It Ends with Us Reading Order

Colleen Hoover's It Ends with Us pairing is a contemporary romance-drama sequence best read in the order it was published. There are only two books, so the most useful guidance is simply where to begin and when to read the follow-up.

Our Recommendation: Read in Publication Order Read It Ends with Us first, then move to the follow-up. The second book is written as a continuation rather than an alternative entry point.

All 2 It Ends with Us Books in Order

  1. It Ends with UsBuy Now
  2. It Starts with UsBuy Now

This One Is Simple

Unlike most pages on the site, there is not really a branching-order problem here. There are only two books, and the second is clearly written as a follow-up rather than a separate jumping-on point.

Where to Start

Best starting point: It Ends with Us

Start with the original novel. The sequel only works as intended once you have the full emotional and narrative context of the first book.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I read It Ends with Us in order?

Yes. Read It Ends with Us first, then continue to It Starts with Us. There is no real advantage to doing anything else.

How many It Ends with Us books are tracked here?

This page currently tracks 2 titles in It Ends with Us.

Should I read both books back to back?

If you want the full arc, yes. The second book is most meaningful once the first is fresh in your mind.

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