If There's No Tomorrow

Let me start by saying that I am yet to come across a book by Jennifer L Armentrout that I have not loved and ' if there's no tomorrow' is no exception. I could not have been more excited I have been waiting for months to buy this book and it didnt disappoint.

We start with Lena in and out if consciousness in the hospital scared and unable to wake up. Then we jump back to where her story began. I really enjoyed the first half of the book. It felt like the typical easy reading ya book. high school friends, going to parties friends, untold feelings for each other. But then after Lena makes a choice she cant take back everything changes

The second half of the book delves into the aftermath and consequences of that decision. The pain it caused Lenas friends and their families and the physical and emotional pain it caused Lena who was wracked with guilt believing it was her fault and could have stopped it all if she had only been a stronger person.

This book was an emotional journey that has both its ups and downs. Showing the strength of true friendship and that people will always surprise you if you just open up and let them in.

If There's No Tomorrow was a well written coming of age novel focused on a character who lets one mistake excessively weigh her down. I haven't read many of Jennifer L Armentrout's contemporary novels, but reading this one makes it seem like I should probably be giving her others a go.

There were many times throughout the novel where protagonist Lena was incredibly frustrating in her being unable to rely on the support of her friends and family- not allowing them to help unless they basically forced her to. But this was quite consistent with what may happen when someone feels so guilty about something that has happened.

The characters are relatively well developed, with Lena and Sebastian being the ones who are obviously in the foreground. I also loved how supportive Lena's family were, and felt the subplot regarding her father was well handled as well. I did feel that some of her friends were characterised somewhat stereotypically, which is why you'll see that the character rating below is slightly lower than the other ratings.

The novel takes on a serious issue which I won't specifically go into in this review because some people may consider it a spoiler (especially as it's not mentioned in the review I feel like it's meant to somewhat be a mystery). The issue is actually quite well handled and relevant to today's younger generation, and it felt like there was a "message" being told without being too preachy. Some aspects of the issue felt a bit unresolved at the end, but that was likely because those aspects weren't the focus of the novel.

Overall, quite a good book that certainly makes me want to go try some of Armentrout's other contemporary novels.

Ratings
Overall: 8/10
Plot: 4/5
Romance: 4/5
Writing: 4/5
Characters: 3.5/5
Cover: 3/5