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Colleen Hoover

Ugly Love

Colleen HooverFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Colleen Hoover

Ugly Love

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

San Francisco • 2010s

Theme
Love

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Grief

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Guilt
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover alternates between the perspectives of Tate, a nursing student, and Miles, an airline pilot, as they navigate a complex, no-strings-attached relationship in San Francisco. While Tate hopes for more, Miles is haunted by a painful past that prevents him from committing. Their journey examines themes of love, loss, and emotional boundaries. The novel contains depictions of explicit sex, emotional manipulation, and violence.

Emotional

Romantic

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.3

2,151,308 ratings

75%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover receives mixed reviews. Enthusiastic readers praise its emotional depth and compelling characters, highlighting the intense and passionate romance. However, some critics point to predictable plot elements and over-the-top drama, which may detract from the overall impact. Despite its flaws, the novel resonates with fans of emotionally charged love stories.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ugly Love?

Readers who enjoy Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover are typically fans of emotional romance novels with complex characters and intense, heart-wrenching plots. They might also appreciate books like Me Before You by Jojo Moyes and It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover, which similarly delve into themes of love, loss, and personal growth.

4.3

2,151,308 ratings

75%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

San Francisco • 2010s

Theme
Love

•

Grief

•

Guilt
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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