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What If It's Us - Young Adult Novel
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What If It's Us

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What If It's Us is a 2018 young-adult romance novel written jointly by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera. It follows Arthur Sepp and Ben Alejo, two teenage boys who meet at a New York City post office and try to build a relationship after a brief first encounter. The alternating viewpoints combine contemporary romance with questions about chance, timing, friendship, family expectations, and the uncertainty of coming of age.

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Where do Arthur and Ben meet in What If It’s Us?

Arthur Sepp and Ben Alejo meet at a post office in New York City. Their brief first encounter leads them to try to build a relationship.

Who wrote What If It’s Us?

Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera wrote the novel jointly. It was published in 2018 as a young-adult romance.

How is What If It’s Us narrated?

The story uses alternating viewpoints from Arthur and Ben. This structure shows how each teenager understands their meeting and the relationship that follows.

What is the central romance in What If It’s Us?

The novel follows two teenage boys, Arthur Sepp and Ben Alejo, as they explore whether their connection can become a relationship. Their story is shaped by the uncertainty and complications that follow a chance meeting.

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