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My feelings on this book pretty much matched how I felt reading the first four books in the After series. I was annoyed with Hardin and Tessa for the first 85% and then they finally grew up, we saw character development, and they actually turned into likeable people the last 15%. Hardin is immature, overly-dramatic, and an all-around asshole, while Tessa is frustratingly naïve and allows herself to be pushed around and taken advantage of.
I did like that the primary viewpoint of the story was Hardin's but I felt that the beginning and ending POV's from Natalie, Molly, Steph, and Zed, Landon and Vance were really unnecessary. I didn't care about the end ones, and I didn't understand the point of the beginning ones. Was I supposed to feel sympathy for Molly and Steph after getting some background information on them? If so, it didn't work for me.
This story is definitely a supplement to the After series. If you intend to read all the books, make sure this one is the last one, otherwise you're in for some major spoilers that probably won't make a lot of sense. If you're reading this book in hopes of more steamy sex scenes between Hardin and Tessa, you've come to the right place. They are numerous and quite detailed, as in the other books.
Characters get a 4 out of 10 because I really just didn't like them, and the plot gets a 7 out of 10. I can appreciate that Todd was able to turn a simple story of a bad boy falling for a virginal college freshman into a huge series, with spinoffs. Kudos to her. Steam factor gets a 10 out 10. Overall I give this a C-.
I did like that the primary viewpoint of the story was Hardin's but I felt that the beginning and ending POV's from Natalie, Molly, Steph, and Zed, Landon and Vance were really unnecessary. I didn't care about the end ones, and I didn't understand the point of the beginning ones. Was I supposed to feel sympathy for Molly and Steph after getting some background information on them? If so, it didn't work for me.
This story is definitely a supplement to the After series. If you intend to read all the books, make sure this one is the last one, otherwise you're in for some major spoilers that probably won't make a lot of sense. If you're reading this book in hopes of more steamy sex scenes between Hardin and Tessa, you've come to the right place. They are numerous and quite detailed, as in the other books.
Characters get a 4 out of 10 because I really just didn't like them, and the plot gets a 7 out of 10. I can appreciate that Todd was able to turn a simple story of a bad boy falling for a virginal college freshman into a huge series, with spinoffs. Kudos to her. Steam factor gets a 10 out 10. Overall I give this a C-.
Redundant. The chapters about other characters were interesting, but most of the book was a retelling of the series which was unnecessary
dark
emotional
fast-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
Not just a retelling of After, this fifth book in the series let's us into the mind of Hardin during some crucial parts in the series. It also gives POV from Zed, Molly, Christian, Natalie etc.
Although some parts felt boring to me because it was the exact same scene I had already read, Anna did an amazing job of adding Hardin's thoughts and you got a very different view of the same story.
This last book really sums up some major storylines for me. I highly recommend you give it a read.
Although some parts felt boring to me because it was the exact same scene I had already read, Anna did an amazing job of adding Hardin's thoughts and you got a very different view of the same story.
This last book really sums up some major storylines for me. I highly recommend you give it a read.
This book wasn't even necessary. A small part of me was hoping that it would add something to the series to make it worth reading but it added absolutely nothing. I don't know why I wasted my time.
This book was mainly Hardins POV of After. As it was basically after all over again it was a bit underwhelming. Although it did give an insight to what Hardin was feeling and why he was always so angry and fighting everyone around him. So I suppose it provided some answers to questions you may have had in After!
There were also chapters from other peoples POV too such as Landon’s and other back round characters which was kinda cool!
There were also chapters from other peoples POV too such as Landon’s and other back round characters which was kinda cool!
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Surprisingly enjoyed this more than I thought. Hardin’s chapters were my favorite in the 2-4 book, so this was no exception. I liked hearing the fear in his head all the time that caused him to verbalize and act the way he did. Not that it was okay- but made me have more compassion for him and love him more
fast-paced