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Save Me
Joie
Pulling off the perfect school play was my ticket out of my crappy life. I had everything in place. A script. A school sponsor. All I needed now? A star. And I knew just the person.
Popular. Hot. Quarterback of the football team. Cole had it all. He was also my ex-best friend and he hated me.
Cole
Was Joie for real? She needed a favor...from me?!
Just seeing her standing in the hall outside my bedroom made me want to punch something.
But the thing was no one knew her better than I did or just how much she needed to get away. So, I agreed.
I wasn't counting on all the emotions being around Joie again would stir up, feelings I'd never been able to let go no matter how hard I tried.
Can Cole convince Joie they deserve a second chance?
Find out in Save Me , an emotional story filled with love, loss, and redemption.
Pulling off the perfect school play was my ticket out of my crappy life. I had everything in place. A script. A school sponsor. All I needed now? A star. And I knew just the person.
Popular. Hot. Quarterback of the football team. Cole had it all. He was also my ex-best friend and he hated me.
Cole
Was Joie for real? She needed a favor...from me?!
Just seeing her standing in the hall outside my bedroom made me want to punch something.
But the thing was no one knew her better than I did or just how much she needed to get away. So, I agreed.
I wasn't counting on all the emotions being around Joie again would stir up, feelings I'd never been able to let go no matter how hard I tried.
Can Cole convince Joie they deserve a second chance?
Find out in Save Me , an emotional story filled with love, loss, and redemption.
229 pages, ebook
Published January 27, 2018
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July 30, 2018
I like the last 10 pages or so, could do without a lot of the "plot twists".
May 13, 2018
This story is quick fix of emotions. Fast read that I read in one day. Wonderful and heart-breaking story with two very lovable characters. Heroine is broken and she tries to get better by herself. Hero is well Cole; beautiful soul who is patient and kind. Although there is no graphic descriptions the story deals with some very series issues, like abuse and violence.
I definitely think I’ll check other books by this author.
January 31, 2018
This book was wonderful. Joie was...there aren't really words. I felt sorry for her and admired her at the same time. She went through a tremendous amount and has justified issues from that, which made it hard to dislike her for pushing Cole away. She was strong and hardworking, even when she had to deal with things no teenager should have to deal with. Cole was supportive, even as he struggled with the fact that Joie constantly pushed him away. The two of them together are incredibly realistic, in their hurts, their joys, and their reactions to everything they went through (and put each other through). They made me laugh when they had fun together, hurt for Cole when he was so confused (as we are left with only slightly more information than Cole till the end) and smile when they resolved their issues. I'd highly recommend this book!
June 26, 2018
Loved it!
Loved Cole, loved Jo, loved their story from beginning to end. I shed some tears with this one but it was well worth the sniffles.
Loved Cole, loved Jo, loved their story from beginning to end. I shed some tears with this one but it was well worth the sniffles.
May 10, 2018
★3 Stars★
This is the first book I've read by this author. I read the synopsis, and though it sounded possibly a little too YA for my tastes, I thought I'd give it a go.
The story itself was pretty simple. There were hints of something sinister going on in the heroines life, and it didn't take a genius to figure out what it might be. To be honest, this plot point bored me, simply because of how predictable it was.
As far as the friendship between the two MC's went, well... I was sad things had fallen apart, and I blamed it entirely on the heroines quirky way of thinking. Unfortunately her self-sabotaging personality didn't let up for much of the story, and she managed to keep them both kinda miserable for many years. Which was frustrating.
But on the upside, I did enjoy the H's relentless love which he kept showing his friend. He cared about her, of that there was no doubt. The story was fairly YA, but nothing I couldn't handle, and honestly probably less tame than I expected. It also felt like the story moved quickly and in no time at all I had it finished.
I probably wouldn't rush back to read another story by this author, but it wasn't the worst.
This is the first book I've read by this author. I read the synopsis, and though it sounded possibly a little too YA for my tastes, I thought I'd give it a go.
The story itself was pretty simple. There were hints of something sinister going on in the heroines life, and it didn't take a genius to figure out what it might be. To be honest, this plot point bored me, simply because of how predictable it was.
As far as the friendship between the two MC's went, well... I was sad things had fallen apart, and I blamed it entirely on the heroines quirky way of thinking. Unfortunately her self-sabotaging personality didn't let up for much of the story, and she managed to keep them both kinda miserable for many years. Which was frustrating.
But on the upside, I did enjoy the H's relentless love which he kept showing his friend. He cared about her, of that there was no doubt. The story was fairly YA, but nothing I couldn't handle, and honestly probably less tame than I expected. It also felt like the story moved quickly and in no time at all I had it finished.
I probably wouldn't rush back to read another story by this author, but it wasn't the worst.
April 17, 2018
A cute emotional YA story between two best friends and next door neighbors that went their separate ways to protect one another. This story hurt my heart but Joie had a twisted logic because she didn't need a reason to hold her back to stay, a reason to live the way she lived since she was little. Because if she let Cole in, then he would have to save her again and again . Will Joie save herself this time or will she drown? I kind of wished the ending had a little more story to it and just a heads up that the book ends around 80%. The other 20% is samples of the authors other books.
This YA story does contain some abuse but still can be recommended for 14 years and older
This YA story does contain some abuse but still can be recommended for 14 years and older
April 29, 2018
Nothing annoys me more than a book stopping at 80%, leaving the other 20 for samples to other books. On top of that, I thought the story was boring and unemotional. Joie annoyed me for most of the book. I get it, she had her reasons... still didn’t like her. I wish I would have quit reading much sooner than I did.
October 5, 2018
Super disappointing. There were some really sweet and hopeful. However, the jerking around was a no go. I didn't need to hear about cole and his girlfriend. Most of the time I couldn't stop rolling my eyes. He was a walking door mat and she had no feelings. Way to heart wrenching and the wrap up way too quick
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 10, 2018
Save me
From stories like this.
1. The h is not likeable for me. Especially by the end. I realize she has issues, but to write her so that every time something happens I like the H more and the h less doesn't help the story. I started to think he needed counseling.
From stories like this.
1. The h is not likeable for me. Especially by the end. I realize she has issues, but to write her so that every time something happens I like the H more and the h less doesn't help the story. I started to think he needed counseling.
April 30, 2018
2.5stars.
I didn’t get heroine’s BS.
I didn’t like a combination of a selfish heroine and a good guy hero.
Writing skill was not bad per se, but story building was lacking.
I didn’t get heroine’s BS.
I didn’t like a combination of a selfish heroine and a good guy hero.
Writing skill was not bad per se, but story building was lacking.
June 22, 2018
The story is okay but I really didn’t like the heroine character. She annoyed me to no end.
The hero on the other hand...heart heart heart
The hero on the other hand...heart heart heart
October 8, 2018
Needs editing.
June 18, 2021
It was pretty awesome. It was really nice and deep. OMG! How in the world did she write such an amazing book?
I loved it. I thought "Chasing Paris" was Stephanie Street's best book but after reading this one i don't have the right words to describe. I had "Save Me" in my To read shelf for a while now. I just chose it randomly to read now. But, man I've been missing out on a great book for weeks. I might even tear up a little bit if I really thought about it(which I didn't to stop myself from getting an appointment for therapy). This is a very underrated book if you ask me. What Joie went through all those time was horrible. She stayed strong. thoughtful and sane through all of it. Even though Cloe wanted to help her, be there for her, she never allowed it. She didn't want to dependent on him. I admired that. There was a lot of pain and love.
Joie stopped talking to her best friend 3 years ago. She is seventeen years old now. She is waiting for graduation to come so she can finally get away from her house. She has a lot of problems in her house. She has written a play which should get her a scholarship to USC. She wrote this play with Cole in her mind. But she hasn't spoken a word to him for the past 3 years. But with the pact they made when they were young as leverage she asks him to star in her play.
Cole has loved his best friend for a long time since they were really young. He didn't expect her to stop talking to him suddenly. He knows she is hiding something but doesn't know what and why she is hiding them from her best friend. He has been successfully avoiding her since then. When she asks him to participate in the play, accepts even though he is still mad with her for breaking their friendship and his heart.
Joie gets stuck in a few sticky spots and Cole swoops in to save her. But Joie doesn't want him to. Old feelings begin to uncover for both of them. But Joie's insecurities prevent them for getting close.
Will she be able to love him past all her insecurities? Can they have their happily ever after?
I loved it. I thought "Chasing Paris" was Stephanie Street's best book but after reading this one i don't have the right words to describe. I had "Save Me" in my To read shelf for a while now. I just chose it randomly to read now. But, man I've been missing out on a great book for weeks. I might even tear up a little bit if I really thought about it(which I didn't to stop myself from getting an appointment for therapy). This is a very underrated book if you ask me. What Joie went through all those time was horrible. She stayed strong. thoughtful and sane through all of it. Even though Cloe wanted to help her, be there for her, she never allowed it. She didn't want to dependent on him. I admired that. There was a lot of pain and love.
Joie stopped talking to her best friend 3 years ago. She is seventeen years old now. She is waiting for graduation to come so she can finally get away from her house. She has a lot of problems in her house. She has written a play which should get her a scholarship to USC. She wrote this play with Cole in her mind. But she hasn't spoken a word to him for the past 3 years. But with the pact they made when they were young as leverage she asks him to star in her play.
Cole has loved his best friend for a long time since they were really young. He didn't expect her to stop talking to him suddenly. He knows she is hiding something but doesn't know what and why she is hiding them from her best friend. He has been successfully avoiding her since then. When she asks him to participate in the play, accepts even though he is still mad with her for breaking their friendship and his heart.
Joie gets stuck in a few sticky spots and Cole swoops in to save her. But Joie doesn't want him to. Old feelings begin to uncover for both of them. But Joie's insecurities prevent them for getting close.
Will she be able to love him past all her insecurities? Can they have their happily ever after?
October 10, 2021
✏️The secondary characters were sad little cardboard cutouts.
✏️Joie was an unrepentantly ratched user for like 99% of the plot. She used Cody and Eric. She walked away from Cody's family, TWICE, despite everything they did for her. (I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, given that she is the progeny of useless user parents!)
✏️Cody was being trampled to death by Joie and kept allowing it to happen. (Grow a fracking spine!!)
Maybe it's me, maybe I'm just sick of some of the excesses of YA Romance, but having Cody wait so many years, again and again, for Joie felt OTT.
I can't give it more than 4 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐... And the only reason it's not 2 Stars is that I don't like to cut too many stars from YA Romance. I mean, it's not like YA Romance is meant to be realistic or ground-breaking, so I don't get overly judgemental with my ratings in this genre.
✏️Joie was an unrepentantly ratched user for like 99% of the plot. She used Cody and Eric. She walked away from Cody's family, TWICE, despite everything they did for her. (I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, given that she is the progeny of useless user parents!)
✏️Cody was being trampled to death by Joie and kept allowing it to happen. (Grow a fracking spine!!)
Maybe it's me, maybe I'm just sick of some of the excesses of YA Romance, but having Cody wait so many years, again and again, for Joie felt OTT.
I can't give it more than 4 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐... And the only reason it's not 2 Stars is that I don't like to cut too many stars from YA Romance. I mean, it's not like YA Romance is meant to be realistic or ground-breaking, so I don't get overly judgemental with my ratings in this genre.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 3, 2018
-‘And her freaking play. Why did I ever agree to that? I’ve been beating myself up over that one all day. Especially after this morning, when I swear, she was running away from something. Her trembling hands a dead give-away. What was she running from? How could I save her? And above all-would she let me?’-
Excellent. Hard to read of the abuse she suffered but very well written. Reminded me of some of Kelly Oram’s work but on a lesser caliber. I will definitely seek more of this author’s work.
Excellent. Hard to read of the abuse she suffered but very well written. Reminded me of some of Kelly Oram’s work but on a lesser caliber. I will definitely seek more of this author’s work.
April 30, 2020
Stephanie Streer does not disappoint. I have read two of Stephanie's other series and I just couldnt wait to read this book. This book was amazing! I loved every single thing about this book. The characters were fun, and easy to connect with. The storyline was exciting and kept me from putting the book down. I fell in love with this book from the very beginning. I recommend this book for anyone who wants to read an amazing book.
March 18, 2018
Strong male lead
I loved the male lead in this story but was kinda annoyed by the female lead. I know she had her reasons for her actions but I found them absolutely ridiculous. She selflessly hurt other people for her twisted logic. It was a great read though and I was happy with the ending.
I loved the male lead in this story but was kinda annoyed by the female lead. I know she had her reasons for her actions but I found them absolutely ridiculous. She selflessly hurt other people for her twisted logic. It was a great read though and I was happy with the ending.
January 7, 2019
It's YA romance. Does that sound interesting? Nothing special so if you don't like YA romance, you probably won't find this all that interesting. That said, there's nothing to intensely dislike though. I've seen this kind of storyline (boy/girl -supposedly/purposefully- ignores friend once popular) and this is not the best I've seen it done, but it was okay.
October 23, 2019
"When his lips finally touched mine, when we finally connected as only two people can I thought about how much I needed Cole. I didn't need Cole to breathe. I didn't need Cole to be happy. I didn't need Cole to accomplished my goals. But I did need to love. And I needed to be loved. Cole gave me that and I had everything."
April 23, 2025
I absolutely adored this book!
Save Me was such a good read. The emotional depth this story had and the problems both characters were facing made it all the more compelling. I was so absolutely immersed in the story and characters and would 100% recommend it as a quick but definitely enjoyable read.
Save Me was such a good read. The emotional depth this story had and the problems both characters were facing made it all the more compelling. I was so absolutely immersed in the story and characters and would 100% recommend it as a quick but definitely enjoyable read.
March 6, 2018
Wow!
Such an amazing read and a great, realistic love story! I was so anxious for the characters to finally be together I couldn't put it down. Loved reading this and soaking in this story.
Such an amazing read and a great, realistic love story! I was so anxious for the characters to finally be together I couldn't put it down. Loved reading this and soaking in this story.
March 29, 2018
Beautiful
This book was outstanding I thought it wouldn’t be that great but when I kept on going and going it turned out to be why I read it to be funny, sad, happy, and angry. It was an outstanding book 5 stars from me!!
This book was outstanding I thought it wouldn’t be that great but when I kept on going and going it turned out to be why I read it to be funny, sad, happy, and angry. It was an outstanding book 5 stars from me!!
May 16, 2018
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Save Me By Stephanie Street
I loved this book! The characters came to life and basically jumped right off the pages! I love how the author tied the past in with what was happening but never gave to much away! It was truly a great read!
Save Me By Stephanie Street
I loved this book! The characters came to life and basically jumped right off the pages! I love how the author tied the past in with what was happening but never gave to much away! It was truly a great read!
March 8, 2020
Soooooooooo GOOD!! ❤️
I think I’ve read every other book Stephanie has written, and loved them all, but this one was the BEST!!! So much heartache and reality and growing and love. I seriously couldn’t put it down.
I think I’ve read every other book Stephanie has written, and loved them all, but this one was the BEST!!! So much heartache and reality and growing and love. I seriously couldn’t put it down.
November 4, 2020
okay so i’m wavering between 3 stars and 4...
i liked a lot of things about this book! but i also didn’t love how it felt a bit ... repetitive? it dragged a bit at certain parts ... but i loved cole and joie’s story, so i’m still happy i read it.
the ending was perfect. <3
i liked a lot of things about this book! but i also didn’t love how it felt a bit ... repetitive? it dragged a bit at certain parts ... but i loved cole and joie’s story, so i’m still happy i read it.
the ending was perfect. <3
August 14, 2021
Broke me and put me back together
My heart was on a rollercoaster. I went from catching myself smiling to shedding tears and in the end…well, I will leave that up to you to feel it yourself.
Brilliantly written. Home run.
My heart was on a rollercoaster. I went from catching myself smiling to shedding tears and in the end…well, I will leave that up to you to feel it yourself.
Brilliantly written. Home run.
March 5, 2018
3.5 stars
April 16, 2018
I really liked this realistic fictional young adult novel. Even the ending felt a little more realistic than most, although was ultimately satisfying.
May 7, 2018
Amazing
She was confused and didn’t want to be needed like her mom . But there love was to strong they both couldn’t move on.
She was confused and didn’t want to be needed like her mom . But there love was to strong they both couldn’t move on.
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