After We Fell (After series, The)

5 stars for After We fell by Anna Todd. This is book three in the After Series. “There is a big difference between not being able to live without someone and loving them.” Again, this book starts right where we left off in book 2. This book is a roller coaster, just like the rest of the series so far. These two frustrate me beyond belief. Tessa is going to Seattle with Vance publishing. Hardin says he isn’t going, but gives no reason as to why he won’t go with her. We see more of Hardin’s past in this book. No matter how much Hardin loves her, he is still hiding stuff from Tessa. Tessa finally grows some balls and did not give in to staying like Hardin wanted. “He has to see what he has. He has to know that you’re serious this time. You have to let him miss you.” There are just so many secrets and so much drama in this series (and I love it). I don’t know that I have ever been this invested in a series. Even the side characters are great and add a lot to the story. I do not trust Zedd let me just say that. Oh yeah, this book ends in another cliffhanger. I cannot wait to start the next book. I need to know what happens with Tessa and Hardin.

This series was amazing. In the beginning, there were points where I wasn't sure if I could get through much more of what I then termed the characters' 'melodrama'. However. If you take a look at it all, really absorb where these characters are coming from in the very beginning, the internal demons, mishaps, and misunderstandings they both toil through just like any of us damaged people would, and in some cases have, gone through... It's a very human tale. The emotions depicted in this story from the insecurities of either perspective, the exhaustion loving just about anyone can and does create, to the long lasting damage that trauma can cause, are raw, unforgiving, and heartbreakingly real. I have never read a romance series that encompasses all of the dark, gritty, and breathtakingly beautiful alike as I have in these books, and I am so very glad to have found this series. Thank you for sharing uour brilliance with us. ♡

After We Fell is where the story truly starts to mature, and it pulled me in from start to finish. This book dives deeper into Tessa and Hardin’s relationship than ever before — not just the passion and the drama, but the hard conversations, the personal growth, and the challenges that test them in completely new ways. I loved seeing Tessa step into her independence and fight for the future she wants, while Hardin faces the parts of himself he’s run from for so long. The character development in this book is some of the strongest in the series. Their journey feels messy, complicated, emotional, and incredibly real. What makes this book stand out is how many twists it delivers. Just when you think you know where the story is heading, Anna Todd drops another surprise that keeps you reading until way too late at night. It’s dramatic, heartfelt, and full of moments that stay with you long after the last page. If you’re already invested in the series, After We Fell is an essential read. It sets the stage for everything that comes next — with intensity, emotion, and so much heart.

Okay, let me start of by saying that I really love this series even though it is the most drama filled and immature (in terms of characters) series I have read to date. I mean honestly, between this book and the previous two, 90% of it is spent with the two main characters fighting (combined number of pages for the first 3 books including this one is 2,113 pages). I am not even joking with these figures... BUT, I can't seem to stop reading the series and liking the way the story just feels real in terms of their ages. AHHH!!! It's truly mind boggling... Now, in terms of the combined number of pages between these 3 books (and that's not including the last 2 in the series-- yes, there are more with the same couple) I can't freakin understand how this one ENDS IN A CLIFFHANGER!?!?!?! Seriously!?! If you haven't figured your crap out now, WILL YOU EVER!?!?! Yikes... This really annoys me if I am being honest. END RANT With that being said, I do in fact LIKE this series (a lot). It's definitely geared towards those who are either IN or enjoy new adult, college romances. The characters are a bit naive (but it works for their age), but their love story is STRONG. This to me, makes all the difference in the world. What I also like is the ease at which the story is told. Sure this book is over 800 pages but it reads like a shorter novel and readers will not have trouble sitting down and reading 200+ pages at a whack. For those who are unfamiliar with the series, be sure to read it in order. This series is Tessa and Hardin's romance (a tumultuous one at that) and is a pretty epic read.

I can honestly say, without a doubt, that Hardin Scott is one of the most tragically written characters I have ever read. I feel like this poor, lost guy cannot catch a break in life. The sheer ups and downs Hardin has gone through over the course of this series is enough to make me even need to drink something strong and I still have one book left to go. Oh Anna Todd, please please tell me that my tortured soul of a man will finally find his peace soon. In After We Fell, the third book in the After series, Hardin and Tessa are still muddling through finding their way….finding their way in life, finding their way in love and finding their way in sanity. These two have EVERYTHING going against them except for their all-encompassing love for each other. But is it enough? Can love really conquer all? That is the underlying question that you continually ask yourself as you turn the pages of their love story. With everyone fighting against them, can their love win out and be the glue that holds them together? Anna Todd frames their situations so well. Alternating between both POV’s you are totally in the heads of both these characters. You feel their emotions, you sense they both want to do right by each other, but they continuously seem to mess up. Tessa, dear sweet Tessa, wants to be independent, which I am all for, but some of the choices she makes asserting this independence makes me shake my head. Hardin is the most controlling, insecure and over bearing guy out there and the push and pull between these two usually does not end well. As aggravating as Hardin can be, Tessa most definitely brings about some problems too. The angst that rolls of the pages from some of her decisions makes you want to pull your hair out. As a reader, we have really gotten to know Hardin over these three books…what makes him tick and what makes explode. I still find him to have a disrespectful attitude that grates on my nerves at times whether warranted or not, but this just adds to the ever loving angst in his life’s story. The only good thing in his world is HIS Tess and his stubbornness and pride might be the thing that finally breaks these two. The more I read, the more I feel for him and understand his need to keep her away from all the bad things in his life. Even when he tries to do the right thing, it tends to backfire on him. In After We Fell, there are many revelations…MANY…that totally blew me away. There are some scenes in this book that were shocking and many that were heartbreaking. Anna Todd pushed the envelope in this book and it only made some of these situations, whether palpable to the reader or not, extremely real and tragic. All of the normal players are back in book three and I must say, I am ready for some of them to be written out this story! There really are some cruel people in Hardin and Tessa’s world. I am addicted to the After series….I have fallen in love with these two characters even if they drive me bat s*** crazy at times and I am really sad going into book four because I know this is the end. After we Fell ends in a major cliffhanger that Anna has come to write so well and I can’t wait to jump into After Ever Happy. I am so hoping that Anna writes Hardin and Tessa the ending I hope for. If there was ever a couple who needed an HEA it is most definitely these two! #HESSA

NO SPOILERS!!! This book is my favorite so far of the series. It's been a rollercoaster as I expected but the growth from Tessa & Hardin is amazing to see. You can't help but root for them. The last 10% of this book 🤯 That was a curveball that I wasn't expecting at all. Shock factor 10/10! I started this series a few weeks ago & haven't been able to put them down. I haven't been this invested in a book couple in a very long time but dang it if they don't end up together I will be devastated lol. Short story long I highly recommend this book. If you haven't read the first two please go read them first or you will be totally lost & miss out on a crap ton of important stuff.

I can’t but help the need to buy the fourth book! I have loved this series and the love story behind Hessa is beautiful! I love their love story in this book how he has tried to control his anger and better himself for their relationship. I enjoy every chapter and can’t seem to put the book down! Love this series and now I can’t wait for book four. I can’t wait for the movies but I love the books details much more! Maybe a series should be made from the books with more details! Thank you for another great read and I can’t wait to begin book4!

I wanted to read this series after seeing the trailer for the movie! I’ve seen these books around for so long but I just don’t read large books because I lose interest quickly. But since the trailer looked so good, I thought I’d give it a try. WOW am I glad I did! I was captured from page 1, sentence 1! I never looked back. These books are absolute page turners! I love bad boys. I knew there was more to Hardin. My heart broke for him over and over..even though he also made me so mad at how very hurtful he was. And dang was he a jerk..a lot. Tessa was so naive and innocent and frustrating so many times throughout that I wanted to throw my kindle..but I loved her too. I just felt so immersed in this story. Each book leaves off exactly where the previous one left off except Before. It’s hard to write a review for each book because it’s one gigantic love story. So I waited until I read them all. Beautifully written! Another new to me story I should have read long ago! Looking forward to to see this on screen...hopefully!!

This series is so good and much better than the movies’

It arrived in a very unattractive state. There were fingerprint stains on it and the cover was damaged as well as some pages. I'd expected a better product. The book is definitely worth a read, but my personal copy isn't the actual definition of a newly purchased novel. Very disappointed. I'm rating it five stars because the content is my favourite but regarding the condition, I wouldn't even give it two stars.

Excelente

Hab das Erste Buch auf Deutsch gelesen und konnte es nicht erwarten, bis die restlichen auf Deutsch erscheinen. Liest sich wie die ersten beiden angenehm und die Story geht einem auch wieder unter die Haut und setzt die Nerven auf eine Achterbahn. Buchreihe nur zu empfehlen und Vorsicht Suchtgefahr.

The corner is damaged and some of the pages are but I’ll still read it