It Starts With Us

by Colleen Hoover
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Good Books rating 3.67
Contemporary Fiction
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  • ID: 4776
  • Added: 2025-10-22
  • Updated: 2025-10-24
  • ISBN: 9781668001226
  • Publisher: Simon and Schuster
  • Published: 2022-10-18
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

In 'It Starts with Us', Colleen Hoover delves deeper into the beloved characters from 'It Ends With Us', offering readers a fresh perspective through Atlas's eyes. This sequel explores the complexities of love, healing, and the choices that define us. /n/n The story continues to captivate with its raw emotion and compelling narrative, as Hoover masterfully weaves together themes of resilience and hope. Fans of the original will be eager to see how the characters evolve and face new challenges in this long-awaited follow-up.

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Sam Still Reading · 2023-03-14
good 3.00

The book is a nice follow-up but lacks the emotional turmoil and drama of the previous novel. It feels more comfortable and less intense.

The reviewer found 'It Starts with Us' to be a pleasant follow-up to 'It Ends with Us,' but noted that it lacks the emotional intensity and drama that made the first book so impactful. While it provides a satisfying continuation of the story, it doesn't evoke the same level of emotional turmoil. The reviewer appreciated the comfort and familiarity of the characters and their relationships, but felt that the story could have delved deeper into more complex emotions.

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    It's a nice follow up but lacks the emotional turmoil and drama of It Ends With Us and Colleen Hoover's other novels.

    It doesn't feel quite as tense or engaging but still manages to tell an interesting story.

    The book is a comfortable sequel to the previous book.

Johnny's Book Reviews · 2022-10-18
excellent 4.50

The book exceeded high expectations with its emotional depth and engaging narrative. It delivers a satisfying conclusion to the story.

The reviewer had high expectations for this book and was not disappointed. They found the emotional depth and narrative engaging, making it a standout read. The story's conclusion was particularly satisfying, tying up loose ends in a way that felt complete and fulfilling. The reviewer appreciated the way the book built on the first novel, providing a deeper look into the characters and their relationships.

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    Holy shit. Wow is my review.

    I had high expectations for this book, and it didn't disappoint.

    If it wasn't going to be good, I'll be surprised.

Reddit - r/books · 2022-10-18
good 3.50

The book is a good read with a rushed ending that slightly detracts from the overall experience. It would have been even better with a more polished conclusion.

The reviewer enjoyed 'It Starts with Us' overall but felt that the ending was rushed, which slightly detracted from the reading experience. They appreciated the narrative and character development but wished that the conclusion had been more thoroughly developed. Despite this, the book was still a satisfying read that provided a good continuation of the story. The reviewer would have given it a higher rating if the ending had been more polished.

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    Overall, I would give this book 3.5/5.

    Maybe it would have been a 4 if the ending was not rushed.

    It's a good read with a rushed ending.

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