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It Starts with Us

By: Colleen Hoover
Narrated by: Colin Donnell, Olivia Song
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Before It Ends with Us, it started with Atlas. Colleen Hoover tells fan favorite Atlas’s side of the story and shares what comes next in this long-anticipated sequel to the “glorious and touching” (USA TODAY) #1 New York Times bestseller and major motion picture It Ends with Us.

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, author of Perfect Neighbors) 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).

©2022 Colleen Hoover. All rights reserved. (P)2022 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.
About the Creator- Colleen Hoover

About the Creator

Colleen Hoover is the #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon bestselling author of more than 23 novels, including It Ends with Us, All Your Perfects, Ugly Love, and Verity. In 2015, Colleen and her family founded a nonprofit called The Bookworm Box, a bookstore and monthly book subscription service that has donated over $1,000,000 to various charities to date. Colleen lives in Texas with her husband and their three boys. For more information, please visit ColleenHoover.com.
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CRYING BALLING EVERYTHING

As much as I wish there was more of the book I am very pleased with this plot and storyline. I do wish we would’ve known more about how Ryle becomes and grows but I’m glad overall with how everything was. I’m literally crying my eyes out. Colleen you make me want to have panic attacks when it gets to the scary parts, make me cry in the beautiful parts, and make me blush in the…well you know. I LOVED IT.

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Better than the first.

This novel was so touching. I just love Atlas and was very happy to hear his and Lily’s story as adults.

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Awesome book!

I really liked this sequel to It Ends With Us. I also really liked Colin Donnell's narration too. He really complemented Olivia's performance. I thought the book and content was great. If only all mixed relationships, abuse, and conflict could end this way.

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Amazing absolutely amazing!!!

I have been rooting for this couple since I met them in “It Ends with Us”. I love their story. It is a beautiful story of returning to your forever love.

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Atlas

I love love love the story! I did not suspect how this book got its name, but it couldn't have been better! All of the stars for Colleen Hoover, as usual!

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Great sequel!

I loved the sequel! It tied everything beautifully together and the plot was incredible, especially the twist!

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Not as good as the first book.

I am sorry to say that I am very disappointed by the voice actors. The story seemed rushed and fantasy where as it ends with us seemed much more thought through and realistic. I had higher hopes for this novel.

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I love it!!

I love both books !! I finished both of them in 2 days!! This is my first time actually trying to read books more & these have changed my perspective on literature. Im so sad I’m done with these but I’m so happy at how it ended & I want more!! Definitely worth reading. :)

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Love love love

I absolutely loved this book. The narrators did a great job!! They really made me feel the characters!

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Just okay

After you read verity nothing compares. Predictable storyline but easy listening. Great narrators. Hope others are better.

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