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Book Review
It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover is a moving sequel to her bestselling novel It Ends With Us, continuing the emotional journey of Lily Bloom and Atlas Corrigan. This follow-up dives deeper into their intertwined lives, exploring themes of love, healing, and the power of second chances.
Picking up where the first book left off, the story follows Lily as she navigates life as a single mother while rekindling her relationship with Atlas, her first love. As the narrative weaves between past and present, it reveals how their shared history shapes their present choices and emotions. Lily faces emotional turmoil as she balances her growing feelings for Atlas with the challenges of co-parenting with her ex-husband, Ryle.
Colleen Hoover approaches delicate issues, particularly domestic abuse, with compassion and authenticity, portraying Lily as a resilient and inspiring figure. Atlas stands as a source of stability and hope, offering Lily the kindness and support she was once denied. Their bond is tender and genuine, filled with heartfelt moments that highlight their emotional growth.
With her signature sensitivity and insight into human relationships, Hoover crafts a deeply emotional and satisfying conclusion to Lily and Atlas’s love story.
Book Review
It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover is a moving sequel to her bestselling novel It Ends With Us, continuing the emotional journey of Lily Bloom and Atlas Corrigan. This follow-up dives deeper into their intertwined lives, exploring themes of love, healing, and the power of second chances.
Picking up where the first book left off, the story follows Lily as she navigates life as a single mother while rekindling her relationship with Atlas, her first love. As the narrative weaves between past and present, it reveals how their shared history shapes their present choices and emotions. Lily faces emotional turmoil as she balances her growing feelings for Atlas with the challenges of co-parenting with her ex-husband, Ryle.
Colleen Hoover approaches delicate issues, particularly domestic abuse, with compassion and authenticity, portraying Lily as a resilient and inspiring figure. Atlas stands as a source of stability and hope, offering Lily the kindness and support she was once denied. Their bond is tender and genuine, filled with heartfelt moments that highlight their emotional growth.
With her signature sensitivity and insight into human relationships, Hoover crafts a deeply emotional and satisfying conclusion to Lily and Atlas’s love story.
Book Review
- It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover is a poignant sequel to her bestselling novel It Ends With Us. This continuation delves deeper into the lives of Lily Bloom and Atlas Corrigan, offering readers a heartfelt exploration of love, healing, and second chances.
- The novel picks up where It Ends With Us left off, focusing on Lily’s journey as a single mother navigating her complex feelings for Atlas, her first love. The story moves further by intertwines the past and present, revealing the profound impact of their shared history on their current lives. It takes you into the emotional turbulence that Lily faces as she tries to reconcile her feelings for Atlas while co-parenting with Ryle, her ex-husband.
- Hoover handles sensitive topics with grace and empathy, providing a realistic depiction of the challenges faced by survivors of domestic abuse. Lily’s strength and resilience shine through, making her a character that readers can root for and empathize with.
- Atlas consistently emerges as a symbol of hope and steadiness in Lily’s life. His steadfast support and empathy stand in sharp relief against the chaotic relationship Lily experienced with Ryle. The connection between Lily and Atlas is evident, marked by moments of softness and sincere affection.
- It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover is a beautifully written and emotionally resonant novel that offers a satisfying conclusion to Lily and Atlas’s Love story.
- Colleen Hoover’s ability to capture the complexities of human relationships and the enduring power of love makes this book a must-read for fans of the first novel and new readers alike.
What I don’t like about the book?
- Some readers may find the pacing slow, particularly in the middle sections of the book.
- The narrative focuses heavily on character development and emotional introspection, which can feel repetitive or drag for those expecting more plot-driven conflict.
About Author
Colleen Hoover lives in Texas with her husband and three sons. Despite her busy career, she remains dedicated to her family and often cites them as her inspiration. Her contributions to contemporary literature, particularly in the romance and thriller genres, have made her a beloved and influential figure. She has won best romantic novel of Good Read in 2016.
Her philanthropic efforts, including the founding of The Bookworm Box, a charity subscription service and bookstore, reflect her commitment to giving back to the community. Till date she has written 28 books.
Conclusion
Colleen Hoover’s ability to capture the complexities of human relationships and the enduring power of love makes this book a must-read for fans of the first novel and new readers.
