What If It's Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera - Restarting January 14th 2022

[Lee]

Sanah wrote: "Erin wrote: "Sanah wrote: "Up Ch 28 (this is a essentially a long rant) [spoilers removed]"

I read this book not that long ago and I feel all of this so deep in my soul it's not even funny."

Righ..."

Yesssssssss. Ugh. I just... didn't like it. I was so disappointed in it all.

[Sanah]

Did anyone get Adam Silvera's writing style in this at all? I just felt like I was reading another Becky Albertalli book and not a co-authored book...Thoughts?

[Shae]

Sanah wrote: "Up to Ch 11 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ that’s a good point about Arthur’s parents maybe getting a divorce and then if affecting him and Ben like it did Ben and Hudson.

Ethan is being so weird. I wonder if maybe he has feelings for Arthur?

All the stalking was cute. Its funny how they go on a rabbit hole rampage, and come up with results. Haha I can totally relate.

I’m keen for them to finally find each other and this to get going! (hide spoiler)]

[Shae]

Sanah wrote: "Did anyone get Adam Silvera's writing style in this at all? I just felt like I was reading another Becky Albertalli book and not a co-authored book...Thoughts?"

I haven’t read any Adam Silvera, so can’t comment on this sorry!

[Shae]

Sanah wrote: "Up Ch 28 (this is a essentially a long rant) [spoilers removed]"

Ahhh totally agree with you! (view spoiler)[ Arthur is pissing me off, he is whinging about everything. He was pissed off about the past instagram photos and anything Hudson related. Then the Hamilton thing really made me angry, as Ben didn’t have to do any of that. I seriously am over him!! Then the whole Ethan and Harriet thing, Arthur just bes a dick about it, he is absolutely selfish!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Shae]

Chapter 31 (view spoiler)[ oh my god Arthur is such a dick! Now he is angry because his work friends (who aren’t exactly friend friends) are going to a party on his birthday without him. He thinks everything is about him! I can’t even deal with him right now (hide spoiler)]

[Shae]

Finished (view spoiler)[ I don’t know what I feel about this book. I feel like I liked it, but then also it wasn’t anything rivetting. I really didn’t like Arthur at times and found him extremely immature. I loved Ben’s treasure hunt at the end. And I did like the last part of the epilogue how it leaves it open to not knowing if they get back together eventually or not. (hide spoiler)]

[Bailey]

Sanah wrote: "Up to Ch 11 [spoilers removed]"

I am loving Dylan so much but I am also sitting here like ok Dylan chill with the future wife talk please

[Lee]

Sanah wrote: "Did anyone get Adam Silvera's writing style in this at all? I just felt like I was reading another Becky Albertalli book and not a co-authored book...Thoughts?"

See I thought it was more Adam than Becky. Granted, I've only read one of Adams books.

[Bailey]

Sanah wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]"

I was expecting a whole lot more out of it. I was very upset with how some of the things were handled in their relationship. Overall adorable couple, but they got issues even as friends.

[Sanah]

I'm realizing I haven't read a really good contemporary in a while and don't find them as entertaining as I did a few years ago. It's just really childish and the whole stereotypical high school/ young adult stuff is getting kind of old

[Lisa]

I hope to get to read this book in January!
Can't wait till its here :)
Is it good? Please tell me its good :)

[Sanah]

Lisa wrote: "I hope to get to read this book in January!
Can't wait till its here :)
Is it good? Please tell me its good :)"

Um read it and then comment your thoughts. I don't wanna spoil it for you :)

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date changed. Restarting February 19th 2019. Happy Reading ☺

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[Aly]

Chapter 9 (view spoiler)[This is cute so far. I really like Arthur, I would totally be his friend. I hope they meet up again soon! (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Chapter 18 (view spoiler)[I'm glad they found each other, but they're so awkward together. I really like Dylan and Samantha though (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Chapter 27 (view spoiler)[ Oh, no. Everything is terrible. I feel so bad for Arthur, it's like no one has been telling him anything and he feels like he's been betrayed. :( (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Finished (view spoiler)[I was a little sad at the ending. It was hopeful, but I would've liked a clearer ending where they're together. I am very glad that Dylan and Samantha are still together at least. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Ch 10 (view spoiler)[this is cute so far and I’m enjoying it. Arthur is a little much for me at times tho, he’s very enthusiastic and is a slightly annoying at times. I love Ben tho, he’s definitely my favorite. Dylan is strange, seems like a good friend but what is up with the future wife comment!? Dude you just met her chill. Also there was a comment about a movie starring a gay couple and I think it was definitely a nod to Love Simon! I’m not a fan of Harriett or Hudson so far and wtf is up with Ethan?? He’s acting very strange, I wonder if he’s homophobic. (hide spoiler)]

Ch 21(view spoiler)[ okay Arthur and Ben are super cute. I love this whole redoing the first date until it’s good enough. The karaoke double date seemed to go well. I really like Samantha. Arthur’s parents make me sad and remind me a bit too much of my own. Also it was crazy that to this day in places like NYC there’s still homophobia and bigotry I love that Arthur and Ben have called each other their boyfriends but I feel like Arthur should’ve focused on Jessie and Ethan because I think they had something important to tell him. (hide spoiler)]

Ch 32 (view spoiler)[okay that shit with Dylan in the hospital fucking scared the shit out of me! I am so glad he’s fine and everything but damn if my heart didn’t speed up a bit. Also that whole thing with Arthur and Ben breaking up was so sad and they both said some real shitty things. Ben really shouldn’t have gone off on Dylan like he did either. I felt so bad for Samantha. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Aly wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]"

Yeah the ending was definitely vague! I would've liked a clearer answer as well.

[Dr. Andy]

Aly wrote: "Chapter 18 [spoilers removed]"

Samantha and Dylan were definitely my favorite side characters

[Zihan]

Chapter 1
I literally had Harry Shum Jr. and Matthew Daddario play out the first chapter in my head lol...

[Natalia]

@The Blooming Sunflower lol in my head I imagine Ben to look like Matthew Daddario

[Natalia]

Chapter 1-2 (view spoiler)[ Arther was definitely a hot mess, when he met Ben and I loved it. I hope they meet soon. (hide spoiler)]

[Natalia]

End of part 1 (view spoiler)[ They finally found each other again and are going on a date. I'm interested to see how that plays out.
I think that Arthur takes the signs of the universe a bit to seriously. It's cute and all, but in reality they've seen each other for only a few minutes.
I'd love to also see more about their friends. Dylan is the best, so accepting and a great friend. I'm curious to see what is going to happen with Ethan (hide spoiler)]

[Zihan]

Natalia wrote: "@The Blooming Sunflower lol in my head I imagine Ben to look like Matthew Daddario"

Exactly! And then I read Chapter 2 and I was like that's not Harry tears ... lol

[Zihan]

Chapter 8
(view spoiler)[ OK this is not what I expected... So Arthur and Ben meet in Chapter 1 and nothing much happens for the next seven chapters? I don't mind reading about the supporting characters like Dylan and Samantha but I also don't want to see the main characters go on their separate lives for so long without anything really happening... (hide spoiler)]

[Natalia]

@The Blooming Sunflower Yes that annoyed me a bit too, I took them so long to finally meet again

[Natalia]

Chapter 15 (view spoiler)[ I loved this chapter, it was really funny. I loved how Arthur mistook that guy for Ansel Elgort. (hide spoiler)]

[Natalia]

Chapter 20 (view spoiler)[ The scene in the train! It's terrible that stuff like that are still happening (hide spoiler)]

[Natalia]

Chapter 32 (view spoiler)[ Ok a lot if things happened in this chapter.
I'm really glad that Dylan is alright and made up with Ben. Also I love that Arthur and Ben are texting again, I hope that they get back togther (hide spoiler)]

[Natalia]

Ending (view spoiler)[ Honestly I'm not sure what to think about the ending. The whole time I was hoping that they were going to get back together.
I overall really liked this book, it was really cute and easy to read (hide spoiler)]

[Zihan]

End of Part 1
(view spoiler)[ Arthur and Ben finally met again! Phew... It took them one third of the whole book! The reunion is cute but I feel like the authors could probably get the same point across in far fewer words... (hide spoiler)]

[Zihan]

Chapter 12 - Chapter 19
(view spoiler)[ Four dates and a kiss. That's literally what happened. It's cute and sweet, but I feel like the plot is a bit too "teenage-ish" if that's even a word. Also I really wish the authors don't have to reference Instagram or some sort of social media every other paragraph. It's cool that they want to relate to the young readers, but it just feels overdone... (hide spoiler)]

[Zihan]

Chapter 26
(view spoiler)[ Maybe I'm judging Arthur too harshly. I understand how sensitive he is and how much he cares about Ben, but I really think he's overreacting to the summer school situation. Seriously give Ben some trust! And seriously who can move on from their last relationship overnight? (hide spoiler)]

[Zihan]

Finished
(view spoiler)[ Wait what? Ok I didn't expect the open ending at all. The whole book has been so romantic and unrealistic and ends with such a "realistic" ending? And Arthur... it felt like he was so ready to move on when Ben never even liked another guy since their relationship... (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date changed. Restarting April 20th 2019. Happy Reading ☺

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[Ryn]

To Ch 9

Well, so far the book is okay. The characters are cute but I seriously cannot tell them apart. Cannot keep them straight, whose friends are whose, whose parents are whose, who is in summer school, who is anything. So, I don't really know how I feel about this one yet.

[Brigia]

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Date changed. Restarting January 14th 2022. Happy Reading ☺

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[Brandee]

I have already started because I read kinda slow lol but within the first chapter or two I was saying to myself: I love and hate this book. I couldn't put it down and wanted to know what was going to happen. I am also listening to the audiobook along with it and it is a great narration! More updates soon

[Brigia]

I’m going to finish another br today and then I’ll pick up this one. I’m also going to both read and listen, it’s good to hear that the audio is nice!

[Shahana]

Hii..I want to join this BR. this has been in my TBR so looking forward to reading with you guyss

Will be starting ASAP

[Brigia]

Chapter 5

(view spoiler)[What a really random and hilarious meet-cute! I like both MCs so far and am really curious how they’ll find each other again. (hide spoiler)]

[Brandee]

Chapter 7 - I absolutely love all of this universe talk! (view spoiler)[ I love how both Arthur and Ben went on Craigslist but nothing ultimately comes of it. I wonder if this is how they will ultimately find each other or not since they seem to both feel uncomfortable with the idea. But the fact that they started there to begin with seems meant to be! (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Brandee]

Chapter 11 - Holy moly! What lengths they are going to to find each other! (view spoiler)[ Social media stalking and research I totally understand but a Yale meet-up and posting a message on a random coffee shop bulletin board?? That is commitment and brave! Even with the best research, I am not sure I would even put myself out there like that. But now that Ben has Arthur's email, I can't wait to see where this goes! (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Brandee]

Chapter 19 - Whoa, these dates are brutal lol (view spoiler)[ They really just need to be honest with each other. They can't and won't find the perfect place to go or the perfect thing to do if they don't know what each other needs. Arthur needs to be honest about wanting this to be perfect and having a bit of jealousy. And Ben needs to be honest about his situation, money wise. They don't have to give every detail but they have to let some of their guard down, however hard it might be. I think this Karaoke date may just be enough to break down the wall (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Brandee]

Chapter 25 - LOVE! (view spoiler)[ Whoa, already meeting the parents and having the parents meet each other? Even I think this is going fast! But it seems to be okay :)
I absolutely love and admire the lengths Ben goes to make Arthur feel better and feel loved. That Broadway date would have been absolutely perfect to me too! Sometimes it is the little and simple things that make something perfect. But now I really want to know what the future plan is. We all know this is just for the summer so how are they going to fix that?!?!?! (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Brigia]

Brandee wrote: "Chapter 7 - I absolutely love all of this universe talk! [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ Yes, and both only thought of it because people close to them mentioned it. They sure seem well suited! (hide spoiler)]

[Brigia]

I love your one sentences, Brandee, they are like teasers - now I really want to get to the part with the brutal dates lol

[Brigia]

Shahana wrote: "Hii..I want to join this BR. this has been in my TBR so looking forward to reading with you guyss

Will be starting ASAP"

I actually bought this when it came out and then never got around to reading it…