Jessica Cunsolo's epic romance that began in She's With Me comes to a heart-stopping conclusion.
Love has never been easy for Amelia Collins and Aiden Parker. They've faced every single imaginable challenge: a car crash, stalker attacks, evil fathers, wicked enemies and finally giving in to their feelings.
So, it's no surprise that just as Aiden and Amelia begin to plan their future, a new challenge emerges that could threaten everything. As Amelia once again attempts to protect those she loves, she inadvertently leaves a trail of clues behind, and her stalker is hot on her heals.
Faced with an impossible choice between love and survival, Amelia and Aiden's devotion to each other is tested like never before. But it may be no match for a cold-blooded killer.
The thrilling finale in the With Me series is sure to take your breath away . . .
Jessica Cunsolo鈥檚 young adult series, With Me, has amassed over 140 million reads on Wattpad since she posted her first story, She鈥檚 With Me, on the platform in 2015. It has won a Watty award, been published in multiple languages, and is in development for a feature film with Wattpad WEBTOON Studios. Jessica lives just outside of Toronto, where she enjoys the outdoors and transforming her real-life awkward situations into plotlines for her viral stories. You can find her on Instagram @jesscunsolo.
So, obviously, this is a 5-star read. I don't think anyone will understand (except for my equally obsessed cousin.) Okay first off, this book was ten times better than the Wattpad version. Okay, let's break it down.
Characters: This was the first found family trope I ever read, and honestly it still reigns true as one of my favorite groups of friends I've ever seen. They are all so fiercely protective of each other it just warms my heart. If you asked me to pick a favorite, I honestly couldn't tell you. Noah is the goofy child that is a tension-breaker, Julian is the one who actually has his shit together but will go to war for any of his friends, Mason is the giant sweetheart who values his relationships with his friends on another level, Charlotte is the sweet down-to-earth girl who isn't afraid to stick up for anyone, Chase is the giant sweetheart who's hopelessly in love with Charlotte, Annalisa is the badass loyal female character who is fiercely protective of anyone and everyone. And then there's Aiden...heart eyes. I'll talk about him later. But I love each and every one of these characters with all my heart. They know how to make you laugh, make you cry, make you angry, and make you squeal. What I also love is how 3 dimensional they all are too. They have incredible character arcs throughout the series and you really see that their finales are believable. I love Thea so much too.
Relationships: Okay, I need a whole ass essay for Aiden and Thea. They have always been one of my OTP ships of the century. They are so fiercely protective over each other, and yes this was a Wattpad story so there are some tropes you have seen before between these two but honestly, they are so adorable and badass. They are your definition of a power couple. And the way they both instantly enter parent mode when it comes to Jason and Jackson (Aiden's younger twin brothers) has me so excited. I cannot tell you how much I loved the new version of the ending. It is so much more well-rounded and it just makes sense for the pair. I love them, your honor.
Plot: MOTHER OF HOLY NUGGETS. The way Ms. Cunsolo changed the ending had me REELING. I loved the changes though, it felt more like Thea's revenge than anyone else. And I loved the way she told Mason and Noah and how their parts played into the finale. AND SHE GOT SHOT AND STABBED! GIRL GIVE HER A BREAK. But I loved Anna's redemption by her saving Thea from Tony. It just made sense. And it felt like such a girl boss moment. We love a power duo.
Overall, READ THIS. If you are going to read this to criticize, just don't. Yes, this is a Wattpad story, it is obviously not going to be what you expect. But I promise you, if you leave all of your expectations at the door, you will find that this series will sweep you off of your feet and steal your heart. Because no matter how many times I reread this series, I will forever call it home.
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Love has never been easy for Amelia Collins and Aiden Parker. They've faced every imaginable challenge: car wrecks, stalker attacks, evil fathers, wicked rivals, falling for each other, and finally giving in to their feelings. Still, it is no surprise that just as Aiden and Amelia begin to plan their future, a new threat emerges that could destroy everything. As Amelia once again attempts to protect those she loves, she inadvertently leaves a trail of clues behind, and her stalker is hot on her trail. Faced with an impossible choice between love and survival, Amelia and Aiden's devotion to each other is tested like never before. But will it be a big enough match for a cold-blooded killer?
This is my favourite Wattpad trilogy made into paperback books! I reread this at least every two years so I will be writing a proper review with quotes the next time I do.
I didnt review on the first two books because i read the three together and wanted to say everything here. First of the characters, especially the main ones a.k.a. thea and aiden are the bestttttttt. They're freaking amazing. I do pity Mason and Chase but honestly i believe it had to happen. I imagine in my head for them a better future. Lastly the plot was gorgeous i loved the plot holes and the details. All in all, the story was a BEAUTIFUL rollercoaster. I stayed up all night to read it and then woke up and continued it. Amazing. Really. Read it even more than once. Im reviewing this series after the third read. I wouldn't be surprised if some spin offs or sequels were written. I support you Violet all the way. I believe you can offer even more amazing creative books. Can't wait to read your other books. Btw, i write a bit and i use the same method you do (plot holes that you make the way for by sitting in front of the laptop and figuring it out on the way). A big fan.
I really enjoyed the first two books, and this was quite disappointing. Honestly, I felt all of this could have been written into two books; and this was rushed.
And we waited almost two books for
I also didn't like Amelia's character much this book, which was sad because I loved her in the other two books.
Who鈥檚 he calling little? I鈥檓 five foot six in three-inch heels!
....
But I did still love Noah and Mason, they basically carried the whole books. The last few pages were also nice.
It would have been better if this book didn't feel so rushed.
I am as disappointed the second time as I was the first.
I read this series back at the beginning of the year and I wanted to reread it again this year. I was so happy for my decision.
I loved the first two books but I distinctly remember not liking the third one all that much and I reciprocated it again this time - I don't like it.
It was rushed. No explanations. No details. No nothing. The author wanted to end the book and she did but not the way it was supposed to. This is a perfect example of the meme: they had us on the first half, not gonna lie.
They did. I felt how the effort that was out into the book dropped significantly during the end of the second and beginning of the third book. But I expected that a series like this would end with a BANG.
But nope. It ended with a simple shove.
I completely hated the end.
Tony just shows up. No kind of explanation how, when, were,why.
Some guy Mike just informs Alden that Luke's innocent and that there's proof. How? When? Where? And who the hell is Mike?I
EVERYBODY JUST KNOWS THEA'S SECRET AND THEY ALL GO TO HELP HER AND WE DON'T EVEN GET THE SLIGHTEST OF DETAILS.I
How did she tell them? How did she break the news? How did Anna and Mason take it? Did Noah crack up a joke or two? How did they respond to Aiden knowing all along??
I guess I'll never know.
So, so disappointing.
But a good series nonetheless 馃槀
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Okay, so the entire trilogy was about Tony after Thea and she鈥檚 escaping him yada yada yada...
So tell me why this book was so damn rushed and there was barely any action in it? The author skimped out. A lot. The book was anticlimactic and it deserved more of grander finale than we got! I mean come on, this guy was hunting her for over a year like a crazed psycho and we get Aidan pulling the trigger? Girl -
The first book was by far better and Thea is still as annoying as ever.
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Awesome writing, amazing storyline, incredible plot twists, superb character expression鈥� if it weren't for all the cussing this would be a 5-star read!! Recommended
Beautiful, satisfying conclusion to an excellent trilogy! I could not put this one down. Not only did it bring everything to a high-octane tense climax, but it also revealed some of the most shocking and thrilling WTF moments and I just couldn鈥檛 put it down. Cunsolo also shows off her mad writing chops with some of the hardcore emotional and action-heavy scenes with visceral immersive writing and poetic style choices.
Highly recommend this series, especially in audiobook. The narration is top notch, encompassing the characters beautifully and giving some amazing acting performances in the emotional scenes.
I am excited but also kind of sad to be done this trilogy, however I am so excited to see what is coming next for this author!
Wow this book had a great ending! The last third of the book was suspenseful and full of twists. I increased my rating because of it.
I'm so proud of this Wattpad author for writing an incredible series. I started reading it a few years ago and she deserves all the the hype. I'm grateful she let Wattpad users read it for free!
I knew I loved this book but it鈥檚 been years since I read it since the last time was before it was published as an actual book, AND I FORGOT HOW FREAKING GOOD IT IS. Literally Aiden and Thea are EVERYTHING, and the violence and everything is like the perfect amount. I read this book in less than a day, and I was on the edge of my seat the entire time
One star at best. Again, my middle school self begged the extra star out of me. For the author fall off the face of the Earth for months (years?) only to come back and rush the end of the story like that was simply disappointing. Bleh.
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher, via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.
The epic conclusion of the With Me series, see's Amelia finally face her stalker, and would-be murderer, Tony. Her and Aiden know their time is limited, and now that there's also Andrew out to get them, made evident by the car crash hit put out on them just after Christmas, there's only so long they have to find the evidence they need to stop them, once and for all. When more comes out about Tony, and the reason for her being sent to King City is revealed, Amelia must do everything in her power to save those she loves, even if it means putting herself at risk. Will they be able to succeed, or is the combined efforts of Tony and Andrew too much?
This book was just the perfect ending to this series. It's all been building to the confrontation with Tony, and I was in awe with how everything happened. Amelia's character has grown leaps and bounds since we first met her, and the way she managed the situation with Tony, and the one with Andrew, was fantastic. There were a lot of loose ends which needed tying up, but they were all interwoven into such a gripping book, that if I hand't needed to sleep, I think I would've stayed up all night to finish the book, straight after I had finished Stay With Me. The romance between Aiden and Amelia is a mature one, where it's not just puppy love, but felt like they were a lot older than Seniors in high school. I loved how so many difficult topics, including intimate partner violence, were discussed and handled with such care - this is a book series that really stays with you long after you've finished it.
i haven't read this book in a while and kind of forgot about but decided to give it another try. i honestly love this series, the characters, and all the love they have for each other. at first it's kind of slow but it gets so much more interesting the last book and i love the ending. sometimes it's different than you'd expect and i definitely expected different endings but the twist's definitely were good.
Finally finished the last book of the series and I'm sad it's ended. The way it ended was exactly how I wanted it to end and the twists that came with this book, I was not expecting it! I loved the ending of the book and threw a little curveball in. I would love if she could do more books. I loved all the characters, espically Noah and glad he finally found his thing with Thea!