What If It's Us - Becky Albertalli & Adam Silvera

What If It's Us

By Becky Albertalli & Adam Silvera

  • Release Date: 2018-10-09
  • Genre: Romance for Young Adults
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 1,075 Ratings

Description

A New York Times, USA Today, and Indie bestseller!

Critically acclaimed and bestselling authors Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera combine their talents in this smart, funny, heartfelt collaboration about two very different boys who can’t decide if the universe is pushing them together—or pulling them apart.

ARTHUR is only in New York for the summer, but if Broadway has taught him anything, it’s that the universe can deliver a showstopping romance when you least expect it.

BEN thinks the universe needs to mind its business. If the universe had his back, he wouldn’t be on his way to the post office carrying a box of his ex-boyfriend’s things.

But when Arthur and Ben meet-cute at the post office, what exactly does the universe have in store for them . . . ?

Maybe nothing. After all, they get separated.

Maybe everything. After all, they get reunited.

But what if they can’t nail a first date even after three do-overs?

What if Arthur tries too hard to make it work and Ben doesn’t try hard enough?

What if life really isn’t like a Broadway play?

But what if it is?

What if it’s us?

Plus don't miss Here's to Us! Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera reunite to continue the story of Arthur and Ben, the boys readers first fell for in What If It’s Us.

Reviews

  • Amazing

    5
    By CKMac2006
    Simply amazing. As all of the books by both of these amazing authors.
  • It’s cute

    4
    By JOSIEMOSIEDOSIELOSIE
    It’s a fun read and a cute intake.
  • Beautifully Written

    5
    By User02715274940281
    There are many emotions when reading this book but overall it is one of the greatest books I’ve read to date.
  • OMGGGG

    5
    By gabriellekay12
    Such a beautiful story! I really enjoyed reading this book and falling in love with the characters in this story.
  • Middle of the road

    2
    By monkeydluffy13
    This started off well and progressively got worse and worse. Dylan is endearing at times but mostly annoying and Arthur is quite possibly the most melodramatic character, not intended as a compliment either considering he loves theater. The plot is alright but it’s apparent the conflict was forced just to have some sort of progression. He has a complete meltdown because Ben is in summer school and so is his ex? He acted like a control freak when he stalked Ben’s insta and saw posts about Hudson. How was he supposed to break the news about summer school if reacted that way? Oh and the way he victimized himself after the reveal with his 2 friends?! No, hated this so much. Listen, it’s okay to be a flawed character. We all have flaws but man it’s hard to root for someone that quite literally doesn’t have any redeeming qualities. Even villains have something going for them, something that stops them from being 2 dimensional. Arthur? Nope, he treats Ben, Jessie, and Ethan like property. Ben just got out of a relationship, Arthur knew that, so why is he holding that against him? Arthur’s character was alright at the start but I began to abhor his “screen time” midway through the first part of the book. Never hated a character this much. Dylan’s dialogue was just a line too long every time he spoke. He was alright but again its like trying to tell a joke and yeah its funny but then you keep going and try to explain why it was funny and then no one is laughing anymore. Again, the premise of the story wasn’t terrible, but man Arthur just sucked. You can’t root for a character that’s written as a 2-D antagonist of a bad 2000s romcom.
  • Great read

    5
    By torpedex1
    Truly enjoyed reading this book!!
  • The universe

    5
    By Kam~Kardashian
    The universe should put someone in my path already 🤧🥲
  • Cool and Breezy read.

    5
    By Poulin66
    Enjoyed the book cover to cover. Happy angst and teenage turmoil on every page, great love story.
  • Cute!!

    4
    By ijomjom
    Would recommend!!
  • Beautiful story

    5
    By A trust worthy human
    !!