Binding 13: Epic, emotional and addictive romance from the TikTok phenomenon

this book is SOOO good

The pages are in good condition but there is black marks on the bindings

Beautiful story, but way too slow, 800 pages is really too much. Still, I’m reading the sequel as I want to know how it goes, but I groaned at the thought of another 800 pages..

Libro ameno y facilita el habla en ingles

The *Boys of Tommen* series is everything I want in a romance and then some. Emotional, addictive, beautifully written, and completely unforgettable. From the very first book, I was pulled into the world of Tommen College and didn’t want to leave. These characters feel *real*—flawed, vulnerable, and deeply human. The friendships, the family dynamics, the love stories, and the personal struggles are written with so much care and intensity that it’s impossible not to get attached. The romances are slow-burn, heartfelt, and emotionally raw, with chemistry that leaps off the page. What truly sets this series apart is the emotional depth. It doesn’t shy away from heavy topics, and it handles them with honesty and sensitivity. I laughed, cried, and had to put the book down multiple times just to breathe. The writing is immersive and powerful, making you feel every high and every heartbreak right alongside the characters. If you love character-driven romance, found family, emotional storytelling, and books that stay with you long after you finish, this series is a must-read. The *Boys of Tommen* has officially earned a permanent place on my favorites shelf, and I will recommend it every chance I get.

— 5 ★’s ❝Ciao, Shannon❞ ❝Ciao, Johnny❞ Ok, andiamo con calma. Un respiro bello profondo… 😮‍💨 okay così. Bene, oggi vi parlo di un libro che mi ha fatta 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘦 💖. Era da tanto che non leggevo un romance così bello. Che mi prendesse così tanto. Per farvi capire, quando ero a scuola 🎒 il mio unico pensiero era di tornare a casa 🏠 e continuare questo libro 📖. Può sembrare un macigno di libro, ma non lo è assolutamente. Senza nemmeno accorgertene vieni risucchiato da questo universo 🌌. La cosa che secondo me ha fatto acquisire punti sono: • I personaggi, che sono ben caratterizzati, dal primo all’ultimo. Comparse comprese. Il mio preferito, potete capire anche da soli, è Gibsie☝️. Non ho mai riso così tanto per un libro grazie a lui. • Il tema dell’abuso familiare, che è stato (purtroppo) trattato alla perfezione in questo libro. Mi sono sentita costantemente male per Shannon, fino alla fine del libro💔. Anzi, 𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗼 alla fine del libro. Johnny invece è la rappresentazione perfetta del ragazzo ideale 💘 che cercavo nei romance da molto tempo. È il perfetto equilibrio tra il tipo possessivo e dolce🫂 Sono anche così felice che in questo libro non ci sono state cose non dette 🙌, a parte il fatto del padre. Entrambi non lasciano questioni in sospeso, e se accade comunque non dura a lungo. Cosa che nei romance 𝘊’𝘌̀ 𝘚𝘌𝘔𝘗𝘙𝘌 🙄 𝘤𝘶𝘦 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭. Per chi se lo stesse chiedendo, il libro 𝗻𝗼𝗻 contiene scene spicy 🌶 e si concentra molto di più sull’innamorarsi innocentemente 🥰. ++ Se ti è piaciuto 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗲, 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗲 e stai cercando qualcosa con lo stesso sfondo, te lo consiglio al 100% 🔥.

Every once in a while, a book finds you at exactly the right moment—and Binding 13 was that book for me 💫📖. I went in expecting a familiar high school romance—the popular athlete, the quiet girl, the tension of first love. What I didn’t expect was to be completely undone 💔. What I found instead was a story about survival, resilience, and the quiet, almost invisible ways people save one another 🫶. This book cracked me open 🤍. It stayed with me long after I closed it, settling into that tender space where stories linger because they feel true. Chloe Walsh doesn’t just tell a love story—she creates a world filled with raw, flawed, deeply human characters who carry pain, make mistakes, and love in ways that feel achingly real. Shannon Lynch is one of the most authentic heroines I’ve ever read 🤍. She’s fragile, but never weak. Quiet, but incredibly strong. She has endured things no child should ever have to, and yet she keeps going—softly, stubbornly, bravely 🌱. Her journey was difficult to read at times, but profoundly moving. Her trauma is handled with care and respect—never rushed, never sensationalized. It’s honest in a way that hurts… and heals 💔➡️🩹. And then there’s Johnny Kavanagh 🏉🤍. He could have been a cliché—the talented rugby star with the world at his feet—but instead, he’s layered, conflicted, and deeply human. His love for Shannon isn’t loud or dramatic; it’s patient, protective, and full of restraint. He loves her carefully. He chooses her quietly. Watching him feel and unravel was devastating in the best way 💞. His devotion feels earned, not performative—and it stayed with me. What truly sets Binding 13 apart is its focus on relationships in all their forms 🫂. The friendships, the found family, the messy dynamics that hold people together. Gibsie and Claire bring moments of light and humor ✨. Joey’s storyline broke my heart in ways I wasn’t prepared for 💔. These characters don’t feel written—they feel lived in. The writing itself is raw, immersive, and unafraid to linger 📖. It doesn’t rush the hard moments. It allows silence to exist. It trusts the reader to sit in the discomfort, which makes the emotional payoff hit even harder. This isn’t a book you skim—it’s one you live inside. There were lines that made me stop, reread, and just breathe through the ache 💭🤍. It’s been a long time since a book made me feel this deeply. Binding 13 is heavy, emotional, and sometimes frustrating—but it’s also tender, hopeful, and full of heart ✨. It’s a love story, yes—but more than that, it’s a story about healing. About finding light after darkness 🌙➡️☀️. About the people who hold you steady when everything else falls apart. This book will stay with me for a very long time 🤍📚. 🤍 Tropes & Vibes: 🏉 Golden-boy athlete with depth 🤍 Quiet, resilient FMC 💔 Trauma handled with care 🫂 Found family & fierce friendships 🐌 Slow-burn emotional intimacy 🩹 Healing before happily-ever-after 😭 Ache-before-comfort energy ✨ Love that feels safe, not flashy If you’re looking for a romance that feels real—raw, tender, and emotionally consuming—Binding 13 is unforgettable 🤍✨📖

Dieses Buch hat mich von der ersten bis zur letzten Seite gefesselt. Die Geschichte ist feinfühlig, tiefgründig und einfach wunderschön erzählt. Die Hauptfiguren wirken unglaublich lebendig, mit echten Ecken und Kanten – man leidet und freut sich mit ihnen. Besonders beeindruckt hat mich der Schreibstil: poetisch, aber nie kitschig. Es gab viele Sätze, die ich mir markiert habe, weil sie so treffend formuliert waren. Die Themen – Liebe, Verlust, Neuanfang – sind zwar nicht neu, aber hier mit so viel Gefühl und Authentizität erzählt, dass es mich wirklich berührt hat. ✔ Starke Charaktere ✔ Emotional, aber nicht übertrieben ✔ Spannende, realistische Handlung ✔ Ein Buch, das man nicht vergisst Ich habe das Buch in zwei Tagen durchgelesen und hätte am liebsten direkt noch ein weiteres Werk der Autorin gekauft. Ganz klare Leseempfehlung!