It Starts with Us - Colleen Hoover

It Starts with Us

By Colleen Hoover

  • Release Date: 2022-10-18
  • Genre: Contemporary Romance
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 19,917 Ratings

Description

This riveting sequel to the “glorious and touching” (USA TODAY) #1 New York Times bestseller picks up where It Ends with Us concluded and shares what happens next for Lily and Atlas.

Lily and her ex-husband, Ryle, have just settled into a civil coparenting rhythm when she suddenly bumps into her first love, Atlas, again. After nearly two years separated, she is elated that for once, time is on their side, and she immediately says yes when Atlas asks her on a date.

But her excitement is quickly hampered by the knowledge that, though they are no longer married, Ryle is still very much a part of her life—and Atlas Corrigan is the one man he will hate being in his ex-wife and daughter’s life.

Switching between the perspectives of Lily and Atlas, It Starts with Us picks up right where the epilogue for the “gripping, pulse-pounding” (Sarah Pekkanen, New York Times bestselling author ) bestselling phenomenon It Ends with Us left off. Revealing more about Atlas’s past and following Lily as she embraces a second chance at true love while navigating a jealous ex-husband, it proves that “no one delivers an emotional read like Colleen Hoover” (Anna Todd, New York Times bestselling author).

Reviews

  • As someone who was in this relationship- I thank you.

    5
    By wild.poppies
    I was ecstatic to find out there was a part 2 in book form, after watching the movie. I feel such a deep connection to Lily; having been through almost everything Ryle put her through, myself; as a teenager. I’m not sure I’ll heal completely, even though I’m married with the sweetest baby girl now. I don’t think that hurt goes away. It took me years to leave my abuser, always going back to him with the hope that he had changed when he swore he did, only for it to get progressively worse. The way Ryle spoke to Lily and made her feel, absolutely shook me to my core, it’s exactly how I felt and how my abuser spoke to me. I’m so happy Lily was able to get out, and that she found true happiness and love. I hope there will be another book to this series someday, but if there isn’t; this ended perfectly.
  • The series that got me back into reading

    4
    By kaybrookes16
    I was invested in this story line since the first book ‘It ends with us”. I just HAD to know what was next for the two characters and we all got the happy ending we wanted for them. I do wish it continued on, but understandably so, the book can’t go on forever.
  • It Starts With Us

    5
    By rmkm09
    I was a fan of It Ends With Us!!! Now!!! I loved this book just as much!!
  • Loved it

    5
    By lily gomez ❤️
    Once I finished reading “It ends with us” I knew I needed the next part. I loved “it start with us” I would have like a little more interaction with Atlas and Ryle at the end. Not to be mean but I was not a big fan of the vows lol
  • Another tear jerker

    5
    By Leslieguzman
    I wish this book was longer and I wish I got more about their wedding and if they had children. Feels a little unfinished. I wish it never ended. How will I live without Atlas and Lily? I read this book too fast. 😭
  • Amazing!

    5
    By Heather L Rust
    Couldn’t put it down. So good!
  • Tear jerker

    5
    By ReaderbriAnnaC
    I am in tears and felt emotions through l out the whole book. It felt like an extension to the movie and I was way too invested.
  • Needs a tiny bit more

    4
    By pinkelpuff819
    I loved this. Motherhood is very realistic in this book. I do wish I got to read about the proposal and maybe a flash forward about them having a baby boy together. I also would’ve wanted to see if Ryle ever made amends even though it’s implied he’s making progress.
  • Awesome

    5
    By Nedrae
    This was the best love story I have ever read. I need a book 3!!!
  • Good 👍🏻

    5
    By salahhidin
    I have this book and I bought just 3$ in Kurdistan lol😄❤️