After watching Maxton Hall on Amazon, I was completely hooked on the story and needed more of Ruby and James in my life. So imagine my disappointment when I realized the books hadn’t been translated into English yet... total heartbreak. But then, I saw Save You as an ARC and got accepted, and honestly, I couldn’t have been happier. Thank you so much to Berkley and NetGalley for the chance to read this early!

Save You picks up right where Save Me left off, and the emotional rollercoaster doesn’t let up. Ruby is devastated by what she believes is James’ betrayal and tries to disappear into herself, while James spirals, using every bad coping mechanism in the book. It’s raw, it’s messy, and it hurts, in the best, most addicting way.

Ruby’s growth in this book really stood out to me. She doesn’t just run back to James, and I respected that. She takes her time, processes everything, and only opens the door again when she’s ready. James, on the other hand, is fully in redemption mode because he knows he messed up and is actually willing to do the work. Their scene at the observatory? Perfection. I felt like James finally got it.

Lydia remains one of my favorite characters. Her loyalty and growth were beautiful to see, and I love that we got her perspective this time around (along with Ember’s, which brought some added dimension too). Their POVs helped round out the world and gave insight into side plots I now need answers to, especially after that cliffhanger!

There were moments that genuinely made me tear up, and I wasn’t expecting the emotional depth to hit quite so hard. These characters feel real; they are flawed, complicated, and trying their best.

I need Save Us immediately. Like, yesterday.

If you loved the Maxton Hall series and crave emotional slow burn drama with heart and character development, this sequel delivers.