A love story that breaks, heals, and empowers all at once.
Lily Bloom grew up watching her mother endure abuse. When she moves to Boston and meets Ryle, a brilliant neurosurgeon, it all feels like her fairy tale but his charm hides shadows she can’t ignore. Then Atlas, her first love, reappears and reminds her what she’s capable of: loyalty, friendship, and drawing boundaries.
This isn’t just a romance... it’s a personal, soul-stretching journey about choosing yourself in the face of violence. Lily’s decision to break a painful cycle is a declaration of survival, self-respect, and hope.
Why you’ll love it: Gentle but powerful, emotionally raw but uplifting. Hoover’s most personal novel is a tear‑jerker you’ll return to, and a story you’ll recommend to everyone who needs strength and heart.
Perfect for: Fans of character-driven emotional fiction, courageous love stories, and books that stay with you long after the last page.
📖 Condition: Trade paperback in very good pre-loved condition. Clean pages, light spine wear, intact binding. Ready to be your next emotional companion.
⚠️ Please take care of your mental health: This book contains a depiction of domestic and emotional abuse, including physical assault and sexual violence.
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