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If He Had Been with Me by Laura Nowlin

25 reviews

amelie_wat's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted relaxing sad medium-paced

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

3.75

🚨SPOILERS🚨

This book was a roller coaster - and oh boy, that ending…the lack of transition into such a big plot twist was bold and I personally did not enjoy it as much as other readers. 

Overall, I generally liked the characters throughout the book. The story was compelling and the romance aspects were especially well written. I just wish it was a little shorter, I understand that a lot of the chapters were used to develop Autumn and Finn’s relationship - but at some points It just seemed unnecessary.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Death, and Child death

Minor: Vomit and Alcohol

eberzy's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.5

This would make a good TV show or movie perhaps. The book lacked plot/climax for me. The Romeo and Juliette plot-line was a bit too overt at times. Also, I just don’t like reading the teenage headspace POV. However, that was well-written. I think the description of how kids drift apart and establish unspoken divisions in school is very accurate.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt

Moderate: Car accident, Alcohol, Mental illness, and Pregnancy

Minor: Sexual assault and Vomit

This would make a good TV show or movie perhaps. The book lacked plot/climax for me. The Romeo and Juliette plot-line was a bit too overt at times. Also, I just don’t like reading the teenage headspace POV. However, that was well-written. I think the description of how kids drift apart and establish unspoken divisions in school is very accurate.

klradford's review against another edition

emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

4.5

This author… she sets you up in this book

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt

Moderate: Alcoholism and Vomit

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Eating disorder, Pregnancy, and Self harm

No spoiler here just read the book push past the repetitive chapters and finish the book. Note to the author: are you planning on doing a second book???

kbc_dino's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.75

I knew it would make me cry and yet I still ended up SOBBING at the end. 
Beautiful story, all the same. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Mental illness

Minor: Vomit and Alcohol

erica_reads_things's review against another edition

emotional funny sad medium-paced

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

3.5

A pretty standard YA tragic love story, but it was entertaining enough! Captured the progression of high school and growing up well. I liked the characters. Nothing incredibly compelling but also not bad! I could see my younger self bawling at this one lol. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Alcohol, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Grief, Self harm, Death, Infidelity, and Pregnancy

Minor: Vomit, Fatphobia, and Eating disorder

vibingandy's review against another edition

emotional sad slow-paced

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

4.0

cheesy in an almost endearing way. reminds me of the finale song from hadestown in the way they structured the story. could not put it down

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident

Moderate: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Grief, Eating disorder, Alcohol, Self harm, Pregnancy, Vomit, Rape, Death, and Medical content

comegailaway's review against another edition

dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes

1.75

I have words. First of all, my initial reaction was to rate this 1 star because I was so angry … then I put it up to 2. I really want to rate it higher because I do genuinely think it’s a good book, at least for most of it. I love two characters secretly pining after each other and I love when one has been in love the whole time. I loved the characters, I love the story.. but the ending?? Don’t get me wrong, I am all for a tragic ending but holy cow. I understand that it is set up to be tragic from the get go. Even the title is “If He Had Been With Me” .. but it just felt cheap how quickly everything was wrapped up? I don’t know.. I just feel like if you wanted a tragic story, it could have been handled better. Then again, maybe it means it’s a really good book considering I was almost shaking with anger. I don’t know, maybe it just isn’t for me. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt

Minor: Vomit and Bullying

ninareadsss's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

This book hurt my soul... I cried like a damn baby😭 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy, Death, and Infidelity

Minor: Vomit

It will rip your heart out and stomp on it until the end of eternity

nadialonso's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Death, Mental illness, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Rape, Sexual content, Vomit, and Infidelity

e11e_reads's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

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

5.0

The foreshadowing was perfect. I knew it all along. The very first page told me. Still, I fell for it. My soft, stupid heart believed every word. And yet, here I am, writing this as tears stream down my face. This was beautiful in every way. The romance I’ve always wanted. Autumn was right. I knew it when she said it. Sad things can be beautiful. I hope everyone gives this book a chance. I won’t be forgetting it any time soon. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol and Car accident

Moderate: Death, Sexual content, Suicide attempt, and Grief

Minor: Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Infidelity, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, and Vomit