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enchantingreads_rosyreviews's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
"Cycles exist because they are excruciating to break. It takes an astronomical amount of pain and courage to disrupt a familiar pattern."
My first CoHo book and it was a DOOZY, but I loved it! My family has a history of domestic violence survival and this book felt like a celebration to other survivors and their loved ones. The amount of strength Lily and others like her must find within themselves is awe-inspiring.
Hoover wrote a raw, grounded and realistic portrayal of an all-too-common situation. Watching Lily’s personal growth, especially when she is in conflict with herself, and wracking with the morally grey areas life forces us to face, are two elements which make this story uniquely captivating. This book is guaranteed to stay with you. This book was emotional, empowering, devastating, and left me conflicted at times. But all of these things are what make life beautiful. Without the tough times, the great ones are a little less shiny. I can't wait for the movie adaptation of this book!
When I tell you, this book grabbed hold of me and didn’t let go, I MEAN it! This is not some lovey-dovey romance book where they run off into the sunset together and live happily ever after. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pick it up! Instead, this is a grounded, authentic story which brings new meaning to the phrase “every rose has its thorns.”
"15 seconds. That's all it takes to completely change everything about a person. 15 seconds that we'll never get back."
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Sexual assault, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, Abandonment, Bullying, Cursing, Grief, Child death, Death of parent, Rape, and Self harm
kendallhoward's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Minor: Child death and Bullying
aprilyvonne's review against another edition
4.0
“It Ends With Us” by Colleen Hoover is definitely overhyped, but I did enjoy reading it. I get the fan base, but this book is messy and triggering. I never liked Ryle at all and felt so frustrated with Lily’s obliviousness to his “charms” in the beginning. He was creepy and honestly it was difficult to see how she could even love him. I could see the reasoning for this technique to help further the plot though.
I did enjoy Atlas’s character and could appreciate the young romance between him and Lily via her journal. I also understand why fans petitioned for the sequel.
I suppose I wished I knew more going in, since this book is not a romance. It’s about domestic violence and child abuse/neglect. If it were not for the author’s very vulnerable afterward, I’d probably give it a lower rating. She clearly explains herself, her pov and connection to violence in her own family. That was heartbreaking itself. It helped set the tone for the novel and explain why there was so much more compassion for people who make bad choices. I suppose that would help readers understand the victims more, and I did appreciate that approach. I still had a hard time feeling anything, but loathing for Ryle. It’s definitely easier to see issues when you’re looking on the inside from an outside perspective. Just be aware of the triggers and drama. It could’ve been worse I’m sure, but it was still upsetting to read.
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Graphic: Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Bullying, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
acraig9's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Physical abuse, Abandonment, Sexual assault, Violence, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Blood, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
katlynnnxo's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Physical abuse, Violence, and Pregnancy
aleroness's review against another edition
A heavy and infuriating and brutally honest and uplifting and confusing book tbh. One of those books where's there's no dichotomy of right and wrong (with some obvi exceptions). Everyone who knows someone who has experienced an abusive relationship in any way should read this.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Blood, Child death, Gun violence, Violence, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Rape
Moderate: Bullying, Medical content, Adult/minor relationship, Injury/Injury detail, and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer, Vomit, and Terminal illness
sasab5's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Child abuse, Rape, and Pregnancy
anna1ucia's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I literally sobbed at the
Overall I would recommend reading this however please be cautious and check the content warnings before reading.
Graphic: Sexual content, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Gaslighting, Bullying, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Rape, Emotional abuse, and Pregnancy
scarfaceclaws's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Grief, Violence, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Sexual violence and Pregnancy
Minor: Bullying and Gaslighting
becca_w_'s review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Violence, Confinement, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Child death, Child abuse, Gore, Grief, Medical content, Vomit, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Medical trauma, Toxic friendship, Classism, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Infertility, Physical abuse, Alcoholism, Blood, Bullying, Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Abandonment
Minor: Mental illness and Adult/minor relationship
I put the adult/minor relationship tag because technically speaking there is a relationship between an 18 year old and a 15 year old. That said, the age gap is 2 and a half years and isn't too much cause for concern in my opinion.