"Atlas began it before it concluded with Us. " Colleen Hoover reveals Atlas's perspective and delves into the highly-anticipated follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestseller It Ends with Us, described as "glorious and touching" by USA TODAY fans. Lily and her former spouse, Ryle, recently established a harmonious coparenting routine when she unexpectedly encounters her initial romance, Atlas, once more. She is thrilled that after almost two years apart, time is finally in their favor when Atlas invites her on a date, and she promptly accepts. Her excitement quickly wanes when she realizes that, despite their divorce, Ryle remains deeply involved in her life, and Atlas Corrigan despises the idea of his ex-wife and daughter being connected to him. Transitioning from Lily to Atlas's viewpoints, the narrative of It Starts with Us continues directly from where the epilogue of the bestselling sensation It Ends with Us concluded, described as "gripping" and "pulse-pounding" by Sarah Pekkanen, the author of Perfect Neighbors. Exploring Atlas's history and tracking Lily as she embarks on a new opportunity for genuine affection amidst dealing with a resentful former spouse, showcases Colleen Hoover's unmatched talent for evoking deep emotions, as endorsed by Anna Todd, a bestselling author at The New York Times.