More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera

More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera - 295 pages

After enduring his father's death, his own suicide attempt, and broken relationships with his friends and girlfriend, Aaron determines he want to go through memory alteration treatment -- especially when a friendship starts to turn into unrequited love.

This book was extremely depressing.  There is nothing happy at all about it.  The description alone acknowledges that the book probably will not be cheerful, however, a twist that comes towards the end makes the book probably one of the most depressing things I have ever read.  Those who want to read this book will need to have the box of kleenex handy.

What If It's Us by Becky Albetalli & Adam Silvera

What If It's Us by Becky Albertalli & Adam Silvera - 437 pages

Arthur is only in New York City for the summer when he meets Ben at the post office.  There's a connection but they both fail to get the other's name or phone number.  Luckily, they follow the clues to find each other.  But will that be enough for the universe to let them stay together?

I read this after reading another book by Becky Albertalli.  Unfortunately, I did not like this book as much.  It relied way too much on coincidence and luck to advance the plot line.  Still, I think teens would enjoy the story.