What If It's Us

What If It's Us

Book Title:
What If It's Us
Author:
Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
Pages:
448

Ben just broke up with his boyfriend and is taking a box of his things to the post office. Arthur is in NY for the summer interning at his mom's law firm. They meet at the post office and sparks fly, but then they get separated. Are they meant to be? Will the universe give them a chance?

Arthur is a Broadway fanatic who dreams of his first boyfriend. Ben is a bit jaded after breaking up with his first love. Through luck and determination they meet again and decide to give it a try. But things do not go according to plan. So they decide on a redo first date. And then another. What is the universe telling them? Arthur is eager for love. Ben seems a bit more reluctant. They come from different backgrounds. They are very different people. Arthur loves Hamilton. Ben has barely heard of it. Ben loves video games. Arthur can't stand them. But they say opposites attract.

I loved this one! It was adorable and just what I needed. Ben and Arthur are perfect and their developing relationship seemed pretty natural. However, the friends stole the show for me. The real relationship I wanted to explore was Ben and his best friend Dylan. They have a true love for each other that goes beyond friendship into brotherhood and unconditional acceptance. I loved their scenes together (except when they fought!). Arthur also has good friends and I loved how supportive both their families were. 

This was an absolutely adorable, charming, awkward, romantic love story with an unexpected yet hopeful ending. I kind of want a sequel.