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wcndereads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
Closer to a 4-star. Enjoyed listening, but it was pretty similar to the first book. Will continue with the trilogy.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, Grief, Medical trauma, Drug use, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Gun violence
noooootalie's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
JOJO! MOYES!!! MISS GIRL!!! i had no idea that me before you was a three book series. i only found out after browsing the library shelves!!
so, first of all,thank god louisa went to new york and did not spoil her relationship with hottie ambulance sam.
you don’t need to have read the first book if you’ve watched the movie, but i feel like reading it builds a more comprehensive world. it definitely made reading this book more enjoyable.
and hooooo boy was this book a RIDE. i was so impressed by how well expressed all the major plot points were throughout the book. many details of louisa’s life were introduced but every single one was hashed out and was not left hanging by the end of the book. the illustration of grief and moving on was also just so… perfect.
i truly loved this book—it felt like a more honest romance book. which, perhaps, is due to its contemporary nature and the foundation the first book set. all in all, this book was wonderful to read and i’m so glad i got to see what happened to louisa after will 💗
so, first of all,
you don’t need to have read the first book if you’ve watched the movie, but i feel like reading it builds a more comprehensive world. it definitely made reading this book more enjoyable.
and hooooo boy was this book a RIDE. i was so impressed by how well expressed all the major plot points were throughout the book. many details of louisa’s life were introduced but every single one was hashed out and was not left hanging by the end of the book. the illustration of grief and moving on was also just so… perfect.
i truly loved this book—it felt like a more honest romance book. which, perhaps, is due to its contemporary nature and the foundation the first book set. all in all, this book was wonderful to read and i’m so glad i got to see what happened to louisa after will 💗
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence and Sexual harassment
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
kkuecker218's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
bubblybuttercup's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
It’s a great sequel that portrays a realistic journey of grief that Lou would experience and how it would impact the way she forms relationships with people and moves forward with their lives. I also love that all the characters have flaws and they’re realistic
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Gun violence, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
Minor: Sexual content
akvolcano's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-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
3.75
I thought this book was rather lovely. I absolutely loved the first book-this second one felt right. When someone goes through heartbreak (especially due to someone else dying), they become someone new. I thought the author did a fantastic job demonstration how Clark went through her grief. While this book wasn’t passionate, I felt that it was as it should be after Wills death.
I loved Lily and her character. I think it was really great for Clark and the rest of Wills family to experience her. I love Sams character, but I think he’s too good for Clark. And I hate that they are in a relationship.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, and Grief
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Stalking, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Drug use
daisiesnbirdies's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
vikidoki's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
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? Yes
3.25
I really wanted to give jojo moyes a try. I didn’t really like the first book and when I flew through the first 40 pages of the second book I was so relieved that I could finally accommodate to her writing style but after that I just couldn’t get into it again. so I kind of had to slightly force myself through the book. I mean it deals with really serious topics that were portrayed in a manner that I perceived as respectable. the this book really dove into detail what the ending of the first book does with Louisa because it would be too good to be true for her to just live on. it was innovative and I enjoyed that Lily and Sam were introduced into the storyline. the book is pretty okay I guess, I would’ve liked it more if the writing would be different but ig im just not a Fan of jojo moyes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Abandonment, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexism, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Blood, Violence, Vomit, Sexual assault, Medical trauma, Death, and Death of parent
binreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I haven’t read Me Before You in YEARS, although I do watch the movie constantly. One of my favorite films, and in my head Lou will forever be Emilia Clarke to me.
I have had this book with me for quite a while. It has lived on my shelf for years, been with me throughout 3 different moves…possibly because I did not think this could be better than the first. I recall rushing to read the first book then passing it onto my mom before the movie dropped. And as Will would say, their story has been scored on my heart.
It was difficult for me to imagine what happens after. I feel like most of us would agree that Me Before You is a hard story to top.
That being said. I did enjoy this. It was very sad, seeing Lou go through the aftermath of Will’s passing. I did feel like it was all over the place, kinda like Louisa was. I’m not sure still how I feel about it. But, I am intrigued to see what happens next with Lou in Still Me and all the new people in her life.
I just don’t know how I feel about Lily. Like of course he has this mysterious daughter he never knew.
And the whole photos situation and the older creep…it felt very out of place and rushed???
Sam is alright but again, rushed to me. I don’t know how hopeful I am for their relationship in the next one. That was crazy though realizing she wasn’t good enough for Will to stay alive and fight but Sam believes she is. I don’t think that’s anything against Will though, mans was set on his decision before Lou was even a thought.
Oh and Lou’s father is sooooo annoying, I don’t remember him being this bad in the first book??
Because the movie is my fave, I do only picture the actors as the characters in my head, it’s cute though. Definitely want to re-read Me Before You eventually.
I have had this book with me for quite a while. It has lived on my shelf for years, been with me throughout 3 different moves…possibly because I did not think this could be better than the first. I recall rushing to read the first book then passing it onto my mom before the movie dropped. And as Will would say, their story has been scored on my heart.
It was difficult for me to imagine what happens after. I feel like most of us would agree that Me Before You is a hard story to top.
That being said. I did enjoy this. It was very sad, seeing Lou go through the aftermath of Will’s passing. I did feel like it was all over the place, kinda like Louisa was. I’m not sure still how I feel about it. But, I am intrigued to see what happens next with Lou in Still Me and all the new people in her life.
I just don’t know how I feel about Lily. Like of course he has this mysterious daughter he never knew.
And the whole photos situation and the older creep…it felt very out of place and rushed???
Sam is alright but again, rushed to me. I don’t know how hopeful I am for their relationship in the next one. That was crazy though realizing she wasn’t good enough for Will to stay alive and fight but Sam believes she is. I don’t think that’s anything against Will though, mans was set on his decision before Lou was even a thought.
Oh and Lou’s father is sooooo annoying, I don’t remember him being this bad in the first book??
Because the movie is my fave, I do only picture the actors as the characters in my head, it’s cute though. Definitely want to re-read Me Before You eventually.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Abandonment, Child death, Death, Grief, and Suicide
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Violence, and Alcohol
Minor: Gun violence and Injury/Injury detail
sarah2438's review
5.0
I actually liked this one more than the first one! I think it's because Lou's struggles felt closer to what I'm experiencing, since I just went through a breakup. It's this weird feeling of not knowing how to move on exactly, of being stuck and adrift at the same time.
I had some strong feelings toward Lily, and whether those feelings were positive or not, I respect an author that can make a character that brings out such strong emotions. Every character is well rounded and complicated.
I've loved seeing Louisa grow and come out of her shell, and I can't wait to see how she evolves in the final book. Bonus points for the development of her mother's character as well.
CW: sexual coercion
I had some strong feelings toward Lily, and whether those feelings were positive or not, I respect an author that can make a character that brings out such strong emotions. Every character is well rounded and complicated.
I've loved seeing Louisa grow and come out of her shell, and I can't wait to see how she evolves in the final book. Bonus points for the development of her mother's character as well.
CW: sexual coercion
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
hematthews's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Alcohol, Gun violence, and Medical content
Moderate: Abandonment, Drug use, Sexual harassment, Cancer, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, and Sexual assault