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A review by poltoreveur
Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover
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
3.5
Ugly Love wasn’t as ground shattering as I initially believe it to be.
I didn't grasp into the idea of this book being My Brother’s Best Friend as it is more of a Friends With Benefits or The Next Door Hot Neighbour trope because it gave me the same vibe as it did when I watched the movie ‘Friends With Benefits’.
Also with the fact while reading this, I knew that both of the main characters were adults and they could handle this minor inconvenience (which wouldn’t have been an inconvenience if they behave like adults) on their own. With that in mind, I couldn’t understand what would have been a big deal about itAfter all it was mentioned early on that Tate has also dated one of her brother’s friends in the past as well .
The story wasn’t as amusing as some people made it out to be. Halfway through the book, I’ve come to realize that I like Miles’ backstory even more than the main plot.
And I couldn't get myself to like Tate’s character either. She felt like every whiney female lead who's deprived of love and is imploring for the male lead’s affection. It's just a trope I felt I know all too well. To me, her brother was more entertaining to read about.
But to be fair, this book was written during 2014 so these tropes were the height of that certain era, which I don't blame.
Rachel and Miles’ love story is tragic by circumstances. It was sad to see how their story evolve but it wasn’t affecting me to a point where it was devastating to read because I couldn't relate to that certain point.Though, I kind of like the ending where he had gone back to see her again, maybe it could’ve been a bad decision but it wasn’t so It was nice.
Nevertheless, it irritated me that I assume Miles did not completely open up to Tate about his past (which makes sense due to the beginning when he said “Don’t ask about my past”) but I assume that he did after where it left off but I wanted to see it unravel.
Overall, it was alright. It wasn't terrible and I don't believe I expect more from this story but I do however, believe that this isn't Colleen’s greatest writing (profiling that would’ve made it to my top 5 from her) than the rest of her work.
I didn't grasp into the idea of this book being My Brother’s Best Friend as it is more of a Friends With Benefits or The Next Door Hot Neighbour trope because it gave me the same vibe as it did when I watched the movie ‘Friends With Benefits’.
Also with the fact while reading this, I knew that both of the main characters were adults and they could handle this minor inconvenience (which wouldn’t have been an inconvenience if they behave like adults) on their own. With that in mind, I couldn’t understand what would have been a big deal about it
The story wasn’t as amusing as some people made it out to be. Halfway through the book, I’ve come to realize that I like Miles’ backstory even more than the main plot.
And I couldn't get myself to like Tate’s character either. She felt like every whiney female lead who's deprived of love and is imploring for the male lead’s affection. It's just a trope I felt I know all too well. To me, her brother was more entertaining to read about.
But to be fair, this book was written during 2014 so these tropes were the height of that certain era, which I don't blame.
Rachel and Miles’ love story is tragic by circumstances. It was sad to see how their story evolve but it wasn’t affecting me to a point where it was devastating to read because I couldn't relate to that certain point.
Nevertheless, it irritated me that I assume Miles did not completely open up to Tate about his past (which makes sense due to the beginning when he said “Don’t ask about my past”) but I assume that he did after where it left off but I wanted to see it unravel.
Overall, it was alright. It wasn't terrible and I don't believe I expect more from this story but I do however, believe that this isn't Colleen’s greatest writing (profiling that would’ve made it to my top 5 from her) than the rest of her work.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident and Pregnancy
Minor: Child death