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It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

100 reviews

leahdrago01's review

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Death of parent

Minor: Cancer, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

martapsalvado's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad 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

4.5

I tend to gravitate towards more lighthearted books, but some exceptions are made sometimes and this was one of them. This book changed my perspective about things, which is a powerful feature for a book. The characters are so well constructed and the plot so unpredictable, at least for me. You can feel that the author poured her heart into this book while you're reading it. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for  an emotional, thought-provoking and realistic read, but please please please consult the content warnings before reading it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol

lexizee'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

This is absolutely amazing. It Ends With Us made me so emotional to the point that I was sobbing by the end of the book. I really loved the scene where

Lily tells Ryle that she wants a divorce and Ryle was telling her to reconsider, and then she asked him what he would've done if their daughter came up to them and said her boyfriend/husband had hit her.

It was beautifully written.

Also, the Epilogue was amazing. The last line was absolutely perfect.

Honestly, Colleen Hoover did such an amazing job because whenever

Ryle got mad and hit her, I'd make excuses for him in my mind like "you shouldn't've done that in the first place"

and I'd catch myself the next second realising how wrong and toxic that mindset is. Colleen really wrote the book in a way that made it seem like you're actually in Lily's place/situation so you get these mindsets that a lot of women have when they're in that situation also (eg, making excuses).

This is a 100% recommend from me! 👍🏻

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Death of parent and Pregnancy

Minor: Cancer and Suicide attempt

queenbutts's review

dark emotional 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Abandonment

Minor: Cancer, Cursing, and Infertility

oatsandhoney's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-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

3.75

I think this book lives up to its hype on the internet. I felt so different many emotions throughout the story and I think it's a book that will stick with me for a long time. I didn't expect to learn anything from this book, but I feel that I've gained a new understanding and perspective regarding people involved in abusive relationships.  My preferred genre is fantasy and this was kind of a heavy read and at times it was painful and uncomfortable. The writing also got incredibly cringey at times. I really enjoyed it overall!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Rape

Moderate: Sexual assault and Toxic relationship

Minor: Cancer and Vomit

hannahhhh___'s review

inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

very sad

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Rape, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Cancer, Death, and Panic attacks/disorders

224ok's review

dark emotional inspiring sad 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? It's complicated

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Sexual assault and Blood

Minor: Cancer, Gore, and Death of parent

mollyruhland's review

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Infertility, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

miraswrld's review

dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Child abuse, Pregnancy, and Abandonment

Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Infertility, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Alcohol

sian99's review

dark emotional inspiring sad tense 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

2.5

this story is definitely sad, but i was confused at the end of the book because i was like, where are the pools of tears? at what moment was i supposed to be crying like everyone else on my fyp?  i yearn for stories like that, which take me out of myself and make me feel their pain, but i didn’t with this novel. it seemed obvious that she should

leave ryle for atlas

after the first incident. if anything, it did help me understand the mindset of a woman experiencing what lily experiences. it didn’t quite bring up those feelings for me but i totally get how others would feel a deep connection to the story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Chronic illness, Gun violence, and Death of parent

Minor: Cancer, Infertility, Suicide, and Vomit