![]() ![]() It overwhelmed whatever storyline there was because it wasn’t romantic or sweet or cute. I’m sure there’s many…oh! Like also how he expected her to move her entire life around him instead of making those decisions together. Having the nerve to get angry at Tessa for trying to move on while they were broken up though it seemed to be A-Okay for him to sleep with the one girl who betrayed Tessa Threatening to kill/beat up anybody that talks to Tessa. Controlling her/Getting possessive as if she is an object. Shoving her more than once and saying he’d never do it on purpose. ![]() Telling her not to hang out with her friends. I can certainly list several of the gross issues just from this book that highlights how he is toxic and abusive and cruel to Tessa: He shouldn’t be in a relationship while in the condition he is in. I know he is fictional, but that human needs some psychological help. Hardin is a dangerous and explosive person to himself and everybody else. There’s a difference between fighting for your relationship and making it through rough patches, and then taking non-stop abuse and gaslighting and having your life completely controlled. Have I mentioned how disgusting this series is? I seriously hope those who read this don’t look at Hardin and Tessa as a great example of a relationship. ![]()
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