When this book got announced I think I — to be honest — lost my shit. I remember thinking how badly I wanted an Adam & Becky team up and then it happened and I didn’t know how to handle it. I went into this book with really high expectations. Adam Silvera is one of my favourite authors and Becky’s books (I haven’t read Leah on the Offbeat yet) have made me feel so happy. Seeing a lot of mixed reviews was a little worrying, but fortunately I was not disappointed. This really does have all the elements of a Becky and Adam book combined. I can see why people may have wanted more, but for me it was enough.

Representation wise this story has a m/m romance (both Ben and Arthur are gay and already out to their family and friends). Ben is Puerto-Rican and Arthur is Jewish, which is #ownvoices for Adam and Becky respectively.

Even though everything happens between Ben and Arthur relatively quickly it always felt believable. Their relationship was really awkward at times, but they didn’t know each other and were so different (Arthur is super practical and Ben is super lowkey) that it only made sense for things to not go smoothly. They have multiple first dates and like honestly that would be me lmao. The fact that it wasn’t perfect from the get go is why I loved it. Seeing the development between them and the way they grew closer was so great. They were adorable!

I absolutely adored the friendship groups in this book. They’re messy and complicated (Arthur’s dealing with the complications of keeping long distant friendships and Ben’s dealing with complicated dating among his friend group making things weird), but that’s what I loved about it. There was seriously such great dynamics between everyone. I especially loved Ben’s friendship with his best friend, Dylan. In fact, in general, I loved Dylan. He was such an incredibly well-developed side-character.

I know not everyone is a fan of pop culture references, but I dig them. This book has a lot of them so be prepared. Every time there was reference to Harry Potter or Hamilton I got way too excited. The only references I didn’t get where the ones for Dear Evan Hansen, but it didn’t really take anything away from the story for me.

One criticism I do have is that at the start of the book it’s kind of hard to distinguish between Ben and Arthur’s voices? The eventually do grow into their own characters and they have so many different personality traits, but at first they kind of blend together? And I had to check whose POV I was reading from. Sometimes Arthur really annoyed me …. like he definitely needed to Chill™ but I am an adult so that could be a bit harsh and also it’s probably just a personal preference because I prefer characters like Ben.

I think the ending, once again, is where a lot of people have a problem and I can see why. It almost makes the story seem redundant in a way, but for me I couldn’t see it ending any other way. It felt super realistic. Like, these kids knew each other for a month? Ben was still in the middle of processing a previous break up. Anything else, in my opinion, would have felt way too forced and contrived.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

I was lucky enough to obtain a early copy of this book and I am very late with my review but nonetheless here it is. What If It's Us is a coming of an age book, in which it looks at self-discovery, self-acceptance, love, relationships and that transition between teenager and adulthood. The authors did an amazing job with the diversity represented, it was refreshing and were able to truly depict the atmosphere of New York.

Overall, it was a cute story and would recommend it, especially to those who adore contemporary YA books.

Right now I must stop reviewing to run off and place a vote for Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera's What If It's Me.    It's a finalist in the Goodreads Young Adult Fiction category and having just finished it I understand completely understand why.   Before getting to the book I want to commend this clever writing duo.    They managed to seamlessly write together and imo was  a great team up, one I hope we see more of.

Ben and Arthur, two young guys in New York, first encounter each other in the Post Office.     Told from their respective points of view, as readers we know they were each attracted to the other.   Unfortunately though, it's was only when it was too late that they realised they should have exchanged contacts - or names at the very least.     What If It's Us was their story - of finding each other, getting acquainted and dealing with all the issues new and first love brings with it.  It was a story filled to the brim with pop culture and contemporary language.  It was about beginnings and endings and all the messy bits in between.   The novel explored friendships, relationships and the tricky territory of finding ones way back to friendship after attempting a relationship.  It provided a glimpse into (reminder of) what it's like to be a teenager with insecurities, regardless of ones sexuality.  

At one point Ben mused"<b> I don’t know if we’re a love story or a story about love.</b>

I think they were both and since they were all about the L word, I'm getting in on the act.

I loved this book from the beginning.
I loved the characters.  
I loved the story.    
I loved the way I was drawn into it despite it being almost too sweet.
I loved the way family and friends were not only supportive but accepting of these boys and their non-hetero sexual orientation.
I loved that despite being more of a baby boomer than a millenial or gen Z'er I felt I could relate and was left wanting more of these kids and their families and friends.

My thanks to the authors, Simon & Schuster (Australia) and of course NetGalley for the opportunity of reading this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review which it was my pleasure to provide.

Overall I'd say this was a really cute story. I didn't enjoy it as much as I was hoping to for some reason but I definitely squealed at some bits and was satisfied with the realistic ending. I love the contrast between Ben and Arthur's personalities and their relationship in general because I applaud them for actually trying hard to make it work instead of just giving up. The plot did seem a bit too unrealistic for my liking as a contemporary at some parts so I wouldn't go as far as saying I loved it but I liked the important messages it sent across ~ 3.5/5 stars.

I love Becky Albertalli's books but have never seemed to get into Adam Silvera books but I finally did! This writing duo created such a beautiful meet cute (or disaster) love story. It also has own voices LGBT rep which is always amazing.

2.5 stars

I've been both excited for this book ever since it was first announced and dreading it. I like Adam Silvera's novels but I have a love/hate relationship with Becky Albertalli's; so put the two author's together, and I didn't really know what to expect. But, as it turns out and as is usual for a Becky Albertalli novel, there is no plot. Like, at all. Aside from the romance, and a romance isn't enough of a plot.

I quite liked Arthur as a character. He was quite sweet and he made me laugh a lot. Ben, on the other hand ... I did not like. He doesn't treat Arthur with respect at all - he constantly talks about Arthur's faults (he's too short, he talks too much, he's bad at games, etc). And for a book where the plot is just romance, having one of the characters continually hate on the other for a large majority of the book probably isn't a great idea.

It just didn't seem like they liked each other? For a book about destiny and being in the right place at the right time, I never really cared about Arthur and Ben being together. They do eventually reach a point where they fall for one another, but it comes very late in the book and by that point, I'm pretty much over it. To complain a little bit more before I get onto the good bits, I get that teens are part of a lot of fandoms and always make little jokes about Hamilton and Harry Potter and whatnot, but this book took it too far, to the point of over saturation. Also, I don't know how many times I have to say this, but teens no longer really care about Harry Potter. That's something for the lower end of the millennial generation -- NOT gen z. I have a brother in generation Z and he doesn't care one bit about Harry Potter. Please, authors, move on from Harry Potter, talk to teens and find out what they actually care about.

So the good parts;
I loved the representation and I expected nothing less from Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli. Arthur is gay and Jewish and has ADHD, and Ben is gay and Puerto Rican. I also loved Arthur's father who is very loving and open, and supports his son so much. I also liked Ben's friend Dylan, who is super cute and awkward.

All in all, I was probably disappointed in What If It's Us. Even though my expectations weren't super high, I was expecting better and I think this contributed to my feelings of the book. The book had some redeeming qualities but I couldn't move past the lack of chemistry between the characters and the fact that there was no plot whatsoever.

This was a lovely tale about finding first love and relationships. I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoy/ed it.

OMG GUYS YOU ALL NEED TO READ THIS BOOK AS SOON AS IT COMES OUT!!!!

(Seriously, get keen. Your lives are about to be blessed.)

Being approved for an ARC of this was one of the greatest things that has happened to me this year, this is it guys. I have reached the pinnacle of my reading career!!

But seriously. This book is really good.

Also, cover is adorable!!!

And the humour is spot on, some bits are just so funny I can't even!!

Ben and Arthur are such cinnamon rolls omg I love them so much!

And the meet-cute honestly made my life!!

I don't even know what I can say about this book. Just pre-order it, go read it, and improve your life by at least twelve times.

But the ending tho!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(GUYS, get keen!)

Also, brace your hearts!!

Although I've never read anything by Becky Albertalli, I'm a great admirer of Adam Silvera. He creates diverse, profound characters that are beautifully complex. Unfortunately, this isn't the case with What If It's Us. As individuals, Arthur is a gentle and sensitive young man, his inexperience is incredibly endearing. Ben is a pensive character, enduring the melancholy of his relationship dissolving, proceeding the loss of mutual friendships. Through serendipity, the two young men meet, are separated, then attempt to reconnect by searching New York for one another.

Representation
The character representation was a wonderful aspect. Ben is Puerto Rican and identifies as gay. He often feels ostracised due to his light skin, low socioeconomic status and unable to speak Spanish fluently. Arthur is Jewish, gay and originally from Georgia, yet residing in New York over the summer with his parents. Arthur manages his attention deficit hyperactivity disorder through medication, as does secondary character and Ben's best friend Dylan, to manage his heart condition.

You've Got A Friend In Me
The secondary characters are a fundamental element of the storyline, in particular Dylan. Ben and Dylan share a wonderful relationship, unabashed and companionable. Dylan has a wonderfully flirtatious personality which creates lighthearted moments within the narrative. Ben often referenced Dylan as abandoning their friendship to accommodate a series of unsuccessful relationships. Dylan compassionate and consistently reassured Ben of his companionship. Jessie and Ethan are expendable unfortunately, although allegedly Ethan is a person of contention. Arthur believes Ethan is uncomfortable with his sexuality, creating an excessive intensity within the narrative.

The Creepy Edward Cullen Guide To Dating
The whirlwind romance was rather an infatuation with one another. Although the scenes of intimacy were beautifully portrayed, Ben reassuring Arthur and placing the emphasis on consent, their relationship was overdramatised and inauthentic regardless of character sexuality. In the beginning of the narration, Arthur begins to pursue Ben obsessively. He learns of Ben's former boyfriend and through encroaching on his social media accounts, discovers an image of Ben and proceeds to create posters to ambush him. I found Arthur's behaviour incredibly intrusive.

Ben, a young gay man of colour in a large city could have been endangered by Arthur's actions. Rather than being addressed, his actions were romanticised.

Potentially Triggering
One incident may be distressing to readers. Ben and Arthur are sitting with one another on public transport when approached by a man and his young child. The man proceeds to use threatening, homophobic and distressing language. Throughout the exchange, Arthur is incredibly distraught, Ben challenges the homophobic patron and another passenger intervenes.

The Conclusion
What If It's Us shares a similar narrative of a character origin story and although the lighthearted and tender moments were wonderfully written, it lacked substance. Two young men, a chance meeting and falling in love under the bright lights of New York City is the romance we've all been waiting for. I expected more. Lots more unfortunately.

What If It's Us was a sweet, easy yet eventful read. Let's break down my thoughts into the book's three main sub-categories (characters, plot & POV).

Characters- Ben, a Puerto Rican New Yorker, and Arthur, a Jewish boy from Georgia, were both adorable protagonists and their individual romantic and platonic relationships were complex and refreshing. Each character was built from numerous unique character points that really set them and their story apart from other ya teen romance novels that I’ve read. Ben, for example, was writing a novel and stuck in summer school with his ex-boyfriend, while Arthur was an intern for his mother’s law firm and an obsessive Broadway (specifically Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen) fan.

Plot- Despite featuring the cliched boy-meets-boy trope extensively, the novel still felt new and unique. Admittedly, I was a little worried about the length of the novel and feared that it would end up dragging. Fortunately, I was pleasantly surprised, and found that each of the 400+ pages was not only necessary to the stories’ development, but was fulfilling and undoubtedly enjoyable.

Point of view- My least favourite aspect of the novel would have to be the point of view, which alternated between Ben and Arthur’s perspectives. Although I’ve thoroughly enjoyed 2 POV novels previously, I just found this one confusing.

Overall, What If It’s Us was a cute young adult romance novel filled with loveable characters and a fun, action packed plot.

*I received an eArc of this novel in return for an honest review.*

I loved the characters in this book. They are funny, lovable and endearing. As they navigate their way through a new relationship you are constantly hoping that they can get their act together and that the universe is on their side and love will ultimately prevail. The authors have done an amazing and seamless job on collaborating on this novel.

Thank you to Simon & Schuster Australia for supplying the e-arc via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I feel like this was the ultimate contemporary for 2018. Ever since this was announced people have been going nuts and now I get why. This was co-written by Adam Silvera, the guy guaranteed to make you cry & Becky Albertalli, the gal guaranteed to make you smile.

I’m going to be honest here, I wasn’t sure if I was going to read (and enjoy) this one, and as soon as I requested it on Netgalley earlier this year I completely regretted it. So, imagine my surprise when I actually enjoyed the book!

“I believe in love at first sight. Fate, the universe, all of it. But not how you’re thinking. I don’t mean it in the our souls were split and you’re my other half forever and ever sort of way. I just think you’re meant to meet some people. I think the universe nudges them into your path.”
Rep:

Arthur: Jewish, ADHD, Gay
Ben: Puerto-Rican, Gay
#Ownvoices Rep – Jewish (Becky), Puerto-Rican & Gay (Adam)

This book was so much fun! I definitely had my issues with it, and I’ll get into that later, but for the most part, I really enjoyed it! I found the characters, particularly Arthur to be really relatable – in that they’re quite mature but also act their age. They’re smart in their actions, they think about what they’re going to do before they do it, but they also act their age and react in a way that a 17-year-old would. Arthur and Ben are also quite emotional which I appreciated – because the way they reacted to situations really made sense to me, but unfortunately, in most media, boys/males rarely show varied emotions.

I wrote this above in my rep section, but a bunch of the rep in this book is #ownvoices so if you’re looking for authentic gay, Puerto-Rican &/or Jewish representation, this is a great book for you to pick up!

CUTE AF, BUT IT FLOWS TOO WELL?

This is a non-spoiler review so I want to keep it sweet and simple, so here it is: What If It’s Us is cute af. The characters are relatable, the romance is adorable & it’s such a pleasure to read!

The writing flows really well, but actually, that’s one of my main criticisms with the book – the writing flows too well. Unless Arthur was getting really hyper and talking about Hamilton I usually couldn’t tell his pov apart from Ben’s which got pretty frustrating purely because I had to be constantly swiping back to the start of the chapter to see who’s pov I was reading from.

Also, just a side note: This book deals with a lot of more mature subjects like alcohol & sex, as well as what it feels like when you’re so close to going into Uni/College as the MCs are both 17 by the end of the book.

Also also, just a side note: If you haven’t listened to Hamilton or Dear Evan Hansen before reading this, you probably should. Both musicals are a big part of the story and the characters so there are a lot of references (the same goes for Harry Potter) to the songs and the stories. I learnt this the hard way, having never listened to Dear Evan Hansen before – well, jokes on me because that’s where the authors got the title from.

“Box boy dates guys. I’M A GUY.”

Okay, so here we get to the part of the review where I talk about y issues with the book, and why I ended up only giving What If Its Us a 4 stars and not the 5 I could have done.

When I started reading this I really had no clue what it was about, other than it involved a Post Office & a break-up box. So, until the main characters actually met, I was loving it – I thought the characters were really interesting and I was really enjoying reading from their perspectives. And I’m talking laughing out loud on the bus kind of enjoyment, which is a total departure from the usual resting b*tch face I exhibit. I found them to be really dorky and much like my inner self so I was thinking I had finally found a contemporary I could see myself actually wanting to purchase and re-read for years to come – a feat no other contemporary has managed since I read Simon Vs. back in 2016.

Unfortunately, I don’t think this is the case – while, I can definitely see myself wanting a copy of this to tab up and highlight the hell out of in future, I don’t know if I will give it an annual re-read like I do with Simon. And, this is all down to one thing, really.

The first 30ish% of What If It’s Us revolves around the two main characters trying to find each other after failing to get the other’s number after their meet-cute at the post office. So, to cut to the chase, I fund this book creepy. *runs to the corner* *sorry*

The first 30% of this book revolved around the two love interests trying to find each other online and it really rubbed me the wrong way. I don’t want to spoil anyone, but the way they used and abused social media to find the other character was disturbing. Somehow, and in a totally realistic and creep way, one character, let’s call him boy 1, was able to get enough information out of a 5-minute conversation with a total stranger (aka. boy 2) that he was able to track down someone in boy 2’s life on Instagram and then find boy 2 irl. It honestly just freaked me out and turned me off the book in the beginning – and then as the story progressed I thought maybe it would be a commentary on the dangers of social media. But, no it was just a quirky cute thing that boy 1 did and everyone sees as a huge romantic gesture while I, a mainly sane person would be running for the hills while also calling the police.

“And I let Jonathon Groff drown them out. Because that’s what cute boys are for.“
Overall, this was a cute read with a fantastic ending and maybe I’ll re-read it again after I’ve actually listened to Dear Evan Hansen but it also isn’t perfect. I feel like this could’ve been a really good commentary on the dangers of social media & there could have been more conversation about privacy but it was never really brought up after the fact.

Either way, this is a great read for a readathon, maybe the next round of Contemporaryathon? This is also a really diverse read, in that there is rep for ADHD (he takes rescripted meds which helps in school), Jewish rep, Puerto-Rican & gay rep which I really enjoyed each as part of the story.

Also, and this is minor on the rep scale,, but there is a recurring Biromantic Asexual character and that honestly made my day when I saw it on the page.

TW: Cheating, Homophobia, Racism, Panic/Anxiety Attacks, Alcohol, Hospitalisation

Arthur James Seuss: a 5’6” Jewish kid with ADHD and the rage of a tornado. Ben Hugo Alejo: a freckle faced Catholic Puerto Rican. The book centres around both of these boys but you manage to love the secondary characters just as much as the main ones.

Dylan: On the sad scale, how are you feeling today? Opening-montage-of-Up sad? Or Nemo’s-om-dying-sad?
Ben: …last-five-minutes-of-Toy-Story-3 sad.

There are also many references in the book too. Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lyft, Avenue Q, Titanic, The Fault in Our Stars and a few more.

Dylan acts how most best friends would (and how mine definitely does) – asking about how their friend’s date went. “Who is he? Name. Address. Social security number. Twitter and Instagram handles.”

I loved this book and there were so many themes that should be shared around so that the entire human race finally hears them and hopefully finally absorbs them!
Not everything is love at first sight
You can still be friends after you break up
Not being ready for sex is okay
Asking about things to do with sex is okay
LGBT+ should be able to come out when they’re ready and not be pressured into it
Everyone doubts themselves about something
Take people as they are! Not everyone from a certain race etc can speak the language or follows the religion etc.
Not kissing someone before you’re ready to is okay
Some people are able to jump into love and others have to take their time
Sometimes you just need time to love yourself before you can love someone else

I also love that Juliet is biromantic ace.

Plus I think the treasure hunt was probably my favourite part of the book. I’m a sucker for cute things like that.

"Maybe it’s all about people coming into your life for a little while and you take what they give you and use it in your next friendship or relationship. And if you’re lucky, maybe some people pop back in after you thought they were gone for good."

Thank you Adam Silvera, Becky Albertalli and Netgalley for a copy of this book.
5 Star Love Story - Read it.
I loved this beautifully written tale of First Love, Friendship and Family so much I could have read about them forever.
Thank you for sharing Arthur and Ben with us, no doubt it will become a classic one day.

This book is so good the movie rights have already been acquired.

Fair warning, a lot of my thoughts on this book are just crying queerly. I have a lot of feelings about What If It’s Us, the gay meet-cute story we never knew we needed.

What If It’s Us begins outside a post office in New York, where Arthur - nervous, Jewish, intern at his mum’s law office - is on his way to pick up coffee for the real lawyers. Arthur, who I’m not sure if I was friends with in high school or if I was in high school, impulsively ducks into the post office when he encounters Ben.

Ben - awkward, Puerto Rican, in summer school because ADHD + hot boys = no studying - is trying to mail a box of things back to his ex so he can avoid ever having to deal with that whole mess, which is also intensely relatable.

They meet, they cute, but then they separate without learning each other’s names or phone numbers, and even though I knew from the blurb they would find each other I died inside. This turned out to be common throughout this book.

There are a lot of good morals about having healthy (and unhealthy) relationships here, woven in with the story of two strangers trying to get to know each other and themselves. There’s a lot of honest portrayal of how it feels to be LGBT(QIA) and trying to live your life, perpetually slightly worried that someone will somehow sense your queerness and attack you for it.

I have read literally all of Becky Albertalli’s books so it’s no surprise that I fell right into the writing style, which although I sometimes laugh at the sheer density of pop culture references, is as familiar as my tumblr dash. I have not read any of Adam Silvera’s books, but I think now I’m going to have to fix that.

Finally, and totally self-indulgently, I need you all to know that at one point in the book one of the side characters idly tells Arthur that she identifies with the SAME LABELS AS ME. THAT’S ME, YOU GUYS. I CRIED. I’M CRYING AGAIN NOW TELLING YOU. NEVER LET ANYONE TELL YOU REPRESENTATION ISN’T IMPORTANT.

I went into What If It's Us willing to be impressed. I knew both the authors had excellent reputations, and I'd enjoyed the film Love, Simon. Unfortunately, despite this open attitude, What If It's Us fell a little flat for me. I'm trying to think how to describe it, and I guess it boils down to the fact that it was a mix of too much and not enough. I enjoyed the pop references; however, they went over the top at times. The story was cute, but after 400 pages that level of cuteness began to grate. Also, everything happened too fast. The relationship between Ben and Arthur was instalove, and progressed at a pretty unimaginable rate, even though it was clear to me early on that they weren't exactly a match made in heaven. I certainly didn't hate this book, and I found it generally entertaining, but it always felt like there was something missing. It lacked any real substance. That said, kudos to the authors for great diversity, wonderful LGBT-positive character portrayals and showing a good attitude towards safe sex and mutual respect. I'm sure there are plenty of readers who will adore this story, but personally I would have liked less cuteness and more depth. So many times I rolled my eyes, wanting to knock some sense into the two boys. Also, as a side note, the title is really bugging me. Maybe it's just because I'm an editor, but every time I look at the cover, I grimace. The title is clearly a question, so where is the question mark? Punctuation gripes aside, I am rating this book 3.5 stars. It has some good things going for it, but it simply didn't quite hit the mark for me.

I absolutely loved everything about this book! I never wanted this book to finish! This book had me smiling like an absolute goofball and also trying not to cry on public transport as well. It was just cuteness overload.

Thank you to the publisher for sending me a copy of this novel in exchange for a honest review

I loved the dynamics between Arthur and Ben so much. I loved how different they were to each other, but how great they were for each other. I'm not normally someone who enjoys the insta love trope, but I enjoyed it and it worked well for me. I loved the boys having to fight the universe for them to happen and work. I enjoyed that although this book is somewhat a light read, it also does tackle the harder hitting topics that are relevant in this day in age.

Yes this book is full of pop culture and theatre references, which as someone who enjoys it, I loved all of the references, but I do understand if these references are overdone for some.

The ending was probably my only issue with the book as it fell kind of flat for me in comparison to the rest of the book. However, it didn't take anything away from the rest of the book for me.

I can't wait to get my hands on a hard copy as soon as it's released!

Oh my - I am in love with this story and these two boys! I loved the premise of two strangers meeting randomly and then somehow and someway meeting up again and the way this story was told just flowed. I also loved both Arthur and Ben equally - whenever I was reading Arthur's chapter I was thinking I loved him more but then when I was reading Ben's chapter...well I loved him more! (And don't get me started on the awesome BFF Dylan - he was a shining star).
I found both Arthur and Ben authentic characters, they made me laugh and cry and also swoon. I probably would have liked the ending to be a bit more concrete - but I guess it leaves it wide open for a second book!
Thanks to Simon & Schuster (Australia) for my copy via Netgalley.

I fell in love.

The characters were all so great, especially Arthur who was so relatable to me because of his love for musicals and HAMILTON!!! The amount of Hamilton references in this book was insane and it made me so happy! If you love Hamilton, just read it, you won't be disappointed.

The general story flowed nicely, it started with a meet cute in New York between the two main characters Arthur and Ben and, without going into too much detail, they get split up without having each other's contact details. Obviously there wouldn't be a story if they weren't reunited, so *spoiler alert* they find each other again and the story goes on from there.

I loved all the different little friend groups they both had. I feel like a big focus of the story as a whole was the friendships. Dylan was one of my favourite characters, and I loved his friendship with Ben.

To wrap this up, if you love cute contemporary romances, gay main characters, New York, musicals (especially Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen), Harry Potter, the Sims, Instagram, summer school, coffee, cookies and epic collaborations from amazing authors, then you need to read this book now.

Netflix, please turn this into a movie?

So this was my first time reading a novel by either Becky Albertalli or Adam Silvera, I know, I know what have I been doing with my life!! I am pleased to say that now I absolutely love them and this novel!!

This novel is about Ben and Arthur and let me tell you, they are the epitome of cute! I loved their relationship. I loved their meet-cute and their many first dates. I loved them as a couple. I loved them as individuals. Honestly I just loved everything about them! I was rooting for them in the first few pages and was very anxious to see where the story would go. Although it wasn't the ending I was expecting, I was happy with the way things turned out.

Arthur is the smolest (smol is a word ok) little bean that needs to be protected at all costs and half the time I just wanted to reach into the story and just give him a hug. Ben's struggle with his identity and financial status were extremely relateable and honestly just made his character that much more real. My favourite character by far was definitely Dylan though, I can't count how many times I laughed out loud during his scenes. He was just too precious. Honestly all the characters were great even the parents. This whole story made me feel as if I was reading about a group of my friends and that's what I loved about this book so much. All the characters came across as real and not just another character from a book. They came to life in my mind and when I revisit this story in the future it will be just like catching up with old friends.

I definitely enjoyed the writing style and will be picking up more books from both Becky and Adam (I feel like I'm friends with them now after this book so I can call them by their first names) in the future.

Also this book has so many Harry Potter and Hamilton references and I am living for them. Two of my favourite things! Honestly this book was made for me. An adorable romance with funny and relateable characters filled with Harry Potter and Hamilton, yes please! 5 out of 5 stars!