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Romance· United States

It Ends with Us

by Colleen Hoover
Aggregate Editorial Score71/100
Goodreads Choice Award
Published 2016384 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

When Colleen Hoover published It Ends with Us in 2016, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of romance. Lily Bloom, who witnessed domestic violence as a child, falls in love with a charming neurosurgeon and finds herself in a hauntingly familiar situation. Hoover's emotionally devastating novel about the cycle of abuse became a global phenomenon a decade after publication. Themes of domestic violence, love, cycles of abuse run through the work. The book has received recognition from Goodreads Choice Award 2016.

Book Details

AuthorColleen Hoover
Published2016
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages384
Category💕 Romance
ISBN9781501110368
Editorial Score71/100
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💕 Romance

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Editorial Assessment

Colleen Hoover published It Ends with Us in 2016, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of romance from United States. The book's treatment of domestic violence, love, cycles of abuse, courage accounts for much of its enduring reputation. Among its recognitions: Goodreads Choice Award 2016. With an editorial score of 71/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. What distinguishes It Ends with Us is how it handles its central concerns — domestic violence, love, cycles of abuse, courage — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Within United States's literary landscape, Colleen Hoover occupies a significant position. It Ends with Us is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Goodreads Choice Award
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201663
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About the Author
Colleen Hoover
United States
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Colleen Hoover is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of romance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is It Ends with Us about?

Lily Bloom, who witnessed domestic violence as a child, falls in love with a charming neurosurgeon and finds herself in a hauntingly familiar situation. Hoover's emotionally devastating novel about the cycle of abuse became a global phenomenon a decade after publication.

Who wrote It Ends with Us?

It Ends with Us was written by Colleen Hoover, from United States. First published in 2016.

What awards has It Ends with Us won?

It Ends with Us has received the following awards and honours: Goodreads Choice Award 2016.

Is It Ends with Us worth reading?

It Ends with Us is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 63/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in domestic violence, love, cycles of abuse.

Where can I buy It Ends with Us?

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What category is It Ends with Us?

It Ends with Us is classified as Romance. Stories centred on love, relationships, and emotional connection.

What country is It Ends with Us from?

It Ends with Us originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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