Reviews

If He Had Been with Me by Laura Nowlin

lalilbitalexis's review

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kellixkayy's review

3.0

This book made me mad. It was more of a young adult read than I thought it was going to be. I just can’t believe I put up with that many pages for the end to be that short. Easy read, writing was okay, and no, it probably won’t alter your brain chemistry like everyone says.

shaleen64's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

A slow burn romance that most readers will be able to relate to; loving someone but missing your opportunity to be with them. The book centres on Autumn and Finn through their schooling years, which gives a YA genre feel, but without the writing style to match. The book will have you laughing, longing and crying. It’s worth the read if you enjoy a romance.
*Spoiler*
I do feel the ending was rushed and had we of had more time getting to know Autumn and Finn within a romantic relationship together the ending would have held greater emotional pull. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, and Sexual content

Minor: Miscarriage, Car accident, Death, Eating disorder, and Infidelity

becca1997's review

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

kaceecavazos's review

5.0

This hurt my feelings in a good way.

sarahshock's review

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This is one of the best books I've ever read. 10/10 recommended!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Toxic friendship, Blood, Self harm, Cursing, Death, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Suicide attempt, Grief, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Drug use, Alcohol, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship

meggoliver's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

emmabrooklyn's review

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

GIRL WHATEVER. I wish the majority of this book wasn't spent with stupid ass jamie I feel like I was robbed. and then that stupid ass ending. Girl whatever!!!!!!!!!! But I do love finnyautumn so WHATEVER

ali_iii's review

adventurous challenging emotional funny lighthearted relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.5

gfdupont's review

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicide attempt, Death, and Pregnancy