Ugly Love
Reviewed by Sandra Menon
★★★★★
Fiction
Ugly Love
Ugly Love was one of those books that completely pulled me in and refused to let go. At first, it seems like a straightforward romance between Tate and Miles, but it quickly becomes clear that there is much more going on beneath the surface.
What kept me turning the pages was the mystery surrounding Miles. His refusal to open up made me want to understand what had happened to him, and when his story was finally revealed, it was heartbreaking. The alternating chapters between the present and his past worked really well and added so much emotion to the story.
Tate was a character I found easy to root for because she was patient, caring, and honest about what she wanted, even when the situation became difficult. There were moments when I felt frustrated with Miles, but at the same time his actions made sense once his past was uncovered.
Colleen Hoover has a way of writing emotional scenes that really stay with you, and this book definitely had a few moments that hit hard. It is not a light or cheerful romance, but rather a story about grief, healing, and learning how to move forward.
Overall, Ugly Love left me emotional long after I finished reading it. It is messy, heartbreaking, and beautiful all at once, and it is definitely one of the Colleen Hoover books that has stayed with me the most.