Reviews

It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

jodiekiss's review against another edition

3.0

It was okay, I knew it would end like it would but an easyish read. Maybe I’m just not a Colleen fan.
Will be a great film but the book just didn’t do it for me.

libbieloureads's review against another edition

1.0

If I could give a book 0 stars I would. I have never hated a book so much. The fact that this book justifies and romanticizes abuse through the majority of the book just to flip the switch at the last minute is terrible. The fact that this is advertised as a romance book is truly tragic, abuse isn’t romantic. I’m honestly shocked by its popularity because this is such a toxic book.

dezzaroomama's review against another edition

1.0

Gave it a one star. Ryle should have had extensive counseling and parenting classes before being left alone with Emerson. Abuse isn’t cute and it isn’t entertainment, and it absolutely shouldn’t be ignored when infants are involved.

allisonbraun's review

emotional sad medium-paced

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

3.0

bookie27's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• 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: Domestic abuse

docka's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative lighthearted reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

whatnataliereadss's review against another edition

4.0

I loved this book, it’s the first one in YEARS to reduce me to sobbing! It’s heart wrenchingly well written despite the horrendous topic. It’s sad and beautiful and I know I’ll think about this book for a long time.
PLEASE check trigger warnings - this is not a romance

tbchic's review against another edition

2.0

Naked truth? I hated this book.

It is the epitome of overhyped quasi "romance" books. It's not even about romance, it's about abuse. And you'd think that since the author wrote it based on her own experience, that the subject would be presented well, right? WRONG. Honestly, this feels like some second-rate Wattpad fanfiction. And the thing with Ellen? Cringe encapsulated.

Save yourself the time and go read something else. Literally ANYTHING else. I haven't hated any book this much since reading Moby Dick at uni. Sigh.

amalbouf44's review against another edition

5.0

The story of Lily and how she was brought up by an Abusive father which she swears will never happen to her. She meets Ryle, a neurosurgeon who she falls for and marries. She soon realizes he has a temper of his own and hits her. When Ryle "gets upset" with Lily it's usually over Atlas, Lily's first love that she hasn't seen in years but ends up eating at his restaurant one night.

jhscng's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

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

2.25