Are you looking for a new book to read? Alyna Rei lends us her thoughts on the 2016 heartbreaker It Ends With Us. — Editor Lilah Nick
By Alyna Rei, Book Reviewer
I would never claim that I am a bookworm. I would say I love a novel with a purpose. I love to read books that can take me to another world. This is why I’m writing my first book review ever on the novel It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover. This book was recommended by my mom. It has a very emotional plot change–the sense of it coming keeps you on your toes. Spoiler alert!!
The book starts off with Lily, a woman whose mother is abused by her husband. She meets Ryle, a neurosurgeon who shows a lot of interest in her the day they meet. Over time, they meet each other more frequently through Ryle’s sister, Alyssa. They soon end up falling deeply in love. While Ryle and Lily are dating, Lily reunites with Atlas, her first love. Ryle and Atlas hate each other from the start. They both seem to be jealous of each other. Ryle begins abusing Lily. When Lily finds out she’s pregnant, Ryle claims he will change, but–spoiler alert– he never does. She divorces from Ryle, and it “ends” there.
Now, I would never say this is a romance novel. Yes, there are romantic parts, but the plot is not about romance. Sorry to break it to you: this is not your ordinary romance novel. Lily did the right thing for herself and her daughter. Lily did not want her daughter to witness domestic abuse. Lily noticed that Ryle has his patterns of abuse, and she feels it’s best to end the relationship. Ryle is able to be in Emerson’s (the daughter’s) life. That’s what Lily wanted. Her daughter won’t experience what Lily experienced, and Lily breaks the cycle of abuse. The book doesn’t say if Lily and Atlas ever get together. All we know is that they stay good friends after their reunion.
Turns out, the book is based on the author’s life. This story was inspired by events in Colleen Hoover’s life. Hoover wants to do her mom’s story justice and show what her mom went through.
There are two love interests in this book, but I wouldn’t say this is a love triangle. Lily falls in love with Atlas in her teen years. She then falls in love with Ryle in the present time. If you were to ask me, I’ve been Team Atlas since the beginning.
Overall, I give this book a good 5 stars. There are no dragging scenes. There’s a great explanation to everything when needed, which makes the reading entertaining. This is a great story! You will not want to put the book down.
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