What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedIt Starts with US
Colleen Hoover · Book
If you loved It Starts with US, start with It Ends with Us (Justin Baldoni, 2024) — a film on the same thread. Below: 1 film, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to It Starts with US across media.
If you loved the way It Starts with US navigates the messy, emotional reality of second chances and healing, these stories will resonate.
Films on the same thread
It Ends with Us
Justin Baldoni · Film · 2024
Explores: Cycle of abuse, First love revisited, Empowerment through adversity.
Since you appreciated the emotional journey in It Starts with US, this film provides the essential context of the cycle of abuse and the strength required to reclaim your future.
Series on the same thread
This Is Us
Dan Fogelman · Series · 2016
Explores: Intergenerational relationships, Family secrets, Trauma and healing.
Much like the focus on trauma and resilience in It Starts with US, this series offers a profound exploration of how family secrets and past wounds shape our current lives.
Off Campus
Gina Fattore · Series · 2026
Explores: Fake Dating, Emotional Healing, Coming-of-age.
If you enjoyed the romantic tension found in It Starts with US, you will value how these characters confront their pasts to build a more authentic and honest connection.
Queen of Tears
Park Ji-eun · Series · 2024
Explores: Marital Crisis, Second Chance Romance, Corporate Intrigue.
Just as It Starts with US centers on the complexities of rekindled love, this story tracks the difficult path of a couple working to overcome deep-seated marital crises together.
Heated Rivalry
Jacob Tierney · Series · 2025
Shares a thread with It Starts with US: Contemporary Romance.
The magnetic pull and years-long emotional evolution between these rivals mirrors the deep, complicated yearning that defines the central relationship in It Starts with US.
Podcasts on the same thread
Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel
Esther Perel Global Media · Podcast · 2026
Explores: infidelity, emotional vulnerability, human connection.
If the therapeutic approach to healing in It Starts with US moved you, these intimate sessions provide a raw and honest look at the human complexities of relationships.
Call Her Daddy
Alex Cooper · Podcast · 2026
Explores: female empowerment, sexual autonomy, brutal honesty.
For readers who connected with the themes of empowerment in It Starts with US, this podcast offers the same brutal honesty and focus on autonomy within modern romantic lives.
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Common questions
Is It Starts with US a direct sequel?
Yes, It Starts with US is the sequel to the book It Ends With Us. It continues the story of Lily as she navigates her relationship with her first boyfriend while managing the challenges posed by her jealous ex-husband.
What order should I read It Starts with US in?
You should read It Starts with US after finishing the first book, It Ends With Us. The story follows the events of the first book, focusing on Lily as she reconnects with her first boyfriend after the conclusion of her marriage.
Does It Starts with US follow Lily's story?
Yes, It Starts with US centers on Lily. The plot explores her life as she reconnects with her first boyfriend while dealing with the ongoing complications caused by her jealous ex-husband following the events of the first book.
What is the main conflict in It Starts with US?
The main conflict in It Starts with US involves Lily attempting to reconnect with her first boyfriend. This process is complicated by the presence and behavior of her jealous ex-husband, which creates tension as she moves forward from her previous relationship.