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It Ends with Us

by Colleen Hoover

Spice 3 out of 5, Steamy3/5 · Steamy: Open door

Not really a romance, and it will wreck you. A story about love, abuse and leaving. Read the warnings.

Spice
3/5
Burn
Medium
Pages
~384
Ending
HFN

How spicy is It Ends with Us?

It Ends with Us is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.

  • Steam: Open door
  • Burn: Medium burn
  • When: Spice starts around the middle
  • Pairing: One man, one woman
  • POV: Heroine's POV only
  • Ending: Happy for now

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Content warnings

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Show 4 content warnings
  • Domestic / partner abuse
  • Sexual assault
  • Child abuse (past or present)
  • Death of a loved one

Our editorial notes, which may be incomplete. If something is a hard limit for you, check the author's own content notes too.

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It Ends with Us: quick answers

How spicy is It Ends with Us?

It Ends with Us is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.

Is It Ends with Us a standalone?

No. It Ends with Us is book 1 of 2 in It Ends with Us. It is the place to start. The series is complete.

What tropes are in It Ends with Us?

It Ends with Us features second chance. It is a medium burn M/F romance that ends with a happy for now.

Does It Ends with Us have content warnings?

Our notes for It Ends with Us include: domestic / partner abuse, sexual assault, child abuse (past or present), death of a loved one. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.

What should I read after It Ends with Us?

If you loved It Ends with Us, try November 9 by Colleen Hoover, Seven Days in June by Tia Williams, Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage. They share its second chance energy at a similar spice level.