there for joey but it was never other way around. i can see joey's perspective due to his family drama and shit, but there were times when i simply couldn't let it go. for example, when paul said that joe will fuck her and dump her all within a week and aoife was insecure about it and shared her feelings with him; he simply laughed it off..?? there's this another incident where paul just announced that he's gonna take advantage of drunk aoife and joey just... let him..?? he let him go bcz "aoife is apparantly not his business, who cares she gets assaulted or sum shit." AND PAUL ACTUALLY GOES AHEAD AND GROPES AOIFE, TRIES FORCING HER TO SEX AND EVERYTHING. and i'm supposed to sympathize with joey bcz this poor child is traumatic. disgusting!
i hate cheating mcs. even if it is not with our main love interest IDC I HATE CHEATERS. i know paul doesn't deserve any better but i would've respected aoife a lot more if she would've simply ended things with paul rather than emotionally cheat on him for 4+ years, later on to actually cheat on him physically. and the attitude of these fuckers after cheating on their partners really riled me up. joey's reaction was like, "your girlfriend kissed me first not the other way around. she comes after me, not the other way around." the way joey said this every. single. fucking. time. they screwed really rubbed me the wrong way. as if he isn't the one involved too, as if he's indirectly calling aoife a "slut" to always serve herself to him like that, as if this is nothing more than a power play between the two men. it's the way these two always objectified aoife in their convrsation and it's the way aoife never had any problem with any of this.
"Of all the girls in school that you could’ve messed around with that night, you had to pick the grade-a clinger."
this was aoife's statement after OW's breakdown after catching them red handed. and no despite being the OW she wasn't a bitch, but yk aoife obviously had to degrade every woman joey slept with despite them not being at fault. although the OW did take advantage of joey who was too high to the point he didn't even remember having sex. looks like rape in my dictionary but what a shame this wasn't really portrayed as one.
manwhore H/virgin h., joey whoring around and aoife saving herself for him. several scenes of joey's heavy makeout session in front of aoife. scenes here she stumbles upon him having sex with OW. idgaf they weren't together. they had feelings for each other and that's where the commitment should start. and idc if it was just a "handful" or 1000 other girls, it's all the same for me and still an emotional betrayal.
but i gotta give it to aofie's love man. she really loves this piece of shit despite whatever he does. with a love like aoife's you can always be saved and redeemed 💚
i just wish she got the same love in return.
again, all this could be masked as joey trying to push aoife away due to his trauma, but all this 600pages of cheating, objectifying, doormaty behaviour and OM/OW drama really grossed me out, not to mention many of these actions are just straight up unforgivable.
and comparing this all to johnny-shannon.., yeah absolutely tf not.
alexa play fix you by coldplay:
saving 6 is everything magnolia parks tried to be.
me everytime i opened this book:
chloe walsh created joey after her son died, as a character who shares the same level of pain and anguish as she feels everyday. saving 6 is chloe walsh spilling her rage and insurmountable grief out on pages, and that is why it feels so different than the first two books. i can't even imagine bearing this level of pain irl. it's so fucking tragic 💔
after completing the book, although the rating still remains the same, many of the points that i previously stated in the review below no longer holds relevant (it only holds relevant for the first half of the book). i still am very wary about how i feel about this book but one thing i can say with certainty is that no matter how incredible joey and aoife are as individual characters, I. DO. NOT. LIKE. THEM. AS. A. COUPLE.
they are not meant for each other. aofie deserves someone better with all the love she has to give, and joey deserves someone mature who can stand by him without being yet another baggage to him.
they do not work out as a couple AT ALL. and that is why i'm so disappointed by joey-aoife's duology. chloe failed to serve justice to joey. aoife's love is pure, but that is not what joey needs in his life. joey might be a good man at heart, but he's not someone aoife can settle with in life. had this been in real life, aoife love's would have further poisoned a man like joey because he would constantly feel the baggage of dragging his loved one to his mess, he would constantly feel the stress of his lover bearing the repercussions of his actions. and we all know, in real life women like aoife with "saviour complex" for men like joey have the most catastrophic endings.
i wish chloe walsh would've focused on joey's emotional healing rather than rubbing his story off in a poorly done romance.
aoife truly loves joey, there's no doubt in that. but she's immature, and way too clingy. and the last thing joey needs in his life is another clingy person. his mother, his sister, his 3 young brothers -one of which is a toddler- are already overly dependent on him, so much to the extent where the toddler thinks joey is his dad. he can't even wander off to have a smoke without returning home to find out that his siblings have been beaten to near death by his poor excuse of a father. IT'S HIS HELPLESSNESS OF THE SITUATION AND THE COMPULSION OF NOT BEING ABLE TO CHOOSE HIS OWN HAPPINESS, THAT DRIVES HIS TRAUMA. AND ON TOP OF THIS, HE DOESN'T NEED ANOTHER CLINGY BAGGAGE IN THE NAME OF AOIFE THAT SCREAMS: "I NEED YOU JOEY!!"
“I do. I need you, too,� I choked out, holding on for dear life. “I need you to stay right here with me, because if you leave me now, I won’t be able to breathe until I see you again.�
The fact that he had necked at least a dozen shots with me tonight gave me a slight advantage against his ridiculously unyielding moral compass when it came to his siblings.
If I was dealing with sober Joey, he would go home, regardless of how much I begged him not to.
But I was dealing with drunk Joey, and drunk Joey was vulnerable to persuasion.
~aoife after joey tried cancelling fucking her bcz he was anxious to leave his siblings alone at night, and wanted to be by their side just in case his father loses it. AOIFE, YOU DO NOT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A VULNERABLE MAN LIKE THAT!! UNDERSTAND HIS NEEDS AND PRIORITIES!! HOW CAN YOU LET THOSE CHILDREN BE BEATEN TO DEATH!? HOW CAN YOU DO THAT TO A BROTHER KNOWING DAMN WELL HE'S GONNA BLAME HIMSELF!!?!?
And as I lay on my side, running my hand through his hair, and watching him sleep, I made a mental vow that I wouldn’t allow him to lose himself to the world he teetered on the edge of.
No matter what, I would be right beside him, ready to pull him back to safety.
Even if it meant that I lost myself in the process.
oh aoife, to be loved by you is a god's blessing.
look, i know what aoife was trying to do. she loves joey to such an extent where she's ready to ruin herself if that ensures joey being saved. whenever joey's high and wasted to the point of no return, she uses her body to keep him connected to reality. she fucking lost her virginity in joey's room to let him have atleast one good memory of his room. she dealt with his cartel friends, who repeatedly sexualised her, she dealt with his bitchass of a father who tried making countless moves at her. she was called highly derogatory names by his father, friends, and everyone else AND YET SHE NEVER RAN AWAY. SHE NEVER LEFT HIS SIDE. SHE NEVER LOVED HIM ANY LESS. SHE ALWAYS RETURNED TO SAVE HIM, TO REDEEM HIM CUZ SHE ALWAYS BELIEVED IN HIM, EVEN WHEN HE LOST FAITH IN HIMSELF.
with all this being said, aoife is nothing without joey. aoife here seems to have no passion, no future except joey. she prolly wants to be a hairdresser, but that's mentioned ig only once in this 700+pages book. her entire life revolves around joey. she breathes joey, she thinks joey, and she dreams joey. SHE'S THAT DEPENDENT ON HIM. things are so bad that all joey needs to do is snap his fingers and she will come running to him.
joey on the other hand treats aoife like an absolute shit for about 80% of the book. and as i previously stated before, this girl deserves someone better with all the love she has to give.
"You might be the addict in this relationship, but you’re also the habit that I need to kick,� she strangled out, chest heaving, as she turned in my arms to face me. “Because I feel like I’m dying when I’m with you, and I feel like I’m dead when I’m not.�
But I'd been so determined to save him that I hadn’t noticed I’d lost myself in the process.
he ruined her at last 💔
they are just not meant to be. i wish chloe would've chosen a different dynamic for joey.
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Ë‹âœ�*â¶Äâž� review for the first half of the book. read: december 2023.
if they were a song: Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls.
i can't believe this is the same author who created the love of my life, johnny kavanaugh. cuz if this is joey then ik gibsie is gonna be the worst of all💀 (i'm talking about them as a love interest. their respective characters are fucking amazing!!)
JOEY AS A BROTHER >> JOEY AS LOVE INTEREST
don't get me wrong i absolutely love joey as a character. this book made me cry too, several times. the writing is as beautiful as ever and the characters fleshed out, just the way i like them. love chloe for that!
âš”I°ù³Ü²Ôò¹âš� described it perfectly:
saving 6 is a perfect title for this book: it encapsulates and encompasses its essence because the story's basically about Aoife saving Joey. Chasing after him. Making the first steps. Catering to his needs. Giving him the trust, support and love he is so tragically depraved of. Being there for him.
The book is well written, it has great, fleshed-out characters and vivid scenes that almost seem to have a free will of their own and picture themselves inside your head as you go through the text.
But in terms of romance, it is very, very weak.
okay i knew what i was getting myself into before starting this book. i knew joey's gonna be that broken, emotionally unavailable quentissential lost boy that needed to be saved, and that that role will land on aoife's shoulder. i was ready and i knew this book would break me in the process.
i just wish chloe walsh could have done all this without making aoife a complete doormat. amidst focusing on saving joey, aoife completely lost her own individuality and essence. i'll explain my point gradually in this review:
first of all the insta love was such a major turnoff. they were 12, fucking twelve, when they met. and ever since aoife's been weirdly
the OM drama with paul. good fucking gracious IT DRAGEDDDD. for more than 500 something pages. and i don't usually have any issue with this trope bcz of the angst and possessiveness it elicits, but it was such a major flop in this book. a man who repeatedly cheats on you, calls you a whore publicly, manhandles you publicly, throws a tantrum when you refuse to have sex, acts like you're his property and always shuts down your opinions, the list fucking goes on and on. you would think with aoife's confident, secure personality (as chloe tried to paint), she would drag his ass, or better, ditch him to rot but NOPES. she carried on being his bitch for 4+ fucking years!!
and if you expect me to believe that she was doing this bcz of not being "hurt" by joey or bcz her mother always stayed even after her father's countless affairs, then no i can't be bothered with these lameass bullshit excues. and if she was expecting joey to get all jealous and possessive about her and come running and pour his heart out to her, then she had some bad news coming lmao💀
with all this being said, the biggest question in the room is, 'HOW IS JOEY ANY BETTER THAN PAUL?'
i didn't count but joey probably has called aoife a whore/slut more times than paul.
“You reek of desperation and it’s such a fucking turn off. Why would I care about a girl who offers herself up on a plate for the taking? You’re another fella’s girlfriend and yet here you are, on the flat of your back for me like a slut.�
yeah she came running back to him after one sorry.
now before y'all come at me with your pitchforks, i know he was doing this to push her away. i know he was deliberately being cruel to her, but it really didn't help aoife as a character. i knew she was seeing right through him and that is why she was tolerating his behaviour so that she could "fix him" *eyeroll*. but to what extent can one keep up with this bullshit to the point it costs her her self respect. to the point it becomes truly pathetic and we are bound to believe that our fmc doesn't has a spine to stand up for herself. we are talking about patheticness to the level that joey could snap his fingers and aoife would come running to him. figuritavely that's what happened at every chapter.
who is aoife without joey? i think we all know the answer to this.
i just wished she could keep hold of her self respect too. saving him doesn't mean losing yourself. respect goes both ways and no amount of trauma can excuse you not respecting the girl who loves you with her entire heart.
joey's completely unsympathetic nature towards aoife. aoife was always there for joey but it was never other way around. i can see joey's perspective due to his family drama and shit, but there were times when i simply couldn't let it go. for example, when paul said that joe will fuck her and dump her all within a week and aoife was insecure about it and shared her feelings with him; he simply laughed it off..?? there's this another incident where paul just announced that he's gonna take advantage of drunk aoife and joey just... let him..?? he let him go bcz "aoife is apparantly not his business, who cares she gets assaulted or sum shit." AND PAUL ACTUALLY GOES AHEAD AND GROPES AOIFE, TRIES FORCING HER TO SEX AND EVERYTHING. and i'm supposed to sympathize with joey bcz this poor child is traumatic. disgusting!
i hate cheating mcs. even if it is not with our main love interest IDC I HATE CHEATERS. i know paul doesn't deserve any better but i would've respected aoife a lot more if she would've simply ended things with paul rather than emotionally cheat on him for 4+ years, later on to actually cheat on him physically. and the attitude of these fuckers after cheating on their partners really riled me up. joey's reaction was like, "your girlfriend kissed me first not the other way around. she comes after me, not the other way around." the way joey said this every. single. fucking. time. they screwed really rubbed me the wrong way. as if he isn't the one involved too, as if he's indirectly calling aoife a "slut" to always serve herself to him like that, as if this is nothing more than a power play between the two men. it's the way these two always objectified aoife in their convrsation and it's the way aoife never had any problem with any of this.
"Of all the girls in school that you could’ve messed around with that night, you had to pick the grade-a clinger."
this was aoife's statement after OW's breakdown after catching them red handed. and no despite being the OW she wasn't a bitch, but yk aoife obviously had to degrade every woman joey slept with despite them not being at fault. although the OW did take advantage of joey who was too high to the point he didn't even remember having sex. looks like rape in my dictionary but what a shame this wasn't really portrayed as one.
manwhore H/virgin h., joey whoring around and aoife saving herself for him. several scenes of joey's heavy makeout session in front of aoife. scenes here she stumbles upon him having sex with OW. idgaf they weren't together. they had feelings for each other and that's where the commitment should start. and idc if it was just a "handful" or 1000 other girls, it's all the same for me and still an emotional betrayal.
but i gotta give it to aofie's love man. she really loves this piece of shit despite whatever he does. with a love like aoife's you can always be saved and redeemed 💚
i just wish she got the same love in return.
again, all this could be masked as joey trying to push aoife away due to his trauma, but all this 600pages of cheating, objectifying, doormaty behaviour and OM/OW drama really grossed me out, not to mention many of these actions are just straight up unforgivable.
and comparing this all to johnny-shannon.., yeah absolutely tf not.
April 11, 2024
did i finish the book or did the book finish me ?
April 25, 2025
hell. I’ve finally found hell.
August 3, 2023
UPDATE 12/17/2022
PART 1 OF THIS BOOK HAS BEEN WRITTEN!
Release date is Valentine’s Day.
I cry. And scream. And cry. I am so excited I could die!!!!!!! Joey and Aoife here I come!!!!!
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UPDATE 10/23/2022
As far as I know, Chloe is taking an indefinite break from writing to focus on her family. Sending her lots of love! I check in every now and then to see if there’s any news, so I’ll try to remember to keep updating!
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UPDATE!!!!! 10/27/2021
Chloe posted on her IG stories that she’s currently writing! Screaming, crying, SO EXCITED! Sending her so much love Xx
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You guysss, I come back daily to check for any release info 😠I need this book so bad.
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JOEY LYNCH. My darling deserves nothing but the best and Aoife is the best. I said what I said.
"He's going to get better," Darren told them. "You are. You can do this, Joey Lynch. You're the strongest, most headstrong person I've ever known in my life."
Sob.
My eyes landed on Aoife then and her golden hair as it blew around her face in the light summer breeze. She wasn't looking at me. Her entire focus was on my brother as she watched him like he was a precious jewel that could vanish at any moment.
"It's okay," she whispered, leaning over his broad shoulders to hold him close. "You can't scare me away." Her blonde hair pillowed around them as she whispered, "You're mine, remember?"
Look at them! I. Love. Them.
Pleaseee Ms. Walsh, hurry up! I need this book ASAP.
PART 1 OF THIS BOOK HAS BEEN WRITTEN!
Release date is Valentine’s Day.
I cry. And scream. And cry. I am so excited I could die!!!!!!! Joey and Aoife here I come!!!!!
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UPDATE 10/23/2022
As far as I know, Chloe is taking an indefinite break from writing to focus on her family. Sending her lots of love! I check in every now and then to see if there’s any news, so I’ll try to remember to keep updating!
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UPDATE!!!!! 10/27/2021
Chloe posted on her IG stories that she’s currently writing! Screaming, crying, SO EXCITED! Sending her so much love Xx
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You guysss, I come back daily to check for any release info 😠I need this book so bad.
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JOEY LYNCH. My darling deserves nothing but the best and Aoife is the best. I said what I said.
"He's going to get better," Darren told them. "You are. You can do this, Joey Lynch. You're the strongest, most headstrong person I've ever known in my life."
Sob.
My eyes landed on Aoife then and her golden hair as it blew around her face in the light summer breeze. She wasn't looking at me. Her entire focus was on my brother as she watched him like he was a precious jewel that could vanish at any moment.
"It's okay," she whispered, leaning over his broad shoulders to hold him close. "You can't scare me away." Her blonde hair pillowed around them as she whispered, "You're mine, remember?"
Look at them! I. Love. Them.
Pleaseee Ms. Walsh, hurry up! I need this book ASAP.
February 21, 2023
5 ‘I don’t love you� stars
As much as I missed all my precious side characters (one scene of Gibsie got me all over the place), Aoife and Joey were more than capable of carrying this book on their own!! I love them so freakin much.
I don’t even know where to start, this book made me feel all kinds of emotions. It’s been so long since a book made me cry so freakin hard. I missed that feeling.
The meet cute: one of the best!! Those two were destined to be together from the very start. It set the dynamic between them. Aoife the unapologetic sassy brave girl who doesn’t hesitate about voicing her wants and Joey who as much as he try to resist will always have a weak spot for her and will follow her anywhere.
The banter: I was obsessed and laughing the whole time at their games, their back and forth, how Aoife kept pushing him and how that’s exactly what he needed. How she’d threaten him to scream if he didn’t do what she wants him to do. I loved all their banter so freakin much.
Joey lynch: my sweet boy who deserves all the love in the world! My heart was breaking for him the whole time. He brought tears to my eyes and made a crack in my stone cold heart. I don’t like reading about addicts, it could be too much to handle or it could make me so angry at the person, but Joey? I felt his pain and I understood his struggle. He’s a boy with the weight of the world on his shoulders. He’s a boy who just needed to be loved. He’s a boy with a lot of issues and he can’t find a way out. I just need to give him a hug.
Aoife Molloy: she’s a ray of sunshine. A wrecking ball. A sassy firecracker that is strong headed enough to keep pushing Joey into feeling things. I love her. I love her for how she always speaks her mind. For how wild and free and strong headed she is, but also a little bit vulnerable. I loved her way of thinking and her way of acting. And I loved her too much for the way she loved Joey. It was about time he finally got someone to stick on his side, to protect him, to give him the love he desperately need.
The ending of the book made me a freakin mess. It broke me in the best way. watching the main characters breakdown made me have a pitiful breakdown as well. I was a mess. It was too much to handle, specially knowing what’s going to happen in the next book. I’m not sure I’m ready. I’m beyond thankful we get to have Joey’s story. He deserves to be the main character. To have his own story. He is freakin important. The protector. It’s about time he get someone to protect him.
I can’t wait for the conclusion of their story. I know they are just gonna get more challenged and I know it’s gonna be beyond heartbreaking, but I’m also so looking forward to seeing the rest of the characters. They’re a great support system. The next book is gonna be so heartbreaking in the best and worst way possible.
� Scenes that make me cry, laugh, swoon, and scream every time I think about them: �
~The meet cute.
~The first kiss. When it finally happened?? Butterflies are real guys!! Even if they’re fictional ones and you’re getting them for another couple.
~Every scene where she tells him do that or I’ll scream and he ends up doing that and he’s like FINE!
~Tony and Joey bromance. And that scene were he asked him if he loves his daughter like…⬇ï¸ðŸ˜�
~The Gibsie mini scene because GIBSIE!
~ The “Because I want to put one good memory of this house in your head.� I swear I knew from the beginning she’s gonna do that. Because that’s just how she is and for some reason it got me emotional as hell!
~All the I don’t love yous
~The all too well (10 minutes version) breakdown scene.
#1 Binding 13 ~ 5 stars
#2 Keeping 13 ~ 5+ stars
#3 Saving 6 ~ 5 stars
“When I say I don’t love you," he continued, nuzzling his face in my neck. “It’s the furthest thing from the truth.�
As much as I missed all my precious side characters (one scene of Gibsie got me all over the place), Aoife and Joey were more than capable of carrying this book on their own!! I love them so freakin much.
I don’t even know where to start, this book made me feel all kinds of emotions. It’s been so long since a book made me cry so freakin hard. I missed that feeling.
“You saw me back there,� she stated evenly, green eyes snaring me.
“I did.�
“You kept walking.�
I nodded like a fool. “I did.�
“Don’t do that again.�
Fuck me. “I won’t.�
The meet cute: one of the best!! Those two were destined to be together from the very start. It set the dynamic between them. Aoife the unapologetic sassy brave girl who doesn’t hesitate about voicing her wants and Joey who as much as he try to resist will always have a weak spot for her and will follow her anywhere.
“Can I just stop you right there,� I interjected, holding a hand up.
“Yeah,� she said, turning to look at me with an expectant look. “Why?�
“No reason,� I replied. “I just wanted you to stop talking.�
“You know, Joey, you can be such an asshole sometimes.�
The banter: I was obsessed and laughing the whole time at their games, their back and forth, how Aoife kept pushing him and how that’s exactly what he needed. How she’d threaten him to scream if he didn’t do what she wants him to do. I loved all their banter so freakin much.
“My Joseph. My brave, brave boy. Terrible burdens. A cursed cross to carry. But always rising from the ashes. Always getting back up. Always the� protector.�
Joey lynch: my sweet boy who deserves all the love in the world! My heart was breaking for him the whole time. He brought tears to my eyes and made a crack in my stone cold heart. I don’t like reading about addicts, it could be too much to handle or it could make me so angry at the person, but Joey? I felt his pain and I understood his struggle. He’s a boy with the weight of the world on his shoulders. He’s a boy who just needed to be loved. He’s a boy with a lot of issues and he can’t find a way out. I just need to give him a hug.
“But don’t ever think that I don’t have feelings,� he said, and then pressed a kiss to my mouth. “Because the only time that I allow myself to feel anything is when I’m with you.�
Aoife Molloy: she’s a ray of sunshine. A wrecking ball. A sassy firecracker that is strong headed enough to keep pushing Joey into feeling things. I love her. I love her for how she always speaks her mind. For how wild and free and strong headed she is, but also a little bit vulnerable. I loved her way of thinking and her way of acting. And I loved her too much for the way she loved Joey. It was about time he finally got someone to stick on his side, to protect him, to give him the love he desperately need.
In my head it was die or get high.
And I had too many people depending on me not to die.
The ending of the book made me a freakin mess. It broke me in the best way. watching the main characters breakdown made me have a pitiful breakdown as well. I was a mess. It was too much to handle, specially knowing what’s going to happen in the next book. I’m not sure I’m ready. I’m beyond thankful we get to have Joey’s story. He deserves to be the main character. To have his own story. He is freakin important. The protector. It’s about time he get someone to protect him.
I can’t wait for the conclusion of their story. I know they are just gonna get more challenged and I know it’s gonna be beyond heartbreaking, but I’m also so looking forward to seeing the rest of the characters. They’re a great support system. The next book is gonna be so heartbreaking in the best and worst way possible.
� Scenes that make me cry, laugh, swoon, and scream every time I think about them: �
~The meet cute.
~The first kiss. When it finally happened?? Butterflies are real guys!! Even if they’re fictional ones and you’re getting them for another couple.
~Every scene where she tells him do that or I’ll scream and he ends up doing that and he’s like FINE!
~Tony and Joey bromance. And that scene were he asked him if he loves his daughter like…⬇ï¸ðŸ˜�
“Do you love my daughter?�
Heart thumping violently in my chest, I felt myself nod. “Entirely.� And then I heard myself say, “For about five years now.�
Well shit�
“Second,� he said slowly. “Do you see a future with her?�
“No,� I admitted, hating my words, but needing to give him the truth, because if anyone deserved my honesty it was this man. “I don’t see a future for us, but that’s not because I don’t want one with her. It’s because I don’t see a future for myself, period.�
~The Gibsie mini scene because GIBSIE!
~ The “Because I want to put one good memory of this house in your head.� I swear I knew from the beginning she’s gonna do that. Because that’s just how she is and for some reason it got me emotional as hell!
~All the I don’t love yous
~The all too well (10 minutes version) breakdown scene.
#1 Binding 13 ~ 5 stars
#2 Keeping 13 ~ 5+ stars
#3 Saving 6 ~ 5 stars
July 17, 2024
3.5âï¸
Sigh...this book just didn't hit for me. I know I'm in the minority here, but just hear me out okay.
I did not feel connected to this book as I thought I would. Don't get me wrong!! I love Joey and Aoife with my whole heart; they are so special to me and I loved getting more of an insight to their relationship. However, for a big chunk of this book, I felt there was no direction of the plot.
When this book starts out, it just feels like we're going in circles before we've even started. Joey and Aoife had such lackluster depth to them the first like 60% of this book. I was so disappointed. And on top of that? Most of Joey and Aoife's problems were just completely glazed over. We didn't start getting into the thick of it until about 70% in. It was much slower and didn't pack the punch that the first 2 books did. I wish the problems that Joey was having, such as the abuse and addiction, weren't played down so much. It's a massive part of the plot and it just felt like it was totally looked over.
While this didn't hit for me, I know it does for a lot of others and I COMPLETELY understand why!! This book really did a good job of giving you the backstory to Joey and Aoife and really hit hard on addiction and how it impacted everyone. I am still holding out hope that the 4th book will hit deeper and grab my attention more. However, this one just did not do it for me.
I think I went into this with different expectations than what actually happened, and, again, that's on me. I just happened to be one of those people who waS easier drawn into Shannon and Johnny than I was to Joey and Aoife (based on this series SO FAR).
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I am ready to be hurt again ðŸ˜
Joey and Aoife...I'm coming for you 😮â€ðŸ’�
Sigh...this book just didn't hit for me. I know I'm in the minority here, but just hear me out okay.
I did not feel connected to this book as I thought I would. Don't get me wrong!! I love Joey and Aoife with my whole heart; they are so special to me and I loved getting more of an insight to their relationship. However, for a big chunk of this book, I felt there was no direction of the plot.
When this book starts out, it just feels like we're going in circles before we've even started. Joey and Aoife had such lackluster depth to them the first like 60% of this book. I was so disappointed. And on top of that? Most of Joey and Aoife's problems were just completely glazed over. We didn't start getting into the thick of it until about 70% in. It was much slower and didn't pack the punch that the first 2 books did. I wish the problems that Joey was having, such as the abuse and addiction, weren't played down so much. It's a massive part of the plot and it just felt like it was totally looked over.
While this didn't hit for me, I know it does for a lot of others and I COMPLETELY understand why!! This book really did a good job of giving you the backstory to Joey and Aoife and really hit hard on addiction and how it impacted everyone. I am still holding out hope that the 4th book will hit deeper and grab my attention more. However, this one just did not do it for me.
I think I went into this with different expectations than what actually happened, and, again, that's on me. I just happened to be one of those people who waS easier drawn into Shannon and Johnny than I was to Joey and Aoife (based on this series SO FAR).
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I am ready to be hurt again ðŸ˜
Joey and Aoife...I'm coming for you 😮â€ðŸ’�
November 22, 2024
₊⊹â€âž� 5 star
name a more complex and well written character as joey lynch? exactly, u can’t.
name a more complex and well written character as joey lynch? exactly, u can’t.
April 12, 2025
I’M OBSESSED!!! 🙂â€â†•ï¸�
YES, I AM. 🙂â€â†•ï¸�
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
JOEY LYNCH, YOU HAVE MY HEART 🥹 MY BABYâ€� ðŸ˜ðŸ«‚
Ok, so Saving 6 is my favorite 😠I’m in loooooove. 6 stars? Nah�7 stars� or 8, or 9, or even 10 or more!!! 😼
Imo, Joey Lynch and Aoife Molloy’s books are the best in the series (I’m already counting Redeeming 6 🙂â€â†•ï¸�). I’m so in love with these two characters 🥹🥹 especially Joey, because, wellâ€� 🤷â€â™€ï¸�
My poor Joey deserves so much better 😠His story left me damaged, ruined, and wrecked 😠Please, give my baby some happy moments (and this reader too! ðŸ˜ðŸ˜)
Laura Jane and Dahlia, you girls are my absolute sweetest besties 🥹🫶💋 Thank youuuuu, thank youuuuuu (Ty’s aren’t enough ðŸ˜) LOVE YOUUUU!!!! 🫶🥹🌷
I never knew this lineâ€�“You’re just like him, in every wayâ€�—would break my heart so much, but here I am 😃😃 µþ°ù´Ç°ì±ð²Ôâ€�
Stoppppppp! Joey doesn’t deserve this 😡 Look at his efforts! The boy is just a TEENAGER, omg ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ How could you—ughhhhh ðŸ˜
Aoife Molloy (btw, nice legs 👀) is the perfect definition of a supportive girl� 🫡🫡 I respect her so much, my baby girl 🥹🥹
I felt so happy (and yes, I grinned like a total psychopath 👀) when Johnny and Gibs made an entry (even though it was a small one 😔 but still) at Biddies ðŸ¤ðŸ¥¹ It felt so good to read their names, heheh.
Also, Shannon, love you, my baby 🥹🫶
Tadhg, Ols, and Seanny-boo, my cuties 🥹
Oh, have I mentioned that I’m obsessed? Like, so freaking much!? Well, let me say it again 🤷â€â™€ï¸� I AMMMMM OBSESSEDDDDD!!! (yes, I’m satisfied 😌)
🩶🩷🩶🩷 Thank you to those who voted in the poll to read this series first, Insta for sending me BoT edits and posts, and my lovely besties 🤗🤗 Mwahhhh!!!
Now, I’m off to read Redeeming 6 😊 because I NEEEEEED A HAPPY ENDING!!!
P.S. I’m still a crying mess 😃😃
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Pre-Read
i’m so scared 😠idk what’s gonna happen to me 🤧
let’s see� 🩶🩷🩶🩷
YES, I AM. 🙂â€â†•ï¸�
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
JOEY LYNCH, YOU HAVE MY HEART 🥹 MY BABYâ€� ðŸ˜ðŸ«‚
Ok, so Saving 6 is my favorite 😠I’m in loooooove. 6 stars? Nah�7 stars� or 8, or 9, or even 10 or more!!! 😼
Imo, Joey Lynch and Aoife Molloy’s books are the best in the series (I’m already counting Redeeming 6 🙂â€â†•ï¸�). I’m so in love with these two characters 🥹🥹 especially Joey, because, wellâ€� 🤷â€â™€ï¸�
My poor Joey deserves so much better 😠His story left me damaged, ruined, and wrecked 😠Please, give my baby some happy moments (and this reader too! ðŸ˜ðŸ˜)
Laura Jane and Dahlia, you girls are my absolute sweetest besties 🥹🫶💋 Thank youuuuu, thank youuuuuu (Ty’s aren’t enough ðŸ˜) LOVE YOUUUU!!!! 🫶🥹🌷
I never knew this lineâ€�“You’re just like him, in every wayâ€�—would break my heart so much, but here I am 😃😃 µþ°ù´Ç°ì±ð²Ôâ€�
Stoppppppp! Joey doesn’t deserve this 😡 Look at his efforts! The boy is just a TEENAGER, omg ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ How could you—ughhhhh ðŸ˜
Aoife Molloy (btw, nice legs 👀) is the perfect definition of a supportive girl� 🫡🫡 I respect her so much, my baby girl 🥹🥹
I felt so happy (and yes, I grinned like a total psychopath 👀) when Johnny and Gibs made an entry (even though it was a small one 😔 but still) at Biddies ðŸ¤ðŸ¥¹ It felt so good to read their names, heheh.
Also, Shannon, love you, my baby 🥹🫶
Tadhg, Ols, and Seanny-boo, my cuties 🥹
Oh, have I mentioned that I’m obsessed? Like, so freaking much!? Well, let me say it again 🤷â€â™€ï¸� I AMMMMM OBSESSEDDDDD!!! (yes, I’m satisfied 😌)
🩶🩷🩶🩷 Thank you to those who voted in the poll to read this series first, Insta for sending me BoT edits and posts, and my lovely besties 🤗🤗 Mwahhhh!!!
Now, I’m off to read Redeeming 6 😊 because I NEEEEEED A HAPPY ENDING!!!
P.S. I’m still a crying mess 😃😃
_______________________
Pre-Read
i’m so scared 😠idk what’s gonna happen to me 🤧
let’s see� 🩶🩷🩶🩷
August 9, 2024
� stars
I never knew what devastation truly meant until I read his story.
I never knew how demons inside someone's head can eat them alive until I saw his.
I never knew what heartbreaks meant until I watched him break hers time and again.
I never knew what this book would do to me but here we are.
It's strange how one day you read a book, a character's life story, just a few thousand words and it changes your life completely. How these characters make a home inside your heart, mind and soul. Joey and Aoife's story is that for me. It's a story that I will never be able to forget in my life, one I will always keep close to my heart, in my heart, one I will be rereading for forever because I want to remember what love and healing means.
Saving 6 is more than just a romance story. It is a story of a boy who is battling his darkest demons in his head every day of his life while self-destructing himself in the process. It is a story about a girl falling in love with a hopeless boy and pouring life and hope into him. It's about fighting his demons with her unwavering love and support. It is a story of soulmatism and healing through love, care and trust.
� Aoife Molloy
Aoife is my favourite girl ever. The girl with a face of an angle and tongue of a devil. I don't know if I want to be her or be with her. She has the purest heart and gentleness that goes so well with her fierce and protective nature that just makes you instantly love her. Aoife is also wild and free-spirited as compared to Joey and this girl kept him on his toes for six years with her antics. I love how self-assured and confident she is about herself all the time. What she wanted she always got it. No matter what. Even Joey was not immune to her charming and ballsy personality. And the way she loves people? It's wholeheartedly and with every atom of her being. Once she's in and once she believes that someone is worth loving and saving Aoife would do anything to make that happen. She's just so perfect and one of the fierce and compassionate girl. She never stopped loving Joey and believing in him even though he gave her no reasons. She always gave him her best and all versions of herself to show him how much she loves him and that's the purest form of love.
“The quintessential lost boy.� Her lips grazed mine as she spoke. “Don’t worry, Peter Pan, I’ll be your Wendy.�
� Joey Lynch
Joey is the definition of devastation. The man with nightmares, demons and monsters in his head. He has been fighting to stay alive since he was just a kid, masking his pain with his temper and I can't imagine the things that happened to him in his own house and by the very people who were suppose to love him, they broke his body and mind in million pieces and then left him to deal with it own his own. I always knew he is going to be my favourite BOT boy and I was right. How can one person self-distruct himself to the level of no return and I get why he does that because he needed escape from his horrible life and that came in form of drugs, but it just breaks my heart to see him give up on himself like that. Joey is so precious and lovable and he doesn't even realise that. He is a beautiful soul with the kindest, most thoughtful and loyal heart and the things he does for his younger siblings even though he was just a child himself breaks my heart but also makes me proud of him. He was forcefully thrusted into the protector role and caring for his siblings, he became a mother, father, a brother to them and in midst of all this, he was losing himself to drugs to cope up with his trauma. Aoife was like a lifeline to him, the only person who saw good in him even though he is the definition of bad boy.
“Don’t hate me, Molloy. You’re all I have to wake up for in the morning.�
: ̗̀� Aoife and Joey
“I don’t love you.�
“I don’t love you back.�
Aoife and Joey are the definition of soulmatism. They are twin flames, soulmates, lovers, bestfriends. I knew they had something special from their first meet cute when they literally fall for each other at first sight. Joey was a goner for her the moment he laid his eyes on Aoife and Aoife saw what nobody ever tried to see in Joey. She saw the real Joey, one who is selfless even though he acts like he's the worst person, one who knows what love and care means even though he never had that for himself and she loves all his versions. She saw him as who he truly is, she heard his silent cry for help, she peeled back all his layers and saw what an amazing and wonderful man he is behind all the terrible traits and loved him for his worst and good things. Joey made efforts to bring changes in his life and yes he messed up many times but he is trying even when his life is crumbling around him and sometimes trying is all that matters.
Their love story is tragic and devastating but it also is the definition of true love. No matter where they are and what situation they are put into they always find their way back to each other. They grew up together, became friends, then lovers and it was a beautiful transition because they have everything in one person. The teenage love feels here were so cute. The stolen moments, lingering touches with copious amount of sexual tension and desire between them. They explored each other's hearts, body, mind and soul together. I really love their love for music. Their banter is superior and their friendship is the proof that they'll always have each other no matter what. Seriously where do I find love and friendship like that, and even if it's heartbreaking most of the times no one can deny that Joey and Aoife's love is once in a forever kind of love. Love that consumes a person so deeply that they neither see nor hear anything except that person and it's a good kind!
Their love story taught me that if a person loves you, they will see you no matter how much you try to hide yourself. They will see your pain, your destruction and they will want to help you because it hurts them as much as it hurts you. They will love all versions of you, the bad and best because that makes you, YOU. Aoife loves Joey enough to step into his complicated world, she loves him enough to make him see how wonderful he is, she loves him enough to make him feel happy and alive, and Joey loves her enough to let down his walls to give her a glimpse in his life, to give her his trust, his love, care and he loves her enough to get better for her and for himself.
I hate Joey's mom. She broke Joey in the worst way possible but I am happy he has Tony as a father figure in his life. Lynch siblings deserves the world and my heart broke everytime Joey had to sacrifice his life for his siblings.
The last chapters of this book were anguish and painful. The angst and heartbreaks were palpable and the way they laid their broken hearts just to make other see, to make each other realise what loving and caring for each other is doing to them. My heart cracked in my chest a million little times. I am carrying their pain and love in my heart and all I want is for them to have a happy and lovely life they deserves because I cannot survive any other way. Anyway I am jumping right into Redeeming 6 because I just need to know what's going to happen to my precious babies.
—â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä�
so this is what devastation feels like... rtc when i am not crying just by thinking about this broken boy bcs i am heartbroken
—â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä�
just finished mp3 yesterday and now i am ready for another heartbreaking read? do i need therapy or tissues?
“I see you, Joey Lynch,� she continued, stroking her nose against mine.
“Yeah,� I replied in a gruff tone. “I see you too, Molloy.�
I never knew what devastation truly meant until I read his story.
I never knew how demons inside someone's head can eat them alive until I saw his.
I never knew what heartbreaks meant until I watched him break hers time and again.
I never knew what this book would do to me but here we are.
It's strange how one day you read a book, a character's life story, just a few thousand words and it changes your life completely. How these characters make a home inside your heart, mind and soul. Joey and Aoife's story is that for me. It's a story that I will never be able to forget in my life, one I will always keep close to my heart, in my heart, one I will be rereading for forever because I want to remember what love and healing means.
“The only time that I allow myself to feel anything is when I’m with you.�
Saving 6 is more than just a romance story. It is a story of a boy who is battling his darkest demons in his head every day of his life while self-destructing himself in the process. It is a story about a girl falling in love with a hopeless boy and pouring life and hope into him. It's about fighting his demons with her unwavering love and support. It is a story of soulmatism and healing through love, care and trust.
� Aoife Molloy
Aoife is my favourite girl ever. The girl with a face of an angle and tongue of a devil. I don't know if I want to be her or be with her. She has the purest heart and gentleness that goes so well with her fierce and protective nature that just makes you instantly love her. Aoife is also wild and free-spirited as compared to Joey and this girl kept him on his toes for six years with her antics. I love how self-assured and confident she is about herself all the time. What she wanted she always got it. No matter what. Even Joey was not immune to her charming and ballsy personality. And the way she loves people? It's wholeheartedly and with every atom of her being. Once she's in and once she believes that someone is worth loving and saving Aoife would do anything to make that happen. She's just so perfect and one of the fierce and compassionate girl. She never stopped loving Joey and believing in him even though he gave her no reasons. She always gave him her best and all versions of herself to show him how much she loves him and that's the purest form of love.
“The quintessential lost boy.� Her lips grazed mine as she spoke. “Don’t worry, Peter Pan, I’ll be your Wendy.�
� Joey Lynch
Joey is the definition of devastation. The man with nightmares, demons and monsters in his head. He has been fighting to stay alive since he was just a kid, masking his pain with his temper and I can't imagine the things that happened to him in his own house and by the very people who were suppose to love him, they broke his body and mind in million pieces and then left him to deal with it own his own. I always knew he is going to be my favourite BOT boy and I was right. How can one person self-distruct himself to the level of no return and I get why he does that because he needed escape from his horrible life and that came in form of drugs, but it just breaks my heart to see him give up on himself like that. Joey is so precious and lovable and he doesn't even realise that. He is a beautiful soul with the kindest, most thoughtful and loyal heart and the things he does for his younger siblings even though he was just a child himself breaks my heart but also makes me proud of him. He was forcefully thrusted into the protector role and caring for his siblings, he became a mother, father, a brother to them and in midst of all this, he was losing himself to drugs to cope up with his trauma. Aoife was like a lifeline to him, the only person who saw good in him even though he is the definition of bad boy.
“Don’t hate me, Molloy. You’re all I have to wake up for in the morning.�
: ̗̀� Aoife and Joey
“I don’t love you.�
“I don’t love you back.�
Aoife and Joey are the definition of soulmatism. They are twin flames, soulmates, lovers, bestfriends. I knew they had something special from their first meet cute when they literally fall for each other at first sight. Joey was a goner for her the moment he laid his eyes on Aoife and Aoife saw what nobody ever tried to see in Joey. She saw the real Joey, one who is selfless even though he acts like he's the worst person, one who knows what love and care means even though he never had that for himself and she loves all his versions. She saw him as who he truly is, she heard his silent cry for help, she peeled back all his layers and saw what an amazing and wonderful man he is behind all the terrible traits and loved him for his worst and good things. Joey made efforts to bring changes in his life and yes he messed up many times but he is trying even when his life is crumbling around him and sometimes trying is all that matters.
“Please just stay.� He paused to release another slow breath before continuing. “This is the only time it’s ever stopped. Please don’t break it.�
“This is the only time what’s ever stopped?� I croaked out, feeling my heart thunder wildly in my chest. “And don’t break what?�
“My head,� he mumbled, before adding, “The quiet.�
Their love story is tragic and devastating but it also is the definition of true love. No matter where they are and what situation they are put into they always find their way back to each other. They grew up together, became friends, then lovers and it was a beautiful transition because they have everything in one person. The teenage love feels here were so cute. The stolen moments, lingering touches with copious amount of sexual tension and desire between them. They explored each other's hearts, body, mind and soul together. I really love their love for music. Their banter is superior and their friendship is the proof that they'll always have each other no matter what. Seriously where do I find love and friendship like that, and even if it's heartbreaking most of the times no one can deny that Joey and Aoife's love is once in a forever kind of love. Love that consumes a person so deeply that they neither see nor hear anything except that person and it's a good kind!
“You’re my favorite friend, with my favorite legs.�
“And just so you know, Joe…� She leaned in close and pressed a kiss to my cheek. “You’re my favorite friend, with my favorite everything.�
Their love story taught me that if a person loves you, they will see you no matter how much you try to hide yourself. They will see your pain, your destruction and they will want to help you because it hurts them as much as it hurts you. They will love all versions of you, the bad and best because that makes you, YOU. Aoife loves Joey enough to step into his complicated world, she loves him enough to make him see how wonderful he is, she loves him enough to make him feel happy and alive, and Joey loves her enough to let down his walls to give her a glimpse in his life, to give her his trust, his love, care and he loves her enough to get better for her and for himself.
“I wanted to rescue him, to shield him from the horrors he had been born into. I wanted to be his armor when he couldn’t fight back. I wanted to wade into battle for him, protect his beautiful soul. But I’d been so determined to save him that I hadn’t noticed I’d lost myself in the process. Our love was toxic.�
I hate Joey's mom. She broke Joey in the worst way possible but I am happy he has Tony as a father figure in his life. Lynch siblings deserves the world and my heart broke everytime Joey had to sacrifice his life for his siblings.
“I’m not replacing you, Molloy.� I couldn’t. “I’m trying to fix me.� For you.
The last chapters of this book were anguish and painful. The angst and heartbreaks were palpable and the way they laid their broken hearts just to make other see, to make each other realise what loving and caring for each other is doing to them. My heart cracked in my chest a million little times. I am carrying their pain and love in my heart and all I want is for them to have a happy and lovely life they deserves because I cannot survive any other way. Anyway I am jumping right into Redeeming 6 because I just need to know what's going to happen to my precious babies.
—â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä�
so this is what devastation feels like... rtc when i am not crying just by thinking about this broken boy bcs i am heartbroken
—â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä”â¶Ä�
just finished mp3 yesterday and now i am ready for another heartbreaking read? do i need therapy or tissues?
July 19, 2024
â¤� 4 / 5 .ೃà¿
Alexa play "This is what drugs are for" by Gracie Abrams
⤿stop crying Morsal
âžð˜‹ð˜°ð˜¯â€™ð˜� ð˜¸ð˜°ð˜³ð˜³ð˜º, ð˜—ð˜¦ð˜µð˜¦ð˜³ ð˜—ð˜¢ð˜¯, ð˜â€™ð˜ð˜� ð˜£ð˜¦ ð˜ºð˜°ð˜¶ð˜³ ð˜žð˜¦ð˜¯ð˜¥ð˜º.â�
Wow, I don't even know where to start. This book was definitely heartbreaking, but not as much as I expected. It wasn't bad, just a bit disappointing (i guess?). Still, seeing Joey in Shannon and Johnny's books made me really excited for his story. Saving 6 takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, mixing funny and light moments with deeply heartbreaking ones.
âžð˜� ð˜¯ð˜¦ð˜·ð˜¦ð˜³ ð˜¬ð˜¯ð˜¦ð˜¸ ð˜¥ð˜¦ð˜·ð˜¢ð˜´ð˜µð˜¢ð˜µð˜ªð˜°ð˜¯ ð˜¶ð˜¯ð˜µð˜ªð˜ ð˜©ð˜¦ ð˜¸ð˜¢ð˜ð˜¬ð˜¦ð˜¥ ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜µð˜° ð˜®ð˜º ð˜¸ð˜°ð˜³ð˜ð˜¥ ð˜¢ð˜¯ð˜¥ ð˜¨ð˜¢ð˜·ð˜¦ ð˜®ð˜¦ 𘢠ð˜¨ð˜ð˜ªð˜®ð˜±ð˜´ð˜¦ ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜µð˜° ð˜©ð˜ªð˜´. ð˜ ð˜¯ð˜¦ð˜·ð˜¦ð˜³ ð˜¬ð˜¯ð˜¦ð˜¸ ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜¢ð˜³ð˜µ ð˜£ð˜³ð˜¦ð˜¢ð˜¬ ð˜¶ð˜¯ð˜µð˜ªð˜ ð˜©ð˜¦ ð˜¥ð˜¦ð˜¤ð˜ªð˜®ð˜¢ð˜µð˜¦ð˜¥ ð˜®ð˜º ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜¢ð˜³ð˜µ ð˜£ð˜º ð˜¥ð˜¦ð˜¤ð˜ªð˜®ð˜¢ð˜µð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨ ð˜©ð˜ªð˜´ ð˜£ð˜°ð˜¥ð˜º. ð˜ ð˜¯ð˜¦ð˜·ð˜¦ð˜³ ð˜¬ð˜¯ð˜¦ð˜¸ ð˜©ð˜¶ð˜³ð˜µ ð˜¶ð˜¯ð˜µð˜ªð˜ ð˜©ð˜¦ ð˜¸ð˜¢ð˜ð˜¬ð˜¦ð˜¥ ð˜¢ð˜¸ð˜¢ð˜º ð˜§ð˜³ð˜°ð˜® ð˜®ð˜¦. ð˜ ð˜¯ð˜¦ð˜·ð˜¦ð˜³ ð˜¬ð˜¯ð˜¦ð˜¸. ð˜ ð˜¯ð˜¦ð˜·ð˜¦ð˜³â€¦âž
It was so heartbreaking to see everything from Joey’s perspective. We didn't just see Shannon’s turmoil from the bullying and abuse at home, but also all of Joey’s struggles. It really hit hard how much Darren leaving affected him. At just 12 years old, Joey was left to take care of his much younger siblings. He took a job at 12 or 13 to help provide for his family, cared for his siblings, became a father figure to Sean, and endured beatings to protect his mother and siblings. With all those responsibilities from such a young age, it’s no wonder he took a bad turn and went to drugs. Sometimes it was so heartbreaking to read what he thought of himself. I still hate his mother and I will always be her #1 hater.
âžð˜šð˜µð˜¢ð˜� ð˜°ð˜¶ð˜µ ð˜°ð˜§ ð˜µð˜³ð˜°ð˜¶ð˜£ð˜ð˜¦ ð˜°ð˜¶ð˜µ ð˜µð˜©ð˜¦ð˜³ð˜¦, ð˜°ð˜¬ð˜¢ð˜º?â€�
ð˜ ð˜¯ð˜°ð˜¥ð˜¥ð˜¦ð˜¥ ð˜´ð˜ð˜°ð˜¸ð˜ð˜º. “ð˜â€™ð˜ð˜� ð˜µð˜³ð˜º ð˜®ð˜º ð˜£ð˜¦ð˜´ð˜µ.â€�
“ð˜”ð˜¢ð˜¬ð˜� ð˜´ð˜¶ð˜³ð˜¦ ð˜ºð˜°ð˜¶ ð˜¥ð˜°,â€� ð˜´ð˜©ð˜¦ ð˜ð˜¢ð˜¶ð˜¨ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜¥. “ð˜‰ð˜¦ð˜¤ð˜¢ð˜¶ð˜´ð˜� ð˜â€™ð˜·ð˜� ð˜±ð˜¶ð˜µ ð˜¢ð˜¯ ð˜¢ð˜¸ð˜§ð˜¶ð˜ ð˜ð˜°ð˜µ ð˜°ð˜§ ð˜¦ð˜§ð˜§ð˜°ð˜³ð˜µ ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜µð˜° ð˜´ð˜¢ð˜·ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨ ð˜ºð˜°ð˜¶, ð˜´ð˜ªð˜¹.â�
The story kicks off five years before Binding 13 (Shannon and Johnny's book). It focuses on Joey and his relationship with Aiofe, spanning from their first year to the sixth year. Plus, we get some cameos from Johnny and Gibsie.
âžð˜ˆð˜°ð˜ªð˜§ð˜� ð˜”ð˜°ð˜ð˜ð˜°ð˜º ð˜©ð˜¢ð˜¥ 𘢠ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜¢ð˜³ð˜µ ð˜°ð˜§ ð˜¨ð˜°ð˜ð˜¥ ð˜¢ð˜¯ð˜¥ ð˜¸ð˜¢ð˜´ ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜ð˜ð˜£ð˜¦ð˜¯ð˜µ ð˜°ð˜¯ ð˜©ð˜¢ð˜¯ð˜¥ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨ ð˜ªð˜µ ð˜°ð˜·ð˜¦ð˜³ ð˜µð˜° 𘢠ð˜±ð˜ªð˜¦ð˜¤ð˜¦ ð˜°ð˜§ ð˜´ð˜©ð˜ªð˜µ ð˜ð˜ªð˜¬ð˜¦ ð˜®ð˜¦. ð˜šð˜©ð˜¦ ð˜¸ð˜¢ð˜´ ð˜®ð˜º ð˜®ð˜°ð˜®ð˜¦ð˜¯ð˜µð˜¢ð˜³ð˜º ð˜¦ð˜´ð˜¤ð˜¢ð˜±ð˜¦ ð˜§ð˜³ð˜°ð˜® ð˜¢ð˜ð˜ ð˜°ð˜§ ð˜µð˜©ð˜¦ ð˜§ð˜¶ð˜¤ð˜¬ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨ ð˜¥ð˜¢ð˜³ð˜¬.â�
˚₊� ͟͟͞͞➳⥠Aiofe Molloy: Wow, I'm really impressed by Aiofe. She's confident, badass, and yet also has a caring side like an angel. I do like her, but I have to admit Shannon is still my favorite. I mean, yes, Aiofe has everything going for her, but it was a bit awkward how obsessed she was with Joey while also dating Paul, who treated her poorly. I would've just chosen one guy if I were her. Plus, my ego wouldn't let me stay hung up on someone who rejected me multiple times. Still, I'm glad Aiofe didn't give up on Joey because he really needs her.
âžð˜� ð˜¸ð˜¢ð˜¯ð˜µ ð˜ºð˜°ð˜¶ ð˜µð˜° ð˜¬ð˜¯ð˜°ð˜¸ ð˜µð˜©ð˜¢ð˜µ ð˜ºð˜°ð˜¶â€™ð˜·ð˜� ð˜£ð˜¦ð˜¦ð˜¯ ð˜µð˜©ð˜¦ ð˜£ð˜¦ð˜´ð˜µ ð˜±ð˜¢ð˜³ð˜µ ð˜°ð˜§ ð˜®ð˜º ð˜¥ð˜¢ð˜º ð˜§ð˜°ð˜³ ð˜¦ð˜·ð˜¦ð˜³ð˜º ð˜¥ð˜¢ð˜º ð˜´ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¤ð˜¦ ð˜ ð˜¸ð˜¢ð˜´ ð˜µð˜¸ð˜¦ð˜ð˜·ð˜¦ ð˜ºð˜¦ð˜¢ð˜³ð˜´ ð˜°ð˜ð˜¥.â�
˚₊� ͟͟͞͞➳⥠Joey Lynch: Joey is such a deep character. His love for his family is what keeps him going but also brings him down. He's super loyal, always putting others first, and just a genuinely good guy. But by taking care of everyone else, he ends up neglecting his own health and happiness. I love him so much, and I just want to give him a big hug and wrap him in blankets because my heart breaks for him. He really deserves the best.
âžð˜‰ð˜¦ð˜¤ð˜¢ð˜¶ð˜´ð˜� ð˜ºð˜°ð˜¶ ð˜®ð˜ªð˜¨ð˜©ð˜µ ð˜¯ð˜°ð˜µ ð˜ð˜°ð˜·ð˜¦ ð˜ºð˜°ð˜¶ð˜³ð˜´ð˜¦ð˜ð˜§, ð˜£ð˜¶ð˜µ ð˜ ð˜¥ð˜°. ð˜ ð˜ð˜°ð˜·ð˜¦ ð˜ºð˜°ð˜¶ ð˜¦ð˜¯ð˜°ð˜¶ð˜¨ð˜© ð˜§ð˜°ð˜³ ð˜µð˜©ð˜¦ ð˜£ð˜°ð˜µð˜© ð˜°ð˜§ ð˜¶ð˜´,â€� ð˜´ð˜©ð˜¦ ð˜¸ð˜©ð˜ªð˜´ð˜±ð˜¦ð˜³ð˜¦ð˜¥, ð˜§ð˜ªð˜´ð˜µð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨ ð˜®ð˜º ð˜¤ð˜°ð˜¤ð˜¬ ð˜ªð˜¯ ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜³ ð˜©ð˜¢ð˜¯ð˜¥. “ð˜ˆð˜¯ð˜� ð˜ªð˜§ ð˜¬ð˜¦ð˜¦ð˜±ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨ ð˜ºð˜°ð˜¶ ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜³ð˜¦ ð˜¸ð˜ªð˜µð˜© ð˜®ð˜¦ ð˜®ð˜¦ð˜¢ð˜¯ð˜´ ð˜µð˜©ð˜¢ð˜µ ð˜ºð˜°ð˜¶â€™ð˜³ð˜� ð˜°ð˜§ð˜§ ð˜µð˜©ð˜¦ ð˜´ð˜µð˜³ð˜¦ð˜¦ð˜µð˜´ ð˜¢ð˜¯ð˜¥ ð˜´ð˜¢ð˜§ð˜¦, ð˜µð˜©ð˜¦ð˜¯ ð˜µð˜©ð˜¢ð˜µâ€™ð˜� ð˜¸ð˜©ð˜¢ð˜µ ð˜â€™ð˜� ð˜¨ð˜°ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨ ð˜µð˜° ð˜¥ð˜°.â�
ೃâ¶Äâž· AiofeJoey: Joey and Aoife's relationship is something else. They've got this intense connection that's equal parts fiery and sweet. Joey, with all his loyalty and protective instincts, complements Aoife's confidence and badassery perfectly. Sure, they have their ups and downs, but they always find their way back to each other. It's like they're two pieces of a puzzle that just fit together. Seeing them together is like witnessing a real-life love story unfold—one that's raw, passionate, and totally captivating.
âžð˜â€™ð˜� ð˜¯ð˜°ð˜µ ð˜¢ð˜§ð˜³ð˜¢ð˜ªð˜¥ ð˜°ð˜§ ð˜ð˜°ð˜·ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨ 𘢠ð˜£ð˜°ð˜º,â€� ð˜ ð˜µð˜°ð˜ð˜¥ ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜³ ð˜©ð˜°ð˜¯ð˜¦ð˜´ð˜µð˜ð˜º. “ð˜â€™ð˜� ð˜¢ð˜§ð˜³ð˜¢ð˜ªð˜¥ ð˜°ð˜§ ð˜ð˜°ð˜´ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨ ð˜®ð˜ºð˜´ð˜¦ð˜ð˜§ ð˜ªð˜¯ ð˜°ð˜¯ð˜¦.â�
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âžð˜•ð˜� ð˜°ð˜¯ð˜¦ ð˜¯ð˜¦ð˜¦ð˜¥ð˜¦ð˜¥ ð˜µð˜° ð˜ð˜°ð˜·ð˜¦ ð˜®ð˜¦ ð˜ªð˜§ ð˜ªð˜µ ð˜®ð˜¦ð˜¢ð˜¯ð˜µ ð˜µð˜©ð˜¢ð˜µ ð˜ªð˜µ ð˜©ð˜¶ð˜³ð˜µ ð˜µð˜©ð˜¦ð˜® ð˜µð˜©ð˜ªð˜´ ð˜¥ð˜¦ð˜¦ð˜±ð˜ð˜º.â�
જâ€âž� Random: It was so surprising to find out that Aoife has a twin!
âžð˜� ð˜¸ð˜¢ð˜´ð˜¯â€™ð˜� ð˜¤ð˜°ð˜¯ð˜·ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¤ð˜¦ð˜¥ ð˜¢ð˜£ð˜°ð˜¶ð˜µ ð˜©ð˜¢ð˜±ð˜±ð˜º ð˜¦ð˜¯ð˜¥ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨ð˜´, ð˜£ð˜¶ð˜µ ð˜¸ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜¯ ð˜”ð˜°ð˜ð˜ð˜°ð˜º ð˜ð˜°ð˜¤ð˜¬ð˜¦ð˜¥ ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜³ ð˜¦ð˜ºð˜¦ð˜´ ð˜°ð˜¯ ð˜®ð˜¦ ð˜¢ð˜¯ð˜¥ ð˜´ð˜®ð˜ªð˜ð˜¦ð˜¥, ð˜ ð˜¤ð˜°ð˜¶ð˜ð˜¥ ð˜£ð˜¦ð˜ð˜ªð˜¦ð˜·ð˜¦ ð˜ªð˜¯ ð˜µð˜©ð˜¦ ð˜±ð˜°ð˜´ð˜´ð˜ªð˜£ð˜ªð˜ð˜ªð˜µð˜º ð˜°ð˜§ 𘢠ð˜©ð˜¢ð˜±ð˜±ð˜º ð˜¥ð˜¢ð˜º.â�
âžð˜žð˜ªð˜µð˜©ð˜°ð˜¶ð˜� ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜³, ð˜ ð˜©ð˜¢ð˜¥ ð˜¯ð˜°ð˜µð˜©ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨. ð˜žð˜ªð˜µð˜©ð˜°ð˜¶ð˜µ ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜³, ð˜ ð˜¸ð˜¢ð˜´ ð˜¯ð˜°ð˜µð˜©ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨.â�
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Playlist?
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This is going to break my heart and I'm so scared 😠but let's go!
Alexa play "This is what drugs are for" by Gracie Abrams
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âžð˜‹ð˜°ð˜¯â€™ð˜� ð˜¸ð˜°ð˜³ð˜³ð˜º, ð˜—ð˜¦ð˜µð˜¦ð˜³ ð˜—ð˜¢ð˜¯, ð˜â€™ð˜ð˜� ð˜£ð˜¦ ð˜ºð˜°ð˜¶ð˜³ ð˜žð˜¦ð˜¯ð˜¥ð˜º.â�
Wow, I don't even know where to start. This book was definitely heartbreaking, but not as much as I expected. It wasn't bad, just a bit disappointing (i guess?). Still, seeing Joey in Shannon and Johnny's books made me really excited for his story. Saving 6 takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, mixing funny and light moments with deeply heartbreaking ones.
âžð˜� ð˜¯ð˜¦ð˜·ð˜¦ð˜³ ð˜¬ð˜¯ð˜¦ð˜¸ ð˜¥ð˜¦ð˜·ð˜¢ð˜´ð˜µð˜¢ð˜µð˜ªð˜°ð˜¯ ð˜¶ð˜¯ð˜µð˜ªð˜ ð˜©ð˜¦ ð˜¸ð˜¢ð˜ð˜¬ð˜¦ð˜¥ ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜µð˜° ð˜®ð˜º ð˜¸ð˜°ð˜³ð˜ð˜¥ ð˜¢ð˜¯ð˜¥ ð˜¨ð˜¢ð˜·ð˜¦ ð˜®ð˜¦ 𘢠ð˜¨ð˜ð˜ªð˜®ð˜±ð˜´ð˜¦ ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜µð˜° ð˜©ð˜ªð˜´. ð˜ ð˜¯ð˜¦ð˜·ð˜¦ð˜³ ð˜¬ð˜¯ð˜¦ð˜¸ ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜¢ð˜³ð˜µ ð˜£ð˜³ð˜¦ð˜¢ð˜¬ ð˜¶ð˜¯ð˜µð˜ªð˜ ð˜©ð˜¦ ð˜¥ð˜¦ð˜¤ð˜ªð˜®ð˜¢ð˜µð˜¦ð˜¥ ð˜®ð˜º ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜¢ð˜³ð˜µ ð˜£ð˜º ð˜¥ð˜¦ð˜¤ð˜ªð˜®ð˜¢ð˜µð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨ ð˜©ð˜ªð˜´ ð˜£ð˜°ð˜¥ð˜º. ð˜ ð˜¯ð˜¦ð˜·ð˜¦ð˜³ ð˜¬ð˜¯ð˜¦ð˜¸ ð˜©ð˜¶ð˜³ð˜µ ð˜¶ð˜¯ð˜µð˜ªð˜ ð˜©ð˜¦ ð˜¸ð˜¢ð˜ð˜¬ð˜¦ð˜¥ ð˜¢ð˜¸ð˜¢ð˜º ð˜§ð˜³ð˜°ð˜® ð˜®ð˜¦. ð˜ ð˜¯ð˜¦ð˜·ð˜¦ð˜³ ð˜¬ð˜¯ð˜¦ð˜¸. ð˜ ð˜¯ð˜¦ð˜·ð˜¦ð˜³â€¦âž
It was so heartbreaking to see everything from Joey’s perspective. We didn't just see Shannon’s turmoil from the bullying and abuse at home, but also all of Joey’s struggles. It really hit hard how much Darren leaving affected him. At just 12 years old, Joey was left to take care of his much younger siblings. He took a job at 12 or 13 to help provide for his family, cared for his siblings, became a father figure to Sean, and endured beatings to protect his mother and siblings. With all those responsibilities from such a young age, it’s no wonder he took a bad turn and went to drugs. Sometimes it was so heartbreaking to read what he thought of himself. I still hate his mother and I will always be her #1 hater.
âžð˜šð˜µð˜¢ð˜� ð˜°ð˜¶ð˜µ ð˜°ð˜§ ð˜µð˜³ð˜°ð˜¶ð˜£ð˜ð˜¦ ð˜°ð˜¶ð˜µ ð˜µð˜©ð˜¦ð˜³ð˜¦, ð˜°ð˜¬ð˜¢ð˜º?â€�
ð˜ ð˜¯ð˜°ð˜¥ð˜¥ð˜¦ð˜¥ ð˜´ð˜ð˜°ð˜¸ð˜ð˜º. “ð˜â€™ð˜ð˜� ð˜µð˜³ð˜º ð˜®ð˜º ð˜£ð˜¦ð˜´ð˜µ.â€�
“ð˜”ð˜¢ð˜¬ð˜� ð˜´ð˜¶ð˜³ð˜¦ ð˜ºð˜°ð˜¶ ð˜¥ð˜°,â€� ð˜´ð˜©ð˜¦ ð˜ð˜¢ð˜¶ð˜¨ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜¥. “ð˜‰ð˜¦ð˜¤ð˜¢ð˜¶ð˜´ð˜� ð˜â€™ð˜·ð˜� ð˜±ð˜¶ð˜µ ð˜¢ð˜¯ ð˜¢ð˜¸ð˜§ð˜¶ð˜ ð˜ð˜°ð˜µ ð˜°ð˜§ ð˜¦ð˜§ð˜§ð˜°ð˜³ð˜µ ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜µð˜° ð˜´ð˜¢ð˜·ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨ ð˜ºð˜°ð˜¶, ð˜´ð˜ªð˜¹.â�
The story kicks off five years before Binding 13 (Shannon and Johnny's book). It focuses on Joey and his relationship with Aiofe, spanning from their first year to the sixth year. Plus, we get some cameos from Johnny and Gibsie.
âžð˜ˆð˜°ð˜ªð˜§ð˜� ð˜”ð˜°ð˜ð˜ð˜°ð˜º ð˜©ð˜¢ð˜¥ 𘢠ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜¢ð˜³ð˜µ ð˜°ð˜§ ð˜¨ð˜°ð˜ð˜¥ ð˜¢ð˜¯ð˜¥ ð˜¸ð˜¢ð˜´ ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜ð˜ð˜£ð˜¦ð˜¯ð˜µ ð˜°ð˜¯ ð˜©ð˜¢ð˜¯ð˜¥ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨ ð˜ªð˜µ ð˜°ð˜·ð˜¦ð˜³ ð˜µð˜° 𘢠ð˜±ð˜ªð˜¦ð˜¤ð˜¦ ð˜°ð˜§ ð˜´ð˜©ð˜ªð˜µ ð˜ð˜ªð˜¬ð˜¦ ð˜®ð˜¦. ð˜šð˜©ð˜¦ ð˜¸ð˜¢ð˜´ ð˜®ð˜º ð˜®ð˜°ð˜®ð˜¦ð˜¯ð˜µð˜¢ð˜³ð˜º ð˜¦ð˜´ð˜¤ð˜¢ð˜±ð˜¦ ð˜§ð˜³ð˜°ð˜® ð˜¢ð˜ð˜ ð˜°ð˜§ ð˜µð˜©ð˜¦ ð˜§ð˜¶ð˜¤ð˜¬ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨ ð˜¥ð˜¢ð˜³ð˜¬.â�
˚₊� ͟͟͞͞➳⥠Aiofe Molloy: Wow, I'm really impressed by Aiofe. She's confident, badass, and yet also has a caring side like an angel. I do like her, but I have to admit Shannon is still my favorite. I mean, yes, Aiofe has everything going for her, but it was a bit awkward how obsessed she was with Joey while also dating Paul, who treated her poorly. I would've just chosen one guy if I were her. Plus, my ego wouldn't let me stay hung up on someone who rejected me multiple times. Still, I'm glad Aiofe didn't give up on Joey because he really needs her.
âžð˜� ð˜¸ð˜¢ð˜¯ð˜µ ð˜ºð˜°ð˜¶ ð˜µð˜° ð˜¬ð˜¯ð˜°ð˜¸ ð˜µð˜©ð˜¢ð˜µ ð˜ºð˜°ð˜¶â€™ð˜·ð˜� ð˜£ð˜¦ð˜¦ð˜¯ ð˜µð˜©ð˜¦ ð˜£ð˜¦ð˜´ð˜µ ð˜±ð˜¢ð˜³ð˜µ ð˜°ð˜§ ð˜®ð˜º ð˜¥ð˜¢ð˜º ð˜§ð˜°ð˜³ ð˜¦ð˜·ð˜¦ð˜³ð˜º ð˜¥ð˜¢ð˜º ð˜´ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¤ð˜¦ ð˜ ð˜¸ð˜¢ð˜´ ð˜µð˜¸ð˜¦ð˜ð˜·ð˜¦ ð˜ºð˜¦ð˜¢ð˜³ð˜´ ð˜°ð˜ð˜¥.â�
˚₊� ͟͟͞͞➳⥠Joey Lynch: Joey is such a deep character. His love for his family is what keeps him going but also brings him down. He's super loyal, always putting others first, and just a genuinely good guy. But by taking care of everyone else, he ends up neglecting his own health and happiness. I love him so much, and I just want to give him a big hug and wrap him in blankets because my heart breaks for him. He really deserves the best.
âžð˜‰ð˜¦ð˜¤ð˜¢ð˜¶ð˜´ð˜� ð˜ºð˜°ð˜¶ ð˜®ð˜ªð˜¨ð˜©ð˜µ ð˜¯ð˜°ð˜µ ð˜ð˜°ð˜·ð˜¦ ð˜ºð˜°ð˜¶ð˜³ð˜´ð˜¦ð˜ð˜§, ð˜£ð˜¶ð˜µ ð˜ ð˜¥ð˜°. ð˜ ð˜ð˜°ð˜·ð˜¦ ð˜ºð˜°ð˜¶ ð˜¦ð˜¯ð˜°ð˜¶ð˜¨ð˜© ð˜§ð˜°ð˜³ ð˜µð˜©ð˜¦ ð˜£ð˜°ð˜µð˜© ð˜°ð˜§ ð˜¶ð˜´,â€� ð˜´ð˜©ð˜¦ ð˜¸ð˜©ð˜ªð˜´ð˜±ð˜¦ð˜³ð˜¦ð˜¥, ð˜§ð˜ªð˜´ð˜µð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨ ð˜®ð˜º ð˜¤ð˜°ð˜¤ð˜¬ ð˜ªð˜¯ ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜³ ð˜©ð˜¢ð˜¯ð˜¥. “ð˜ˆð˜¯ð˜� ð˜ªð˜§ ð˜¬ð˜¦ð˜¦ð˜±ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨ ð˜ºð˜°ð˜¶ ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜³ð˜¦ ð˜¸ð˜ªð˜µð˜© ð˜®ð˜¦ ð˜®ð˜¦ð˜¢ð˜¯ð˜´ ð˜µð˜©ð˜¢ð˜µ ð˜ºð˜°ð˜¶â€™ð˜³ð˜� ð˜°ð˜§ð˜§ ð˜µð˜©ð˜¦ ð˜´ð˜µð˜³ð˜¦ð˜¦ð˜µð˜´ ð˜¢ð˜¯ð˜¥ ð˜´ð˜¢ð˜§ð˜¦, ð˜µð˜©ð˜¦ð˜¯ ð˜µð˜©ð˜¢ð˜µâ€™ð˜� ð˜¸ð˜©ð˜¢ð˜µ ð˜â€™ð˜� ð˜¨ð˜°ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨ ð˜µð˜° ð˜¥ð˜°.â�
ೃâ¶Äâž· AiofeJoey: Joey and Aoife's relationship is something else. They've got this intense connection that's equal parts fiery and sweet. Joey, with all his loyalty and protective instincts, complements Aoife's confidence and badassery perfectly. Sure, they have their ups and downs, but they always find their way back to each other. It's like they're two pieces of a puzzle that just fit together. Seeing them together is like witnessing a real-life love story unfold—one that's raw, passionate, and totally captivating.
âžð˜â€™ð˜� ð˜¯ð˜°ð˜µ ð˜¢ð˜§ð˜³ð˜¢ð˜ªð˜¥ ð˜°ð˜§ ð˜ð˜°ð˜·ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨ 𘢠ð˜£ð˜°ð˜º,â€� ð˜ ð˜µð˜°ð˜ð˜¥ ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜³ ð˜©ð˜°ð˜¯ð˜¦ð˜´ð˜µð˜ð˜º. “ð˜â€™ð˜� ð˜¢ð˜§ð˜³ð˜¢ð˜ªð˜¥ ð˜°ð˜§ ð˜ð˜°ð˜´ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨ ð˜®ð˜ºð˜´ð˜¦ð˜ð˜§ ð˜ªð˜¯ ð˜°ð˜¯ð˜¦.â�
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âžð˜•ð˜� ð˜°ð˜¯ð˜¦ ð˜¯ð˜¦ð˜¦ð˜¥ð˜¦ð˜¥ ð˜µð˜° ð˜ð˜°ð˜·ð˜¦ ð˜®ð˜¦ ð˜ªð˜§ ð˜ªð˜µ ð˜®ð˜¦ð˜¢ð˜¯ð˜µ ð˜µð˜©ð˜¢ð˜µ ð˜ªð˜µ ð˜©ð˜¶ð˜³ð˜µ ð˜µð˜©ð˜¦ð˜® ð˜µð˜©ð˜ªð˜´ ð˜¥ð˜¦ð˜¦ð˜±ð˜ð˜º.â�
જâ€âž� Random: It was so surprising to find out that Aoife has a twin!
âžð˜� ð˜¸ð˜¢ð˜´ð˜¯â€™ð˜� ð˜¤ð˜°ð˜¯ð˜·ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¤ð˜¦ð˜¥ ð˜¢ð˜£ð˜°ð˜¶ð˜µ ð˜©ð˜¢ð˜±ð˜±ð˜º ð˜¦ð˜¯ð˜¥ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨ð˜´, ð˜£ð˜¶ð˜µ ð˜¸ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜¯ ð˜”ð˜°ð˜ð˜ð˜°ð˜º ð˜ð˜°ð˜¤ð˜¬ð˜¦ð˜¥ ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜³ ð˜¦ð˜ºð˜¦ð˜´ ð˜°ð˜¯ ð˜®ð˜¦ ð˜¢ð˜¯ð˜¥ ð˜´ð˜®ð˜ªð˜ð˜¦ð˜¥, ð˜ ð˜¤ð˜°ð˜¶ð˜ð˜¥ ð˜£ð˜¦ð˜ð˜ªð˜¦ð˜·ð˜¦ ð˜ªð˜¯ ð˜µð˜©ð˜¦ ð˜±ð˜°ð˜´ð˜´ð˜ªð˜£ð˜ªð˜ð˜ªð˜µð˜º ð˜°ð˜§ 𘢠ð˜©ð˜¢ð˜±ð˜±ð˜º ð˜¥ð˜¢ð˜º.â�
âžð˜žð˜ªð˜µð˜©ð˜°ð˜¶ð˜� ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜³, ð˜ ð˜©ð˜¢ð˜¥ ð˜¯ð˜°ð˜µð˜©ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨. ð˜žð˜ªð˜µð˜©ð˜°ð˜¶ð˜µ ð˜©ð˜¦ð˜³, ð˜ ð˜¸ð˜¢ð˜´ ð˜¯ð˜°ð˜µð˜©ð˜ªð˜¯ð˜¨.â�
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This is going to break my heart and I'm so scared 😠but let's go!
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I love Joey and I love Aoife.
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I love Joey and I love Aoife.
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