What If It’s Us by Adam Silvera and Becky Abertalli
Published October 9, 2018
Hardcover, 448 pages
MY GOODREADS RATING 5/5 STARS
(Thanks to Netgalley & HarperTeen, I received an eARC)
GOODREADS SYNOPSIS:
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 quite nail a first date . . . or a second first date . . . or a third?
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?
MY THOUGHTS:
“I just think you’re meant to meet some people. I think the universe nudges them into your path.”
Honestly this quote just sums up this book perfectly! This book made me swoon, the feels… wow the feels. I just wanted everything from it and I got that and more. I love Adam Silvera, his books always hit right where it hurts. When I heard he was teaming up with Becky Abertalli how could I not immediately dive into it?!?! This book lived up to every ounce of hype out there. It was disgustingly cute (in the best possible way), and was just what I wanted.
It alternated between our main character’s points of view Ben and Arthur, which we all know I love! Words I would use to describe Ben: compassionate, pessimistic, over thinker, and hopeless romantic. Words I would use to describe Arthur: native, self centered, and hopeless romantic. I related to Ben every time he talked about not looking like his heritage and having his last name mispronounced. The side characters were just perfection! Dylan, Hudson, Harriet, Samantha, even Ethan and Jessie fit into the story so well.
All of the mentions of social media, Harry Potter, and Hamilton really made this book relatable! I love that sex was casually mentioned throughout the book in a nonchalant yet important way. All in all this book is a MUST READ, even if you aren’t the biggest fan of romance. It was just what you would expect from two talented writers teaming up!
hmm, ill keep it inmind if i decide i want to diveinto some romance 🙂
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It is just such a cute meet cute book 🙂
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This review gave me a warm feeling. I’m adding this one to my list!
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You won’t be disappointed
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I reallllllly want to read this one, so I’m skipping your review. I’m super jelly you got to read it already especially since you gave it 5 stars lol 😀
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Omg it was absolutely stunning!!! I’m sure you won’t be disappointed by it!!
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Great review, Kris!! 😀 I can’t wait to get a copy!!
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I can’t wait for you to either!!! 😉
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I’ve never read an Adam Silvera book but I really want to because I’ve always heard great things! This sounds so cute!
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Honestly these two really mesh so well with writing
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Contemporary is not really my genre but it’s nice to see that you loved it!
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I go through phases lol I like a little contemporary thrown in haha
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I need to read this x
http://www.ofbeautyandnothingness.co.uk
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It was amazing
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I really need to read this book. I read Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda and I loved it, I really want to read more of her work, I’m sure I will enjoy this one.
Carly xx // http://www.prettystyleofliving.wordpress.com
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I just read Simon and loved it too!! I liked this one more 😉
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Oooh! I’m even more excited!
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I have this on my TBR, I can’t wait to start it. So glad you enjoyed it!
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It was so sweet ❤️
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I’ve never read any of his books but it sounds like I need to!! Which one should I start with?
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History is all you left me.. if you want a good cry any of his books tbh lol
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Oh this sounds lovely!!
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It was a sweet one!
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Yay! So glad you enjoyed this book! I want to read it so bad – especially since I met Becky and Adam and heard them talking about it!
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Ahhh I’m so happy you got the chance to meet them they seem awesome!!
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