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Laura Nowlin

If Only I Had Told Her

Laura NowlinFiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2024

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Laura Nowlin

If Only I Had Told Her

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2024
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Publication Year

2024

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

HL740L

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Super Short Summary

If Only I Had Told Her explores the impact of Finn Smith's death on his closest friends through the perspectives of Finn, his best friend Jack, and his longtime friend Autumn. The narrative chronicles their emotional journeys as they process grief, relationships, and the challenges of maturing into adulthood. Topics include teen pregnancy, suicide, depression, and sexual abuse.

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Emotional

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.1

108,271 ratings

69%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Laura Nowlin’s If Only I Had Told Her is praised for its emotionally resonant storytelling and well-developed characters, making it a compelling read. However, some readers found the pacing uneven and the plot predictable at times. Despite this, its exploration of grief and relationships captivates and resonates with many.

Who should read this

Who Should Read If Only I Had Told Her?

Readers who savor emotionally charged YA novels like The Fault in Our Stars by John Green or Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott will find If Only I Had Told Her by Laura Nowlin gripping. This book appeals to those who enjoy poignant stories of love, loss, and self-discovery.

4.1

108,271 ratings

69%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Publication Year

2024

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

HL740L

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