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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Ben survived freshman year of college, but he's feeling more stuck than ever. His classes are a slog, his part-time job working with his father is even worse, and his best friend Dylan's been acting weird for weeks. Ben's only real bright spot is his writing partner Mario, who's been giving him a lot of Spanish lessons and even more kisses. Mario's big Hollywood dreams make Ben start to dream bigger--and the choices he makes now could be the key to reshaping his future. So why can't he stop thinking about a certain boy from his past?
Arthur is back in New York City for the first time in two years, ready to take the theater world by a storm as the world's best . . . intern to the assistant of an off-off-Broadway director. Of course, it sucks to be spending the summer apart from his sweet, reliable boyfriend, Mikey, but he knows their relationship is strong enough to weather the distance. Which is why it's no big deal when his ex-boyfriend Ben stumbles back into the picture. And it's definitely fine that Ben's blissfully happy with some mystery boy. First loves are special, but it's way too late for what-ifs. Right?
Even as the boys try to shake off the past, they keep running into each other in the present. Is this the universe trying to tell them there's a do-over in their future?
Here's to Us is sure to be welcomed by fans old and new of these authors and their previous collaboration, What If It's Us. Critically acclaimed and bestselling authors Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera combine their talents in these smart, funny, heartfelt novels about two very different boys who can't decide if the universe is pushing them together--or pulling them apart.
Frequently asked questions
Is Here's to Us Lib/E (What If It's Us Series Lib/E) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
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Does Here's to Us Lib/E (What If It's Us Series Lib/E) have violence?
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Does Here's to Us Lib/E (What If It's Us Series Lib/E) have religious themes?
One of the main characters, Arthur, is identified as Jewish, which is a significant aspect of his character. The story includes elements related to his cultural and religious identity.
Does Here's to Us Lib/E (What If It's Us Series Lib/E) have racial/cultural content?
One of the characters, Ben, is identified as Puerto-Rican, which adds a layer of racial identity to the narrative. However, race does not appear to be a central theme of the story.
Does Here's to Us Lib/E (What If It's Us Series Lib/E) have profanity?
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Does Here's to Us Lib/E (What If It's Us Series Lib/E) have sexual identity?
The book includes kissing and make-out scenes between the characters, as well as discussions about sex, including jokes and innuendos. However, it does not depict graphic sexual content.
Does Here's to Us Lib/E (What If It's Us Series Lib/E) have gender roles?
No specific gender roles or discussions about gender expectations are mentioned in the search results related to the book's narrative.
Does Here's to Us Lib/E (What If It's Us Series Lib/E) have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features two main characters who are teen gay boys, Ben and Arthur, who reconnect after their first year of college. The narrative centers around their relationship and experiences as queer teens, normalizing LGBTQ+ themes.
