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Book Summary and Reviews of It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

It Ends with Us

A Novel

by Colleen Hoover

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  • Aug 2016, 384 pages
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Book Summary

The newest, highly anticipated novel from beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author, Colleen Hoover.

Sometimes it is the one who loves you who hurts you the most.

Lily hasn't always had it easy, but that's never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. She's come a long way from the small town in Maine where she grew up—she graduated from college, moved to Boston, and started her own business. So when she feels a spark with a gorgeous neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid, everything in Lily's life suddenly seems almost too good to be true.

Ryle is assertive, stubborn, maybe even a little arrogant. He's also sensitive, brilliant, and has a total soft spot for Lily. And the way he looks in scrubs certainly doesn't hurt. Lily can't get him out of her head. But Ryle's complete aversion to relationships is disturbing. Even as Lily finds herself becoming the exception to his "no dating" rule, she can't help but wonder what made him that way in the first place.

As questions about her new relationship overwhelm her, so do thoughts of Atlas Corrigan—her first love and a link to the past she left behind. He was her kindred spirit, her protector. When Atlas suddenly reappears, everything Lily has built with Ryle is threatened.

With this bold and deeply personal novel, Colleen Hoover delivers a heart-wrenching story that breaks exciting new ground for her as a writer. Combining a captivating romance with a cast of all-too-human characters, It Ends With Us is an unforgettable tale of love that comes at the ultimate price.

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"Best-selling Hoover's latest valiant and compelling…novel packs her trademark emotional punch… The power and pain of the relationship will stay with readers even as Hoover offers hope." - Booklist

"Starred Review. Packed with riveting drama and painful truths, this book powerfully illustrates the devastation of abuse—and the strength of the survivors." - Kirkus Reviews

"What a glorious and touching read, a forever keeper. The kind of book that gets handed down." - USA Today

"Tackles tough subject matter with a deft and confident hand." - Huffington Post

"Starred Review. It Ends with Us is a perfect example of the author's writing chops and her ability to weave together uplifting, romantic and somber plotlines. No matter your level of fandom, readers will love and respect protagonist Lily and learn something from her struggles." - RT Book Review

"Colleen Hoover reminds readers that love is a fragile thing, built from courage, hope, and tears. Every person with a heartbeat should read this book." - Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"It Ends with Us isn't an ordinary love story. It will break your heart while filling you with hope,and by the end of this gripping, pulse-pounding novel, you'll be smiling through your tears." - Sarah Pekkanen, International bestselling author of Perfect Neighbors

"It Ends With Us is a brave and heartbreaking novel that digs its claws into you and doesn't let go, long after you've finished it. No one delivers an emotional read like Colleen Hoover." - Anna Todd, New York Times bestselling author of the After series

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Brooklyn

It Ends With Us Honest Review
It ends with us book is a life lesson book, I personally had lots of fun reading this book and I think that’s what people should be looking in when reading, my emotions with this book was wow. I was blushing, kicking my feet, crying, mad, screaming, but at the end I was relieved I was done. It was a lot to take in but I loved it! 5 stars!

Priyanka Prajapat

Amazing Book
Normally I tend to enjoy books because of how relatable the characters are, but this one's different. I find this book powerful.
Personally, I think we shouldn't romanticize this book because yes, there is romance but there is more depth to the story. There is violence, domestic abuse, and attempted rape. These sound horrible and they are. They happen to a lot of people, so romanticizing this book means romanticizing abuse and that's very very alarming.

On another note, I find the characters in this book really interesting. Like Lily is one of the best characters I have ever read about. I loved the way how imperfect, independent, strong, and emotional she is. Also loved Allysa and the friendship between Lily and Alyssa. The romance part in the book was good and Atlas is where I fell for this book. The diary entries about the love they shared when they were young are impeccable.

I know the book ended how it should have ended, but I was hoping that Ryle would too get a happy ending. I know he was at fault but there is still a part of me that longs for a happy ending for him. But overall I loved this book and I can say that this book is by far my favourite book of Colleen Hoover.

AJ

Enjoyable and great for readers that like romance and tragedy
I think this book demonstrates lot about subjects of abuse which I loved but for others may be a bit triggering. I would say if you want something with drama and literature about abuse this would be good for you. The way the author describes the characters and takes a lot of factors into context to make it realistic is admirable.

hiba

It is amazing
"It Ends with Us" by Colleen Hoover is an emotionally raw and powerful novel that explores themes of love, loss, and domestic abuse. The story follows Lily Bloom, a young woman who is determined to break the cycle of abuse that she witnessed as a child.

The book is masterfully written, with a gripping narrative that keeps the reader engaged from start to finish. Hoover's characters are complex and relatable, and she expertly weaves together their stories to create a powerful and thought-provoking novel.

One of the things that set "It Ends with Us" apart is its honesty and authenticity. Hoover doesn't shy away from the difficult topics of abuse and trauma, but rather delves into them head-on, exposing the harsh realities of domestic violence and the toll it takes on its victims.

Through Lily's story, Hoover shows that breaking the cycle of abuse is not easy, but it is possible. She also highlights the importance of speaking out about abuse and seeking help when needed.

Overall, "It Ends with Us" is a stunning and unforgettable novel that will leave a lasting impact on its readers. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complexities of domestic abuse and the strength it takes to break free from it.

Sakshi

Justttt wooowwww
Hii...author I just wanna say your story touched my heart and it was just a great experience of reading this book... And I Don't know but I feel very sad when the story ends because I wanted to read more of this ...but at last it was just amazing
....and keep swimming.....

Maria

At some point, it has to end
Where should I start...in the beginning, it was a little bit confusing for me but the end got me so emotional. I loved how this book gave a total description of all the character's behavior, it had so many details to everything which helps you to be part of that book. It made me realize that people sometimes try to pretend like they don't see the negative things the other person has because they care way too much about them in order to pretend to themselves that, that person will change. In other words, people usually try to not pay attention to reality or in the case of Lily's mom, she tried not to pay attention to what her husband was doing because she felt like she would be nothing without him and she wouldn't have somewhere to live, especially when she has her daughter. Another lesson it gave me, is that when you observe a situation from the outside, it's easier to say that you would leave and change something but when you get to live that situation, you understand the perspective of view of the person that was going through that situation.

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Colleen Hoover

Colleen Hoover is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Slammed, This Girl, Point of Retreat, Hopeless, Losing Hope, Finding Cinderella, Maybe Someday, Ugly Love, Maybe Not, and Confess. She lives in Texas with her husband and their three boys.

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