The It Ends With Us series by Colleen Hoover has been hugely successful and has topped many bestseller lists.
Colleen Hoover is the New York Times bestselling author of books such as Verity and Too Late, but it’s the It Ends With Us series that seems to be the most popular. It’s been so popular that there is even an It Ends With Us movie in the making.
Colleen Hoover fans have come to expect detailed character development and powerful storylines from her stories, and the It Ends With Us series is no exception.
If you’re wondering what order to read the It Ends With Us series, you’ve come to the right place!
Book 1: It Ends With Us
It Ends With Us was released in August 2016 and is now available to buy in both hardback and paperback format.
Within It Ends With Us, we follow Lily Bloom’s journey as she navigates a tumultuous relationship while also trying to heal from her past.
At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Ryle Kincaid, Lily’s charismatic and ambitious boyfriend. Although their relationship starts off as passionate and romantic, it quickly changes.
As Lily struggles to make sense of her relationship with Ryle, she must also confront her past. When she bumps into her first love, she realises she must also confront the past while also moving forward with her life.
Click here to read my It Ends With Us book review.
Book 2: It Starts With Us
It Starts With Us in the sequel to It Ends With Us and was released in October 2022.
Within It Starts With Us, we pick up right where the first book left off. In It Ends With Us we only hear from Lily’s perspective, but in this book we hear from both Lily and Atlas.
We follow Lily and Atlas as they navigate their new relationship while trying to balance their careers and personal lives. There are still unresolved issues between Lily and Ryle which complicates what should be a happy time.
Click here to read my review of It Starts With Us.
It Ends With Us Series Summary
The It Ends With Us series are emotionally charged and dive into difficult topics. However these books also emphasise resilience and growth and the reader is left with a feeling of hope and positivity.
Judy Hirzel
Sunday 23rd of April 2023
So which one do i read first i have both. It ends with us or starts with us.?
MMB-Bookblog
Tuesday 25th of April 2023
The first book is It Ends With Us, the second is It Starts With Us. So read It Ends With Us first. Hope this helps :)