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.
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“Albertalli and Silvera balance cynicism and starry-eyed optimism to paint an honest, compelling picture of adolescent romance…Part feel-good, part star-crossed, this seamless blend of the authors’ styles will appeal to fans old and new alike.”
— School Library Journal (starred review)
“A charming, sweet-natured love story between two very different boys…It’s impossible not to root for Arthur and Ben and their many do-overs.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review)“This joyful romance is both sweet and substantial.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“In the coauthors’ capable hands, Arthur and Ben are distinct, empathetic heroes…A comforting exploration of self-discovery and self-creation.”
— BooklistBecky Albertalli is the bestselling author of several books, including Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, winner of the William C. Morris Award and longlisted for the National Book Award longlist title, the basis for the major motion picture Love, Simon. Visit her online at www.beckyalbertalli.com.
Adam Silvera is the author of the Infinity Cycle science fiction series for young adults as well as three highly acclaimed stand-alone novels and two novels co-authored with Becky Albertalli for young adults, all of which been named to the “best of the year” lists by numerous outlets and received multiple starred reviews.
Noah Galvin has performed in numerous regional and off-Broadway plays, including performances in Yosemite, Treasure Island, Our Town, and Broadway Kids. Also a narrator, he has read books by Stephen Chbosky and Matthew Quick, among others.