Binding 13 (Boys of Tommen Book 1)
4.6 | 74,238 ratings
Price: 11.99
Last update: 01-21-2026
Product details
- ASIN : B0C44DX85D
- Publisher : Bloom Books
- Accessibility :
- Publication date : September 26, 2023
- Language : English
- File size : 2.9 MB
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 618 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-1728299952
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Book 1 of 6 : Boys of Tommen
- Best Sellers Rank:#86 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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- Teen & Young Adult (Kindle Store)
- Teen & Young Adult eBooks
- Customer Reviews:4.64.6 out of 5 stars(74,238)
Top reviews from the United States
- Perla GbooksThe *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. - Marthe laurent— Absolutely Obsessed With This Book!Binding 13 completely took me by surprise. I went into it expecting a cute romance, but the story is so much deeper. The characters feel real, their emotions hit hard, and the slow-burn chemistry is perfect. Johnny and Shannon’s connection is soft, innocent, protective, and honestly addictive.
- SIERRAWow.I am absolutely blown away. This book was very well written and made my heart bleed for these kids. Shannon is so shy and timid and she has every reason to be . Johnny is brave and responsible but he always has a soft spot for Shannon. I love thst the author doesn't shy away from hard topics. My only truly hard spot for this book is that they're teenagers. Although I remember what its like to be a teen in love, I have a hard time reading about some of the spice.
I love the chemistry between the two main characters. Their friendship and blossoming romance was so sweet. I did find some phrases a little repetitive and felt like there was a little too much back and forth. Overall I loved it. The ending had me gasping. - AlexcizFloored. I’m absolutely floored.????????this is normally my end of year style book. I’ve randomly ended every year for the last 3 with an emotionally gut wrenching novel and rarely get one during the year. It’s never planned just always works out that way…until now.
The previous reviews tried to warn me, to give me some clue as to what to expect but I was still not ready. I didn’t realize it was only half of book one as I did a review of the audible version last night but so glad I was too tired to do so in kindle as I wasn’t finished.
This story gutted me. I want to sit here and rage and sob and whole ALL those babies in my arms and tell them it will be okay!
I wasn’t even “into” this genre right now but audible warned me the books were leaving on the 1st and had been on my TBR for a LONG time so figured it was now or never. So glad I took the plunge as I WILL be purchasing the physical copies of this series ASAP.
A young adult (w/adult themes) story that captured my heart right away and hasn’t let go. It’s not only our leading characters: Johnny and Shannon, oh no! We have a strong supporting cast to get to know and love too! The banter between the boys is so freaking funny I belly laughed most times. These boys are more than just “lads”, they are brothers. I can’t wait to read each individual story.
All in all I really can’t say much about this series without giving something away. I can said read it, the blurb on the back doesn’t do it justice. This is my 1st book by Chloe Walsh also but will not be my last. I’m running to get the next book to see what happened as this one ended on a massive cliffy. - KC LeighEPIC! 5+ Stars!!If it was possible to rate this book higher than 5 stars, I would, because all the other books that I’ve previously rated 5 stars have now been put to shame. I don’t know how I can even begin to possibly explain how much I loved it. I’m left speechless but yet have so much to say… does that even make sense? Probably not, because I’m wrapped up in so many emotions right now and my thoughts are a jumbled mess…
This story is not your typical teenage angst drama with the standard hot and cold, back and forth plot line dealing with the romantic relationship of the main characters. That kind of story line has been played out so many times and to be honest, I’m so over it.
It’s hard for me to put into words, but Binding 13 didn’t even feel like a story. It felt like real life that I had a front row seat to witness. Everything was so gradual but hooks you from the very first page. It’s a slow burn, one that heated my bones, singed my heart and seared my soul. The innocence, the emotion and the purity of the storytelling, where it is all about the story, was done to perfection, but also kept light-hearted with all the hilarity, banter and awkward teenage moments that had me in tears from laughing.
Chloe Walsh has never disappointed with her amazing storytelling skills, her phenomenal writing, characters and her ability to captivate her readers and pull them into her books. And that’s exactly what she did here, but added so much more depth and raw emotion than she ever has before. She created a whole new cast of characters that were so thoroughly fleshed out that you can’t help but to submerge yourself into their lives, understand their thoughts and their feelings, and watch them grow day by day. Johnny, Shannon, Gibsie… all of these characters caressed my heart and gave it one hell of a smile. They are definitely unforgettable, especially Gibsie. That kid was a barrel of laughs and his banter kept this story fun during moments of conflict.
Johhny stole my heart and ruined me for all other book boyfriends. (Sorry to my other book boyfriends because I’ve just broken up with ALL of you.) The way he would fiercely defend and protect Shannon had me completely swooning and melted the ice from my cold heart. He was so sweet, so gentle and kind with her, but he was still all alpha in all the ways that mattered.
Shannon’s character may have seemed fragile, and yes, she absolutely was fragile, but that girl had strength… because how can you not be anything but strong when you keep taking beatings day after day like she has dealing with bullies and an abusive parent? Ever so slowly, Johnny brings her out of her shell and her character ended up growing the most in this book.
Now, here’s the part where I’m going to warn you, but not to scare you away… this book is HUGE. The length of this book is over 225K words. I’ll admit, the page count did frighten me at first, but once I started reading I was glued. Work, kids, husband, housework were ignored because I couldn’t peel my eyes away from the pages for a second, and now I’m regretting not savoring it a bit longer. I actually wanted it to be longer, but never fear! It wouldn’t be a true Chloe Walsh book without a cliffhanger, which means I get more of Johnny and Shannon in the next book in the series, Keeping 13. I get to see their love blossom and grow because these two are the forever kind of love, the love you live and breathe for. The epic kind of love.
“I think I need you for keeps.”
“I think I need you for keeps, too.”