It Starts with Us Paperback - 2022
by Colleen Hoover
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Review summary
Reader reaction to Colleen Hoover's It Starts with Us was sharply divided. Many felt it was an unnecessary, fan-service sequel that reads like an extended epilogue, citing predictable plotting, reused material, overreliance on letters, and a bland, chemistry-light romance between Lily and Atlas. Critics also questioned the handling of the abuse arc and the continued presence of Ryle, calling the commentary one-note and the tone overly sanitized. Supporters, however, praised the realistic portrayal of an abuser's ongoing gaslighting, appreciated the closure and gentleness of Atlas, and enjoyed side characters, finding the book a comforting, low-conflict coda. Overall, fans seeking closure were satisfied; others saw a forgettable cash grab.
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- Title It Starts with Us
- Author Colleen Hoover
- Binding Paperback
- Pages 336
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Atria Books
- Publication date 2022-10-18
- Features Bibliography
- ISBN 9781668001226 / 1668001225
- Weight 0.6 lbs (0.27 kg)
- Dimensions 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.9 in (20.07 x 13.21 x 2.29 cm)
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Themes
- Sex & Gender: Feminine
- Category Fiction - Romance
- Library of Congress subjects Man-woman relationships, Romance fiction
- Dewey Decimal Code 813.6
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- Kirkus Reviews, 08/15/2022, Page 0
- Publishers Weekly, 11/07/2022, Page 0
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