From Heartbreak to Healing: Books Like 'It Ends with Us' You will Devour
It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover touched many readers’ hearts with its emotional depth, honest storytelling, and strong characters. If you finished it with a heavy heart and a thoughtful mind—and you’re now wondering what to read next—you’re not alone.
Luckily, there are other books that offer a similar mix of love, pain, healing, and hope. Some explore new relationships, others dive into second chances or life-changing moments. But they all, in their own way, leave a mark.
Here are five books that fans of It Ends With Us often love—each one gentle in tone, deep in feeling, and spoiler-free for your reading comfort.
1. Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover
A story of love, mistakes, and second chances
If you loved the emotional honesty of It Ends With Us, then you’ll feel right at home with Reminders of Him. It’s also written by Colleen Hoover, and once again, she brings her signature warmth and rawness to the page.
This story follows a woman trying to rebuild her life and reconnect with someone she deeply cares about after being away for years. It's about healing, forgiveness, and how love sometimes grows in the most broken places.
The writing is simple but powerful, perfect for readers who want something moving without being overwhelming.
2. Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover
When love isn’t easy—but still worth it
Here’s another Colleen Hoover novel, but this one takes a slightly different tone. It’s more intense, a little heavier, but still filled with emotion.
This book explores how two people navigate their feelings when only one of them wants more than a simple connection. It's about love that’s messy and painful—but also honest. It talks about grief, heartbreak, and learning how to open your heart again.
While it’s more mature in theme, the writing remains smooth and easy to follow.
3. In Five Years by Rebecca Serle
What if your life turned out differently than you planned?
This book starts with a magical idea: a woman sees a vision of her future five years from now—and it’s nothing like the life she’s living. What follows is a tender, emotional story about love, friendship, and how life can surprise us.
It’s not just a romance—it’s about connections, time, and the people who shape us. The story is short, thoughtful, and will make you reflect on your own life choices.
It’s beautifully written and a great choice if you want a book that feels soft but also makes you think.
4. The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo
First love, forever love, and finding your path
This novel follows two people who meet during a life-changing day and keep crossing paths over the years. It’s about how timing, choices, and dreams affect the people we love.
The story feels both romantic and real. It shows how love can be strong even when life pulls us in different directions. The writing flows smoothly, and while the emotions run deep, it never feels too heavy.
It’s perfect for those who enjoy love stories that aren’t just about falling in love—but about growing up with it, too.
5. Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult
When everything changes—what really matters?
This story is about a young woman who had her whole life planned—until an unexpected event forces her to stop, reflect, and rethink everything.
It’s not just about love; it’s about identity, purpose, and personal transformation. It’s a journey through grief, healing, and understanding what truly matters in the long run.
Jodi Picoult’s writing is thoughtful and clear, making complex feelings easy to understand. It’s perfect if you’re looking for something both emotional and meaningful.
Books like It Ends With Us aren’t just stories—they're experiences. They let us feel deeply, cry a little, and maybe even understand ourselves better. The books listed above do something similar. They speak to the heart. They’re gentle, emotional, and easy to connect with, even for younger or new readers.
And who knows—your next favorite book might just be on this list.