The Idea of You Ending, Summary & Spoilers from the Book, Explained

Here is why Solene and Hayes (SPOILERS) at the end of The Idea of You.

The narrative revolves around Solene Marchand, a mother and esteemed art gallery owner in Los Angeles.

She is drawn to a much younger British popstar, who her 12-year-old daughter adores… yikes.

Anne Hathaway and Marchand Nicholas Galitzine from The Idea of You

Despite their age difference, they feel an instant chemistry and flirt heavily.

In addition, her ex-husband Daniel warns her of the damage this new relationship could have to their daughter.

She confides in her mother about the relationship before meeting Hayes in Anguilla.

Anne Hathaway as Solène Marchand and Nicholas Galitzine as Hayes Campbell

For Hayes' birthday, they go to Aspen and Solene finally confesses her love for him.

During Hayes' tour in South America, Solene faces harassment and death threats.

Reluctantly, he leaves and Solene ghosts him over the following months.

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Unfortunately,The Idea of Youends with Solene and Hayes not getting back together.

In the beginning, every day.

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Although I would not answer.

At first often, and then every few days or so.

It went on for months.

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These little messages that would paralyze me.

And to which I resisted responding.

Because I had made a choice.

Im thinking of you.

I still love you.

And then one day, they stopped.

Long, long before I had stopped loving him.

The Idea of Youbegins streaming on Amazon Prime Video on May 2.