Arthur and Ben have a chance meeting at a New York City post office, sparking an interest that leads to a budding relationship. The story follows their journey of trying to find each other in a bustling city, facing challenges of miscommunication and the looming end of summer. The alternating points of view between the characters, written by the two authors, provide a satisfying and realistic portrayal of a not quite perfect relationship worth working on.
The book is a charming and light-hearted gay romance, focusing on the development of a relationship between two high school boys without the typical coming out or societal homophobia themes. The plot revolves around a sweet and wholesome love story set in NYC, with supportive friends and family, and occasional references to Broadway and Harry Potter, creating a feel-good and relatable narrative.
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Has Romance?
Romance is a significant and prominent theme in the book, driving the narrative and character development.
From The Publisher:
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 Yes No Maybe So, Becky Albertalli's and Aisha Saeed's heartwarming and hilarious new novel, or Infinity Son, the first book in Adam Silvera's epic new fantasy series, both coming in 2020!
Ratings (30)
Incredible (2) | |
Loved It (14) | |
Liked It (8) | |
It Was OK (4) | |
Did Not Like (1) | |
Hated It (1) |
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Want To Read (15) | |
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3 comment(s)
This book was so wonderful to read!!!!!!!1
I gave it 3 stars back in 2020 when I first read it and never really had the urge to reread it until recently when I saw there was a second book so I decided to reread it. I enjoyed it a bit more than I did, 3.7 stars and intrigued to read the next one sooner rather than later (hopefully)
gostei bastante, a leitura flui muito bem, os personagens são muito bem construídos (o único problema que eu tive foi com o arthur que eu achei irritantemente dramático em várias partes do livro), só não gostei do final.
What can you read after
What If It's Us?
About the Author:
Becky Albertalli is the author of the acclaimed novel Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda and The Upside of Unrequired, among others. She is a clinical psychologist who specializes in working with children and teens. She also served for seven years as the coleader of a support group for gender-nonconforming children in Washington, DC.
Adam Silvera is the number one New York Times bestselling author of More Happy Than Not, History Is All You Left Me, They Both Die at the End, Infinity Son, Infinity Reaper, and-with Becky Albertalli-What If It's Us. He was named a Publishers Weekly Flying Start for his debut. Adam was born and raised in the Bronx. He was a bookseller before shifting to children's publishing and has worked at a literary development company and a creative writing website for teens and as a book reviewer of children's and young adult novels. He is tall for no reason and lives in Los Angeles. Visit him online at www.adamsilvera.com.
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