What If It's Us - Adam Silvera & Becky Albertalli Review

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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!

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

This novel comes out on the 9th October and I highly recommend you pick it up!

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