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It Ends with Us A Novel eBook Colleen Hoover

***I would give this more than 5 stars if I could.***

I finished this book late last night but didn't think it would be fair for me to try to write a review on this extremely moving and complex novel before I gave it some thought. Typically I write book reviews shortly after finishing books since they are fresh in my mind but this one required some processing before I could find the appropriate words. First, let me backtrack and state that this is my first novel by Colleen Hoover and I loved it so much that I've already bought a couple of her other books! I had just started reading a different book when I saw this book advertised on social media and thought I'd see what it was about. I immediately purchased It Ends with Us and stopped reading my other novel, which is something I very rarely do. Though there isn't a book description listed on the product page, I was intrigued because of the high percentage of 5 star reviews and most of the reviews I read were very enigmatic. After having read the book, I can see why many reviewers chose to review It Ends with Us in that way.

"Imagine all the people you meet in your life. There are so many. They come in like waves, trickling in and out with the tide. Some waves are much bigger and make more of an impact than others. Sometimes the waves bring with them things from deep in the bottom of the sea and they leave those things tossed onto the shore. Imprints against the grains of sand that prove the waves had once been there, long after the tide recedes."

Normally in a book review, I will introduce the protagonists and give my own summary without giving spoilers, however I feel this review needs to be different because, as other reviewers have stated, I feel it's best to go into reading this book blind, or at least mostly blind. There are three main characters, one female and two males but it is not a love triangle. Besides these three, there are also some friends and family members who play important parts in the development of the story. Without them, the story would not turn out the way it does. All of these characters have admirable qualities as well as faults and that's what makes them human. Throughout the novel, we see especially the main female protagonist grow and learn from her life experiences.

"Just because we didn't end up on the same wave, doesn't mean we aren't still a part of the same ocean."

It's hard to decide which genre this book fits into because there are elements of many genres within this novel. There is romance but not so much that it takes away from the storyline. There is also some humor, not in a I-laughed-so-much-my-abs-hurt-and-I-can't-breathe way. For me, I snickered every now and then. I find it safe to say this novel fits in the contemporary fiction genre the best, in my opinion.

I feel a good amount of the novel is light and fun but there is also some sadness and complicated situations. When I hit the 60% mark in this book, I spent the rest of the time with my hand either covering my mouth or over my chest. I also bit off most of my nails because I was so anxious to read what would happen next. As I finished the novel, I had some tears because it was so moving and beautiful. I definitely recommend reading the Author's Note at the end which explains how the author found her inspiration for this novel. I cried while reading that too.

In summary, I'm so happy I decided to read It Ends with Us because I loved it! This was my first Colleen Hoover novel and I'm already planning on reading some of her other novels. I just can't believe it took me this long to discover her but now that I have, I will look forward to her new releases. Whether you've read books by Colleen Hoover or not, I highly recommend reading this novel. It Ends with Us has made me a new fan and I can't wait to read another one of her books!


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It Ends with Us A Novel eBook Colleen Hoover Reviews

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

I'm going to start this review off with this statement I didn't cry while I was reading this book, but I did cry several days later when I was looking back on Lily's story. That shows how emotionally charged this story is, along with the true power behind Colleen's writing. I'm not going to give away any spoilers because you need to go into the book blind. If you want to know what happens, there are definitely some reviews out there that tell you the big twists and turns. But take my advice and don't spoil this book for yourself. It will lose a lot if you go in knowing exactly what to expect. So seriously, don't do it to yourself. Just let the beauty of Colleen's writing sweep over you and sink in.

“All humans make mistakes. What determines a person's character aren't the mistakes we make. It's how we take those mistakes and turn them into lessons rather than excuses.”

This is honestly not only one of the best reads of 2016, but also one of the most (if not the most) empowering. I want to give this book to every man, woman, and even teenager (it's definitely a NA/adult read) and tell them... READ THIS NOW! Do you want to know why? Because this book carries with it a very strong message, one that shows strength and courage that many people might not have at the time, but after reading will understand and gain. I honestly don't know if there has ever been a time when I was prouder to be reading the heroine's story due to her choices. Ultimately though, Colleen Hoover wrote a book that everyone can take something away from. Colleen always writes such unique stories, and this one is certainly no exception. But the one thing I will say is that this is truly her best book yet.

“Just because someone hurts you doesn't mean you can simply stop loving them. It's not a person's actions that hurt the most. It's the love. If there was no love attached to the action, the pain would be a little easier to bear.”

Lily's story is one that I never wanted to stop reading. If I know that I'm going to need to read a book in multiple sittings (which was the case with this book), I usually try to find a good place to stop. One in which, nothing major is happening and nobody is facing some drastic/perilous moment. Well you see the problem with this book is the fact that there is literally NO. GOOD. STOPPING. POINT! None! There was never a part where I felt safe in letting this book sit overnight because I knew that the story and the what if's would play endlessly in my mind. So I stayed up and read it all in one sitting because I simply couldn't stop. Lily was someone that I connected to right from the get go. I knew as soon as the book started that I would like her, and that never once stopped while I was reading. However, I didn't realize how much her character would affect me while I was reading. As I said before, after I was finished reading, I couldn't have been prouder of her decisions. The strength she had throughout the story to go through what she did, but also her resolve and conviction just made me constantly cheer her on. Lily is truly one of the most admirable characters that I have ever had the pleasure of reading about, and that admiration goes extraordinarily deep.

“Life is a funny thing. We only get so many years to live it, so we have to do everything we can to make sure those years are as full as they can be. We shouldn't waste time on things that might happen someday, or maybe even never.”

I mentioned it briefly above, but this book has a very powerful message, and this message is actually carefully woven into the story from page 1. You obviously don't realize it when you start reading the novel, but it's there when you look back after finishing. And this is also why I'm going to reiterate the importance of going into the story blind, because just as unexpected and emotional it is for the reader to read and witness what Lily goes through, it is even more unexpected and emotional for Lily. This is where this book truly shines, because you as a reader feel like part of the story. There's a very slow burn while reading, one in which we get to know characters and see the develop in the ways that we as humans get to know each other...but then Colleen rips that metaphorical rug out from under all of us, and shocks us with one revelation after another. But you know what? That's exactly how life is sometimes...sometimes you never see things coming in a million years and you have to figure out how to deal with these radical changes you never thought would happen.

“It stops here. With me and you. It ends with us.”

Where this book really got me though was the meaning of the title. Throughout the entire time I was reading, I kept wondering what the title meant. Because come on...this is Colleen Hoover and literally EVERYTHING has some significance (no matter how small). And when I got to the part of the story where the title finally made sense, guys let me tell you...this had an impact on me like no other. I just sat there with my book in my hands staring at the page for a solid 5 minutes. It is the perfect title for the perfect book.

“Fifteen seconds. That’s all it takes to completely change everything about a person. Fifteen seconds that we'll never get back.”

I connected with this book in my own way, and for that I am extraordinarily thankful to Colleen Hoover for even writing this book. The author's note at the end was just as powerful and amazing as the rest of the story, but it shows just how personal this story was for her to write. I applaud Colleen for writing this book and not "making things easy" for the main character or glossing over the "bad parts." This is an incredibly realistic book that makes you realize many things and leaves an imprint on your soul. It's important to remember that everyone must make extraordinarily difficult decisions in their life, and not everyone will agree with them. If this book even empowers one woman to take steps in making an important decision, the Colleen Hoover did her job. And I count myself lucky to have had the honor of reading this story because I am a changed person because of it!

Happy reading )
***I would give this more than 5 stars if I could.***

I finished this book late last night but didn't think it would be fair for me to try to write a review on this extremely moving and complex novel before I gave it some thought. Typically I write book reviews shortly after finishing books since they are fresh in my mind but this one required some processing before I could find the appropriate words. First, let me backtrack and state that this is my first novel by Colleen Hoover and I loved it so much that I've already bought a couple of her other books! I had just started reading a different book when I saw this book advertised on social media and thought I'd see what it was about. I immediately purchased It Ends with Us and stopped reading my other novel, which is something I very rarely do. Though there isn't a book description listed on the product page, I was intrigued because of the high percentage of 5 star reviews and most of the reviews I read were very enigmatic. After having read the book, I can see why many reviewers chose to review It Ends with Us in that way.

"Imagine all the people you meet in your life. There are so many. They come in like waves, trickling in and out with the tide. Some waves are much bigger and make more of an impact than others. Sometimes the waves bring with them things from deep in the bottom of the sea and they leave those things tossed onto the shore. Imprints against the grains of sand that prove the waves had once been there, long after the tide recedes."

Normally in a book review, I will introduce the protagonists and give my own summary without giving spoilers, however I feel this review needs to be different because, as other reviewers have stated, I feel it's best to go into reading this book blind, or at least mostly blind. There are three main characters, one female and two males but it is not a love triangle. Besides these three, there are also some friends and family members who play important parts in the development of the story. Without them, the story would not turn out the way it does. All of these characters have admirable qualities as well as faults and that's what makes them human. Throughout the novel, we see especially the main female protagonist grow and learn from her life experiences.

"Just because we didn't end up on the same wave, doesn't mean we aren't still a part of the same ocean."

It's hard to decide which genre this book fits into because there are elements of many genres within this novel. There is romance but not so much that it takes away from the storyline. There is also some humor, not in a I-laughed-so-much-my-abs-hurt-and-I-can't-breathe way. For me, I snickered every now and then. I find it safe to say this novel fits in the contemporary fiction genre the best, in my opinion.

I feel a good amount of the novel is light and fun but there is also some sadness and complicated situations. When I hit the 60% mark in this book, I spent the rest of the time with my hand either covering my mouth or over my chest. I also bit off most of my nails because I was so anxious to read what would happen next. As I finished the novel, I had some tears because it was so moving and beautiful. I definitely recommend reading the Author's Note at the end which explains how the author found her inspiration for this novel. I cried while reading that too.

In summary, I'm so happy I decided to read It Ends with Us because I loved it! This was my first Colleen Hoover novel and I'm already planning on reading some of her other novels. I just can't believe it took me this long to discover her but now that I have, I will look forward to her new releases. Whether you've read books by Colleen Hoover or not, I highly recommend reading this novel. It Ends with Us has made me a new fan and I can't wait to read another one of her books!