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It Ends With Us: The emotional #1 Sunday Times bestseller. Now a major film starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Kindle Edition

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THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY GLOBAL BESTSELLER. SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOVIE.

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 where she grew up—she graduated from college, moved to Boston, and started her own business. And when she feels a spark with a gorgeous neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid, everything in Lily's life seems 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, It Ends With Us is a heart-wrenching story and an unforgettable tale of love that comes at the ultimate price.

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"It Ends With Us is a brave and heartbreaking novel that digs its claws into you and doesn't let go, long after you've finished it. No one delivers an emotional read like Colleen Hoover." --Anna Todd, New York Times bestselling author of the After series

"The BEST book this author has ever written. It's so incredibly deep, and sincerely explores a complex struggle between what you feel, and what is real. 5++++++ STARS. Favorite book of the year!!!!

"Her most daring novel to date . . . one hell of a story." -- "NY Daily News"

"Colleen Hoover reminds readers that love is a fragile thing, built from courage, hope, and tears. Every person with a heartbeat should read this book." --Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Colleen Hoover may have written her best novel yet. Hoover's latest novel, It Ends With Us---is a heartrending and powerful exploration of the different sides of domestic abuse. It is one of the most honest and inclusive novels written about the issue that I have ever read. It was an emotional rollercoaster that kept me reading past my bedtime.--Joni Andersen (Librarian)

"Colleen Hoover brilliantly tackles a very tough subject matter with brutal realness and honesty that left us stripped completely raw... Confidently a 2016 Top Recommendation and Must Read." -- "Rockstars of Romance"

"Fans of Hoover's emotional stories, conflicted characters and intense romances will gleefully devour her new novel. If you're a Hoover newbie, this is a great place to start.
It Ends with Us is a perfect example of the author's writing chops and her ability to weave together uplifting, romantic and somber plotlines. No matter your level of fandom, readers will love and respect protagonist Lily and learn something from her struggles."-- "RT Book Reviews (4 starred review)"

"Emotional, unforgettable and extraordinary . . . Colleen Hoover deserves all the accolades this story will bring . . . remarkable, different, honest, heartbreaking and at times agonizing reading. This is not an easy book to get through but by God, it's rewarding . . . one of the best reads of this year."-- "Totally Booked Blog"

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It Ends with Us tackles [a] difficult subject...with romantic tenderness and emotional heft. The relationships are portrayed with compassion and honesty, and the author's note at the end that explains Hoover's personal connection to the subject matter is a must-read. Packed with riveting drama and painful truths, this book powerfully illustrates the devastation of abuse--and the strength of the survivors."-- "Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW"

"Best-selling Hoover's latest valiant and compelling...novel packs her trademark emotional punch... The power and pain of the relationship will stay with readers even as Hoover offers hope."-- "Booklist"

"[an] epic summertime read. With complex characters, a heartbreaking premise and drama aplenty, it's the perfect companion for a day at the beach." -- "Brit + Co"

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It Ends with Us isn't an ordinary love story. It will break your heart while filling you with hope, and by the end of this gripping, pulse-pounding novel, you'll be smiling through your tears."--Sarah Pekkanen, International bestselling author of Perfect Neighbors

"her most daring novel to date...one hell of a story." -- "NEW YORK DAILY NEWS"

"emotional, unforgettable and extraordinary...Colleen Hoover deserves all the accolades this story will bring.... remarkable, different, honest, heartbreaking and at times agonizing reading. This is not an easy book to get through but by God, it's rewarding...one of the best reads of this year,"-- "TOTALLY BOOKED BLOG"

"What a glorious and touching read, a forever keeper. The kind of book that gets handed down."-- "USA Today"

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It Ends With Us is one of the most powerful books of 2016 and one of the most raw, honest, inspiring, and profoundly beautiful stories I've ever read. It's one of those books that EVERYONE should read."-- "Aestas Book Blog"

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It Ends with Us tackles tough subject matter with a deft and confident hand."-- "Huffington Post"

"tackles tough subject matter with a deft and confident hand"-- "Huffington Post"

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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 where she grew up―she graduated from college, moved to Boston, and started her own business. And when she feels a spark with a gorgeous neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid, everything in Lily’s life seems 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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster UK; Paperback Original edition (2 Aug. 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 381 pages
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Colleen Hoover is the #1 New York Times and International bestselling author of multiple novels and novellas. She lives in Texas with her husband and their three boys. She is the founder of The Bookworm Box, a non-profit book subscription service and bookstore in Sulphur Springs, Texas.

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Customers find this book to be a well-written page-turner that reaches deep into readers' souls, with a powerful love story that intertwines romance with societal issues. They appreciate its genuine relatability, amazing characters, and thought-provoking exploration of difficult topics. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with some finding it nicely paced while others say it's rushed.

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"...Their connection with Ellen DeGeneres was beautiful and the continuing messages of 'Just Keep Swimming' was enough to put a sop smile on my face..." Read more

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This book was very enjoyable to read. I read it so quickly. The author has a way of you really rooting for the characters. From the heartfelt moments to the tragic and unexpected events that took place, you really start to invest in the storyline. It’s so believable and as upsetting as it was, for me it really made me understand DV and abuse. I would recommend reading it.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 October 2022
    𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: Domestic abuse (physical/emotional), Attempted rape, Child death, Potential PTSD

    “𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦. 𝘞𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘰 𝘣𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴.”

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    I have not ever cried this much at a book. I don’t know what I was expecting when I read this, but it sure as hell wasn’t this, this is not a romance novel. I can’t even fathom putting my thoughts about this book on paper, because I am still crying an hour later. They are now happy tears, but they were sad tears. What a story.

    I had planned to read this book this month anyway, but I pushed it forward after being selected for the 100 person Tandem Readalong for the sequel, starting after release day. I’m glad I did read it sooner. Sometimes do you ever feel like you just need a good cry, but not for any reason in particular? Maybe your just overtired. Overworked. Okay that was me, and this book released my pent up ness through the tears I shed. Perfect book, perfect timing.

    This was a really hard read, but an impressive one. There were a lot of incredible quotes and life lessons that could be taken from this. I please urge anyone who hasn’t read this to check the content warnings carefully, because it can be an extremely uncomfortable read at times.

    The character development was spot on. I love Ryle (to start with), I loved Atlas, I loved Lily and I loved Allysa. None of the characters could have been better built. You’ve got the attractive but troubled neurosurgeon, the once troubled “ex”, an MC who is repeating her mothers experience and a best friend who is perfect in every way!

    Go and buy the book. I think that’s all I can say.
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    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 October 2022
    𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: Domestic abuse (physical/emotional), Attempted rape, Child death, Potential PTSD

    “𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘢𝘥 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦. 𝘞𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘰 𝘣𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴.”

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    I have not ever cried this much at a book. I don’t know what I was expecting when I read this, but it sure as hell wasn’t this, this is not a romance novel. I can’t even fathom putting my thoughts about this book on paper, because I am still crying an hour later. They are now happy tears, but they were sad tears. What a story.

    I had planned to read this book this month anyway, but I pushed it forward after being selected for the 100 person Tandem Readalong for the sequel, starting after release day. I’m glad I did read it sooner. Sometimes do you ever feel like you just need a good cry, but not for any reason in particular? Maybe your just overtired. Overworked. Okay that was me, and this book released my pent up ness through the tears I shed. Perfect book, perfect timing.

    This was a really hard read, but an impressive one. There were a lot of incredible quotes and life lessons that could be taken from this. I please urge anyone who hasn’t read this to check the content warnings carefully, because it can be an extremely uncomfortable read at times.

    The character development was spot on. I love Ryle (to start with), I loved Atlas, I loved Lily and I loved Allysa. None of the characters could have been better built. You’ve got the attractive but troubled neurosurgeon, the once troubled “ex”, an MC who is repeating her mothers experience and a best friend who is perfect in every way!

    Go and buy the book. I think that’s all I can say.
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  • Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 May 2022
    **TW**
    Domestic ab*se, r*pe, manipulation, s*icide, homelessness, child neglect, death, substance ab*se
    This book contains a lot of sensitive themes, if a sensitive reader, this book may not be suited for you.

    Where to begin? This book was powerful in its own way. The character development of Lily was amazing and she definitely showed what it was like to come out on the brighter side.

    Her relationship with Ryle though, that was clearly toxic from the start with many red flags to view. But she loved him and it can be difficult to see past the love you have for someone.
    There were scenes where he was kind and gentle with her but coming into the middle of the book, and onwards, his behavior started to change and his attitude towards Lily was not at all kind and gentle.
    Reading the interactions they have together really makes you think long and hard about the type of people they are. Yes, they cared for each other, but they had to think of themselves too. Lily's mother gave some great advice towards the end of the book and I love that.

    Speaking of Lily's mother, their relationship had some great development as we got further and further into the book. Their bond grew stronger as they found some common ground. Lily's mother gently pushed her daughter to make the decision that kept her safe.

    Of course, if anyone has been on TikTok or Instagram, then you know there is another love interest mentioned in this book and his name is Atlas. Dear, sweet Atlas. Always compassionate Atlas.
    Our first encounters with him are mostly through Lily's journals and we learn an awful lot about his character. At such a young age, Lily showed strong compassion and determination when it came to Atlas, and giving him what felt like a home, and he never once took advantage of her.
    Their connection with Ellen DeGeneres was beautiful and the continuing messages of 'Just Keep Swimming' was enough to put a sop smile on my face while reading.

    The ending of this book was beautiful. I loved that there was a positive and that everything seemed to start to slot itself in place. It truly showed the development of Lily's character. And, as her mother said, Lily is definitely brave and bold.

    This book deals with many issues that people face in real life and it truly gets you thinking about your own life and values. Many people have advertised this book as a romance, but I see it differently, it's a book of life. Of a difficult life that does have a brighter outcome. Even when everything may feel wrong, it can get better.

    I do highly recommend this book and I look forward to reading more of Colleen Hoover's books in the near future.
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    A powerful read!

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 May 2022
    **TW**
    Domestic ab*se, r*pe, manipulation, s*icide, homelessness, child neglect, death, substance ab*se
    This book contains a lot of sensitive themes, if a sensitive reader, this book may not be suited for you.

    Where to begin? This book was powerful in its own way. The character development of Lily was amazing and she definitely showed what it was like to come out on the brighter side.

    Her relationship with Ryle though, that was clearly toxic from the start with many red flags to view. But she loved him and it can be difficult to see past the love you have for someone.
    There were scenes where he was kind and gentle with her but coming into the middle of the book, and onwards, his behavior started to change and his attitude towards Lily was not at all kind and gentle.
    Reading the interactions they have together really makes you think long and hard about the type of people they are. Yes, they cared for each other, but they had to think of themselves too. Lily's mother gave some great advice towards the end of the book and I love that.

    Speaking of Lily's mother, their relationship had some great development as we got further and further into the book. Their bond grew stronger as they found some common ground. Lily's mother gently pushed her daughter to make the decision that kept her safe.

    Of course, if anyone has been on TikTok or Instagram, then you know there is another love interest mentioned in this book and his name is Atlas. Dear, sweet Atlas. Always compassionate Atlas.
    Our first encounters with him are mostly through Lily's journals and we learn an awful lot about his character. At such a young age, Lily showed strong compassion and determination when it came to Atlas, and giving him what felt like a home, and he never once took advantage of her.
    Their connection with Ellen DeGeneres was beautiful and the continuing messages of 'Just Keep Swimming' was enough to put a sop smile on my face while reading.

    The ending of this book was beautiful. I loved that there was a positive and that everything seemed to start to slot itself in place. It truly showed the development of Lily's character. And, as her mother said, Lily is definitely brave and bold.

    This book deals with many issues that people face in real life and it truly gets you thinking about your own life and values. Many people have advertised this book as a romance, but I see it differently, it's a book of life. Of a difficult life that does have a brighter outcome. Even when everything may feel wrong, it can get better.

    I do highly recommend this book and I look forward to reading more of Colleen Hoover's books in the near future.
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  • Disappointed. Misleading with the picture and what you received. Received single pack and not as advertised per picture.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in South Africa on 22 April 2025
    Great book. Better than the movie. Finished the book in 5days.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL BOOKS OF 2016
    Reviewed in the United States on 2 August 2016
    HOLY WOW! It Ends With Us is one of the most powerful books of 2016 and one of the most raw, honest, inspiring, and profoundly beautiful stories I’ve ever read. It wasn’t anything like what I expected, but it delivered so much more than I ever hoped for. This is the kind of book that I want to give to every woman and just be like… READ THIS BOOK. NOW. Come to think of it, all the men should read it too. EVERYONE should read this book. Absolutely everyone. It’s a story of unshakable love and finding the strength to make the right choice in the hardest situation. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever been prouder of a heroine. I’ve loved Colleen Hoover’s books for a long time because she always writes unique stories… and this one left a lasting mark on my heart. It is a MUST-READ!!

    This is a completely spoiler-free review. I’m not even going to add the blurb or tell you what this book is about. It’s a Colleen Hoover book. That should be enough to tell you it’s amazing. But I really feel that you should just dive into this book without knowing anything about the plot. To be honest, I’m the usually the kind of reader who likes to know every little thing about what to expect in advance, but I’ve really learned to trust Colleen’s writing and her storytelling so even I went into this book without knowing anything at all… and I was blown away by the story!
    This book is unputdownable. You’ll notice as you read that there are no good stopping points. None at all. I began reading it late at night and every time I tried to put it down to go to sleep, I just had to get back up and keep reading because I couldn’t stop thinking about it. I didn’t finish until almost 5AM but my gosh was it ever worth it!

    Of all the heroines I’ve ever read, Lily was most certainly one of the ones I admired the most. I knew loved her from the first few pages, but having finished the book, I truly couldn’t be prouder of her. Her strength and conviction over the course of this story made her into a heroine I’d want every girl and woman to read about and look up to. She was so real and vulnerable as we all are, but the strength with which she took control of her life was admirable on such a deep level. I just wanted to hug her and cheer. I don’t think I’ve been this proud of a fictional character before.

    There’s an incredibly powerful message in this book that is very subtly woven in from the start. It begins in the first chapter, but you don’t yet realize how significant each of these moments truly are… and as you read more, these pieces of the story come together forming a scenario that gives such a raw, honest portrayal of an incredibly relevant issue. I’m not mentioning it on purpose because I don’t want you to expect it. The fact that it’s unexpected for you as the reader is very important because it’s also unexpected for the heroine. As she begins to realize what kind of situation she’s in, so do you. And this realization very much allows you to experience her journey with her.

    The only thing I want to address head on is the question of the ‘love triangle’ because a few of you have read the blurb and have asked about it. All I want to say is to please try and move away from that thought. I don’t want to spoil the plot at all, but that is so not what this book is about. That is not the point, or the focus. Whatever it is you’re thinking this book is, just trust me — it’s so much bigger than that. Seriously, trust Colleen. I did.
    As a romance reader, I found this book incredibly refreshing. As much as I adore the romance genre (and I really do), it sometimes can get a little repetative. As both an avid reader and a blogger, I’m always looking for books that step outside the lines a little; ones that do something different or take the issues a little deeper. This book represented exactly what I wish I could be reading all the time — not this literal story, but just the fact that it went in such a different direction and gave me such an unexpected story that left me with such a strong message.

    One of the things that intrigued me the most and had me wondering when I heard about this book was what the title really meant — and there’s this very specific moment when the title is echoed in the story that just had such a strong impact as I read it. That was my cheer moment. I just sat back and went ‘woah!’. The title is truly perfect.

    In order to write this review, I went back over the book a second time and one thing I noticed strongly was how many intricate layers there were to the story that I couldn’t possibly have known about in my first read. I loved that this is one of those books you experience differently (in a good way) both the first and second time though.

    I have to say that this book would make a seriously amazing movie. I could picture every scene so clearly as I read. This is also such an incredibly relevant story for many people — whether they’ve personally been through what happened to Lily or they know of someone who has — so I really do hope that one day this makes it to the big screen.

    My copy of this book is literally filled with highlighted quotes in every single chapter but I made a conscious decision not to add any to this review because I really truly do not want to give anything away about the story. Just trust me and jump into this story blind. I promise that it is a reading experience you don’t want to miss.

    This began as one of my most highly anticipated books of 2016 and it is now of my top favorite books of the year. I was unable to put it down from the moment I started reading and I know that this is one of those profoundly beautiful and unforgettable stories that will stay with me for a long time. I highly recommend it to everyone!

    "That’s what fifteen minutes can do to a person. It can destroy them.
    It can save them."

    Rating: 5+ STARS! Standalone.
  • Eda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Uygun fiyat
    Reviewed in Turkey on 7 March 2022
    !!! Spoi Olabilir!!! Yazar 2.kitabi çıkaracağını duyurduğu ve amazonda İngilizce versiyonu çok uygun bir fiyatta olduğu için hemen aldım. Türkçe basımını daha önce okumuştum. Ama kapak tasarımı ve kitabın adı açısından beni üzdü. (çünkü 2.kitabin adını da ilk kitapta kullandılar)
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  • Johanna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptionnel !
    Reviewed in France on 25 April 2023
    Je suis choquée ! Pour la première fois depuis des années, mon livre est arrivé neuf ! Pas abîmé, pas gondolé, non, il est magnifique ! En plus, comme c'est une édition collector, j'avais très peur, eh bien pas du tout ! Merci Amazon ❤️.

    Pour ce qui est du contenu du livre : histoire fabuleuse (bien que la fin soit vraiment digne d'une fiction vu qu'elle est heureuse) traitant d'un sujet très sensible avec des scènes qui peuvent heurter ! J'ai hâte de le relire !
  • Haihappen_Uhaha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Geht unter die Haut
    Reviewed in Germany on 4 October 2016
    Cover: Wie alle Original-Cover der Autorin, passt auch dieses einfach nur perfekt zum Inhalt. Eine kaputte Lilie, die die Protagonistin wiederspiegelt und vielleicht sogar symbolisieren soll. Denn Lily Bloom hat nicht nur einen besonders „blumigen“ Namen, sie liebt Blumen. Aber auch die „Zerstörung“ der Blume kann Lily Gefühle symbolisieren oder einfach den Schmerz und das Zerbrechen darstellen, was genauso gut passen würde. Außerdem gefallen mir die Farben unheimlich gut. Der Titel ist ein Zitat aus dem Buch.

    Handlung: Ich würde empfehlen sich einfach der Geschichte blind hinzugeben, ohne zu wissen worum es geht. Deshalb lest entweder gleich meine „Meinung“ oder bleibt dran, ich versuche nur SEHR wenig preiszugeben.
    Lily hat eine schwere Vergangenheit mit sich zu tragen als sie auf Ryle trifft. Ryle ein charmanter Neurochirurg, reich, ein wenig arrogant und dennoch mit richtig großem Herz. Ryle war bisher noch nie in einer festen Beziehung und zog nur von einem One Night Stand zum anderen, aber mit Lily will er es endlich wagen. Alles scheint wunderbar zu laufen, Ryles & Lilys Karriere, ihre Beziehung, bis Atlas auftaucht. Atlas der zu Lilys Vergangenheit gehört, Atlas ihre erste große Liebe. Sie dachte sie könnte die Vergangenheit ruhen lassen, doch es scheint als wäre die Vergangenheit ihre Zukunft. Ist ihre Liebe zu Ryle groß genug um ALLES zu überstehen?

    Meinung: Ich weiß nicht was ich sagen soll. Die Geschichte als schön zu bezeichnen wäre falsch. Denn es war schrecklich, es hat mir das Herz immer wieder gebrochen. Wie viel Leid kann ein Mensch eigentlich ertragen? Ungefähr ab der Hälfte musste ich wahrscheinlich alle paar Seiten weinen. Ich musste mich so oft zusammen reißen und habe dennoch an einer Stelle richtig losheulen müssen. Auch mit dem Ende hätte ich nie gerechnet.
    Es war wirklich schwere Kost und brachte mich trotzdem oft zum Lachen. Wie immer bei Hoover waren die Charaktere real, zum Greifen und mitfiebern. Ich weiß gar nicht wie viele „Hotte“ Book- Boyfriends diese Frau noch erschaffen kann, denn langsam kann ich mich nicht entscheiden. Der „Schmerz“ der Charaktere war wirklich bis unter die Haut zu spüren, so real, so authentisch. Lily war eine unglaublich starke junge Frau, immer bereit für sich und andere einzustehen, hilfsbereit und ehrgeizig.

    Doch das „Thema“ des Buches (was ich nicht verraten werde) war unglaublich. So viel Tiefe und Realität, so viel Ehrlichkeit der Autorin. Das „Thema“ das hier im Fokus steht musste Hoover nämlich selbst erleben, was sie dann im Autorenvermerk genauer schildert, weshalb das Buch etwas ganz Besondres für sie ist. Sogar einige Szenen sind aus dem echten Leben.
    Ich habe oft über Menschen nachgedacht, die so etwas durchmachen und warum sie nicht einfach einen Schlussstrich ziehen, konnte sie nicht verstehen, nicht nachvollziehen. Aber jetzt fühle ich mich als hätte ich es selbst erlebt und musste mit Schrecken feststellen, dass ich wahrscheinlich anders gehandelt hätte.

    Hoovers Schreibstil ist wie immer etwas poetisch, so dass ich mir VIELES vermerkt habe! Ein wirklich einfaches englisch, gegen Ende habe ich gar nicht gemerkt, dass ich auf Englisch lese!

    Fazit: Wieder ein Meisterwerk von Hoover, dass einen Emotional immer wieder zerstört und einem das Messer in das Herz rammt. Aber dennoch wieder spannende Charaktere bereit hält, die nicht nur interessant und witzig sind, sondern dazu noch real und taff. Man wird Teil großer Gefühle und tiefster ehrlicher Liebe, gepriesen mit einem kleinen Schuss prickelnder Liebesszenen. Auch wenn auf vielen Seiten wieder Hoovers unglaublicher Humor punkten kann, behandelt das Buch ein wirklich ernstes Thema. Nicht nur das, es macht den Leser zu einem Teil der Geschichte und der Vergangenheit der Autorin. Sterne kann man hier nicht genug vergeben, denn es ist so viel mehr als nur ein gutes Buch!

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