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After Ever Happy by Anna Todd
1.0
I am finally done with The After Series. Finally. After Ever Happy by Anna Todd is the last book in the After Series. I would write a detailed synopsis, but what is the point? If you have read the first three books then there is nothing new. The book begins with Hardin throwing a tantrum and destroying a bar. Then he decides to destroy his relationship with Tessa. He soon finds out that she is grieving a family member’s death, (trying to avoid spoilers) so he all of a sudden decides that he needs to be there for her. They go back and forth for about 400 pages. Hey, at least this book isn’t 800 pages like the last couple of books in the series. Then …The End. Yep, that is it.
At least I know how the series ends now. That is the one thing about this series…it is addicting. Is it good? Not by a long shot. One of the problems with the book is that I absolutely hate every single character with a passion. Everyone. Except for Landon…he is the only decent human being in the series. Everyone else is selfish, self-destructive…and idiotic. The “problems” that Tessa and Hardin get into just revolve around jealousy and them trying to hurt each other. It is abusive and toxic and this shouldn’t be romanticized in the slightest. This should be an example of what should not happen in a relationship. One of the worst things about this series is that Tessa and Hardin take a little break and all of a sudden, Hardin is a semi-decent human. That doesn’t happen and that is dangerous to tell teen and young adult women.
Now, the whole series is about 2800 pages total, not including the Before book. Throughout the 2800 pages. 70% is Hardin and Tessa destroying themselves, each other, and everyone around them. The other 29% is them having sex. The last 1% is Hardin and Tessa in the future. The ending jumps forward 2 years for a page or two, then jumps ahead another 2 years, then another 10 years. It is so disorganized and just a really rushed ending. This book series is for those who just love the drama because the positive aspects probably make up 20 pages out of 2800 pages.
You have now reached the aspect that pissed me off the most. The author compares #Hessa (insert eye-roll) to famous classic couples like Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth or Heathcliff and Catherine. NO. Just no. This book should not be compared to those literary classics. I don’t mind the references that took place at the beginning of the series, but then it just became too much for me. Well, I am thankfully done with the series. It was entertaining at times. But overall, it is just drama to pass the time. This series finale gets 1 out of 5 stars.
At least I know how the series ends now. That is the one thing about this series…it is addicting. Is it good? Not by a long shot. One of the problems with the book is that I absolutely hate every single character with a passion. Everyone. Except for Landon…he is the only decent human being in the series. Everyone else is selfish, self-destructive…and idiotic. The “problems” that Tessa and Hardin get into just revolve around jealousy and them trying to hurt each other. It is abusive and toxic and this shouldn’t be romanticized in the slightest. This should be an example of what should not happen in a relationship. One of the worst things about this series is that Tessa and Hardin take a little break and all of a sudden, Hardin is a semi-decent human. That doesn’t happen and that is dangerous to tell teen and young adult women.
Now, the whole series is about 2800 pages total, not including the Before book. Throughout the 2800 pages. 70% is Hardin and Tessa destroying themselves, each other, and everyone around them. The other 29% is them having sex. The last 1% is Hardin and Tessa in the future. The ending jumps forward 2 years for a page or two, then jumps ahead another 2 years, then another 10 years. It is so disorganized and just a really rushed ending. This book series is for those who just love the drama because the positive aspects probably make up 20 pages out of 2800 pages.
You have now reached the aspect that pissed me off the most. The author compares #Hessa (insert eye-roll) to famous classic couples like Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth or Heathcliff and Catherine. NO. Just no. This book should not be compared to those literary classics. I don’t mind the references that took place at the beginning of the series, but then it just became too much for me. Well, I am thankfully done with the series. It was entertaining at times. But overall, it is just drama to pass the time. This series finale gets 1 out of 5 stars.