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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
DNF hoodstuk 9/37. Note to self: Lees geen romance boeken meer, alleen maar omdat iedereen ze geweldig vindt. En al helemaal niet via audioboek. (maar deze was ook wel too spicy for my liking)
I think four hours in is far enough to know I do not like the writing, I do not like the characters, and I think this is a poorly done romance. The pace being as fast as it is contradicts both of the characters in how they were presented, the 'dirty talk' makes me cringe, and the author does not know how to show and not tell. Being spoonfed a plot is not fun for me.
Maybe I would have seen this to the end, but I draw the line at a love triangle. I don't like them most the time and in a book like this? No way.
Absolutely not.
Maybe I would have seen this to the end, but I draw the line at a love triangle. I don't like them most the time and in a book like this? No way.
Absolutely not.
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
immediately understood the hype but this was too mature for younger me HAHAHA fav character will always always be allysa
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
So glad the Blake lively drama didn't ruin this for me. Glad it was a happy ending, some of it was a tough read but great book!
emotional
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:
Yes
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was kinda skeptical to start reading this book, cause it was so hyped up on TikTok. But I decided anyway to step on the Colleen Hoover train and I’m glad I did. I absolutely love this book. It definitely one of my favorites now. And I can’t say my eyes were dry during the whole book.
I feel when reading any book it is always beneficial to learn a little about the author too. Colleen Hoover's mother was in an abusive relationship when Colleen was young; her father openly admitted to being abusive and changed his ways. When I learned about the book and it was recommended it me, I was told it was a romance and went into the book expecting lots of fluff with some angst. I would disagree with those who target this as a romance. As Colleen writes in the End Notes, she intends to show the struggles of women in abusive relationships which unfortunately is very prevalent.
Spoilers Below (Read At Own Risk): I took this story as an empowering story of young women stuck in the cycle of abuse which began with her mother and her choices to end that cycle. Colleen makes the reader attracted to Ryle Kincaid and slowly shows the struggles of toxic relationships and domestic abuse. I loved this tale because of the eyeopening description of domestic abuse and the cycle of abuse. I think it is important that we don't brush topics like these under the rug. Colleen is not trying to push an epic romance, she is trying to showcase the harsh reality of domestic abuse and show how hard it is to leave an abusive relationship.
I only rate it 4 stars for a few reasons. I wish we could have seen more of Atlas Corrigan; we learn he went to the Marines and is an award winning Chef, but it would have been nice to know a little more of what happened during that time. The ending for romance fans leaves a lot to the imagination; we don't learn if Atlas and Lily have kids or remain together. I would have loved to have seen more interaction. Also, I feel like Atlas' homelessness was not fully addressed. It is brought up in a couple scenes, but we do not learn more about his struggles. Overall, with the plot of overcoming the cycle of abuse, the homelessness is just another feature that is fairly quickly brushed to the side. It would have been more appropriate to leave out the topic of homelessness if Colleen was not going to fully address it.
Finally, I truly believe that this a beautifully written story of overcoming abuse and would recommend to those who are emotionally mature enough to handle the adult content of the book. I beg of all readers not to just take this as another angsty romance; this is a story unfortunately similar to a lot of women and I believe Colleen's intent was to show how strong the victims of domestic abuse (Yes, men can be victims of domestic violence as well) are and look inside their mind.
Spoilers Below (Read At Own Risk): I took this story as an empowering story of young women stuck in the cycle of abuse which began with her mother and her choices to end that cycle. Colleen makes the reader attracted to Ryle Kincaid and slowly shows the struggles of toxic relationships and domestic abuse. I loved this tale because of the eyeopening description of domestic abuse and the cycle of abuse. I think it is important that we don't brush topics like these under the rug. Colleen is not trying to push an epic romance, she is trying to showcase the harsh reality of domestic abuse and show how hard it is to leave an abusive relationship.
I only rate it 4 stars for a few reasons. I wish we could have seen more of Atlas Corrigan; we learn he went to the Marines and is an award winning Chef, but it would have been nice to know a little more of what happened during that time. The ending for romance fans leaves a lot to the imagination; we don't learn if Atlas and Lily have kids or remain together. I would have loved to have seen more interaction. Also, I feel like Atlas' homelessness was not fully addressed. It is brought up in a couple scenes, but we do not learn more about his struggles. Overall, with the plot of overcoming the cycle of abuse, the homelessness is just another feature that is fairly quickly brushed to the side. It would have been more appropriate to leave out the topic of homelessness if Colleen was not going to fully address it.
Finally, I truly believe that this a beautifully written story of overcoming abuse and would recommend to those who are emotionally mature enough to handle the adult content of the book. I beg of all readers not to just take this as another angsty romance; this is a story unfortunately similar to a lot of women and I believe Colleen's intent was to show how strong the victims of domestic abuse (Yes, men can be victims of domestic violence as well) are and look inside their mind.
emotional
reflective
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