Atlas is a big bear hug, safety, and pure love, and honestly, that is what It Starts With Us is. Head over heels, then heartbroken and confused. The feelings you get with It Ends With Us are on point with Ryle's character. It Ends With Us is heartbreaking, bittersweet, and did I say heartbreaking? You feel emotionally wrung out for days, if not WEEKS, after reading it. And, spoilers ahead guys, while Lily is the main character in both of these books, these books really reflect on the person she is partnered with. It just wasn't as emotionally taxing as It Starts With Us. I assumed it would be way more emotional, considering I usually spend 75% on Colleen's books with a puffy face, and a slight case of dehydration and a headache from the crying. In fact, Colleen did a good job avoiding predictability in this book, because I was sure I knew what was going to happen in this book. I had predictions, that did not come to fruition. Overall, this was a sweet read that I didn’t want to put down.It Starts With Us was not what I was expecting. I’m a little sad about that, if I’m being honest. This is a decent story that even gave a few chuckles, but it wasn’t the emotional read I always expect from this author. And, Lily needs his quiet strength and a chance at a love that doesn’t hurt. He will do whatever it takes to protect the ones he loves.

This story was sweeter than its heart-wrenching predecessor.Ītlas is kind and dependable, as always. I loved that book, as heartbreaking as it was, so I had no choice, but to buy it and dive right in! I enjoyed this new installment, although I don’t think it was quite as good as the original.

I didn’t realize Hoover was writing a sequel to It Ends with Us. Not to mention, Atlas finds out he has a brother and is determined to save him from the childhood he had! Atlas’s restaurants keep getting vandalized at night and Ryle isn’t taking the news of Atlas being back in Lily’s life very well. However, she yearns to be with Atlas, the one man she never has to fear hurting her.Ītlas and Lily decide to take things slow, but quickly fall into a rhythm, despite the hurdles life throws at them. Things are going good right now and she doesn’t want to rock the boat. She wants to try a relationship with him, but worries how Ryle will react. Ryle has been pretty agreeable to Lily’s demands so far, but he is hopeful the two of them will eventually get back together.Īfter running into her childhood love, Atlas, Lily finds herself conflicted.

Lily and Ryle are divorced now, trying to make co-parenting work, without putting their daughter, Emerson, at risk of Ryle’s temper.

It Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover