Reviews tagging 'Gun violence'

It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

455 reviews

tonisecelecticlibrary's review

dark emotional funny reflective sad medium-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? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Sexual violence

Minor: Gun violence

kenzielew's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad tense

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Gun violence

annaeslane's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad medium-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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Gun violence, Child abuse, and Pregnancy

heyitsem's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Death of parent and Gun violence

enchantingreads_rosyreviews's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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? Yes

4.0

"Cycles exist because they are excruciating to break. It takes an astronomical amount of pain and courage to disrupt a familiar pattern."

My first CoHo book and it was a DOOZY, but I loved it! My family has a history of domestic violence survival and this book felt like a celebration to other survivors and their loved ones. The amount of strength Lily and others like her must find within themselves is awe-inspiring.

Hoover wrote a raw, grounded and realistic portrayal of an all-too-common situation. Watching Lily’s personal growth, especially when she is in conflict with herself, and wracking with the morally grey areas life forces us to face, are two elements which make this story uniquely captivating. This book is guaranteed to stay with you. This book was emotional, empowering, devastating, and left me conflicted at times. But all of these things are what make life beautiful. Without the tough times, the great ones are a little less shiny. I can't wait for the movie adaptation of this book!

When I tell you, this book grabbed hold of me and didn’t let go, I MEAN it! This is not some lovey-dovey romance book where they run off into the sunset together and live happily ever after. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pick it up! Instead, this is a grounded, authentic story which brings new meaning to the phrase “every rose has its thorns.” 

"15 seconds. That's all it takes to completely change everything about a person. 15 seconds that we'll never get back."

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Sexual assault, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and Sexual content

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, Abandonment, Bullying, Cursing, Grief, Child death, Death of parent, Rape, and Self harm

kbookish's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-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

2.5

I absolutely would not call this a romance novel. I thought the first 3/4 of this was a realistic view of generational trauma and patterns of domestic abuse, and I did appreciate the

relationship development and understanding between Lily and her mother

. However, the ultimate resolution of the story in the epilogue is either missing too much information doesn't make sense with many of the concerns Lily has earlier in the book. I also would not say this was especially well-written though it was an engrossing read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Gore, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Sexual violence and Sexual content

kfquarium's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Rape

Moderate: Medical content, Gun violence, Cursing, Pregnancy, and Death

Minor: Death of parent, Drug use, Vomit, Alcohol, Adult/minor relationship, and Injury/Injury detail

jessbellreads's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Pregnancy

Minor: Death of parent and Gun violence

heatherchrisman's review against another edition

challenging emotional tense medium-paced

• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Domestic abuse, Death, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Child death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, and Rape

amberjelfs's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

Not the author’s note at the end 😩

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gun violence, Child death, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Grief, Rape, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship