This book had a powerful message behind Lily's story. It is a hard telling truth of the reality of the after effect of an abusive relationship. “It Ends with Us” was about Lily and her journey to end the cycle of abuse…”It Starts with Us” was about Lily and Atlas navigating life after ending her own cycles.
Lily and her ex-husband, Ryle, have just settled into a civil co-parenting rhythm when she suddenly bumps into her first love, Atlas, again. After nearly two years separated, she is elated that for once, time is on their side, and she immediately says yes when Atlas asks her on a date.