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It Starts with Us: A Novel (It Ends with Us)
Colleen Hoover · Book · 2022
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This decade-spanning romance captures the same sense of fated timing found in It Starts with Us: A Novel (It Ends with Us), proving that deep connections can persist despite the complexities of life.
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Dave Hollis · Podcast · 2023
For those who appreciated the vulnerable, truth-seeking dialogue in It Starts with Us: A Novel (It Ends with Us), this podcast offers a similar commitment to radical candor and authentic emotional growth.
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If you were drawn to the investigative, reflective nature of the characters in It Starts with Us: A Novel (It Ends with Us), this deep dive into past mysteries offers a similar perspective.
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Common questions
Is It Starts with Us: A Novel (It Ends with Us) a sequel to the first book?
Yes, It Starts with Us: A Novel (It Ends with Us) is the long-anticipated sequel to the bestseller It Ends with Us. It picks up the story to share what happens next for Lily and Atlas following the events of the first book.
Does It Starts with Us: A Novel (It Ends with Us) focus on Atlas?
Yes, It Starts with Us: A Novel (It Ends with Us) tells the side of the story belonging to Atlas, a fan favorite character. The narrative explores his perspective and details his reunion with his first love, Lily, after she settles into a coparenting rhythm with her ex-husband.
What is the plot of It Starts with Us: A Novel (It Ends with Us)?
In It Starts with Us: A Novel (It Ends with Us), Lily has established a civil coparenting relationship with her ex-husband, Ryle. The plot centers on her unexpected encounter with her first love, Atlas, and explores the continuation of their relationship following the events of the preceding novel.
When was It Starts with Us: A Novel (It Ends with Us) published?
It Starts with Us: A Novel (It Ends with Us) was published in 2022. It serves as the sequel to the original bestseller, providing readers with the opportunity to see what comes next for the characters of Lily and Atlas after their time apart.