It Ends With Us Books in Order

This reading order guide provides the complete list of It Ends With Us books in order, from the very first to the latest, so you won’t miss anything!

About the It Ends With Us Series

It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover is more than just a romance novel—it’s a deeply emotional story that has touched millions of readers around the world. First published in August 2016, the book introduces us to Lily Bloom, a young florist trying to build a new life in Boston. But when she falls in love with a successful neurosurgeon, Ryle Kincaid, her world becomes complicated. Just as things begin to unravel, her first love, Atlas Corrigan, unexpectedly comes back into her life. Through Lily’s story, Hoover gently yet powerfully explores the painful cycle of domestic abuse and emotional trauma. What makes the book even more personal is that the author was inspired by her own parents’ relationship, calling it the hardest book she has ever written. Since its release, It Ends with Us has grown into a global phenomenon. It has sold over a million copies and has been translated into more than 20 languages. The novel found new life in 2021 thanks to the #BookTok community on TikTok, making it one of the top-selling books of 2022 and 2023. Due to the overwhelming love from fans, Colleen Hoover released a highly anticipated sequel, It Starts with Us, in 2022, giving readers the closure they hoped for. The story also made its way to the big screen in 2024, with Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in leading roles. The It Ends with Us series continues to spark important conversations about love, strength, and breaking free from the past—proving that some stories stay with us long after we’ve turned the last page.