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It Starts with Us

Colleen Hoover

3.68 AVERAGE


Felt the same way about this book as the original... I'm glad I read it, but I don't necessarily see the hype behind it.

Atlas is great! WE KNOW! WE GET IT! He went through a lot. We know... We get it... I didn't necessarily think the book should have been this long nor do I think the Josh plot-line was needed really, though I did enjoy it, not going to lie. Could've just focused on Lily trying to start a new life with Atlas and overcoming the trials and tribulations of it.

PS This is the book version of "It could've been an email".
emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
challenging emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced
emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

It was nice to see Atlas perspective. I did not like the pages of Lily's notes as I had read them previously but overall great second book. 
emotional hopeful fast-paced
challenging emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Again, overhyped.
sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Enjoyed this sequel as it was nice to continue with the life of Lily and Atlas as they navigated their love story dealing with real life stressors and lifestyle changes. Did not enjoy it as much as the first book, but still really cute.
emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

“Sometimes people think if they love a broken person enough, they can be what finally repairs them, but the problem with that is the other person just ends up broken, too.”


What did I say that sometimes a book meant to stay "single" and doesn't need a prequel and/or sequel? I think this book was unecessary. Not so much comment nor great impression for me.