It Ends With Us
By Colleen Hoover
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Synopsis
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.
Robin’s Review
Spoiler Free Review
The newest novel from author Colleen Hoover is romantic and sweet. Heartbreaking and suspenseful. Hopeful and healing. Exhilarating and profound. Eye-opening. “Deeply personal” for the woman who wrote it. I heard whispers that this story would be different from anything Colleen Hoover had previously written. It’s true. It Ends With Us is far from her norm, and I strongly believe it may be her best work yet.
It Ends With Us is a story where past and present collide. It’s a refreshingly honest novel that stars a cast of three characters: Lily Bloom, Ryle Kincaid and Atlas Corrigan. Instead of giving a broad summary of what this story entails, I strongly encourage that you experience it without expectations of what you’ll be reading. Stay away from Facebook and other social media. Go in blind. Put your trust in Colleen Hoover and read It Ends With Us the way it is meant to be read. Like so many readers before me, I did, and I’m extremely grateful for my reading experience!
Colleen Hoover is a gifted author. She writes romance novels, but her stories are about so much more than love. Her novels are about characters who face difficult circumstances. It Ends With Us is a novel that has everything a seasoned reader loves to find in a quality new adult novel. Strong character growth. A powerful, emotionally charged plot. Romantic chemistry that will put you on the edge of your seat. Outstanding character dialogue and flawless writing. At times while I was reading, my heart felt bruised, but in the end, I found this story completely fulfilling.
For all these reasons, I’m giving Colleen Hoover a 6-star rating. This 2016 favorite is inspiring, and I honestly expect it will be life-changing for many readers. You won’t want to miss this novel. Please be sure to read It Ends With Us!
Michel’s Review
Spoiler Free Review
After reading It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover I was at wits end on how to review this book. There are just not the right kind of words to describe this reading experience without giving away spoilers. It’s a novel that each reader needs to experience themselves. The only word I could use to accurately describe this novel is PROFOUND.
It Ends With Us is not the typical romance. I wouldn’t even put this novel in the romance genre. It is more like a contemporary fiction novel or womens fiction novel.
I would suggest that readers stay away from social media and sites where spoilers and in depth reviews are posted . This type of influence could give the readers the wrong perceptions going in. I highly recommend going into this novel “blind”, free of any influence from the outside world.
Colleen Hoover is a gifted writer that delivers a unique reading experience with every one of her novels. It Ends With Us has layers upon layers within the overall plot of the story. Each and everyone of her characters are multi dimensional. There are so many shades of gray within this novel. Colleen colors these shades of gray and gives the reader a completely different perspective. As this novel progresses, the colors change in value and tone, very much like a kaleidoscope . In the end the reader walks away with new perceptions, a deeper understanding of these life circumstances, and hopefully a more tolerable opinion.
Each character in this novel was shaped by their pasts. There were cracks in their entire being. They were both good and bad, loving and hateful, and lastly broken but not beyond salvation. They were who they were and had to choose how to proceed in their future lives. They all had to choose the path they wanted to take in their future that would illuminate rather than darken their lives.
This novel touched me on so many different emotional and physical levels. I walked away with a different perspective. In no way do I condone some of the issues but I will not be quick to judge people in these life situations.
The writing was beyond superb. It delivered a very profound message. It was a real portrayal of life, love, relationships, and family. It was enlightening. The overall message was positive.
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Don’t miss Colleen’s Book Tour for It Ends With Us
Join Colleen Hoover at…
BOSTON, MA
Tuesday, August 2nd
BROOKLINE BOOKSMITH
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MADISON, NJ
Wednesday, August 3rd
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NEW YORK, NY
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CINCINNATI, OH
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CHICAGO, IL
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HOUSTON, TX
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About Colleen Hoover
Author Bio:
Colleen Hoover’s love for writing began in 1985 when she was five years old. Her first story was titled “Mystery Bob” and was a huge hit with her mother, who was really good at faking interest.
Colleen continued to write short stories for friends and family until December of 2011, when she decided to write a long story she titled, “Slammed.” She self-published SLAMMED to Amazon in January, 2012 and it hit the NYT’s bestsellers list in May, 2012. She has since signed with Atria Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, and now has six NYT’s bestsellers. Colleen prefers to be called a writer, as the term “author” still terrifies her and makes this feel like a job with expectations. She doesn’t work well under pressure and hopes writing will always remain fun and exciting.
Colleen’s newest novel, UGLY LOVE, releases August 5th, 2014. She is currently working on a new novel, CONFESS, which she is writing as fast as she can before she wakes up from this crazy dream.
You can follow Colleen on Instagram and Twitter @colleenhoover. You can also find her on her blog at http://www.colleenhoover.com where she holds a daily book-a-day giveaway, or on her very active Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/authorcolleenhoover where she loves to give away more free stuff when her husband isn’t looking.
Colleen also wants the world to know that writing short biographies in third person is incredibly awkward.
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