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sage_loves_books's review against another edition
relaxing
medium-paced
- 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
3.5
meturner10's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- 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
3.5
roxannebeall's review against another edition
3.0
It was overall a cute read about love and overcoming trauma and grief. Not incredibly in-depth but it was a feel-good book.
haleighg's review against another edition
5.0
Oh miles! I didn’t even realize that the flashbacks would make me cry as much as him finally willing and going to heal. This was a book for a recommendation. Great sad love story. Growth!
anadbx's review against another edition
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
hate
stefamancio's review against another edition
5.0
I'm an emotional wreck after this book. Warning : bring tissues while reading Ugly Love.
Colleen Hoover will make you go through a roller coaster of emotions. The book will dig deep into your heart and bring out the most impulsive feelings out of it. Strong hatred and Strong love that you can't help but feel. Tate, Miles and the people in their lives all contribute. From the heartaches to the warmth of love. It starts off confusing but in the end, everything is explained beautifully. Also, pay attention to the cover (I love it!). It has huge significance for both main characters.
Overall, despite that I rode the crazy roller coaster, it was a fantastic book. With a love story so unique and emotional, that not only consists of true love between Tate and Miles, but also true love coming from their peers and family. Ugly Love will show that the beautiful side of love can come out from it's ugly side.
Colleen Hoover will make you go through a roller coaster of emotions. The book will dig deep into your heart and bring out the most impulsive feelings out of it. Strong hatred and Strong love that you can't help but feel. Tate, Miles and the people in their lives all contribute. From the heartaches to the warmth of love. It starts off confusing but in the end, everything is explained beautifully. Also, pay attention to the cover (I love it!). It has huge significance for both main characters.
Overall, despite that I rode the crazy roller coaster, it was a fantastic book. With a love story so unique and emotional, that not only consists of true love between Tate and Miles, but also true love coming from their peers and family. Ugly Love will show that the beautiful side of love can come out from it's ugly side.
delaynie's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
After a friend recommended this book, I bought Ugly Love without knowing anything about it. I liked the idea of jumping in with little expectations.
At first, I struggled to read this book. At the time I was reading it while also reading a romantasy book that was more gripping and had more exciting content. Once I finished that book and truly focused on Ugly Love, I began to like it a lot more. Pages 100+ were more upbeat. Pages 200+ had me finish in one sitting. The story at that point really had me.
I thought the suspense of Miles's chapters was great. His first few chapters are at times cringey and a little too much. He was soooo into his high school crush. It wasn't until later in the book that I began to appreciate his chapters. By the end of the book, I wanted Miles's chapters more than Tate's.
The two POV's were in different formats. Tate's was structured like a typical novel. Miles's had centered text and some more additions like different font sizes and poetic word placements across the page. It made my head hurt at first. My brain kind of got numb to it at one point, but I never enjoyed the structural deviations.
I think the characters were fine. Tate (FMC) was relatable, and I could understand her position. I think we've all been a little delusional because we want something to work out. She may have been better off without her relationship with Miles (MMC), but she chose the messy relationship. I understand trying to make something work that really may not change instead of courageously stepping away from it. Tate is trying to convince herself that he will love her back. She doesn't necessarily want to fix Miles, but she does want him to grow to be happier and to potentially become her boyfriend. Miles obviously had a lot to work through. I wish his healing could have begun slightly earlier in the story, so we could have more time with him and Tate once he begins to clean up his act. I think this would have added to their relationship to see him actively working on himself and to see them build a real relationship together instead of going from situationship to perfectly happy.
Side note: I think it's okay he loved Rachel differently than he loved Tate. Those first love feelings are so overwhelming and dreamy. It makes sense to not have that same feeling for every other romantic partner you have. There's space in Miles and Tate's relationship to build a really mature love if they can manage it.
There's for sure some nopes for me. Miles caressing Tate's foot in the car was a NO for me. That might just be a personal problem. The baby's balls comment was just as legendary and icky as I thought it would be. Some of Tate's comments about Miles "giving her his pain" was morally questionable. The step sibling situation is a bit complicated too.
Overall, I liked the book. I was invested in seeing how Tate & Miles's relationship was going to end. I wanted to know everything about Miles's past. It wasn't very surprising, but that's okay because I was more interested in that storyline playing out. Ugly Love is a light read that at times can be heavy. I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend this book. However, I wouldn't discourage anyone from reading it either. I think it was a story that a variety of people can relate to.
At first, I struggled to read this book. At the time I was reading it while also reading a romantasy book that was more gripping and had more exciting content. Once I finished that book and truly focused on Ugly Love, I began to like it a lot more. Pages 100+ were more upbeat. Pages 200+ had me finish in one sitting. The story at that point really had me.
I thought the suspense of Miles's chapters was great. His first few chapters are at times cringey and a little too much. He was soooo into his high school crush. It wasn't until later in the book that I began to appreciate his chapters. By the end of the book, I wanted Miles's chapters more than Tate's.
The two POV's were in different formats. Tate's was structured like a typical novel. Miles's had centered text and some more additions like different font sizes and poetic word placements across the page. It made my head hurt at first. My brain kind of got numb to it at one point, but I never enjoyed the structural deviations.
I think the characters were fine. Tate (FMC) was relatable, and I could understand her position. I think we've all been a little delusional because we want something to work out. She may have been better off without her relationship with Miles (MMC), but she chose the messy relationship. I understand trying to make something work that really may not change instead of courageously stepping away from it. Tate is trying to convince herself that he will love her back. She doesn't necessarily want to fix Miles, but she does want him to grow to be happier and to potentially become her boyfriend. Miles obviously had a lot to work through. I wish his healing could have begun slightly earlier in the story, so we could have more time with him and Tate once he begins to clean up his act. I think this would have added to their relationship to see him actively working on himself and to see them build a real relationship together instead of going from situationship to perfectly happy.
Side note: I think it's okay he loved Rachel differently than he loved Tate. Those first love feelings are so overwhelming and dreamy. It makes sense to not have that same feeling for every other romantic partner you have. There's space in Miles and Tate's relationship to build a really mature love if they can manage it.
There's for sure some nopes for me. Miles caressing Tate's foot in the car was a NO for me. That might just be a personal problem. The baby's balls comment was just as legendary and icky as I thought it would be. Some of Tate's comments about Miles "giving her his pain" was morally questionable. The step sibling situation is a bit complicated too.
Overall, I liked the book. I was invested in seeing how Tate & Miles's relationship was going to end. I wanted to know everything about Miles's past. It wasn't very surprising, but that's okay because I was more interested in that storyline playing out. Ugly Love is a light read that at times can be heavy. I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend this book. However, I wouldn't discourage anyone from reading it either. I think it was a story that a variety of people can relate to.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Child death
cerveny_isabelle's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
5.0