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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.
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Saving 6 takes place before Binding 13, and it’s an incredible dive into Joey and Aoife’s story. First off… I loooooove their banter. Their first meeting was sharp, funny, and full of personality, perfectly setting up their chaotic, intense relationship.
Joey… you think you know him from the first two books, but here you see just how much he endured. Growing up in an abusive household, protecting his siblings, and witnessing his father’s violence left deep scars. He turns to drugs to quiet the demons he carries. His saving grace? Aoife.
Aoife is equally remarkable. She has her own insecurities from her parents’ fractured relationship and stays in a relationship for years knowing she won’t give all of herself — and that’s okay for her at the time. She’s resilient, patient, and fiercely determined, the kind of person who fights for the people she loves in ways no one else does.
When Joey and Aoife finally stop their dance, it’s anything but easy. Their relationship is messy, intense, and beautiful. Aoife is Joey’s light, but he struggles to accept what she offers.
This book doesn’t hold back in showing trauma — from child abuse to emotional scars — and the messy, painful reality of coping. Joey is still wrestling with his demons, and Aoife supports him, showing care and patience. By the end, Joey is left facing the impact of his trauma, not just on himself, but on the one person he truly loves. It’s heartbreaking, intense, and deeply affecting.
Overall, Saving 6 is an unforgettable, emotionally charged story that gives full weight to Joey and Aoife’s struggles, love, and resilience.
Rating: 6/5
Personal Rating: 10/10
