A review by c0urtn3yy
After by Anna Todd

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

gosh idk how I feel. I simultaneously wanted to read & also didnt want to read this book, which was interesting - i cheated & watched all the movies first so I knew what to expect, but he's almost worse in this capacity. For some reason I do like it, but it's SO exhausting. Hardin has too many red flags to count & Tessa forgives far too quickly. The word "healthy" doesnt exist in that relationship, with or without the little twist it the end. Really good twist in my opinion though - a twist that broke my already damaged heart because, again, the whole thing was just painful. Even when I knew it was coming. I may or may not read the next one, but i'm gonna need a palate cleanser.