Lindsey♡ (Semi-Hiatus)'s Reviews > Keeping 13

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"Well, I don’t want easy. I want you,” he cut me off by saying. “Just the way you are.” “Every part and every piece.”
I grimaced. “Even the broken parts?”
He winked. “Especially the broken parts.”

I had to process what I went through emotionally before I could write this review; so here we go. The books that hold special places in my heart are the ones that make me 'feel' and go through all the emotions in one story and that is exactly what Keeping 13 did. From screaming to laughing out loud, from feeling warm and giddy to hot with anger, and lastly even sobbing with tears as I felt my heart break.💔😭
Keeping 13 is a beautiful an unforgettable story that is both heartfelt and gutwrenching. Chloe's writing makes this story truly addicting between the character development and the special moments that build the relationships within the story. Even though this story is both sweet and full of love, it also touches on very dark and troubling subjects and the way it affects all of characters involved.

*:･ﾟ✧ THINGS I LOVED *:･ﾟ✧
💕Johnny & his parents(Edel and John)-the unconditional and non-judgemental love Johnny's parents give freely in this book is so remarkably beautiful. Edel and John are a whole vibe and serious relationship goals. These two show you the true meaning of fighting behind your children.
💕Shannon & Claire-such an amazing friendship between two girls who support each other and challenge each other.
💕Johnny & Gibsie---omg these two are the epitomy of friendship and they will have you dying laughing. Childhood friends turned brothers.
💕Claire & Gibsie--I love them! (These two have Sweet Home Alabama...grew up as kids and are in love vibes, but wont admit it.)
💕Joey and Aoife--I am so glad to see more of Aoife in this book and I believe she is everything Joey needs and more.
💕Johnny's relationship with the Lynch Siblings---so sweet and heartfelt.
💕Johnny & Shannon-˚ ༘♡ ⋆｡˚-Oh my!!! These two...what can I say! I'll just let the quotes speak for themselves.

"For the first time in almost eighteen years, I felt like I was standing at a pivotal crossroads in my life. I didn’t need to ask myself which path I was going to take—my feet were already moving toward her—"

“That’s how you make me feel,”
“Better. Alive. Free. Safe. Important. I feel like I can breathe for the first time in days, and that’s only because you’re here—because I’m with you.”

"I’ve never been able to connect with anyone like that.”
“Until one day I looked up from my life and there you were. All blue eyes and full of secrets.”
“And I’ve never felt more connected.”

“I’m with you. All of you. Every part. Good and bad. I’m staying. So don’t hide this part from me.”

“I’m here for Johnny the boy,”
“Not Johnny the rugby player.”
“I’ll stay for both, but I’m only in love with one.”

“You smell like home.” Shivering, I curled my body around hers and pressed a kiss to the curve of her jaw. “You are home.”

“Where you go, I go.”
“Promise?”
“I promise.”