There is a deeper message Hoover sends out to the readers through the story of Lily, Ryle and Atlas. Overall, I thought the two novels from the series are different from cheesy basic romance novels. I thought learning about his past and more about him as a character was essential and something the first novel missed. The second novel also goes more into detail about Atlas.
Although she continues to go through the healing process from her past abuse, she has Atlas by her side, someone who understands and loves her more than anyone. Having witnessed Lily’s trauma in the previous novel, I thought it was comforting to see her have a better life. Unlike the first novel, “It Starts With Us” is a much lighter read. Others expressed disappointment and said the novel was overhyped by its promotion on Tiktok and said the story was unrealistic and lacked complex characters. Instead of addressing it as a problem, they said the book romanticizes his behaviors, which are clearly red flags, like throwing patio chairs around due to his anger the first night they met and sexually assaulting Lily later on in their relationship. Some readers said they believed the portrayal of Ryle reveals toxic masculinity, but came up with excuses for it each time. While the series has become a big hit, it has faced some criticism. However, throughout the novel, Lily becomes more confident in her decision to begin a new relationship with Atlas’s support. As Ryle is still a part of her life, Lily fears a new relationship, especially with Atlas, because of Ryle’s temper and jealousy. Additionally, Lily falls in love with Atlas again but struggles to decide because of her worries about her relationship with Ryle.
She has trouble trusting Ryle with her child Emerson due to his poor anger management. “It Starts With Us” focuses on the stories of Lily and Atlas after her divorce, when her life is far from perfect. What happens next in Lily’s life? Is she still friends with Atlas? Does she still keep in contact with Ryle? This sequel answers all the questions about what happens in Lily’s next chapter in life. This ending left many fans eager to know more. The first novel ends when Lily decides to divorce Ryle because of his physical abuse. Ady the top-selling book on the New York Times Best Seller List.
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