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It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Initially the book felt super wattpad/tumblr for me and I considered not finishing it a couple of times. Due to the hype and the long wait at the library, I pushed on and eventually fell in love with the characters, despite feeling an over the top layering of angst in the pages. The message that was delivered at the end and the reason “It ends with us” was something that I didn’t quite grasp until the end (which makes sense) and it has definitely left me considerably more empathetic towards women in situations like Lily.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-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? It's complicated
3.0
Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Cult Trip: Inside the World of Coercion and Control by Anke Richter
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0