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The first book I've picked up and read in years! Couldn't get enough

I had a year 7 student pull me up on my negative attitude towards this author. She was scathing that I had never read one. So she handed this to me. On the second last day of the school holidays I am finally making an effort. Sigh. Here we go. #notyoungadult

I have seen many people post about Colleen Hoover. I have never read any until now. I chose this book in part for the beautiful cover, and in part because I read the first couple pages and was intrigued. I went into the book without realizing the theme of spousal abuse. A lot of pages was spent with Lily trying to justify abuse to herself, making excuses for her husband. This book deals with a difficult subject and ultimately had a satisfying end.

Pros: quick, easy listen that I started last night and finished today. My oldest daughter loves CoHo, so we can chat about this.

Cons: kind of a hot mess of ‘new adult‘ tropes, mediocre writing at best, and some the dumbest character names I‘ve seen (that‘s saying something). I spent 80% of this book being annoyed and now have to tell my daughter that. 😂

Of course I will read the 🤬ing sequel.

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My introduction to Colleen Hoover did not disappoint

This is my first Colleen Hoover book… it‘s not exactly what I was expecting, given all the hype around this author. I kind of thought this book was a train-wreck, but I also couldn‘t stop listening (audiobook). It reminded me of fifty shades of grey to be honest. Not a terrible read, but didn‘t sell me on this author. I‘m going to read Verity too, so we‘ll see if that changes my opinion of Colleen Hoover.

I just keep reading her books and every one of them is different and each has a different take on relationships. This one is personal to the author about her abusive dad…she wrote it with the intention of making you think that it always seems easy to the onlooker that leaving an abusive relationship is easy.

Hopefully it‘s as good as people are saying it is!

4.5 stars. Romantic. Good twist at the end

DNF

This is terrible. Why on earth is it so popular? Was it written by a 19yro with not one day of adversity ? It ends with this book

I was sitting on the edge the entire time while I read this. I found the first half of the book quite slow even though every chapter offered some developments or the other, it was the second half of the book that mostly ripped my heart. No spoilers but I found myself getting angry with Lily and that's what Colleen tries to answer through this novel - if anything, this novel helps raise awareness.

About to start this, my first Colleen Hoover book. I can‘t believe I have never read any of her books before. I‘ve seen so many posts about them and this cover is so pretty.

I loved it. Took me a couple chapters to get over the writing (1st person present tense ugh), but overall, it was a great read. The realism was so well-written, and I loved the ending. I loved that Lilly took control of the situation and did the right thing. The novel showed a different, realistic perspective on domestic abuse and it was eye-opening. I loved the character-growth, and this novel did such a good job of it. Totally recommend!

Easy to read every one of her books.

Was drawn in immediately. By the middle I was worried it was going the route of 50 shades and was hopeful there would be more substance. It really turned around, for me, and I absolutely loved the ending and epilogue. Can't wait for It Starts with Us!

One of my best friends gifted me and our other bestie this book tonight and we have decided to start our own little trio book club!

Started finally after a 6 month hold at library for the audiobook. Yes reading and listening.💗
I give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Niece is making me…

Starting this one as a buddy read with a new book bestie ☺️

#thoughtfulthursday
✨ My first book by this author and I‘ve just ordered It Starts with us
✨I‘m a summer baby but love the changing of colours into autumn 🍂
✨Family holiday to Barcelona 🇪🇸
Your turn….. @JaneyWaneyB @hannah-leeloo @Mrs_B

I could not put this book down! Utterly gutwretching! Such a well told story of real life situations. Life is not always easy answers!

Great!

Why in the world is this so popular? The writing is absolutely terrible and everything that happens is utterly unbelievable. Way way too many convenient coincidences. I made it about 50 pages in and I couldn‘t take it anymore.

My first Colleen Hoover book, wasn‘t sure what to expect, it‘s a heavy subject matter. Lily has a bright future when her past comes back and her 2 worlds collide and starts off a cycle she‘s seen before and making the ultimate relationship decision for the benefit of others.

“There is no such thing as bad people. We‘re all just people who sometimes do bad things.”

Heart breaking , real, and a million other things❤️

It was good, a lot of emotions.

Wow. This one is a whirlwind of emotion. I'm never much of a follower when it comes to book trends and hype because I often don't feel the same but this one is definitely deserving. I couldn't put it down. #62-2022

“You can stop swimming now, Lily. We finally reached the shore.“ - Atlas

pg.373

“In the future...if by some miracle you ever find yourself in the position to fall in love again...fall in love with me,“ -Atlas

pg.310

“If I have to choose between working at the best hospital in the world and making my wife happy...I choose you. You are my success. As long as your happy, I don't care where I work,“ -Ryle

pg.247-248

“I was trying to put everything back inside. I thought I could fix him Lilly,“ -Ryle

pg.240

I'm not sure why it won't go through this text but here it is in the picture.

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#itendswithus #siamonoiadirebasta #collenhoover #book

Can never go wrong with a CoHo read! 💕Loved this book! #ColleenHoover #ItEndsWithUs

I wasn‘t sure what to expect from this book - my SIL passed it along to me after she read it. I thought it was just going to be a romance type novel, I was wrong…

The depth of emotion that comes from these last chapters and the author‘s note floored me. I was in tears. I felt heartbreaking clarity in my own life and from the experiences I have endured. I felt especially for my Mother and even my Father.

Easy read but heavy.

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I absolutely loved this book Colleen has a way with her writing that with make you fall in love then break your break into pieces that you have to sweep up all the broken pieces then by some magical writing she puts all back together! This book really gave me a perspective on no matter how much you love someone sometimes the right decision is the hardest!

My niece recommended this book. awesome book!! I couldn‘t put it down, I definitely will read more of her books any recommendations?

as every book from Collen Hoover, i recommend it so freaking much.
I loved every single chapter from this book, every single word.
I cry myself out for this book and I don't regret it at all.
the note from the author was the part more difficult to read.
loved it from the first line to the last.
★★★★★

❤️ it 5/5

Wow could not put this down! Officially a part of the #CoHo fan club!

7-30-22: My 73rd finished book of 2022! Lily Bloom grew up in an abusive home but survived and flourished when she left Maine and moved to Boston. There she opens a business and meets Ryle Kincaid, a handsome neurosurgeon who doesn‘t want to ever be tied down. As their relationship grows, a blast from her past, Atlas Corrigan, shows up and threatens everything. This is a love story times two, with a lot of heartache. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️📖#️⃣7️⃣3️⃣

il libro è stato molto pubblicizzato e all‘inizio pensavo fosse uno di quei romanzi che andasse solo di moda ma leggendolo mi ha appassionato parecchio infatti l‘ho finito di leggere in pochi giorni.
la cosa che mi è particolarmente piaciuta è il fatto che sensibilizza un argomento che andrebbe discusso di più. #itendswithus #mipiace

update finished: literally an emotional rollercoaster. highly reccomend. i need more colleen hoover

this book is giving me emotional trauma but highly suggest:)

I‘m a bit torn with this one. I can see why it‘s so popular; it is a good story and I appreciate the originality to not tell a typical love story. However some aspects I felt were slightly simple or juvenile, like the writing style and the weird names? Some of the things the characters said and did didn‘t ring true for me. Some of them also felt underdeveloped for me. It left me feeling icky but maybe that means it was effective? I don‘t know.