After by Anna Todd

After by Anna Todd Book Summary

BOOK SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
10,358
BOOK PRICE
$12.99

Now newly revised and expanded, Anna Todd’s After fanfiction racked up 1 billion reads online and captivated readers across the globe. Experience the Internet’s most talked-about book for yourself!

There was the time before Tessa met Hardin, and then there’s everything AFTER... Life will never be the same. #Hessa

Tessa is a good girl with a sweet, reliable boyfriend back home. She’s got direction, ambition, and a mother who’s intent on keeping her that way.

But she’s barely moved into her freshman dorm when she runs into Hardin. With his tousled brown hair, cocky British accent, tattoos, and lip ring, Hardin is cute and different from what she’s used to.

But he’s also rude—to the point of cruelty, even. For all his attitude, Tessa should hate Hardin. And she does—until she finds herself alone with him in his room. Something about his dark mood grabs her, and when they kiss it ignites within her a passion she’s never known before.

He’ll call her beautiful, then insist he isn’t the one for her and disappear again and again. Despite the reckless way he treats her, Tessa is compelled to dig deeper and find the real Hardin beneath all his lies. He pushes her away again and again, yet every time she pushes back, he only pulls her in deeper.

Tessa already has the perfect boyfriend. So why is she trying so hard to overcome her own hurt pride and Hardin’s prejudice about nice girls like her?

Unless…could this be love?

After Book Details

Book Name After
Genre Contemporary Romance
Author Anna Todd
Published 21 October 2014, Tuesday
Price $12.99
E-Book Size 5.17 MB

After by Anna Todd Book Reviews

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Readme2x

Give me a break.. Curious if I missed something because it says it has over a billion downloads. Silly, juvenile “plot” that was painful to slog through to the merciful end.

MeghanDenneigh1029

Amazing. I finished this book in 24 hours, I could not put it down. Onto book two!

Ggaaabbbyyyyyyyyy

Could not put this book down!. If you are into “romance” it’s more toxic than anything but so intriguing. It’s drama filled and I couldn’t stop reading. Continuing on to the next book in the series.

S Rollins 4311

Awful. It is absolutely MIND BOGGLING to me that this book has 4.6 stars. The main characters are hard to like. Tessa is so boring and predictable. She lets Hardin walk all over her consistently. Hardin is such a jerk that he’s hard to like. They have the same fight over and over and over. Don’t waste your time. I had a hard time finishing it.

Lady_32

After. The best modern love story written!!!

Booklover4_

Great Read. The Movie brought me to this book! I’m just going to put it like this. I read the first book in three days. Then I went to barns and nobles and brought the rest of the books. This book is a really good read. The writing is so good I couldn’t put it down. I was so into this book I didn’t talk to anyone for three days. I can’t wait to finish the second one. I do love how the book is so detailed about everything. I kept the book in my purse in case I had a moment to read it I couldn’t put it down. Looking forward to see how how Tessa and Hardin move forward with there lives in the second book.

SydOnline

Amazing.. I have read and reread this book so many times. Definitely recommend!

CarleyJo97

Kept me on the edge of my seat. I LOVED THIS BOOK. I’m not much of a reader, but this book reeled me in and I was HOOKED from the beginning! Can’t wait to start After We Collided

Kp03x

Great series. I remember reading this on watpad as a teenager and having to wait for the next chapter to come out. So amazing to see it come this far!!

Pinkgas

An okay read. I enjoyed the book the very first time initially. I first read the book on Wattpad. I have to say I enjoyed the book much more on Wattpad. It got straight to the point and it didn’t drag on as much as the published one did. I read this book a numerous of times but coming back this time I noticed that when it’s not Tessa and Harden bickering, it’s just them having sex. It wasn’t as entertaining as it was when I read it the very first time. The sex scenes are too excessive and it just gets boring at a certain point but overall nice book. I hope the 2nd book is better

Queen Bee Miglino

Loved this. Loved this

Jatabaranza

It’s teensy love 😍. It’s cute story and very much wild.

Mrs. Cull3n

Lots of sex.. I’m hoping the next book has less of it, but I understand it as a part of the story line and it isn’t always useless. Just kind of loses its slow burn lustre after the 35th steaming session yanno But! I love the characters. Deep and darling and growing. Makes you want to rip your hair out and shake them by the shoulders, but that’s why we love them.

Mnzalt

Couldn’t put it down. I couldn’t put this book down I wanted to know what happened next! Love this book series!

Lily the wolf girl

RECOMMEND!!!!. I truly enjoyed this book! I watched the movies then decided i had to read the books and I was pleasantly surprised! The tension between Hardin and Tessa is baffling!

Wherethetacos

After. This book was so good it had my emotions threw the roof honestly breathtaking

Dana012810

Great series!. Loved loved love this series.. this is one of them that you cannot put down!

Chasitysgambill

It’s hard to put into words how I feel about this book.. I don’t even have words to explain how much I love this book and the series. I started off by watching the movie and that’s how I found the book. I have read this series over and over again!! It’s like a comfort book. I could read this for the rest of my life and never get tired of it. Anna Todd is a very talented writer and she really knows how to catch your attention!!

Literallyliv

After. Omg I have read this when it first came out on Wattpad. Now reading it again it just….WOW!!!

Stewdeeo

Holy wow.. The movie really did not do this book justice. This is by far one of the best books I have ever read.

Jabdbevjanzbrbe

After series. Love this series so much

Sabali143

Wow. Simply Amazing..that is all.

Lipvixens

Amazing book. I read this in 2 days. I couldn’t put it down. So worth the read.

Cortney Leinaar

Finished it to fast :(. After the second movie came out on Netflix I decided to give them ago. I couldn’t help but want to read the books after that, and now I’m left sad because I can’t find anything as interesting as this to read! It took me 5 days to read the first 4 books, and I’ll read the 5th book as soon as it arrives! I couldn’t sit down, I couldn’t sleep. The only bad things I have to say are - I wish there were more books in the series, and the end is a little rushed :( regardless I fell in love with these books and all of my friends that I have (nicely) pressed to read the series have too! Well written, and you fall in love with the love story. Very well done and will be one of my all time favorites!

Adamsierra

10/10. best book i’ve ever read, i felt the passion & emotion the characters faced. the movie was disappointing but the books are always better & that is something i can agree on!

Chanelislove

Such a good read. I read this book after watching the first movie and it’s so much better than that. It is such a good and passionate book. I couldn’t put it down.

Txbookmom

Intoxicating. Feels like a Rory and Jess from Gilmore Girls meets Fifty shades with a lot of young love and fighting and deceipt!

BlazingJ23

Obsessed. I’ve read this book a handful of times, I can’t get over it. Love it!

Allir97

Spicy and drama. Love this series!

Long time freecell player

2 stars for audio version. Fantastic book...but very disappointed in audio version. Maybe it’s because I’m new to audiobooks, but is it too much to ask for the main male character to actually sound like a man and have an English accent?! In my opinion this kills the effect the enjoyment of listening to the book.

T$2M

Loved this more than I thought!. This was such a great read! The movies were great but do not do justice to this!!!

Vy fy hsmsj konichawasesc

THE BEST.... This is by far one of the best books I have ever read the heartbreak, the emotion, the love and despair is all there. And I always find myself lost in the pages. This is definitely a must read and I encourage everybody to read it!!!!

S.rhoda

Book that got me back into reading. This book was so good! I literally could not put it down.

Madisbigbeans

Mediocre. Struggled to finish this book. It felt so elementary. The entire story could have been cut down to have the size of the book. I also thought the plot twist at the end was far too redundant.

Sophie24a

LOVEEE ITTT. I loved this book and I read it in a whole day. That’s saying a lot because I don’t even like to read lol! The story line has me wanting more and more! Edited: (I finished the series a year ago but I wanted to add on) This series was my all time favorite for the longest time! I read and read them like crazy! They are so addictive, you seriously can’t get enough! These books made me cry, laugh and cringe. I will forever love Hardin and Tessa.

Tita267

Better than the movie. I loved the book way more than the movie!!!

Samanthadavis

Great read. Couldn’t put it down

Raiinni Chen

💗. Bro this’s just giving me butterflies🦋

Hailey3.0

After review:. I loved this book. It gives you suspense and they are always right when they say the book is better than the movie. So much more details and just everything you would want in a book. I highly recommend!

Nina🧡

Love the series. I originally found the movie before the book and I rewatched the movie over and over again… to say I am fan of the after series is a understatement. Plus I am totally in love with Harden in the movies and in the books… while the movie was good the book is better.

Missk686

Amazing!. Read all five books in a matter of weeks. Many had an opinion about the main characters being in a toxic relationship that was unhealthy. I felt it truly depicted what childhood traumas do to an individual and how hurt people, hurt people. It shows the strength it takes to overcome the damages endured at the hands of others and how cycles can be broken as long as we are willing to change the narrative of our own story for a better and healthy ending. Love that we get to see the characters in the future and where they are in “present” time. Definitely recommend this series! Well done Anna Todd!

Jovannac8

AFTER. This book was everythig and more of what I expected and wanted out of the book. I have read many books in my time but this one is the best. I can’t wait to read the rest I am in awe of just this first one I can’t wait for the next… I wish the movie showed everything in this book as my imagination can go so far with just reading. I still am in love with the characters and am looking forward to reading these novels over and over.

Shanicesings

My favorite series. Loved it on wattpad, and love it now

Coffeebookgirl

After. LOVEEE IT!

𝚌𝚊𝚜𝚎𝚢

After. I’m such a big fan of this movie series and after watching it I wanted to read the books, but now I know I need to read them all over and ever. The book and the movie are both masterpieces and I’m so excited to read the next one!!

Mcksue

Totally Addicted. The movie got me hooked, but the book was so much better. I love this story! I don’t know what is so addicting about this story, but I just can’t quit it! Love Hardin + Tessa’s story.

TerrBear249

Love it. I absolutely loved this book & the movie!! Hardin Scott is definitely one of my favorite book characters ever

Mjp1983

Boring and predictable. The characters essentially have the same fight over and over and over again throughout the book. Characters aren’t that likeable..It was hard to finish this one..

Ybuhhhhhhu

After book. Amazing book but lots of things happened in the book that didn’t happen in the movie.

Jdrenee

Couldn’t put it down. Don’t trust the movie! The book is 1,000 times better! I read it start to finish I. 3 days.

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Robyn2434

I can’t stop. I love this book series so much if you like romance and beautiful heart throbbing love this is the book for you. I’ve read it twice now and I’m still loving it.

Keeks❤️

Amazing!. I couldn’t keep my hands off the book and was so engulfed in the whole series. Everything after reading the books was non-stop thinking about the books and relating every single song I heard to Hardin and Tessa. Absolutely fell in love with these books and felt like a part of the story. Anna Todd does an amazing job of writing both the plots and the steamy parts.

Brooklynn3011

AMAZING. I've read all the after books on wattpad and I absolutely loved them but I thought it was way too cheesy to keep #hessa I don't like how you kept the same ship name and I honestly just think it was better as a 1D fan fiction but I'm sure it's great as a normal book but I'll always love the original the most❤️ I'm glad it's all coming together for you though :)

LauraSt333

Simply Phenomenal!. This is one of my favourite books of all time! Anna Todd does such a good job of making you feel happy, heartbroken, furious and captivated all at the same time. Tessa and Hardin’s love story is definitely one of a kind and one that I would highly recommend reading.

Madeline b01

Love it!. Can’t put it down!

Alexbhabie

Love after. I absolutely love this series.thank u so much Anna Todd for writing these book❤️

Nicolealvasharaff

Best book yet.. I actually finished this book, definitely could not put the book down. I had the physical copy though. I would carry it around my bag because I always took it out to ready it :)

Yojrj

Awesome. Rate it 5 stars. This entire series makes you feel so much different emotions, in a good way. The story consumes you start to finish, I personally couldn’t think about anything except Hardin and Tessa. I couldn't stop reading and I have dyslexia so yeah it was really really good. Totally recommend it.

Kingsoms

So so so good. So good gut wrenching I was up all night reading couldn’t put it down obsessed Way way better than the movie totally recommend the books over movies Could it be love #hessa

TiaLee1999

Five stars. This book was well written and something I really enjoyed reading. Seriously couldn’t put the book down and managed to read it all in two days:)

HS798

.... I'm surprised there are only four comments... But then again, this book isn't really worthy of comment... Personally, I couldn't stomach the description... Let alone pay to read it. (I'm sure somehow this comment won't get through. No such thing as someone not liking a book apparently.)

Emstyles1D

OMG. Everyone is going to fall in love with it!!!!!!!!!!

Jazou922

Book is so much better. I read all the books before the movies ever came out and I promise that the book is 100 times better

Michaela_alexander

My favourite book. I’ve been following along with Anna since she started posting After on wattpad, chapter by chapter! I love this book so much, and the whole series!!

Ahrofjebalorbbf

Bought the book and only got 46 pages. When I bought and downloaded this book to read, it only had 46 pages. After that it is telling me to buy and download the next book. When I look online the book is supposed to be 592 pages. Not sure what happened here.

Benlabedaine63

BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!!!!!. This is the best story I've ever read. There are not even enough words to describe this relation complicated but so strong and true. This book literally changed my life and I can't be thankful enough to Anna Todd for what she's done to me just by writing this beautiful story. For those who haven't read After, I highly recommend. You'll see, your life will never be the same After…

AllysReadingReviews

A great read!. The story between Tessa and Hardin will keep you on the edge of your seat.

MaryeTheUnicorn

Best Book I Have Ever Read. The first time I read After was 3 or 4 years ago. The second I opened that book, I couldnt stop reading it. It took me 3 days to finish it and 2-3 weeks to finish the whole After Series. It’s the best young adult romance you can read. It’s filled with plenty of realistic drama, its a modern relationship anyone can relate to and its so well written. Anna Todd is definitely one of the best authors of our generations and she is one of my absolute favourites. I would recommend After to anyone who loves a hot and steamy romance. SO SO GOOD 💕

Jord Styles

5th time reading. Best book i have ever read love it so much im reading it for the 5th time. Totally recommend!!!

AlannaJK04

yyyyyaaaassssss. Cant wait for this book

KarlaRosell

WOOOW. Best book ever ! But the original is 100 better :)!!!!

Amandak43

Highly Recommended. Amazing book with an incredible message. Highly recommended for those who enjoy teen drama and romance. Anna Todd truly spills her heart and soul into writing novels her audience and fans will admire.

Was conjohn8

Love it 😍😍😘. I love it 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😘 and only guy reading

Fhsjxnsjznsuxhsu

Older Audience.... The story line is really good to this book but I would definitely recommend that websites and other sources change their ratings to rate this book R.

Livie_1234

I CANT GET ENOUGH. I absolutely love this book with all my heart, it best book in the world. I can’t wait for the movie

Brianna766

amazingggg. i have never felt so connected to a book series ever, truely heart racing from start to finish. would be a favourite novel by far !!

Happyapuser

This book changed me. I couldn’t put this book down. I read the entire series in less then a week. Hardins comped character, tessa’s need to be treated so poorly but come back. It fascinated me. While I don’t ever condone in any women being treated that way, I was drawn to the relationship and the sheer chemistry. I find myself devastated the book series is over. There is a hole now and I feel a bit empty. Thank you Anna for writing these series, and now maybe I can get back to my miracle little family ☺️❤️❤️. My husband will thank you for only writing 4 books 😂😂.

Awesome1233toooo

Whoopie doo. Everyone's saying they love this book, but to be honest I'm not sure about it, one minute I'm like finally their getting somewhere but than they end being back at square one again I mean Jesus it gets annoying and than there's Tessa who in all honesty bores me to death if I was a guy she would put my dick to sleep but in all that said it's still a pretty good book I suppose

ShdgfhgDVLHASB

After. Fantastic read. Hard one to put down!!

Lil1992

Incredible and exciting. The after series was so catching that I couldn't put it down. All four books are amazing. The story line and the ways in which the characters develop provide the reader with ongoing entertainment and nail biting situations.... A definite read for anyone who loves a romance with its ups and downs. Five stars :) !!!

Hahahahahaha bahahaha

Loved them. Absolutely loved this series , read all books in a week and half could not put them down. So sad to have finished them ,and loved the ending . Now I’m off to see the movie , can’t wait

Big fan of silver

Loved it. I loved this book. Actually couldn’t put it down, and ended up reading the whole book in one night. The movie sucked though... they did not do justice to any of the characters.

SlayerofBooks

Bad. Halfway through the book I stoped it was the same thing over and over again but the movie was great

#combijay😎

After, the book review. It was interestin’ and was quite different u know.😎

TweetyLove1013

Love this book. Watched the movie before discovering the book but the book has soo much more, more passion, more intensity. Love it!!

Christina_22222222

After. Absolutely incredible

Missiemousie

Hard to read.. Honestly. I am finding it so hard to read this book. Hardins character is emotionally abusive and ‘romanticising’ this behaviour is absolutely abhorrent. He slowly tears away at Tessa to the point that she creates some unhealthy obsession towards her abuser. Just ask yourself if this is the type of relationship you would want to be in, or that you would want your daughter to be in. I know this is just a book, but I worry about what impression this leaves on young women and what their idea of love is, because this is absolutely NOT it.

PhotosbyNess

Not great. Story is average, characters are boring and their actions aren’t believable. Not going to bother with the sequel.

Beastboy1737

Stupid. Cool kiss you need to show a bum in the book

Chels.R13

Wow. Definitely my favourite. The After series completely blew me away! I absolutely loved every minute of reading all the books! I cried, I laughed, I smiled, I felt their pain, truly an amazing writer!!!!

ShaniaRoseG

AMAZING!!. This book series is the most amazing series I have ever read!! You felt so many emotions while ready it, I could of swore it was actually happening to me! So many highs and lows to this story, you can’t put the book down! I read the entire series in a week and I can’t wait for the movie to come out!!!

JB28!

Lost for words ... amazing. I Could not put this book down! I felt every bit of their story - one I’ll never forget

Rippo123

Toxic Relationship. Very unrealistic book and the relationship between the two main characters is extremely unhealthy

Impressed reader

Amazingly addictive. Just loved these books. Super easy to read and it's addictive! You can't help but love the characters and the thrill of this book

Memesicktunes

Don’t buy it. Read it for free on Wattpad although I don’t recommend. It’s one of the most repetitive and frustrating books I have ever read.

Cccpppiiiddd

Love it. Love, love, love this series

Em1loo

After series. Amazing!!

Hahstgsjxyxyahisuxyhsbhsjkx

Felt this book in my soul, couldn’t put it down. Such a beauty do storyline. Anna you killed it with these books

Kliese, K

Best Book Ever!!!. Biggest bookworm out there and I couldn't put this book down. My favourite book I have ever read!!!

Weirdoofthenation

Amazing:)). Couldn’t put it down! I read it in one sitting. The characters’ love is very progressive throughout the book. They take time to grow!

LalaRylie

Started from fan fiction now it's here 😝. I read this story on a one direction fan fiction website a few years ago and fell in love with it... It's so exciting that this amazing story came from something like that... Love love love it... It's brilliant when you read it a few more times because you notice little things that brings it to the conclusion of what happens in the end and your like ohmygod how did I not see it...

Issy beee

AMAZING!!!. Read this series about 5 times and it is amazing!!! Can’t get enough , the type of book where you can read over and over again and still experience every feeling again!! #HESSAFORLIFE

Sweetandmagical

After. This maybe a series for teens & young adults but I’m much older & find it an exciting read , Hardin & Tessa are interesting characters & really suck you in to wanting to know how this ends ...enthralling !

4425 #Australia

Skin shedding and beautiful. Sadly I couldn’t buy it so I read the 55 paged sample in one go in one day and when It finished I literally shed my skin I really wanted to keep reading this. This book is beyond all the positive words in the world I really recommend it although it’s inappropriate and has swearing I’m only 11 and I really like it but as I said before I couldn’t buy it and it’s inappropriate.. I’m Muslim so It wouldn’t have been ok to read

Ezza*86

Couldn't put it down!!!. I know the hype of the book & now movie but wow this is a must read. Cannot wait to get through book 2 ☺️

Livs_reviews

So good. I’m obsessed with this series I love it! Definitely worth reading!

EmmyA14

Heartbreaking beautiful. Never in my life have I loved a series so much and that's saying something I love to read I can spend hours upon hours and just get lost in the world I'm reading, but never before like this it was I think the best I've ever read heartbreaking, inspiring and just amazing to see Hardin grow into a man instead of the boy he started out as. I cried I laughed I held my breath and can't believe that's it's over. I can't wait to read more from this amazing author. Thank you for giving us a chance to read your beautifully written words

Kgarlett

Loved it!. wow just omg this book is soo good like u should read asap like fell in love straight away cannot wait for the movie!!!!

Nickytheo

After. I don’t understand how this became a top seller; bad grammar, typos etc... It was in need of some serious editing. I only managed 2 chapters before I’d had enough.

J3@ñ

Must read!. Never felt so emotional reading this book!

JulieG95

Have Tissues!!!. Absolutely loved this book along with the rest of the series! Rips your heart out! Defiently wasn’t prepared to cry so much while loving every single page of it. Loved all the characters and how this could defiently relate to anyone at the same time. The relationship was real and raw and was dealt with the way you would if you were going through it. Has you hooked from the beginning to the end.

Emma Drey

Bad. It’s a bad with awful characters and storylines. This book deserves all the bad coverage.

Katelynbrooke98

A Must Read. Was hooked from the get go.. Didn’t know what I was getting myself into when I opened this book.. but literally couldn’t put it down until it was finished. Soooo good!

Stephaniemoonstone

amazing. i loved this book and usually not a reader but i couldnt put it down. One thing that annoyed me was the amount of times they would be finally getting somewhere and then go back to square one, dont get me wrong i like that but the fact that it happens a billion times pisses me off. All that aside thats the only thing i didnt like other than that its the best book ive ever read i loved it so much and to be honest its made me want a relationship like that so badly hahaha.

SRM194

Just horrible. Apart from being repetitive, I’d hate for my teenage daughter to read this. There are so many abusive red flags in this relationship - violence, isolation, lies, controlling behaviour- yet she keeps going back to him because he makes her weak at the knees. Deep, deep sigh.

Hearts_Eden

Pfft. Stupid book, stupid characters. Hardin is a jerk and Tessa is weak. Don't bother.

Kazzanne

Kazza3961. Really enjoyed this book, hard to put down! Left wanting more, will definitely be reading the rest of the series, I just can't leave it there,

Milly1925

Loveeee this book. I love this book so much , I had goose bumps the whole time reading it. I finished reading it in a week couldn’t put it down. Would 100% read this book :)))

Emmms😴😴

Fanfic. This was basically a fanfic

L2n4a7

horrifying. this is awful. it is whiny and repetitive and brings up so many concerning issues around abusive controlling relationships etc. couldn’t finish it and regret wasting my money. the editing in this version is appalling as well

I dont even a big reader!

Wow!! :). What a book!!!! Absolutely brilliant! Could not put it down!!!

Kaylee-jean x

Amazing !. Oh my god! I am obsessed, literally could not put the book down ! I watched the movies and loved them so much I decided to invest in the books , which are just so much more !! If you’re considering reading then I highly encourage you to. You won’t regret it that’s for sure !!!

Tahleabayliss

My favourite series. After is such a beautiful book that has become one of my favourite series ever. I feel like I can relate to the characters and allow myself to relax when I am reading it. I love everything about this book and am so thankful for Anna Todd for writing such a masterpiece.

Dmggggg

Best book ever !!. This book was truely great, apart from the multiple inappropriate scenes, I absolutely loved it, it got me sitting at the end of the couch with my heart nearly falling out of my chest💗 and I’m sure after you read the whole series or just this book you’ll fall in love with hessa #hessa I 100% recommended this book with all my heart💗💗💗💗

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Jjisn

It was ok. Well first of all it was an okay book I’m very proud of Anna but he is not rude like that in the movie.

Brynneeeee

I love it so much it is so fun to read I woulfd. Recommend it

CoheedLvr666

Amazing even the second time around.. After watching the movie “After” on Netflix, I was hooked. I needed to know what was going to happen next, and couldn’t wait for the next movie. I’m not much of a reader at all, but that didn’t stop me from buying all 4 books. I read all 4 within a week. I couldn’t put it down. I laughed, cried, and felt heartache as if their pains happened to me. So much heartache. As soon as I finished all 4, I watched the movie again. Fast forward a few months, the cycle repeated. I watched the movie again, simply because I missed it. Which in turn caused me to, once again, read the series all the way through. I just finished the last book, and it was if I didn’t read it before. I felt every emotion again. The laughs, the pain, the tears and heartache. But now that I’ve finished, tomorrow I plan on watching the movie once more as I did the first time. As I mentioned, I’m not much of a reader, but this series was seriously amazing. It got a person who doesn’t read, hooked and wanting to read more. The author, Anna Todd, has a way with words; she’s an amazing writer. I have struggled to find another series to read that captured my attention the way this has. I will constantly keep a look out for anything else she publishes. The only thing that hurt the most, was the time spent apart. I get it though, she needed to find herself. And he needed to find himself as well, in a different manner. But I felt like I missed out on so much in their lives. It felt rushed. I wanted to know if they got married, and how it went. How it was for them during their pregnancies. I would LOVE if another book was released to give us that. But if it’s meant to leave the reader to their imagination, I’ve never been good at that. Which is why I never read, but I try regardless. Overall, I personally give this series a 10/10. I’m sure I’ll end up reading it all the way through again in the future. There were A LOT of ups and downs, but isn’t that life?

ASDSU

Addicting!. Reading this series was one of the BEST decisions I’ve ever made! I couldn’t put it down! #HessaForever

Lolaelainee

Wow. I saw the movie, but boy was I in for a treat in this book, it was absolutely Captivating, I felt right there with the twin characters Tessa and Hardin the whole time, never missing a beat. It was awesome, truly breath taking... I cannot wait to see what’s next ❤️

Kathywathy sassybassy

After book review. This book is sooo good!! I read it in four days and it was amazing!! I can’t wait to read the second one.

Savumont

LOVED. LOVED this series, I read the first book and then ordered the rest off amazon and couldn’t wait for them to come in and ended up buying them off here, finished After We Collided on here before the rest of the books even came in!!! I couldn’t put After down, i was up until 3am just reading, once i finished After had no idea they were even making a movie and it had came in theaters the week after i finished the 1st book so the timing was literally perfect. (this is a late review) i’ve read this series 3 times so far and the movie will never be as great as the books so if you’ve seen the movie please read anyways because i promise it doesn’t live up to this book.. (i still watch the movie on netflix on repeat tho) It’s going to be so hard to find a new book to read after these. :(

B-Zepeda

Best book ever. I never read any books, I normally end up putting them down after reading a few chapters. I have read this entire book in 3 days. I highly recommend everyone to read it. It is different than the movie but just as great.

_tstl

Yikes. Is this what we are teaching tweens about relationships? Thought we were past this as a society.

Agagegeysgsceteyegeyduxhdvev

Like watching a car on fire. This book is like watching a car wreck in slow motion—you are horrified and yet you can’t look away. The writing is marginally better than 50 Shades but the plot is cyclical in a way that is nauseating. They don’t go anywhere, they don’t do anything, they mostly bounce around three locations and have sex/get into fights. The sex scenes are the only good thing about this book—they emphasize consent and safe sex as well, which I think is a plus in books like these. But the fighting—DON’T get me started. There are direct lines that Hardin says to Tessa that are straight up from the How to Be an Abusive Boyfriend manual. It’s borderline traumatizing—would not recommend if you have a history of DV. Hardin’s character is not charming in any way—and his behavior seems almost like he’s got DID. His mood swings are annoying at best and downright terrifying at worst and the way Tessa deals with it and loves him unconditionally is just tiresome. After a certain point you just wish one of them would snap out of it and realize undeniable chemistry does not a true love make. Hardin’s big reveal in the end of the book is gag-worthy and pushes him past the event horizon. The only way this book can redeem itself after this is by turning into a horror story where Hardin is the actual villain—because his behavior has all been leading up to that sort of ending. The message from this book is “there are some people in the world who you love no matter WHAT they do to you, because that’s just the way it is.” And I’m here to tell you that’s BS. Everyone has dealbreakers and Tessa’s infinite patience for Hardin’s evil behavior just makes her an unbelievable character and frankly, an unlikeable one too. “Caving to peer pressure because you are a gullible freshman” is a note you can only play so many times—yet Todd plays it over and over again. After a while, you just get fed up. I will continue to read this book series for the sex scenes and hopefully Hardin gets what he deserves—to be nowhere near Tessa ever again.

Ren217

Good read but horrible relationship. I first saw the movie on Netflix and want to what it was all about. I enjoyed reading this book but similar to 50 shades the relationship that is shown between the main characters is messed up. I just hope young readers don’t think this is #relationshipgoals. Hardin is a total douche IMO and no body should idolize their relationship. I hope readers take it as a good read and that’s it. Seeing how other reviewers praise the love story is disturbing. This is dysfunction at it’s finest and shouldn’t be put on a pedestal. Most people know that you’ll always have a connection with the person who you lost your virginity to but that doesn’t mean you’ll end up with that person. I’m guessing they get back together which is baffling. People can experience passion in a loving and healthy relationship and shouldn’t think that toxic = passion. It’s the classic good girl falls for the bad boy. Bottom line, I hope other readers see it for what it is and don’t strive for something like it. That being said I will more than likely read the next book out of morbid curiosity to see what happens next.

Z.oë

The most amazing thrilling romance book!. I found myself wandering here after watching the movie and I can’t put into words how amazing this book is. I would read the book a million times over rather than watching the movie

Nily1001

:(. I began reading this after watching the movie version and am pretty disappointed. Harden emotionally abuses Tess throughout the entire book to an extremity that I don’t think any woman should put up with. The author is an amazing writer but wow... I really wish she would have portrayed harden in a different way or maybe did chapters from his POV. Typically, when reading these types of books you eventually fall in love with the “bad boy” but not in this one.

Ianmsndezvivian

Look!. I know this was a fanfic but when I tell you I cried! I cried so hard because of how beautiful this entire series is! It’s real okay it’s real!

Fog ff this

So lame. This is such a lame book

Mjr1727272

Amazing. Amazing

Fatimavillagrana

Real. Anna Todd shows the problems that some couples have to face. Not most, but some. This is the beginning to a mans beautiful conversion.

Pjsiempre

Loved. I have read this series twice,and I love it every time a little bit more.

Smeadows11

Love this. I absolutely love this Book! It popped up on home page so I thought what the heck this will pass time at work instead of music. I COULD NOT STOP LISTENING!! I finished it in 2 work shifts and immediately bought the second book! I only have 5 hours left of the second book and will be buying the 3rd before it’s over!! LOVE THIS WRITER AND THIS SERIES she leaves such great cliffhangers that leaving you buying the next book before you can blink! Amazing Just a warning- this is language and rated R areas that you should allow kids to read. This to me is an adult book for sure but is amazing

Omarlebron23

Bad. The Worst

Nonaa4

DISGUSTING. i have no words, the waste of time reading this book HOPING for tessa to have SOME self respect and leave Hardin... would’ve been a much better story. this is really just telling you to stick it out with your abusive selfish self absorbed boyfriend til the end cause hey that’s LOVE. hell no. worst book -1 stars if i could

Heyitskiana

I read this book on wattpad so You should know that I’m and og. Love this book

Adri.rii

UGH I LOVE THIS ENTIRE SERIES. I started reading this book after watching the movie because I loved the movie I knew I’d enjoy the books and enjoying the books is an understatement I FINISHED THE ENTIRE SERIES IN LESS THAN 4 DAYS!!!! This entire series has made me remember how much I loved reading as a young girl in highschool.

Dhdbxbhdhbx

ANNATodd. I’m a new student at college so I can relate to this book, that’s my first time to go to college 😁😁 I’m in love with this book 📖 I’m honest

Meliki33

Team Hessa. I like how a lot of people are saying this book is horrible for teenage girls probably haven’t read the whole series. Hardin is a grade A dick if I was Tessa I would’ve ran but she’s a fixer and wanted Hardin to love him self as much as she did. Hardin made his fair share of mistakes but he has one of my favorite character developments. This series is an example of two young people finding out who there are how deep real love runs.

Gorilla Grip Soraya

Great. Loved it, wasn’t my favorite from the series ONLY because i prefer both sided perspectives but if you’re into one sided I would recommend.

Celisaa

love the after series. After is so much different from the movie; 100/10.

Tleewoods41o

Loved!. I absolutely love this book. I read all of the books so fast I couldn’t put them down. For the people saying it glamorizes abuse, it most certaintly does not. It really shows that people that had a bad upbringing and find it difficult to show love the traditional way can and will feel love again. It shows a brutal truth of a dysfunctional relationship of two people that don't give up on eachother.

Usanikki6

Was good, and kept you wondering. Buuut the 4 stars is the fact that parts were dragged out for much longer than they should have been.. I get it was for dramatic effect but I just wanted to get the answers.. maybe that’s just me though 🤷🏼‍♀️ I did still love it and bought the sequel!

Kaitlyn. h

After. I personally think this book is really good. I have been wanting to read this series for a very long time. And I was finna able to read the first book and I’ve only had it for a day and I’m almost through with it. It can be very ‘deatailed’ lol. But it is a really good read.

Malwolf

Amazing book loved it. I had watched the movie about 10 times and finally realized that there was a book so I decided to read it and I do not regret that it was so amazing the best book that I have ever read I fell in love with all the characters and watched them grow as the books progress and Hardin does treat Tessa bad but he learns which made me fall in love with this book and the passion between these two were like no other book I have ever read I give this book rating a infinity/10

<mckenzie>:D

Amazing. I love this series I have the books, audio books, and love the movie. I know people always say this promotes domestic abuse but it doesn’t. It shows two people growing together there young and they’re going to be dumb. It’s a perfect story for two kids in college. Proud of you Anna I have read from Wattpad and now. Will be look forward to movie #2!

Thee word2

Great book. Definitely better than the movie.. bought this Friday and finished.. the book was great. Detailed and I wish the movie would have stuck with the same Bet.. but did not. I was not expecting 90 chapters but it was hot and heavy.

Chesy Dominguez

Missing the last charter. I love this story so much I would say that I am obsessed with it, I just finished reading the first book here but I already read the hole story becauase I first bough the books on amazon. Going straight to the point I want to say that I am really disappointed of this book because the one that I bought on amazon has a chapter 98 where Hardin gives his point of view about how he felt when Tessa found out about the bet but this book doesn't have that chapter. This is the only reason why I giving 3 stars instead of 5 because that last chapter is really importar for the story and because I love to read Hardin's point of view!!!!

Sylv_

Meh. This book grabbed my attention from the very beginning which is why I bought it & also because of its 4.5 star rating. I gave it 3 out of 5 stars because it did continue to hold my attention & when I picked the book up again, I couldn’t put it down! The book could’ve been written better & the characters were okay, however I wasn’t “in love” with this book. I did read some of the previous reviews & a lot of people don’t agree/like the book because of “domestic violence.” I see their point, but it is also just a book written to entertain others🤷🏻‍♀️. I also think that Anna was trying to support Hardin’s character about being the “bad boy” that she is capturing him to be.

Lasha933

Amazing. Amazing book. Well written book/series. 100% recommend

Nicolleeo

Understanding. it's raw and real and not an easy love story with one fight over miscommunication and then halt ever after. first of all, there are a bunch of reviews saying it displays poor behavior and direction for "little girls." this book is NOT for little girls.. i'm aware of the sex, addiction abuse and weird things in traditional books like Shakespeare but this is so sexually detailed i do not see how a 15 year old would be able to read this with parental consent? it's sex details are comparable to fifty shades.. also, if you think it's REAL emotional fights and experiences mentioned in it are THAT bad you have never faced life's hostility that some people have or you've had a good enough childhood and life to not know what trauma and experiences can put you through. if anything, book 5 first just so you can get a glimpse of what trauma can do to people. look deeper always. try to be understanding. Hardin isn't perfect nor is Tessa, they grow and evolve and it's a learning curve. i couldn't put it down

Bréézy260

After compared to the movie. Amazing and a great love story ❤️

Gabrillee

Gabrillee love. Writing

Sophie24a

LOVEEE ITTT. I loved this book and I read it in a whole day. That’s saying a lot because I don’t even like to read lol! The story line has me wanting more and more! Edited: (I finished the series a year ago but I wanted to add on) This series was my all time favorite for the longest time! I read and read them like crazy! They are so addictive, you seriously can’t get enough! These books made me cry, laugh and cringe. I will forever love Hardin and Tessa.

JRizzo929

Finished in 2 Days. Loved this book and really enjoyed the movie!

Elizabeth2273

Amazing. Best book to read if you are a drama and romantic lover

Chicagogirl73

Awful. No one should read this series. I got through the first one but the second book? OMG! I don’t know how their are more books in this series. Its sets a horrible example for women.

JohnsonkatlynA

Terrific!. I’m a late reader, I’ve only recently seen the movies. But, my oh my. To my surprise the books are just as good and the movies compare wonderfully.

A.money24

this is why girls date toxic boys. THE most toxic relationship. if you’re under 20 don’t read. romanticizes abuse and toxicity. wasted my money and time, plus tessa is so annoying and is a terrible role model for younger girls. she changes everything about herself for a boy who is so TOXIC and so mean to her it’s not even playful banter it’s disgusting how he treats her. I love a good enemies turn into lovers storyline but this was not it. the movie was actually better in this case.

Sparklefire32

My Bible. I’ve read every single book of the after series .. I’ve laughed, I’ve cried and surprisingly got hot lol!! They are the most amazing books I have ever read. I don’t think I’ve ever been so addicted to a book.. well .. maybe fifty shades but they come toe to toe together. All the blessings that come your way are well deserved. Thank you 🙏🏼

NattyB26

A good read but be careful if abuse triggers you. I really liked the movie but like most, the book is better. There’s so much more to Tessa and Hardin’s relationship that we get to experience in the book. I will say I think it would be wise to put a trigger warning on this series. To put it lightly Hardin is abusive, manipulative, and controlling. I know we see some of that in the movie but you get his full character in the books and it’s so much worse than I realized it would be. If you’ve been in or around an abuser like him this could be a difficult book/series to read. The first book wasn’t too difficult for me but the second book is proving to be too familiar for my comfort.

Hunterrre

Best book. LOVED. IT. I can only wish that the movie was 1/2 as good as this book!!!

R14456645

Best Book Romance. Everything is perfect the way they are so different but still the same. The way is so real. Thats how a real relationship forms. With all the up and downs. With all the Passion and love. Really could not put this book down!!

Natalyasalim

highly recommend!!. such a great book! i finished it in just a few days, and was completely shocked with the ending, i loved it :)

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About Author "Anna Todd"

Anna Renee Todd (born March 20, 1989) is an American author, film producer, and screenwriter. She is best known for writing the book series After, which she started publishing on the social storytelling platform Wattpad. The print edition of the series was published by Gallery Books, and has been translated into several languages. In 2018, Todd went on to open her own production company, Frayed Pages. In 2021, she announced her own imprint in partnership with Wattpad. Career Todd's writing was initially inspired by the music and fandom of One Direction, and the singer Harry Styles is a model for the protagonist in her After series, under the name Hardin Scott. She started by writing stories on her phone with the Wattpad app in 2013, publishing a chapter almost daily for over a year. Todd wrote three books in the After series on Wattpad.The series has sometimes been compared to the Fifty Shades trilogy as both series had their start as fan fiction. Reviewers at the website Jezebe....

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