What If It's Us
What If It's Us
Arthur is spending summer in New York and believes in fate. Ben has just been dumped and doesn't. After a meet-cute at a post office, they try to find each other in a city of millions. A YA M/M romance co-written with Adam Silvera.
About This Book
What If It's Us is a contemporary romance novel by Becky Albertalli, first published in 2018 by SIMON & SCHUSTER. It is part of the What If It's Us series. Readers can expect first love.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- First Love
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- After a chance encounter at a post office, two boys attempt to find each other again in the vastness of New York City.
- Fans of YA contemporary romance
- Readers who enjoy urban settings
- Hopeful
- Features Meet Cute
This may not be ideal if…
- Description is brief regarding narrative depth
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary YA
Pairing: M/M
Power balance: Balanced
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Young Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Arthur is spending his summer in New York City and maintains a strong belief in fate. Ben is reeling from a recent breakup and is much more cynical. A serendipitous meeting at a post office sparks a connection, leading both characters on a journey to navigate the city and each other in this Young Adult romance.
Central Conflict
The challenge of finding one another again in a massive city after a brief, chance encounter, while navigating their differing views on fate and love.
Setting
New York City, summer
Strengths
- Clear premise
- Strong character-driven setup
Consider before reading
- Description is brief regarding narrative depth
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Becky Albertalli
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- SIMON & SCHUSTER
- Format
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781471176395
- ISBN-10
- 1471176398
What If It's Us: quick answers
- Who wrote What If It's Us?
- What If It's Us was written by Becky Albertalli.
- When was What If It's Us published?
- What If It's Us was first published in 2018 by SIMON & SCHUSTER.
- What genre is What If It's Us?
- What If It's Us is a contemporary romance novel, with first love.
- Is What If It's Us part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the What If It's Us series.
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