It Ends with Us

1. General Impressions 

 Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

• Did you like Lily as a character? Did you find her sympathetic or relatable? Why or why not? Do you feel the same way about characters like Ryle or Atlas?
• Did you believe Lily and Atlas would get together? Was there ever a moment that convinced you of this, or that Lily would stay with Ryle?
• Have you seen the 2024 film adaptation of the novel or read its sequel, It Starts With Us? Did you enjoy these interpretations? Did either of these influence your reading of It Ends With Us?

2. Personal Reflection and Connection 

 Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

• If you were Lily, what choices would you make differently or the same? 
• It Ends With Us is all about the cyclical nature of domestic violence. Have you ever had to break a toxic cycle in your life? How did this affect you? 
• Have you ever had to make a choice between love and safety or security? Did this choice involve holding a loved one accountable for their actions? 
• What did you think when you read about the death of Ryle’s brother? Did this make Ryle more sympathetic as a character? Do you think his trauma excuses his actions? 
• Have you ever had a dream you wanted to pursue that you assumed others would think was silly, as Lily worried about her flower shop? How did this impact you? How did any support for this affect your view of your dream? 

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