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Violence
Some
Continued domestic abuse threat from Ryle; the aftermath of leaving
Language
Some
Contemporary language; some mild strong words
Sexual Content
A lot
Explicit-adjacent romantic content
Substance Use
Barely any
Some social drinking
Emotional Intensity
Very heavy
Co-parenting with an abusive ex; Lily's psychological recovery; the specific difficulty of leaving someone you still love
What this book is about
It Starts with Us picks up immediately after It Ends with Us: Lily is leaving Ryle, Atlas is finally in her life, and Ryle isn't ready to let go. The sequel to Hoover's most important novel deals with the aftermath of leaving an abusive relationship—custody, co-parenting, and finding what comes next.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Domestic abuse aftermath—Ryle is still a threat
Co-parenting with an abusive ex
Explicit-adjacent romantic content
Read It Ends with Us first—this is a direct sequel
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