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“Reminders of Him” by Colleen Hoover is a compelling read that delves into the profound sentiment, ' Hurt People Hurt People '. In her signature style, Hoover weaves a narrative filled with raw emotion and a unique issue that sets this book apart from her previous works. This time, it was the saga of a mother and a daughter who have been set apart since their birth. The story goes like - After serving five years in prison for a tragic mistake, Kenna Rowan returns to the town hoping to reunite with her four-year-old daughter. But the bridges Kenna burned are proving impossible to rebuild. Everyone in her daughter’s life is determined to shut Kenna out, no matter how hard she works to prove herself. Kenna must find a way to absolve the mistakes of her past to build a future out of hope and healing. What I love most about Hoover's books is her ability to create relatable characters. In Reminders of Him, I found myself deeply connected to Kenna and the emotional jo...

  "It Ends With Us” by Colleen Hoover is a story packed with fast-paced, riveting drama and the painful truths of a woman’s struggle to break the cycle of abuse and rise above to create a safe life for herself and her child. As claimed by the writer, some of the incidents mentioned in the book are based on the relationship between her mother and father…which was indeed a shock-enhancer. This book powerfully illustrates the devastation of abuse—and the strength of the survivors. This story is all too common and familiar… yet kind-off forbidden to be discussed and addressed; it is a brave attempt by the author to bring forth an honest and unbiased picture of people who do and of people to whom these things happen. We often hear incidents like the ones discussed in this book, but how many times does anyone truly understand the inner struggles of the people involved and their helplessness to get out because they don’t have support from friends, family, and society? Without revealing t...