It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover is the sequel to the TikTok hit It Ends With Us. The sequel continues to follow Lily Bloom, except now she's a single mother dealing with her ex-husband, Ryle, and trying to be civil when co-parenting. Also in the picture is Atlas, Lily's first love. As they continue to rekindle their relationship, they hit problems along the way, whether it's Ryle or just that they are older and have more responsibility. From the first book to the second, we can see how time can change people and relationships in crazy ways.

I enjoyed this book. I was excited when the sequel came out as I was anxiously waiting to see what would happen between Lily and Atlas. Hoover does an amazing job beautifully writing their romance and makes you want more every time you finish one of her books. I recommend this book if you enjoyed It Ends With Us. It always feels nice to finish a series, and this book will make you content and happy with Lily Bloom's choices.

Rating: 4/5 stars

Review by: Sylvie Kay

Sylvie is a teen volunteer at West Los Angeles Library. She is an 11th grader at Santa Monica High School.

—Carrie Davies, Young Adult Librarian, West Los Angeles Branch Library