It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover

Picking up where It Ends With Us leaves off, this sequel shifts focus toward healing, second chances, and the possibility of a healthier future. Lily is navigating co-parenting while trying to rebuild her life, when she reconnects with Atlas—her first love and someone who represents safety and understanding.

As their relationship begins to grow again, new challenges arise, particularly involving Lily’s past and the complicated dynamics that still linger. The story explores what it truly takes to move forward—not just emotionally, but practically.

Told from dual perspectives, the novel offers deeper insight into Atlas’s past while continuing Lily’s journey toward stability and happiness. It’s a story about growth, patience, and choosing what’s right, even when it’s not easy.