If He Had Been with Me (Collector's Edition) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
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
Frequently asked questions
Is If He Had Been with Me (Collector's Edition) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes themes of violence such as grooming and implied sexual assault, as well as a death resulting from an accident. These elements are part of the emotional and dramatic backdrop of the story. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The themes explored are more about emotional struggles and relationships rather than horror or fear.
Does If He Had Been with Me (Collector's Edition) have violence?
The book includes themes of violence such as grooming and implied sexual assault, as well as a death resulting from an accident. These elements are part of the emotional and dramatic backdrop of the story.
Does If He Had Been with Me (Collector's Edition) have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The themes explored are more about emotional struggles and relationships rather than horror or fear.
Does If He Had Been with Me (Collector's Edition) have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The narrative is centered around a teen romance and coming-of-age story without any mention of religious practices or beliefs.
Does If He Had Been with Me (Collector's Edition) have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme or plot point in the book. The narrative focuses on personal relationships and emotional growth without addressing racial issues explicitly.
Does If He Had Been with Me (Collector's Edition) have profanity?
The book includes some profanity, with characters using words such as 'ass', 'bitch', and 'f--k'. However, it is noted that characters don't generally swear frequently.
Does If He Had Been with Me (Collector's Edition) have climate change?
No climate themes or environmental issues are present in the book. The story is focused on personal relationships and coming-of-age experiences.
Does If He Had Been with Me (Collector's Edition) have sexual identity?
The narrative contains discussions and depictions of sexual activity among teenagers, including kissing, fondling, and instances of sex. Consent is also addressed when characters engage in intimate situations.
Does If He Had Been with Me (Collector's Edition) have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It centers on the romantic relationship between Autumn and Phineas without promoting specific gender expectations.
Does If He Had Been with Me (Collector's Edition) have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters mentioned in the book. The narrative focuses on a teen romance between the main characters Autumn and Phineas.
