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What If It's Us

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What If It's Us, a young adult novel by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera, follows the serendipitous meeting of two teenagers, Arthur and Ben, in New York City. Arthur is a wide-eyed optimist, in the city for the summer, and Ben is reeling from a recent breakup. Their chance encounter at a post office leads them on a journey of navigating the uncertainties of love and fate. This heartfelt story captures the joys and complexities of young romance and self-discovery.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This heartwarming young adult novel may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about serendipity and the magic of unexpected connections. Set in bustling New York City, it follows two boys navigating a chance encounter that could lead to a meaningful relationship, blending humour, romance, and poignant moments. Fans of realistic, character-driven tales will likely find this an engaging read.

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What If It's Us

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From bestselling authors Becky Albertalli (Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda, which was made into the film Love, Simon) and Adam Silvera (They Both Die At The End) comes a New York love story with a difference...

Meet Ben and Arthur. Ben is a battered dreamer who’s shipping his ex-boyfriend’s things back to him. Arthur is new to New York and struggling to fit in. After a memorable meet-cute in a New York post office, the boys lose touch only to be brought back together via a 'missed connection' advert.

Is it fate? It looks like it. But after a series of disastrous first dates, Ben and Arthur may have to accept the universe should’ve minded its business.

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What If It's Us has generally received positive reviews for its engaging and emotional storytelling, relatable characters, and exploration of themes like love and identity. Readers appreciate the chemistry between the protagonists and the collaboration between the authors, which brings a refreshing dual narrative style. Some reviews note a few predictable plot elements, but many praise the authentic representation of teenage experiences and diverse characters.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471176395

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 October 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Adam Silvera is the No.1 international bestselling author of They Both Die at the End and many more novels. He was born and raised in New York City and now writes full-time in Los Angeles.

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