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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
So adorable and realistically painful, so exactly what my mood needed. Sometimes what-ifs come true.
I listened to the first book as an audio and was swept along more by the actors than the story, so I knew that reading the sequel as a book would not have the same appeal. However, I still enjoyed it and finished in one weekend.
It was refreshing to read a romance where I genuinely didn't know how it would end, but in hindsight it ended exactly in the most obvious place for a romance. The first book is about two teenage boys having a summer romance and having to split up at the end due to long distance. We glimpse them moving on with their lives. Two years later in the sequel, both are in relationships with other people but both are still hung up on each other (but assume the other is not). Yeah, there is a lot of 'drama' that would be resolved if characters just had a conversation with each other. In fact, that's the only drama. There are no villains in this story and no particular obstacles aside from working out the leanings of the heart. The weird thing is, if these characters were real, I don't think they'd say this story was a very important part of their lives. The first book is about them falling in love and the epilogue of this one skips years into the future to show us an 'ending', so this book is just a couple of weeks of not very much happening.
It is still an emotion-tugging ride and nice conclusion to the first book.
It was refreshing to read a romance where I genuinely didn't know how it would end, but in hindsight it ended exactly in the most obvious place for a romance. The first book is about two teenage boys having a summer romance and having to split up at the end due to long distance. We glimpse them moving on with their lives. Two years later in the sequel, both are in relationships with other people but both are still hung up on each other (but assume the other is not). Yeah, there is a lot of 'drama' that would be resolved if characters just had a conversation with each other. In fact, that's the only drama. There are no villains in this story and no particular obstacles aside from working out the leanings of the heart. The weird thing is, if these characters were real, I don't think they'd say this story was a very important part of their lives. The first book is about them falling in love and the epilogue of this one skips years into the future to show us an 'ending', so this book is just a couple of weeks of not very much happening.
It is still an emotion-tugging ride and nice conclusion to the first book.
[b:What If It's Us|36341204|What If It's Us (What If It's Us, #1)|Becky Albertalli|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1526557760l/36341204._SY75_.jpg|57912876] is the quintessential YA homage to teenage introspection, angst, first love, and innocence. The slow build of emotions and fanciful musings is masterfully done. The ending, while not particularly satisfying bears the weight of the rest of the book and tugs on the heartstrings in ways that few books are able to manage. I was excited to read this book ... especially with the promise of a HEA for the two MCs. This book captured much of the same sparkle and whimsy of the first book -- but to a lesser extent. The drawn-out plot that worked so well in the first book, didn't as much in this book. And while I loved many things about this book -- the fanciful and magical depictions of New York, Broadway musicals, Arthur and Ben ... I was less enthusiastic about some of the new side characters like Mario (who I never really engaged with). Strangely I loved Mikey (mouse) ... and my heart broke for him probably because I also really love Authur (my favourite of the two MCs). In summary, I love this series and I'm glad I read this book. I guess the bar was set super high with the first book and so the second was a tiny bit of a let down -- but still fantastic and wonderful -- and the kind of uplifting read that the world needs so badly right now.
Dylan has to be one of the best straight best friend characters ever written. I just cried through two weddings. The breakups were messy but that’s Arthur and Ben - messy. Jesus Christ, what a romantic read.
*I received an eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
Absolutely lovely! While reading this sequel to What If It's Us, I was continually filled with joy to be immersed in Ben and Arthur's points of view once again. Set two years after their whirlwind New York romance, Here's to Us finds the boys in college, dating new people, and working towards their dreams -- Arthur has landed a prestigious Broadway internship and Ben is balancing work and revising his epic fantasy novel. Their friendship has flagged but they both see the summer in New York as an opportunity to reconnect and prove to themselves that they've moved on, made the right choices, and that they really can be just friends. But no matter what they plan, the universe has its own ideas.
I really loved all the characters in this book -- the old friends and family, the new love interests and coworkers, and of course our protagonists! I liked getting to see how things have changed for Ben and Arthur and their friends, especially Dylan and Samantha. Prepare for Dylan's one of a kind extra brand of humor, lots of awkward moments, and large doses of adorkableness. This story had me wondering how it would all turn out because, even though I was rooting for Ben and Arthur, I also liked the people they're dating. The story also goes beyond the romance plot and into coming of age struggles of having to make big decisions and forge a new path. All in all, lots of emotions, big gestures, sweet moments, and an ending that left me feeling very happy.
Absolutely lovely! While reading this sequel to What If It's Us, I was continually filled with joy to be immersed in Ben and Arthur's points of view once again. Set two years after their whirlwind New York romance, Here's to Us finds the boys in college, dating new people, and working towards their dreams -- Arthur has landed a prestigious Broadway internship and Ben is balancing work and revising his epic fantasy novel. Their friendship has flagged but they both see the summer in New York as an opportunity to reconnect and prove to themselves that they've moved on, made the right choices, and that they really can be just friends. But no matter what they plan, the universe has its own ideas.
I really loved all the characters in this book -- the old friends and family, the new love interests and coworkers, and of course our protagonists! I liked getting to see how things have changed for Ben and Arthur and their friends, especially Dylan and Samantha. Prepare for Dylan's one of a kind extra brand of humor, lots of awkward moments, and large doses of adorkableness. This story had me wondering how it would all turn out because, even though I was rooting for Ben and Arthur, I also liked the people they're dating. The story also goes beyond the romance plot and into coming of age struggles of having to make big decisions and forge a new path. All in all, lots of emotions, big gestures, sweet moments, and an ending that left me feeling very happy.
bro i literally did not realize that this was a sequel until i checked goodreads to log it AFTER i finished reading the entire book....
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced