Ugly Love : Colleen Hoover
It's hideous.
Life, love, and people all turn ugly.'
Ugly Love was first published in 2014, but it is currently sitting in Australia's bestselling fiction charts due to its massive social media following. Despite all the review books I have waiting for me, my curiosity about Ugly Love's enormous popularity prompted me to purchase this one! Ugly Love is a defining modern romance story that is emotional and gut punching from beginning to end.
Ugly Love is one of Colleen Hoover's most notable works. This story follows Tate, a woman who falls for Miles, a distraught and reticent man. When these two souls come together, their bond is undeniable. Miles, on the other hand, is a broken man who can only offer Tate a physical relationship. Miles is emotionally distant, and he makes it clear that he does not wish to discuss his future plans with anyone. Miles is still reeling from his past, which he wishes to keep hidden from Tate. Tate and Miles' emotions run wild as they get closer. Can they follow the rules while remaining casual?
Discovering Colleen Hoover's writing has been one of my book-related highlights this year. This best-selling author has now written five books that I have read. When I first started seeing so many Colleen Hoover books on my Instagram account feed, I didn't believe all the hype. However, thanks to Ugly Love and the other backlist titles I've read by this global phenomenon, I'm now a CoHo convert.
Ugly Love contains some heavy themes and triggers, so potential readers should proceed with caution. In my opinion, the content was handled sensitively, and while it was upsetting to read, I was able to move past it and appreciate the true story behind this title. Hoover handles the progression of this story and the related love situation well, owing to her clear writing direction and engaging cast. I liked the alternating narration style, and I connected with the previous story involving the male lead, Miles. Hoover was building to a crushing crescendo involving the reason Miles is such a damaged man, and I could see it. I was exhausted by the time the big reveal arrived. What an unexpected turn of events! The story's high emotion, which feels like a rollercoaster at times, is offset by some raunchy moments between Tate and Miles. Ugly Love definitely packs a punch in terms of sizzle!
Overall, I couldn't take my gaze away from this one. Ugly Love is certainly deserving of all the attention it has received!
