julianxiv's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
just a month ago i was convinced that i would never read any of her books, but now i can't remember the last time i had this much fun reading something, i couldn't put it down to save my life. and the ending made me sob a little bit (i never cry at books, this is huge)
i don't have many coherent thoughts right now, except that i am in love with atlas. ATLAS CORRIGAN!!!!!!! [crowd cheers]
Graphic: Gaslighting, Violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
ellie_murdock's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Injury/injury detail, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Torture, Domestic abuse, Violence, Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Rape, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Mental illness, Infertility, Gun violence, and Grief
chacha113's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Domestic abuse, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, and Toxic relationship
its_van_vulpen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Graphic: Murder, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Child death, Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, Blood, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Sexual assault, Grief, Injury/injury detail, Pregnancy, Death of parent, and Physical abuse
cochrananna's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
drunknush's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.25
Graphic: Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Death of parent
literallysam's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
It Ends With Us is a huge emotional rollercoaster. It made me laugh, it made me cry and sometimes both at once. Like legit BIG, FAT TEARS.
I thought that it was like any other cheesy romance novel but i was totally wrong. It Ends With Us is phenomenal! It makes you fall in love, breaks your heart and forces you to reconsider your prejudged ideas about domestic abuse and violence.
(spoilers)
I absolutely loved Ryle. (Initially obv) The very first scene in the book, on the roof.. it was my absolute favourite.
The more I got into the story- the more his character grew on me until.. the incident occurred. I mean obv a toxic relationship is a straight up NO.
I mean I've never felt this conflicted over a character before.
My most fav character in the book was Atlas. His story gutted me at times. I initially didn't want his entry coz i was already in love with Ryle so he felt like a threat but.. what he and Lily had was so real and i was blown away by his commitment. Lily was a really strong character throughout the book and I loved her.
The part I didn't like was- the diary entries addressed to Ellen DeGeneres, coz they just felt so cringe & honestly I wanted to skip those.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
payel_mukherjee_28's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Addiction and Domestic abuse
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
cdoubet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Vomit, Classism, Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Injury/injury detail, Medical content, Mental illness, Rape, Suicide, Violence, Alcoholism, Blood, Child death, Cursing, Infertility, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Pregnancy and Death of parent
Minor: Bullying
bee_thebee's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I cringed a lot, I cried, I was shocked and many emotions.
I hated the author, probably still do. But it's one of her best books I think, I just really hate her writing style and the way she uses trauma as a plot and drama factor of her books. I feelike she's not acknowledging it enough.
Th only thing about this book that I actually enjoyed was Atlas and the diary entries. That's it.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Pregnancy, and Physical abuse
Minor: Blood and Suicidal thoughts