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A New York Times, USA Today, and Indie best seller!
Critically acclaimed and best-selling 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 Yes No Maybe So, Becky Albertalli’s and Aisha Saeed’s heartwarming and hilarious new novel, or Infinity Son, the first installment in Adam Silvera’s epic new fantasy series, both coming in 2020!
4.5
Reviewer: Mike A.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Star-crossed lovers with a racing time element, but Albertalli collab means no one dies in the end.
Review: I know the fandom is split on the ending, but I am so very proud of Ben and of Arthur, and think that they are on a right path. This story is both fairytale dreamy but also true to life in terms of how a summer in New York feels and what itâs like to grow up.
Reviewer: doustamp
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Awesome Story ð
Review: I didn’t know what I was getting when I started this read, but I really enjoyed it! There were lots of twists and turns along the way; it was awesome â¤ï¸
Reviewer: Thebookbella
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A very fluffy read.
Review: 3.5*This story is told from alternating perspectives, Arthur (who had ADHD) and Ben (who is Puerto Rican). Arthur is spending the summer in New York as an intern for his mother’s law firm when he follows a very handsome boy (Ben) into the post office. Ben is trying to mail a box full of his ex-boyfriends stuff when he meets Arthur. Ben gets Arthur’s name but Arthur doesn’t get Ben’s name and so when a flash mob breaks out at the post office, they get separated.The first 150 pages of this book is how Ben and Arthur are trying to find each other in the big city. So this book was a bit slow to start. But when they do finally meet up this dosen’t become an instalove kind of thing. They do ease into.Being a collaborative effort between Becky Abertalli and Adam Silvera, I wasn’t sure if this was going to rip my heart out or give me warm fuzzies, but truthfully it was a great blend of both. It had a lot of bittersweet moments mixed with moments that were just sweet.Having read a few other books by these authors, I was sorry to see that this didn’t feel like it had the same kind of depth that “Simon Versus the Homosapian Agenda” and “They Both Die At the End” had. I felt like those two books had a lot more depth to them and a bit more deep emotionality and not just a ton of surface level fluffiness. The vast majority of “What If It’s Us” was a lot of surface level fluffiness and I did not find myself loving this as much as the other two previously mention books I read by them.Overall this book was cute and enjoyable, but the characters felt a bit flat to me.
Reviewer: Cinda
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: sweet and realistic romance
Review: This is a romance novel, but honestly I think the main theme is friendship. It touches on friendships a lot. It was relatable, funny, and sweet. The characters felt like everyday people. Very engaging.
Reviewer: Kindle Customer
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Quick read with moments of depth
Review: This book was cute. The story of first, confusing, young love, betrayal, jealousy, heartbreak, and “what comes next?” will resonate. The writing becomes almost too lax at certain points. I know this book is for YA, but sometimes it becomes too juvenile. There are moments when both protagonists are extremely unlikable , but I’ll chalk that up to them being teenagers. I am certain I was equally as insufferable.This book has three really strong wins. First, it is a novel about gay teenagers with no coming out narrative. Both characters are just out. It’s refreshing not to have the closeted trope through the first 75% of the story.Two, it captures modern dating in a satirical, but poignant, way. Meet someone then spend hours searching for every detail on each social media platforms and Google result. I’m pretty sure every millennial is guilty of this. Seriously, it’s almost creepy how much you can find out about someone without even their name.Third, the ending isn’t quite what you’d expect from a gay YA novel. I’ll leave it at that.I laughed. I cried. Rolled my eyes several times. Highlighted a few passages that sent me into an existential crisis. I would best describe this book as SimonVerse meets Call Me by Your Name meets Black Mirror meets iCarly. I would recommend to anyone who likes a light-hearted with deep moments quick read.
Reviewer: Jay w
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: adorable
Review: This book is so cute and well worth the read, I will definitely be reading the second book, thank you Adam and Becky for this amazing read.
Reviewer: Ethan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: “I just think you’re meant to meet some people. I think the universe nudges them into your path.”
Review: There is something magical about this time of year. I spent the last couple of days eating way too much food, shopping for gifts, and decorating the house for the holidays. And though this year required us to do things differently than we have in years past, those holiday traditions still bring the same amount of magic that they always have. One of my favorite things to do this time of year is to curl up next to the fire with a good book. The Texas weather finally brought us winter this weekend, so I decided to take full advantage and finish reading What If It’s Us. This cute love story was the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.Arthur is soaking up every moment of his summer internship in New York. The soon-to-be high school senior is completely committed to taking in all of the sights and sounds of the city life, even if that means neglecting the duties of his job. Today though, his internship has sent him on a mission that allows him to fulfill both of his desires. Today, he’s been tasked with dropping off work documents at the post office. Yes, this is just a simple errand, but the city is ripe with adventure and opportunity.Ben is at the post office for an entirely different reason. He’s got a box full of stuff that belongs to his ex-boyfriend. The breakup is still so fresh and difficult that Ben can’t bear to even see his ex. Having all of this stuff that reminds him of the relationship isn’t helping either. It makes sense to just mail it all back to him and rid himself of that part of his life for good. As you can imagine, fate has other plans. Ben and Arthur meet in line at the post office and have a really cute conversation. The spark between the two is undeniable, but then they are separated. Was this just a chance encounter meant to fill that small moment of time, or is this something more? You’ll have to read to find out.I was so drawn into the story and characters that it is almost impossible for me to objectively comment on this book. In What If It’s Us co-authors Becky Albertalli (of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda fame) and Adam Silvera deliver the kind of meet-cute YA romance that you’ll have a hard time putting down. I don’t normally read this genre, so I was a bit apprehensive at first. As I started reading, I couldn’t help but find little pieces of myself in each of the characters. There’s something about navigating the final years as a teenager that is universally relatable. Take away the fact that the main characters are gay (this story could have been equally effective with a heterosexual couple), and you are still left with a story that is just too compelling to not read. Is this a great work of literature that will be touted for its prose and structure? Of course not. But there’s so much about What If It’s Us to like about that you won’t mind the little things that would normally detract from a novel. A sequel has recently been announced, and I really can’t wait to read more about these characters.
Reviewer: Matt C
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Great writing, loveable characters and a perfect ending.
Reviewer: Leobardo Daniel De la Rosa Saavedra
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: El libro llego en buenas condiciones y en yn periodo muy corto, llego mucho antes del dÃa que estaba programado.Ame tanto este libro, sin duda alguna Adam y Becky son la combincación perfecta, el libro estaba totalmente equilibrado con el toque tierno de Becky y el humor de Adam. Me gustaron ambos personajes y todas las referencias que hacÃan hacÃa pelÃculas, libros y música. He de decir que es uno de mis libros favoritos de este año.What If it’s us nos cuenta la historia de Arthur y Ben, y el como ellos por cuestiones del destino se encuentran en una oficina de paqueteria en New York una de las ciudades más grandes. A lo largo de la historia podemos ver como los dos intentan estar juntos, sus citas son súper tiernas y sobre todo el drama que es totalmente inevitable.
Reviewer: Pauline Gareau
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I loved every minute of this book with all my heart.Couldn’t put it down and finished it in 2days and I miss my boys already.I also discovered two authors that I didn’t know about, so I’m glad.If you’re into rainbow Rowell style of books, you will love this one!
Reviewer: Luis Cuena
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I’ve just finished reading What if it’s us. I can’t put down in words how much I’ve enjoyed this book and how much I love it. Both Ben and Arthur are so great and amazing. Everyone should read this book.
Reviewer: Smith Kumri TIGER MOM
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I did not love this book that much, but I do love both the authors other books, such as they both die in the end and Simon vs the Homo sapiens agenda. Just not for me, but shipping all that was good. **didn’t finish
