[Book Review] It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover

 

"There's no such thing as bad people. 

We're all just people who sometimes do bad things"

Hi bookworms! I just finished reading the last page, and I'm eager to spill the tea! As you have read before, the title is It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover, and allow me to inform you that the story was a whole rollercoaster-ride. Get yourself ready and comfy, because this book review will tell u my perception after reading it, and you might gain a new title into your reading list!

So, here is the deal with It Ends With Us - It's like a journey of someone who has trust issue and believe that something might too-good-to-be-true. The story follows Lily Bloom, who got mistreated by her husband, Ryle Kincaid, a charming neurosurgeon 7 years her senior. Ironically, they were truly in love before they got married. I know, I know, it sounds like any other romance book with a heavy conflict, but trust me! This book not only got me the most butterfly effects and kicking-the-air situations, but also one of the most thought-provoking and emotionally intense novel. 

Starting off with the cover, I might assume that someone has a good taste. The title is typed in a massive purple font that easily caught my attention. However, the visual of broken bloom flower also come together. As soon as I noticed, it's kinda give me the hint of how the story will end up. 

The next one is the story line itself that revolves around Lily who finds herself caught between her new love interest, Ryle (that ended up marrying her) and her first love, and also her childhood friend, Atlas Corrigan that appears out of nowhere. Colleen Hoover made this novel explores Lily's past and present, delving into themes of love, abuse, and the cycle of violence.

The weakness I found is lack of realism, especially Atlas' reappearance. Atlas was leaving to Boston years before they finally met again out of nowhere. (Well, since it's a fiction novel). However, it's necessary to know that fiction often needs a degree of suspension of disbelief, and what feels unrealistic to one reader (me) may resonate as truthful to another. 

Nevertheless, I could assume that this novel is relatively light-weight to be a starter for a newbie reader who still in adolescence, since the Colleen Hoover using a simple writing style which is not too complex. 

In conclusion, "It Ends With Us" by Colleen Hoover provides a fascinating emotional journey through Lily Bloom's life, exploring themes of love, abuse, and personal growth. While some plot elements may fade believability, the novel's strength lies in its ability to provoke thought or imagination and stir emotions. With her simple writing style and relatable characters, this book serves as an excellent entry point for young adult readers into more serious literary themes. Despite its flaws, Hoover's novel ultimately delivers a powerful message about breaking cycles of abuse, making it a worthwhile addition to any bookworm's reading list.

"It stops here. With me and you.

It ends with us."

A book review by Anisa Nur Rosiani (30802200008)