If Only I Had Told Her
This deeply emotional YA companion novel follows three teenagers navigating grief, love, and survival after the sudden death of a beloved friend. It handles heavy themes including a teen suicide attempt, implied sexual assault, teen pregnancy, and frank language with sincerity, but the content is firmly intended for older teens.
Confident teen readers aged 14 and up who are ready for an honest, sometimes devastating look at grief and first love.
Chapters to know about
Finn's entire section culminates in his death, told from his own point of view right up to the moment of the accident; readers experience the loss in real time.
The car accident that kills Finn is depicted, including one teen being thrown from the vehicle and Finn dying after stepping in an electrified puddle near the wreck.
Brief but specific description of electrocution injuries, including burns up Finn's arm and damage to his face.