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nicholle91's review against another edition
5.0
This book was really sad :( it made me love Ryle and then put me in Lily’s viewpoint on wanting to forgive him even though what he did was horrible. Colleen Hoover definitely did a wonderful job depicting her own mother’s relationship to help others empathize with abused women/people.
sheilawe's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
home_again's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
4.0
I worried at first that this book would turn out to be another standard romance novel. It has all the hallmarks. The lead male is rich and hot. The lead female is hot and struggling to find her footing in life. It's cliche but fortunately well-written enough to keep you going.
The story takes a turn into less explored territory when abuse enters the plot. The reader gets a front row seat to the inner thoughts of an abused woman and the reasons why she chooses to stay.
The writing was solid and the story keeps you interested. On the topic of abuse, it seemed a bit soft. At the end of the book, Hoover explains that she didn't intend it to look like any specific experience. That said, the ending represents more of an ideal that many abuse victims would like to experience rather than the harsh reality many face. The hard truth is that abusers rarely recognize or admit their abuse.
It is definitely worth reading and will keep you interested to the end, though it could be more original.
The story takes a turn into less explored territory when abuse enters the plot. The reader gets a front row seat to the inner thoughts of an abused woman and the reasons why she chooses to stay.
The writing was solid and the story keeps you interested. On the topic of abuse, it seemed a bit soft. At the end of the book, Hoover explains that she didn't intend it to look like any specific experience. That said, the ending represents more of an ideal that many abuse victims would like to experience rather than the harsh reality many face. The hard truth is that abusers rarely recognize or admit their abuse.
It is definitely worth reading and will keep you interested to the end, though it could be more original.
tisha_'s review
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Domestic abuse
lauranichols1029's review
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jaryac's review
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
pihlamm's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kl473's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.25
beebella's review against another edition
5.0
I feel so empty after reading it, I fell in love with the writing style and it's my first Colleen Hoover book, and to day it didn't disappoint is an understatement. This book made me laugh, cry, smile, and squeal. Overall this book is amazing