If Only I Had Told Her — 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
An intensely emotional and gripping companion novel to Laura Nowlin's USA Today and New York Times Bestselling novel If He Had Been With Me about the love that both breaks and heals us. Perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover and Jenny Han.
If only I'd told her that I loved her years ago, then I wouldn't be here now.
Finn has always loved Autumn. She's not just the girl next door or his mother's best friend's daughter, she is his everything. But she's not his girlfriend. That's Sylvie, and Finn would never hurt her, so there's no way Autumn could know how he truly feels.
Jack, Finn's best friend, isn't so sure. He's seen Finn and Autumn together. How could she not know? And how is he supposed to support and protect Finn when heartache seems inevitable?
Autumn surrounds herself with books and wants to write her own destiny-but one doesn't always get a new chapter and fate can be cruel to those in love.
Told through three different perspectives, If Only I Had Told Her is a love story brimming with truth, tragedy, and the unexpected bonds that heal us.
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*If Only I Had Told Her made the Sunday Times Bestsellers list in the month of publication, February 2024
Frequently asked questions
Is If Only I Had Told Her appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes themes of grooming, implied sexual assault, and a death resulting from an accident. These elements contribute to the serious tone of the narrative and the emotional struggles of the characters. The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While it deals with serious themes, it does not include elements that would typically be classified as scary.
Does If Only I Had Told Her have violence?
The book includes themes of grooming, implied sexual assault, and a death resulting from an accident. These elements contribute to the serious tone of the narrative and the emotional struggles of the characters.
Does If Only I Had Told Her have scary content?
The book does not contain genuinely frightening content. While it deals with serious themes, it does not include elements that would typically be classified as scary.
Does If Only I Had Told Her have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not indicate any religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies present in the narrative.
Does If Only I Had Told Her have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes or discussions are present in the narrative. The search results do not indicate that race is a central theme or plot point.
Does If Only I Had Told Her have profanity?
The book contains frequent use of profanity, including words such as 'ass', 'bitch', and 'f--k', reflecting the language used by the teenage characters.
Does If Only I Had Told Her have climate change?
No climate themes or discussions are present in the book. The search results do not indicate any focus on environmental issues within the narrative.
Does If Only I Had Told Her have sexual identity?
The narrative addresses sexual situations, including a scene where consent is discussed when characters become intimate. It highlights the importance of consent in relationships.
Does If Only I Had Told Her have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features complex relationships, it does not focus on traditional or modern gender roles as a central theme.
Does If Only I Had Told Her have lgbtq+ themes?
The book includes LGBTQ+ themes, notably through the character dynamics and relationships, including bisexual representation. The narrative explores modern queer relationships, emphasizing the importance of consent and communication.
