This books goes through the guilt of a girl wondering if the guy whom she loved had never drifted away from her, he would have never died in the car crash. It is a sad story, although it was a bit slow for me. ( )

I loved this book and it was sad but still, I related to the contents of the book. I think that the ending was sad but still meaningful and I am excited to read the next book. ( )

I didn’t realize i was reading a YA book. So it was just about high school young love. But the ending was a twist and sad that Finneas died. She tried to commit suicide but then found out she was pregnant so she didn’t try it again. Sad book. ( )

i.. i’m sorry?? i don’t even have words. literally what the fuck, laura?! i couldn’t even cry while i read the last few pages because i was in shock. this book is “what if?” in novel form and i hate it and love it all at once. ( )

Finny and Autumn have been best friends since the day they were born thanks to the close friendship their mothers share. At the start of "If He Had Been with Me", Finny is killed after a car accident, and then the reader is taken back to the past to where their friendship began.

Well, this novel certainly pulled on the heartstrings. The author captured the teenage voice perfectly and I enjoyed Autumn's memories and flashbacks of Finny, who I adored. He was such a wonderful friend to Autumn.

Following their journey from neighbours to best friends, then to soul mates was touching but there were so many mistakes, misunderstandings and missed opportunities between the two of them that I was left feeling frustrated. As I read Autumn's narration, the sense of dread grew and the ending was sooooo sad!

"If He Had Been with Me" was a lovely coming-of-age romance. It did have its slow moments but it was a quick read with lots of teenage angst. ( )