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A review by greatexpectations77
If He Had Been with Me by Laura Nowlin
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This was a solid read. It did a little too much hinting-to-the-end for me. Like I did read the beginning, friend. I know that we're headed somewhere traumatic, so I don't need a trillion reminders. But I did like that it captured the absolute messiness of high school and emotions and families. Felt a bit like it trailed off after the climax - like the end wasn't as strong. May read this author again.
Graphic: Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual content, Grief, Car accident, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Death, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Blood