64 pages • 2 hours read

Colleen Hoover

It Ends with Us

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover narrates the story of Lily Bloom, a young Bostonian opening a flower shop, who falls for resident surgeon Ryle Kincaid. As their romance deepens, Lily confronts memories of her abusive father and childhood love, Atlas Corrigan. Her relationship with Ryle becomes tumultuous, leading Lily to a difficult choice about her future and breaking the cycle of domestic violence. This book contains themes of intimate partner violence and abuse.

Reviews & Readership

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It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover offers a poignant exploration of love, resilience, and self-discovery. Readers commend the emotional depth and complex characters, though some criticize the melodramatic elements and predictability. Overall, it resonates for its heartfelt and impactful narrative on sensitive topics like domestic abuse, despite occasional narrative flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read It Ends with Us?

A reader who enjoys emotional, character-driven narratives with themes of love, resilience, and personal growth would appreciate It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover. Fans of The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and Slammed by Hoover will find a similar blend of romance and poignant life lessons.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Love

Topics

Love / Sexuality

Trauma / Abuse / Violence