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meowpie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Alcoholism
sldibened's review against another edition
- 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? N/A
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Stalking, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
passionatereader78's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Abandonment
jadyn_grace's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
roo_coniam's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Drug use, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Drug abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide, Medical trauma, and Sexual harassment
hmw98's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
lavendaere's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Drug use
kayla_oberle5's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence
allielong19's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Alcoholism and Domestic abuse
kimmmy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
In IEWU, putting a stop to abusive cycles means taking immense courage and a leap of faith. It is knowing your limits and setting boundaries between what you deserve and what you don't. 𝐈𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬 is about starting over again and rekindling love while nursing the wounds of trauma. We get to know Atlas more through his innermost thoughts and his past. We see Lily suffer the aftermath of abuse because, even though she ended the cycle, the trauma is still lurking and doesn't simply go away. Here, healing and recovery aren't always linear. Sometimes, it may take one step forward and two steps backward. Because guys like Ryle will continue to taunt, manipulate, and gaslight until their victim falls into their trap again. It's clear from the start that Ryle badly needs professional help as much as Lily does, but I don't think that matter was properly addressed in the book.
Reading ISWU didn't turn out to be as compelling and impactful as book 1. I wasn't heavily invested, and it didn't leave an emotional mark on me. I found it a bit repetitive, and I may have rolled my eyes over some scenes (mostly because of Ryle's appearance). I also liked Atlas more in IEWU.
True to its title, this sequel promises readers and fans a fairytale ending. This was okay, but frankly speaking, the story should have ended with It Ends with Us. However, if you want more interactions from present Lily and Atlas, read this and don't let my views hinder you because our opinions may vary. You won't miss anything either if you skip this book.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and Abandonment