Told in two voices, when Arthur, a summer intern from Georgia, and Ben, a native New Yorker, meet it seems like fate, but after three attempts at dating fail they wonder if the universe is pushing them together or apart
What If It's Us Series
This series follows teenage protagonists navigating the complexities of friendship, family, and first love. The narratives are rich with humor, sincerity, and deep empathy, authentically capturing the emotional journey of self-discovery. Readers will connect with the realistic portrayal of adolescence and the hopeful outlook on life's challenges.
Recommended Reading Order
Here's to us
- 480 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera reunite to continue the story of Arthur and Ben, who first captured readers' hearts in a bestselling rom-com. Ben has survived freshman year of college but feels increasingly stuck; his classes are dull, his job with his father is worse, and his best friend Dylan is acting strangely. The only bright spot is his writing partner, Mario, who offers Spanish lessons and kisses. Mario's Hollywood aspirations inspire Ben to dream bigger, yet he can't shake thoughts of a certain boy from his past. Meanwhile, Arthur returns to New York City after two years, eager to make a mark in the theater world as an intern for an off-off-Broadway director. Though he misses his dependable boyfriend Mikey, he believes their relationship can withstand the distance. When Ben unexpectedly reappears, Arthur is confident that their past is behind them, especially since Ben seems happy with someone new. However, as the boys try to move on, they keep encountering each other, raising questions about fate and whether a second chance awaits them.