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If Ony I Had Told Her by Laura Nowlin

 IF ONLY I HAD TOLD HER - Laura Nowlin I think I might be cursed. In every film I watch, someone ends up dying. In every book I read, someone ends up dying. This is the second time this month that I’ve picked a rom-com and someone dies in it. This is getting out of control. I picked this book up thinking it was a rom-com and instead went through a full rollercoaster experience. Spoiler alert: the protagonist dies. But now that I’ve finished reading the book, I think that’s what I love most about it. Yes, I’m weird. I love that the protagonist dies. Get over it. The book is divided into three parts: the first is Finn’s, the second Jack’s, and the third Autumn’s. Finn has been in love with Autumn his entire life. Jack, aware of this, is caught in between. This is all that the book blurb would tell you. Absolute deceit, I’m telling you! But here’s where I come in with all my spoilers and explanations - our beloved Finn dies. The book explores themes of love and grief and is anything b...