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meet-cute, opposites attract, second-chance romance, missed connections, serendipity, destiny, fate, first love, summer fling, long-distance potential, ex-boyfriend drama, supportive friends, family expectations, cultural differences, personal insecurities, coming out, self-acceptance, romantic gestures, misunderstandings, reconciliation, new beginnings
What If It's Us
Becky Albertalli, Adam Silvera
3.8 Rating on GoodReads
Summary
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?
Content/Trigger Warnings
alcohol use, cheating, homophobia, hospitalization, panic attacks, racism
readers should also be aware that while the novel maintains a lighthearted and romantic tone, it addresses sensitive topics such as homophobia, racism, and mental health struggles, which may be triggering for some individuals.
Content/Trigger Warnings
alcohol use, cheating, homophobia, hospitalization, panic attacks, racism
readers should also be aware that while the novel maintains a lighthearted and romantic tone, it addresses sensitive topics such as homophobia, racism, and mental health struggles, which may be triggering for some individuals.
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What If It's Us
Becky Albertalli, Adam Silvera
3.8 Rating on GoodReads
Contemporary Romance
Dual Narration
Few ways to listen
Summary
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?
Tropes & Tags
meet-cute, opposites attract, second-chance romance, missed connections, serendipity, destiny, fate, first love, summer fling, long-distance potential, ex-boyfriend drama, supportive friends, family expectations, cultural differences, personal insecurities, coming out, self-acceptance, romantic gestures, misunderstandings, reconciliation, new beginnings
Content/Trigger Warnings
alcohol use, cheating, homophobia, hospitalization, panic attacks, racism
readers should also be aware that while the novel maintains a lighthearted and romantic tone, it addresses sensitive topics such as homophobia, racism, and mental health struggles, which may be triggering for some individuals.
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