Binding 13: Epic, emotional and addictive romance from the TikTok phenomenon (The Boys of Tommen)

Really addictive read. The characters are well written and the story keeps you hooked. Hard to put down once you start.

Such a good book, I didn’t want to put it down! Gibsie is hilarious. It’s a story that makes you want to scream at the characters, Shannon and Johnny to stop ignoring their feelings and Shannon to speak up about her dad. Such an emotional story

Binding 13 is hands down one of the most captivating and addictive books I’ve ever read. From the very first page, I was completely drawn into the story — the tension, the chemistry between the characters, and the unfolding drama had me hooked and glued to every word. It’s the kind of book that makes you lose track of time because you just have to know what happens next. The characters are brilliantly written: flawed, complex, and incredibly relatable. Their emotions leap off the page, making every triumph and heartbreak feel personal. I laughed, cried, and swooned all within the span of a few chapters. The romance is intense and passionate, but it’s also layered with real, emotional stakes that make the story feel genuine and grounded. The plot is expertly paced, with twists and turns that keep you guessing while still giving room for the characters’ relationships to grow and evolve. The author’s writing style is immersive and lyrical, making it easy to picture each scene vividly and feel every moment as if you were living it alongside the characters. Honestly, Binding 13 is a complete rollercoaster of emotion — epic, heartfelt, and utterly binge-worthy. It’s the kind of romance that stays with you long after you close the book, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. This is, without question, one of the best reads I’ve ever experienced, and it deserves every bit of praise it’s getting. If you’re looking for a romance that will make your heart race and your emotions soar, don’t miss this one.

Wow. What an emotional rollercoaster the last 48 hours have been. I put off reading Binding 13 for so long, unsure if it could live up to the hype. Now I get it and honestly I’m glad I waited. I didn’t think a high school romance this long would grip me the way it did, but Chloe Walsh completely proved me wrong. Despite the school setting, it never felt immature. The story dives deep into trauma, mental health, love, and survival, with a level of emotional intensity that kept me hooked. Even at nearly 800 pages, I flew through it. There was a stretch around the 500-page mark where the emotional push-pull got a bit repetitive, but by 700, I was right back in it and completely invested. The characters are where this book shines. Gibsie is a standout, hilarious but clearly hiding his own pain. I know there’s more to him than the funny best friend but I just can’t work it out! And Joey. Oh, Joey. His pain was so overlooked. He’s trying so hard to hold it all together, to protect his family, to be everything for everyone and you can see it’s slowly breaking him. My heart ached for him with every chapter. He deserves peace more than anyone. Shannon’s journey was heartbreaking and beautiful. Watching her slowly find her voice and begin to trust again was powerful. Johnny loyal, protective, and emotionally raw felt like the anchor she needed. He wasn’t perfect, and that made him all the more real. Binding 13 is about so much more than young love, it’s about healing, loyalty, friendship and surviving what life throws at you. I cried, laughed, got angry, and fell in love with every page. Now excuse me while I go dive into Keeping 13, because I am not done with this world yet.

I cant put into words how phenomenal this book was. I loved everything about it. From the first page of Shannon powerful intro into her life in ireland, I was hooked....and you will be too. The book tackles themes of abuse, love, dreams, injury, sports and so much more that its just perfect. The characters are also so well fleshed out and complex that I just loved everything about it! I listened to the audio first then this.. and was transfixed. Im afraid im obsessed with this world and never want to let it go

Book is very lengthy but worth it. It is in first person and very nice to read. Would highly recommend if you need a more lengthier book to read!

this book is SOOO good

I had no idea how much I was going to like this book. It’s an entire universe, one big family of friends and brothers and sisters, and in the middle of it all are Shannon and Johnny and their life-changing hardships. From the very beginning, I was drawn into their world and couldn’t put the book down. Chloe Walsh has a remarkable talent for creating deeply emotional and compelling stories. The characters felt so real and their struggles so poignant that my heart broke, beat, and sang for them all along. Shannon's and Johnny's journey through their personal and shared challenges was both heartbreaking and inspiring. The way the author builds the relationships among the characters creates a sense of belonging and warmth. It’s not just about the romance between Shannon and Johnny; it’s about the whole network of friends and family supporting each other through thick and thin. Their world feels alive, vibrant, and full of genuine connections. The emotional depth of this book caught me by surprise in the best possible way. I was completely invested in their story, and by the end, I was desperate to know what happens next. I can’t wait to read book 2 and continue this amazing journey with them.

Los personajes son increíbles no puedes dejar de leer la historia aunque un chick Flick es buena bien escrita leí en 4 días

My heart goes out to little Shannon. This story is so heartbreaking and so true.

Best book I have read 2026 so far. Utterly heartbreaking and so beautifully written could not let it go. Cost me some sleepless nights but worth every min. Thank you