What order should I read If He Had Been with Me in?

Start with "IF ONLY I HAD TOLD HER" (2025) and follow the publication order listed on this page.

How many books are in If He Had Been with Me?

2 main books, published 2019–2025.

If He Had Been with Me Reading Order (2026 Guide)

The complete reading order for the If He Had Been with Me series by Laura Nowlin. Below you'll find the authoritative guide on how to read the books in order, including publication dates and chronological timeline placements.

Where to start

Start with "IF ONLY I HAD TOLD HER" and follow the publication order below.

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Community Consensus

High Debate

"The comment section appears split, focusing heavily on critiques of two major contemporary authors rather than the book implied in the prompt title. The first group of comments criticizes R.F. Kuang (RFK) for being overly academic, blunt in her messaging, lacking originality (repackaging historical events/classic texts), and struggling to create fully realized characters. The second, and more detailed, critique focuses on Brandon Sanderson's *Stormlight Archive*, claiming his later books (3, 4, 5) suffer from excessive bloat, repetitive prose, constant introduction of new systems ('lights'), and an unrealistic depiction of societal and mental health change."

Key Reddit Advice

For the Brandon Sanderson series discussed (implied to be *The Stormlight Archive*), readers should proceed sequentially, noting that many commenters enjoyed the 'first 2 books' but found the later volumes (Books 3, 4, and 5) suffered from scope creep and repetitive prose. For Kuang's works, the consensus suggests readers approach her bibliography sequentially but with the expectation that recurring issues regarding overly academic style and blunt messaging may persist throughout her catalog.

Publication Reading Order2 Titles

Why Publication Order?We recommend reading in Publication Order (default). This follows the author's release schedule, ensuring you experience plot twists, character growth, and world-building exactly as intended without spoilers.