colleen hoover it ends with us series in order

The Beginning of It All

The first book in the series, “It Ends With Us,” introduces readers to Lily Bloom, a young woman who finds herself trapped in a tumultuous relationship with a charming but abusive partner. As Lily struggles to navigate the complicated emotions that come with loving someone who is capable of hurting her, Hoover paints a vivid portrait of the ways in which abuse can manifest in both subtle and overt ways. Through Lily’s journey, readers are forced to confront the uncomfortable truths about the cycles of violence that can ensnare even the most independent and intelligent individuals.

Finding Strength in Vulnerability

In the second book, “Without Merit,” Hoover shifts her focus to a new protagonist, Merit Voss, a young woman grappling with a different form of abuse within her own family. Through Merit’s story, Hoover explores the ways in which emotional manipulation and neglect can be just as damaging as physical violence. As Merit struggles to find her voice and assert her own agency in the face of toxic family dynamics, readers are reminded of the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing selfcare in order to break free from the cycle of abuse.

Breaking the Cycle

The final installment in the series, “Regretting You,” brings the overarching narrative full circle as Hoover delves into the aftermath of abuse and the longterm effects it can have on survivors and their loved ones. Through the intertwined perspectives of a mother and daughter who are both grappling with their own traumas, Hoover highlights the ways in which generational patterns of abuse can be passed down through families and the importance of breaking the cycle in order to create healthier and more fulfilling relationships.