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3.68 AVERAGE
3.68 AVERAGE
medium-paced
emotional
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Loved this whole series, I just couldn’t get enough. So many emotions. And so much enjoyment when reading. Loved these books so much
2.5 stars!
Yes, I'm surprised too.
If you don't know, I HATED the first 3 books in this series, I thought they lacked a coherent plot, I completely despised both Tessa and Hardin and their relationship, and there were so many spelling and grammar errors that I was triggered every two minutes.
After Ever Happy however, improved in all of those aspects. The plot contained more realistic scenarios and problems, rather than Hardin and Tessa just fighting and then sleeping together.
I admired their character development, however there were still a ton of points where I thought that they were both completely abusive and toxic. I don't condone or forgive any of their past actions and how they acted towards one another, but I am glad of the change that occurred. One of the main things that I hated about the two of them was the fact that they slut shamed, and especially in Tessa's case, I hated the repeated comments in which other women were called a slut or whore. Hardin and Tessa then had the audacity to get upset when Tessa was refered to as one -despite having no problem hating on her fellow women herself.
The writing was leaps ahead of the first few books which made the experience slightly more enjoyable.
I can see why people would like this series and I'm glad that I read all of the books to form a complete opinion. I actually only read all four because, when I expressed my hatred for the first book, an Afternator claimed that my opinion wasn't 'valid' because I hadn't read all of the books.
Well I have now love!
Anyways, I'm still not a fan of Hardin or Tessa, and I don't think that their relationship is realistic. I don't want young girls believing that this is the standard of a relationship that is normal, and that it will have a happy-ever-after if they put up with such abuse. The actions of Hardin Scott are not things that I would go back to in a relationship, they're exactly what I'd have my partner arrested for.
Overall, I'd say that this is the best book in the series, as it actually had a memorable plot and character development, but you won't catch me rereading these books or reading anything else by Anna Todd.
2.5 ⭐
Yes, I'm surprised too.
If you don't know, I HATED the first 3 books in this series, I thought they lacked a coherent plot, I completely despised both Tessa and Hardin and their relationship, and there were so many spelling and grammar errors that I was triggered every two minutes.
After Ever Happy however, improved in all of those aspects. The plot contained more realistic scenarios and problems, rather than Hardin and Tessa just fighting and then sleeping together.
I admired their character development, however there were still a ton of points where I thought that they were both completely abusive and toxic. I don't condone or forgive any of their past actions and how they acted towards one another, but I am glad of the change that occurred. One of the main things that I hated about the two of them was the fact that they slut shamed, and especially in Tessa's case, I hated the repeated comments in which other women were called a slut or whore. Hardin and Tessa then had the audacity to get upset when Tessa was refered to as one -despite having no problem hating on her fellow women herself.
The writing was leaps ahead of the first few books which made the experience slightly more enjoyable.
I can see why people would like this series and I'm glad that I read all of the books to form a complete opinion. I actually only read all four because, when I expressed my hatred for the first book, an Afternator claimed that my opinion wasn't 'valid' because I hadn't read all of the books.
Well I have now love!
Anyways, I'm still not a fan of Hardin or Tessa, and I don't think that their relationship is realistic. I don't want young girls believing that this is the standard of a relationship that is normal, and that it will have a happy-ever-after if they put up with such abuse. The actions of Hardin Scott are not things that I would go back to in a relationship, they're exactly what I'd have my partner arrested for.
Overall, I'd say that this is the best book in the series, as it actually had a memorable plot and character development, but you won't catch me rereading these books or reading anything else by Anna Todd.
2.5 ⭐
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
The wild ride of the After series is officially over for me. This series is the most dramatic thing that I have ever read, and I could not put it down. The ending of this book provided closure, but it just wasn't what I wanted it to be. The ending was just too rushed, and although I am happy with the ending of the series, I am not happy with the way that the ending came about.
Likes: the drama, the ending itself, the meta parts of Hardin's book, and all of the happy endings for the good characters.
Dislikes: the ending was just too fast for me, I hated the separation between Hardin and Tessa after she moved to NYC.
I wish that the book had taken more time with the ending and had actually gone into how Hardin and Tessa got back together, rather than just giving a brief paragraph overview of a year and then skipping to another few years down the road. I really enjoyed all of the drama of this series and I am truly happy with how Tessa and Hardin are together and have kids in the end, but the last 30 or 50 pages of the book made me feel empty. Overall, the book series is very entertaining and I would recommend to anyone who loves extremely dramatic books and is okay with reading about a relationship that is unhealthy and isn't your typical sappy love story.
Spoiler
Likes: the drama, the ending itself, the meta parts of Hardin's book, and all of the happy endings for the good characters.
Dislikes: the ending was just too fast for me, I hated the separation between Hardin and Tessa after she moved to NYC.
I wish that the book had taken more time with the ending and had actually gone into how Hardin and Tessa got back together, rather than just giving a brief paragraph overview of a year and then skipping to another few years down the road. I really enjoyed all of the drama of this series and I am truly happy with how Tessa and Hardin are together and have kids in the end, but the last 30 or 50 pages of the book made me feel empty. Overall, the book series is very entertaining and I would recommend to anyone who loves extremely dramatic books and is okay with reading about a relationship that is unhealthy and isn't your typical sappy love story.
Dude, justice for Tessa? I think? No, definitely justice for Tessa, who, while extremely naive and many other things equal to a doormat, didn’t and doesn’t deserve to be treated the way she was throughout this entire series.
Hardin is trash and should not have been the one to succeed in the industry Tessa so desperately wanted to be a part of. And then she left her dream school? And decided she was really into wedding planning? Idk I don’t buy it. She really got the shit end of the stick in life after meeting this dude. He’s a (hot) life ruiner!!
Also did I miss the reason Landon had to get married so fast? Something was alluded to but never quite addressed, right?
Spice was steamy but problematic since it was a major crutch in their relationship 4.5-5
Hardin is trash and should not have been the one to succeed in the industry Tessa so desperately wanted to be a part of. And then she left her dream school? And decided she was really into wedding planning? Idk I don’t buy it. She really got the shit end of the stick in life after meeting this dude. He’s a (hot) life ruiner!!
Also did I miss the reason Landon had to get married so fast? Something was alluded to but never quite addressed, right?
Spice was steamy but problematic since it was a major crutch in their relationship 4.5-5
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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