I waited 2 months to get into the right mindset to read this one, and I’m so glad I did, because the emotions in this book, for these characters, for Finn, it’s just something I’ve never experienced in any book I’ve ever read. I think it’s because this is so relatable to so many- we may not know a situation exactly like Finn’s and Autumn’s, but we have witnessed and most of us have endured some tragedy in life.
Full disclosure: I cried through about 50% of the book. But honest to God, I ended this book with a smile.
The 3 point of views were everything, and so well done, I have no complaints.
Getting Finny’s POV was EVERYTHING. His love for Autumn was true and deep, and to understand how he really felt about her was simply…bittersweet. It’s hard to find a better word to describe. I felt that we were privileged with so many more details of their final 24 hours together, and getting more of Sylvie’s background was necessary.
Yes, you question EVERYTHING leading up to his final moments, but I didn’t feel as angry as I did in the first one, and I think that’s because I was coming off the high that was the first 17 chapters of this book and through his eyes. I love you, Finny.
Jack’s POV hit me hard, and I cried the most ugly tears throughout his chapters. He details the aftermath of the accident, and we endure the funeral with Jack, and him laying his best friend in the ground- all things we know are happening, but we read it in live time with him. I would also find myself laughing at something he said, and then crying again by the end of the page.
I was surprised Jack and Autumn weren’t entangled more in their lives- they will be, but these POVs were so strongly written, I didn’t feel like they needed to be around each other, and they don’t because they do have their own lives. Jack’s college roommate Brett threw me for the best loop, and I broke again.
And our sweet Autumn…her POV was welcomed, and it was so comforting. I cried sad tears and tears of joy. She’s growing and maturing. I don’t hug, and I would wrap her in my arms if I could.
The Mothers were the true standouts here, and a few other surprise characters that will provide such a cocoon of support for Finny’s and Autumn’s baby…as well as Autumn herself. She’s so strong, and at the end, you realize, this is life. Sometimes the hand we’re dealt is not great, and sometimes we drag our feet for years to get where we should have been to begin with, and sometimes it’s just too late. But things have a crazy way of working out, and believe me when I tell you, that I truly smiled at the end of this book. I feel such closure, and the last page of the book is probably some of the best advice you can carry going forward when you lose someone you love. Surrounding yourself with those who carry pieces of them within themselves, it’s just…devastatingly beautiful.
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If he had been with me series💔
I sort of feel unsatisfied with the second books ending. I enjoyed reading about Autumn establishing herself as a new adult and as a mother. However, I also wanted to read about her life after the baby was born, whether their child would look more like Finn or Autumn or a perfect combination of them both. I wanted to see Autumn grow a little more as a young woman. I just feel as though the ending was a bit rushed. However, All in all, I loved and enjoyed reading this series very much. I finished the first book in 4 days and the second book within one day. I 100% recommend this book to anyone who is looking to read a story that will invoke heart-felt emotions and will give you a good sentimental cry. I truly loved this series, it’s officially one of my favorite. Thank you author.
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I sort of feel unsatisfied with the second books ending. I enjoyed reading about Autumn establishing herself as a new adult and as a mother. However, I also wanted to read about her life after the baby was born, whether their child would look more like Finn or Autumn or a perfect combination of them both. I wanted to see Autumn grow a little more as a young woman. I just feel as though the ending was a bit rushed. However, All in all, I loved and enjoyed reading this series very much. I finished the first book in 4 days and the second book within one day. I 100% recommend this book to anyone who is looking to read a story that will invoke heart-felt emotions and will give you a good sentimental cry. I truly loved this series, it’s officially one of my favorite. Thank you author.
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