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itsmemiana's review

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

2.5

disclaimer: I read this on Wattpad which is where the author first posted this book, and I heard the published edition is slightly different so this review is solely based of of the Wattpad edition.

I was really disappointed by this... specially since it's really popular... and I watched the first movie when it came out and I actually liked it (didn't love it but liked it yk)... but the book was just not it. In fact I really don't know if I wanna read the rest, I'm a little curious to what happens next because the book definitely got more interesting towards the end but still idk if I want to put myself through that, we'll see... they're all on Wattpad as far as I know so I can read them for free so we'll see if I decide to read at least one more.

the characters were very meh, and the main relationship was toxic as hell. for example Hardin had A LOT of red flags, like for every green flag he had, there were another 10 red flags. and I don't see many people talking about this because out of the two of them Hardin was definitely worst, but Tessa was toxic too.

this book constantly slut-shames (Tessa does that a lot) and basically makes it seem like virgins are better than everyone else (note that I actually am a virgin, and not ashamed, at the time I'm writing this review and I obviously didn't find this amusing at all).

and yeah the two main characters were cute sometimes but they always went back to being toxic, specially Hardin, I couldn't stand him most of the time.

if I do decide to read another one of these books I hope there's A LOT of character development, because it's very much needed.

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andriaspyrou's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

I read this book twice: once when I was 15 or 16 and once recently. When I read it, I instantly loved it and fell in love with both Hardin and Tessa. I still love this book, after so many years. It’s definitely one of my favorites, even though the writing isn’t great. Let’s be honest: the writing is probably horrible. There are so many unnecessary details at times and I’m sure if those were written off when edited, the book would be much more enjoyable and easier to read. But I understand that this was written on wattpad, so that’s why I didn’t expect much from the writing anyway.

I love the romance between Tessa and Hardin. It’s undeniably one of my favorite love stories. They have their ups and downs, they’re so different but somehow so perfect for each other.

Even though Hardin was a real prick with many issues, you just couldn’t not like him and sympathize with him. Yes, their relationship is very toxic and Hardin is basically a walking red flag, but you just can’t stop reading about their romance. I have to say that sometimes Tessa was in the wrong, it wasn’t always Hardin’s fault. But in comparison to how Hardin was behaving through the whole relationship, Tessa was an angel.

The ending had me in shock when I first read the book because for me it was quite unexpected. A major plot twist. I felt so sorry for Tessa and was so pissed at Hardin and basically everyone in that friend group (especially Steph). Very childish and cruel to do that to a person.

If the writing was better, it would be definitely be a 5⭐️ for me. But because I still love this book so much, I’m giving it a 4,5⭐️.

*Also have to mention that I was and still am a One Direction and Harry Styles fan so that’s basically the reason why I read this book. And probably the reason why I feel so attached to it*

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alexia445's review

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dark tense medium-paced

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

0.25

This is the worst thing I have ever read

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coffeewithsherry's review

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dark fast-paced

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

Based on One-direction fanfiction back in the days of Wattpad. I hadn't known that when I started this book. It is a typical story of bad boy meets good girl. However, I must say their relationship is quite uncomfortable and I truly believe they don't belong together as much as many others play out the characters.

Hardin is an extremely toxic character. On the other hand, Tessa cannot communicate at all. They simply don't belong together and some of the scenes inside this book are really uncomfortable. Yet it might be a fantasy for some teens but if anything treats each other like this in real life it is a run for the hills, please.
As always, Hardin has issues and Tessa is the girl that thinks she can fix him. A very stereotypical plotline but the execution was a miss for me. Especially this one scene that I find the most disturbing and disgusting.

The scene where he takes her virginity to win the bet and receive his money from his friends. Showed them the bloodstain on the bed sheets. This scene made me gag and so uncomfortable. You might say 'Oh but he needed the money or he wanted to show his friends for his ego boost'. It is disgusting and it is weirder than some people's fantasy of Hardin as a character. I am even more surprised they made a movie from this. I personally haven't watched it myself and do not plan to because of this scene in the book. Even after this scene, you would think she doesn't take him back but of course, she does!!! And she takes him back after a couple of pages!!!

Overall, did not enjoy it. Did not like. Dislike the characters. No character development. It is dark and emotionally exhausting. If I had a friend like the main character I would drop her as a friend. If I knew someone like Hardin, I would send him to therapy.

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