What to Read After It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

It Ends with Us follows Lily Bloom in Boston as her relationships with Ryle Kincaid and Atlas Corrigan bring the Cycle of Abuse and the hard work of Self-Empowerment into sharp focus. Best for readers who want raw, emotionally intense contemporary romance/drama about Personal Growth and Healing, but it may feel heavy or distressing if you prefer lighter, low-conflict love stories.

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It Ends with Us

Colleen Hoover
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Emotional intensity 85
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Pace 50
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Depth 50
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Wintergirls 92

Wintergirls

Laurie Halse Anderson

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Ruth

Leah Wilcox

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Bright Star

Harold Coyle
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Michael Crichton
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The Heart Principle

Helen Hoang
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Ace of Spades

Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
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The Hand on the Wall

Maureen Johnson
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Kiss the Girls

James Patterson
Strong continuation 90/100
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A Stranger in Mayfair

Charles Finch
Close continuation 75/100
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Proper English

KJ Charles
Close continuation 75/100
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The Sudden Appearance of Hope

Claire North
Close continuation 75/100
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The Last House on the Street

Diane Chamberlain
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If You Want to Shift Direction

Educated

Tara Westover
Gentle shift 64/100
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The Stand-In

Lily Chu
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The Choice

Og Mandino
Clear shift 50/100
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Rescued Duty: A Last Chance County Novel (Last Chance Fire and Rescue Book 5)

Lisa Phillips
Exploratory contrast 26/100
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