It Ends with Us

Main Characters and Their Development

• Lily Bloom - the main character who goes through challenging life experiences. She is a strong and independent woman striving to build her life after a difficult childhood and complicated relationship with her father. Lily opens a flower shop and tries to find a balance between her emotions and reason.
• Ryle Kincaid - a successful neurosurgeon who falls in love with Lily. He is charismatic and ambitious but has a dark side related to his inability to control his anger. His relationship with Lily becomes complicated due to his aggressive behavior.
• Atlas Corrigan - Lily's first love, whom she meets during her teenage years. Atlas has endured a tough childhood and has become a successful chef. He returns to Lily's life when she faces problems in her relationship with Ryle and supports her during tough times.
• Ellen DeGeneres - although not a physical character, Ellen plays an important role in Lily's life through letters Lily wrote to her during her teenage years. These letters help Lily sort through her feelings and make important decisions.