If He Had Been with Me

I was influenced by BookTok to read this book. All the reviewers said it was gut wrenching and extremely sad but I didn't get any of those emotions from this book.

Autumn and Finny are best friends from birth and we are taken on the journey of their friendship during high school. This is your typical friendship to relationship story and the plot was very predictable. I gave this book three stars because it kept my interest but Autumn's character frustrated me, she was so oblivious to such blatant clues from her friends and family and it was very unrealistic and off putting. Finny's POV isn't given too much and I understand there's a second book with his POV but I'm not sure I'll read it. The ending was rushed and I wish the story focused more on what happens after we get the twist.

All in all if you're looking for a cute love story with some harsh realities that are tossed in as an afterthought then I recommend this book.