47 pages • 1 hour read
Laura NowlinIf Only I Had Told Her
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2024A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
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.
Reviews & Readership
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 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.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
HL740LBook Details
Romance
Modern Classic Fiction
Emotions/Behavior: Forgiveness
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Self Discovery
Love / Sexuality
Mental Illness