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planetshelf's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This audiobook narrator had a very poor and inconsistent English accent.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Cursing, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Abandonment, Addiction, Blood, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Toxic friendship
__romancereader__'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book im on book three in the after series and so far this one is my favorite in the whole series its a very interesting/annoying book but its definitely a five star from me⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️i love how Hardin is when he is with Tessa and how his world stops without her 😍😍😍
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Violence, and Toxic relationship
oliviahoumoeller's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol and Violence
jennyvickery's review
lighthearted
fast-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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual content
bookswstella's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I think I love it but I’m not sure. And I don’t know if I should rate it four or five stars.
Like I really enjoyed it and I didn’t want to put it down even tho it was 3:am. It was short chapters and it was really easily read which I loved! While I read it I read over 100 pages every day and I just flew through the pages!
On the other hand, I got really annoyed at Hardin and Tessa, they love eachother and Rhen the next second they are upset and angry at eachother and they never want to see the other one again, but then, two seconds later they are back at being over their heels in love again! It is just so very much back and forth in their relationship and I just can’t get not annoyed with it!
I love Hardin but I also hate him! Like he doesn’t deserve Tessa but they are still OTP so they can not not be together. And Tessa shouldn’t take Hardin back after he left her and insulted her for the millionth time! But still, I can’t blame her for going back to him at mist of the times.
And also the spice?!😮💨😮💨
Like I really enjoyed it and I didn’t want to put it down even tho it was 3:am. It was short chapters and it was really easily read which I loved! While I read it I read over 100 pages every day and I just flew through the pages!
On the other hand, I got really annoyed at Hardin and Tessa, they love eachother and Rhen the next second they are upset and angry at eachother and they never want to see the other one again, but then, two seconds later they are back at being over their heels in love again! It is just so very much back and forth in their relationship and I just can’t get not annoyed with it!
I love Hardin but I also hate him! Like he doesn’t deserve Tessa but they are still OTP so they can not not be together. And Tessa shouldn’t take Hardin back after he left her and insulted her for the millionth time! But still, I can’t blame her for going back to him at mist of the times.
And also the spice?!😮💨😮💨
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism and Drug use
bookaholic_in_wonderland's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Minor: Drug use and Violence
andriaspyrou's review against another edition
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*
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*
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Rape, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Addiction, Toxic relationship, and Violence
coffeewithsherry's review
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.
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Cursing, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Rape
izzyf16's review
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Alcoholism
abbie_lever's review
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Tessa and Hardin the two main characters from this book are completely different characters which is one of the reasons this book is so compelling. This book entails around a enemy to lovers type plot, and the downside is that this book is quite predictable. However, despite the predictable main plot, there is a lot of surprises throughout the book you wouldn’t expect which is one of my favourite things about the book itself. The book does feature quite graphic sex scenes for a young audience, so if you are sensitive to that be wary. I would say this book is a trigger warning for mental health issues, family problems and potential abusive relationships. Also the book is 1000% Better than the films
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Violence and Addiction