Is If He Had Been with Me worth reading?

If you like emotional YA romance in the vein of Colleen Hoover and Jenny Han, yes. It has sold over a million copies and holds 4.6 out of 5 from 471 ratings. Skip it if you want a light, happy love story.

Does it have a sad ending?

Yes. The ending is the most talked-about part and is widely described as heartbreaking. Readers who want a guaranteed happy ending often say they were unprepared for it.

It is marketed as young adult and listed for high school level. The romance and themes of love, regret and loss suit teens around 14 and up, and many adults read it too.

Is it part of a series?

It stands alone, though Laura Nowlin wrote a companion novel, If Only I Had Told Her, that revisits the story from another character's view. You do not need one to read the other.

How long is the book?

The paperback runs 400 pages and measures about 8.2 by 7 inches. Most readers report finishing it in a few days or less.

When is the best time to buy it?

The best new price is $6.54 at Bookdpworld.com as of November 7, 2026, across 6 stores. Its lowest recorded daily price was $5.44 on November 6, 2026, so watch for dips below $6.

Where is the If He Had Been with Me (Paperback) cheapest?

At Bookdpworld.com, for $6.54, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the If He Had Been with Me (Paperback)?

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 471 ratings.

Where can I buy the If He Had Been with Me (Paperback)?

6 stores we checked sell it, including eBay, Bookdpworld.com, Walmart, Target, Macy's.

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What reviewers say

4.6 / 5471 ratings

With 4.6 out of 5 from 471 ratings, readers largely love it as an emotional, fast read that leaves them crying. The main complaints are the heartbreaking ending and characters some find frustrating.

What people mention

Emotional impactPraisedReaders say the book is heartbreaking and often makes them cry.
EndingMixedSome call the ending powerful and unforgettable; others find it too sad or unfair.
CharactersMixedMany relate to Autumn and Finn, while some find their choices frustrating.
PacingMixedMost find it a quick, bingeworthy read, but some say the middle slows down.
Writing stylePraisedReviewers describe the prose as raw and easy to read.

About the If He Had Been with Me (Paperback)

More than ONE MILLION copies sold! A BookTok Viral Sensation #1 New York Times Bestseller A USA TODAY Bestseller An achingly authentic and raw portrait of love, regret, and the life-altering impact of the relationships we hold closest to us, this YA romance bestseller is perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover, Jenny Han, and Lynn Painter. If he had been with me, everything would have been different... Autumn and Finn used to be inseparable. But then something changed. Or they changed. Now, they do their best to ignore each other. Autumn has her boyfriend Jamie, and her close-knit group of friends. And Finn has become that boy at school, the one everyone wants to be around. That still doesn't stop the way Autumn feels every time she and Finn cross paths, and the growing, nagging thought that maybe things could have been different. Maybe they should be together. But come August, things will change forever. And as time passes, Autumn will be forced to confront how else life might have been different if they had never parted ways... Captivating and heartbreaking, If He Had Been with Me is perfect for readers looking for: Contemporary teen romance books Unputdownable & bingeworthy novels Complex emotional YA stories TikTok Books Jenny Han fans Colleen Hoover fans