Book club questions for It Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover
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Which book did you prefer, "It Ends WIth Us," or "It Starts With Us," and why?
Were you satisfied with how Lily and Atlas' love story played out in the book? What do you think the future holds for them?
How does Hoover portray the process of healing from trauma?
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Create My ClubHow, if at all, did your impression of Ryle change in the second novel?
Do you believe that people can really change? Do you believe Ryle has changed? Does he deserve to be part of Emerson's life?
Why did Lily not report Ryle's abuse to law enforcement? Why did she not bring it up in the custody battle? Do you think those were the right choices?
Did this sequel deliver everything you were hoping for after finishing "It Ends With Us?" Do you think "It Ends With Us" needed a sequel?
In this book we hear directly from Atlas, including his letters to Lily. Did you enjoy getting to know Atlas better?
Allysa and Marshall return in this novel. Talk about the role that they play in Lily's story, as well as the obstacles they face in their own relationship.
Talk about the significance of the title, "It Starts With Us."
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