What If It'S Us - By Becky Albertalli & Adam Silvera ( Paperback )

Book Synopsis

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!

From the Back Cover

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 show?

But what if it is?

Best friends Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera combine their talents in this smart, funny, and heartfelt collaboration about two very different boys who can't decide if the universe is pushing them together--or pulling them apart.

Review Quotes

★"A charming, sweet-natured love story between two very different boys."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

★"Fan-favorites Albertalli (Leah on the Offbeat,2018, etc.) and Silvera (They Both Die at the End, 2017, etc.) join forces in this tale of a New York City summer romance. This joyful romance is both sweet and substantial."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"A happy and often laugh-out-loud-funny rom-com."--The Horn Book

"A love story that makes romance cool again. This is how a good romantic comedy should always feel."--Los Angeles Review of Books

"Two of queer YA fiction's best writers team up for an infectiously sweet story of young love set against New York's bustling backdrop. Without a doubt, this is the gay rom-com you've been waiting for."--Entertainment Weekly, "Must List"

A Best Teen Book of the Year--Chicago Public Library

A Best Teen Book of the Year--New York Public Library

A Best YA Book of the Year--Bustle

A Best YA Book of the Year--Paste Magazine

A Teen Indie Next List Pick--Indiebound

★"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)