Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

1308 reviews

ellavlind's review against another edition

emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual violence

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Gaslighting

taylorp98's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Blood, Violence, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Gun violence, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Pregnancy, Child death, and Death

alexiaruiz's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

2.5

I usually write my reviews for books right away, but I needed a few days to process how I felt about this book. I heard a lot of mixed reviews about Colleen Hoover before reading this, so didn't know what to expect when reading this book. I honestly still can't decide how to feel.

Right from the beginning I did not like Ryle. Absolutely hate violent men, and it was a red flag right away when he threw the chair on the roof. Can't stand Ryle he literally sucks, and I hate that there are so many scenes of Lily trying to rationalize his behavior. Also, Lily and Ryle's relationship seemed to be entirely based on physical attraction. I was not ever convinced that they had a real connection. Also him begging for her to sleep with him made me nauseous. I have never been in an abusive situation, so it was interesting to see what thoughts were going through her head about all of it, but it still felt icky. I loved Lily and her flower shop, definitely thought that was cute. I also really loved Alyssa. Now, I loved Atlas, but why did Colleen have to give them an icky age gap. Like she was 15 and he was 18, I hated that aspect. I just pretended they were the same age in my head, because it literally had nothing to do with the story that he was older. Somehow the best parts of this book were also simultaneously the worst. I am referring to the letters to Ellen about Atlas. The letters were so cute and sweet, and I really loved reading about Atlas and Lily's relationship. But, why did she have to write to Ellen DeGeneres, like be so for real. Literally made me cringe every time I saw Ellen's name. Also, the scene where Lily talks about being turned on while covered in cow manure... WHY!! Like literally why? So unnecessary and made me uncomfortable, and there was NO REASON to even include that! Don't even get me started on the fact that her daughter's middle name is Dory. Bye. Also, why are we letting Ryle see his daughter unsupervised after knowing how abusive he is? The abusive and rape scenes were really hard to read. Also, why does Colleen Hoover time-jump in every single chapter. Something so juicy would happen and the next page jumps to months in the future. Typing all of this is making me regret giving it 3 stars. Even though I just complained about the time jumps, I was happy that this book was fast-paced, because it made it a quick and easy read. I was very invested in the book from start to finish, despite the hate I just gave it. I enjoyed that Lily ended up with her daughter and Atlas. Overall decent book, still not sure if I want to read the next one.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, and Sexual violence

moon2001's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Death, Sexual assault, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Blood, Child abuse, Cursing, Grief, Infertility, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence

kiwichill's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

This book is a very realistic portrayal of domestic violence and the reasons so many people stay with their abuser.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Infidelity, Death, Death of parent, Stalking, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Alcoholism, Blood, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Alcohol, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Medical content, Child death, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, and Vomit

Domestic violence portrayed graphically

jazlynenns's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Grief, Rape, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Gun violence, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Alcoholism

larissakoch's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Domestic abuse, and Medical trauma

abbyspontaneity's review against another edition

2.5

Compelling story, bad writing

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse

Moderate: Sexual violence

roseofficial_xoxo's review against another edition

emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, Violence, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cursing, Blood, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic relationship

stephtoriz's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

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

2.0

I did not like the writing style. Very cringey. Also the names are bad. There were a lot of flaws in the plot. 

The only reason I gave it a 2 is because I felt that the story with Atlas had a lot of potential. I just wish it was written in a completely different way. 

My biggest critique is that Ryle should have had more consequences. I wish he would’ve gotten fired or something. How is an abuser allowed to have a career like that. Also there was no depth to any characters except maybe Atlas but even then we don’t get a lot of back story to what he’s been up to. It almost feels like he was just made so he can wait for her forever ? I don’t like that like she’s his only motivator ??? Idk I personally did not like that. Also there is way to many random horrible things thrown in. Horrid trauma for no reason.

I don’t think I’ll be reading anymore of her books simply because the writing is bad and cringey. 

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Content Warnings

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