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deanenicole's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Child death, Death, and Infidelity
iamsherlocked's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
the writing style,- was exquisite, that's one arena where colleen hoover never fails to exceed one's expectations. the book is about Tate and Miles, and is told from a dual pov- present day from Tate's and flashbacks to six years in the past, to miles' previous relationship which has shaped him into the cold, detached person Tate meets, enters into a fwb (and falls for). the way the story unfolds, it' almost impossible to put it down, in some bits it's like watching a car crash or another disaster, almost impossible to look away.
the side characters, Corbin (Tate's overprotective big brother and miles' best friend) and Cap, the man who operates the elevator in their building are ICONIC. I need Corbin to have a standalone novel of his own because the Corbin content I got in this book was simply not enough. and cap, what to say of him, he's that ''I told you so'' bestie and has some of the best (and wisest) quotes.
onto what I did not like- the two main characters were well written, yes- they are real, flawed humans who make mistakes. HOWEVER, that doesn't mean they did not annoy me. I spent a good chunk of the time I was reading this book being very close to pulling my hair out of frustration looking at the amount of bad decisions both of them made. Tate, you know what he's offering will never be enough for you, SO WHY KEEP GOING ALONG WITH IT? (esp when you acknowledge it yourself that you should stop) and Miles, what to say of miles, man could put a malfunctioning traffic light to shame with those mixed signals he kept giving away, and so, so erraticaly (totally deserved those punches he got).- that being said, he too was extremely traumatised with what happened to him and did show some growth by the end of thr book, I just hope he's in therapy, he needs it.
the Rachel hate is something I don't understand or condone, yes, she was a little wrong to never reach out to miles even after she was somewhat okay? but she was also very young and lost a child, their two-day old Clayton and the way she processed that grief is not really something anyone should blame her for, even if she was a LITTLE at fault for how she left.
the side characters, Corbin (Tate's overprotective big brother and miles' best friend) and Cap, the man who operates the elevator in their building are ICONIC. I need Corbin to have a standalone novel of his own because the Corbin content I got in this book was simply not enough. and cap, what to say of him, he's that ''I told you so'' bestie and has some of the best (and wisest) quotes.
onto what I did not like- the two main characters were well written, yes- they are real, flawed humans who make mistakes. HOWEVER, that doesn't mean they did not annoy me. I spent a good chunk of the time I was reading this book being very close to pulling my hair out of frustration looking at the amount of bad decisions both of them made. Tate, you know what he's offering will never be enough for you, SO WHY KEEP GOING ALONG WITH IT? (esp when you acknowledge it yourself that you should stop) and Miles, what to say of miles, man could put a malfunctioning traffic light to shame with those mixed signals he kept giving away, and so, so erraticaly (totally deserved those punches he got).- that being said, he too was extremely traumatised with what happened to him and did show some growth by the end of thr book, I just hope he's in therapy, he needs it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Child death
Minor: Infidelity
cluckieduck's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
“Love isn’t always pretty…Sometimes you spend all your time hoping it’ll eventually be something different. Something better. Then, before you know it, you’re back to square one, and you lost your heart somewhere along the way.”
Ugly Love was utterly captivating and once I started, I just couldn’t put it down and finished it in one sitting. The alternating POVs with the past (Miles) & present (Tate) really rounded out the story/narration. It’s absolutely heartbreaking, but I was happy with how it ended for both Tate & Miles.
Ugly Love was utterly captivating and once I started, I just couldn’t put it down and finished it in one sitting. The alternating POVs with the past (Miles) & present (Tate) really rounded out the story/narration. It’s absolutely heartbreaking, but I was happy with how it ended for both Tate & Miles.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Child death, Car accident, and Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol and Infidelity
everythingordinary's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Car accident, Child death, Cursing, Grief, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Addiction, Alcohol, Cancer, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, and Infidelity
chloe_ellery's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love this book. I've learned I love any books that Collen hoover writes. Sometimes about her way of storytelling makes her books unput-downable.
Ugly Love was a rollercoaster. I was happy, sad, angry, but mostly happy and sad. This book is a beautiful blend of both emotions. I was so hooked during the entirety of the book I finished is in one sitting (contrary to my parents belief that no one can finish a book in that time span.) Anyway, everyone should go read this book and experience the same heartbreakingly beautiful tale that I did. <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Pregnancy
Minor: Infidelity
prettybaddieb's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Cancer, Car accident, Child death, Cursing, and Grief
Moderate: Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Infidelity, and Injury/Injury detail
meligarcia's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Child death, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
toofondofbooks_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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
Right off the bat, Miles and Tate's "no strings attached" fling starts with two rules. One: don't ask about the past, and two: don't expect a future. Spoiler alert: it's all gonna go out the window.
I don't think that any book of CoHo's is going to do it for me the same way that Verity did, but all the same, this woman's books are addictive and I eat them up with every new one I get. This one was...A LOT, in a lot of ways, but as always, I'm going to start with everything I liked about "Ugly Love."
This book has the same addictive and readable quality that the rest of CoHo's books have. The pacing is really good, and picking this book up never felt like a chore even though I have been feeling a little slumpy lately. I thought that Miles, though a questionable person in my opinion, was a really interesting character and I enjoyed the chapters that unraveled his past for the reader, a past that Tate, for most of the book, is unable to know. I didn't quite understand why they were written the way they were written, but I don't think that was a bad thing. I also thought that the parallels between Miles' chapters chronicling his past were really interesting. They weren't too in your face, but they also weren't so subtle that you couldn't pick up on them. The themes around love being messy and complicated, ugly - if you will, but still being worth it to have the beautiful aspects that come along with it, really resonated with me. Oh! Also, loved the Character of "Cap."
My negative thoughts are this: Tate. Too much Tate. She just kept repeating herself and it made me tired. I also got so frustrated with her at times even though it might have been unfair. She was already in love with him when they made their arrangement, and still went along with the arrangement, and I understand that sometimes if you want someone to love you, you'll do things that you never thought you would, but being in her head while she went THROUGH IT was really draining at times. I also didn't care for how misogynistic and annoying her brother was, like, bro... The culture of "Keep your hands off MY SISTER!" while well meaning, is so toxic and misogynistic. Like, she's a grown up, dude. These are just petty annoyances that I had within the narrative - it's still a decent book and I can see why it's so beloved among CoHo fans. My next CoHo romance will be It Ends With Us....pray for me lol
I don't think that any book of CoHo's is going to do it for me the same way that Verity did, but all the same, this woman's books are addictive and I eat them up with every new one I get. This one was...A LOT, in a lot of ways, but as always, I'm going to start with everything I liked about "Ugly Love."
This book has the same addictive and readable quality that the rest of CoHo's books have. The pacing is really good, and picking this book up never felt like a chore even though I have been feeling a little slumpy lately. I thought that Miles, though a questionable person in my opinion, was a really interesting character and I enjoyed the chapters that unraveled his past for the reader, a past that Tate, for most of the book, is unable to know. I didn't quite understand why they were written the way they were written, but I don't think that was a bad thing. I also thought that the parallels between Miles' chapters chronicling his past were really interesting. They weren't too in your face, but they also weren't so subtle that you couldn't pick up on them. The themes around love being messy and complicated, ugly - if you will, but still being worth it to have the beautiful aspects that come along with it, really resonated with me. Oh! Also, loved the Character of "Cap."
My negative thoughts are this: Tate. Too much Tate. She just kept repeating herself and it made me tired. I also got so frustrated with her at times even though it might have been unfair. She was already in love with him when they made their arrangement, and still went along with the arrangement, and I understand that sometimes if you want someone to love you, you'll do things that you never thought you would, but being in her head while she went THROUGH IT was really draining at times. I also didn't care for how misogynistic and annoying her brother was, like, bro... The culture of "Keep your hands off MY SISTER!" while well meaning, is so toxic and misogynistic. Like, she's a grown up, dude. These are just petty annoyances that I had within the narrative - it's still a decent book and I can see why it's so beloved among CoHo fans. My next CoHo romance will be It Ends With Us....pray for me lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Car accident, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Child death
Moderate: Infidelity, Acephobia/Arophobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, Terminal illness, and Medical content
Minor: Excrement and Incest
dorinha's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Child death, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
Moderate: Abortion, Cursing, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Sexism, and Infidelity
ramonalynn's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Incest
Minor: Infidelity
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