Who is this book for?
- Fans of the first book 'It Ends With Us' who want more closure and a happy ending for Lily and Atlas would likely enjoy this sequel.
- Readers who appreciate emotional, character-driven contemporary romance with themes of overcoming trauma and abuse would connect with the story.
- Those who enjoy Colleen Hoover's writing style and are invested in seeing how Lily navigates co-parenting with her abusive ex while starting a new relationship would find satisfaction in this book.
- It would also appeal to readers looking for a relatively low-conflict romance that focuses on healing and building a healthy relationship.
Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?
- Readers who prefer standalone novels or felt the first book had a satisfying ending may find this sequel unnecessary.
- Those looking for a story with high stakes, unexpected twists, or complex character development might be disappointed by the straightforward plot and lack of conflict.
- Critics of how domestic violence is portrayed in fiction may take issue with some aspects of the story.
- Readers who dislike fan service or books that seem targeted at social media trends may be put off by elements that feel designed to appeal to BookTok.
- Those seeking a more literary or nuanced exploration of the aftermath of abuse might find the portrayal here too simplistic or romanticized.
Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book
- Provides closure and a happy ending for Lily and Atlas
- Shows the realistic aftermath and ongoing challenges of leaving an abusive relationship
- Gives more backstory and depth to Atlas's character
- Highlights the importance of breaking cycles of abuse
- Depicts a healthy, supportive relationship between Lily and Atlas
- Features likable side characters like Theo and Josh
- Emotional and heartwarming moments between the main characters
- Continues to address important topics like domestic violence
- Written as fan service to give readers more of beloved characters
- Provides Atlas's perspective which many fans wanted
Things people didn't like as much about this book
- Feels unnecessary as a sequel and doesn't add much new to the story
- Lacks the emotional impact and compelling conflict of the first book
- Romance between Lily and Atlas feels generic and boring to some readers
- Too much rehashing of events from the first book
- Ryle's continued presence and abusive behavior is frustrating
- Some find Atlas's character bland or underdeveloped
- Pacing issues with rushed ending and underdeveloped subplots
- Continued use of letters to Ellen feels out of place
- Romanticizes aspects of abusive relationships
- Feels like a cash grab capitalizing on TikTok/BookTok popularity
