'It Ends With Us' author takes big step amid legal action

Colleen Hoover appears to take a step back from 'It Ends With Us' drama

Colleen Hoover, the author of It Ends With Us, has previously made her position clear on the legal battle between the film's leading pair.

But as the controversy deepens, the acclaimed author appeared to take a step back from the overall conflict.

According to Just Jared, her Instagram account has been deactivated without any explanation from her side. 

Last month, she lent support to Blake Lively amid her accusations against Justin Baldoni.

She had "been nothing but honest, kind, supportive and patient since the day we met," the author wrote. "Thank you for being exactly the human that you are. Never change. Never wilt."