A review by jaane
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

SPOILER ALERT.


I have a lot of expectations about this book because of all the hype and reviews but I must say I'm kind of disappointed.

The first few chapters are good. I love Lily and Ryle's relationship. They're in love and passionate about each other until that time Ryle hit Lily. That was the time I'm like "Oh h3ll no you did not just do that!" After that I have the feeling that it will not end well and yes it definitely did not, at least to me.

I know Lily have experienced this in the past with her parents and she should've known better. She should've known this is what happened to her mother when her father beat her. But no. Love is sometimes an illusion and it makes you look on the brighter side. Like how he is just drunk that's why he did it. And like all the sweet sorry and sex can fix it which definitely did not. 

I am actually speechless and I don't know what to say. To think it happened again and again until she realizes "I'm done. This is it." However, she still considers there might be a chance Ryle will change. Well it might be different when you actually experienced it.  I just didn't like this abusing things which hurts to read. It just felt wrong and uncomfortable. 

I know Lily just tries her best to make her marriage work. I guess with this mindset, you will always try to endure what's happening just to see the beautiful sunshine at the end of the tunnel which turns out to be storm. At the end I'm just glad she was able to open up to her mother about it that helps her made a decision. I'm glad she chose the best for her and her baby. 

Atlas is a very hardworking and resilient guy. If only circumstances are different, then Lily's life would've been better but I guess it's also good it ends like how it does since it gives a lesson. I'm just excited to read the next book hoping it will be a better outcome for Lily and Atlas. 

What struck me most is the Note from the Author. It's heartfelt. I'm glad I don't skip pages and read ahead since it would have been a bummer. I didn't even know the story is based on Colleen Hoover's experience! I admire her for writing this story. That's admirable and brave.  

Overall, the book is okay for me. I'm not sure I enjoy reading it. It's painful, uncomfortable and hard to read at the end parts but the first parts are beautiful. 
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