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Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. Now Simon is actually being blackmailed: if he doesn’t play wingman for class clown Martin, his sexual identity will become everyone’s business. Worse, the privacy of Blu
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Why is reading this book somehow the most homely feeling in the world?
Here’s the thing: this was the very first lgbtqia+ book that I've ever read. I was 16 years old and forever I will associate this story with the genuine feeling of connection, the comfort of realizing your experiences are universal, and the loveliness of knowing that you have a community. I remember finishing it the first time and thinking how wrong it felt that everything looked the same, as if the world should have register ...more
Here’s the thing: this was the very first lgbtqia+ book that I've ever read. I was 16 years old and forever I will associate this story with the genuine feeling of connection, the comfort of realizing your experiences are universal, and the loveliness of knowing that you have a community. I remember finishing it the first time and thinking how wrong it felt that everything looked the same, as if the world should have register ...more
in honor of me seeing the movie early and then seeing it again on a cheesy movie date: THE BEST MOMENTS OF THIS BOOK, NEW AND IMPROVED!!
🌷Simon putting Martin in his phone as “monkey’s asshole”
🌹I can’t believe “mom, pick me up, kids are drinking alcohol” isn’t in the book
🌷the Drarry fanfiction summer
🌹“there are some socks that shouldn’t be washed by your mom”
🌷the suck and dick nice weather typo, and Blue subsequently bringing it up, like, eight times
🌹the unfortunately correct representation of wh ...more
🌷Simon putting Martin in his phone as “monkey’s asshole”
🌹I can’t believe “mom, pick me up, kids are drinking alcohol” isn’t in the book
🌷the Drarry fanfiction summer
🌹“there are some socks that shouldn’t be washed by your mom”
🌷the suck and dick nice weather typo, and Blue subsequently bringing it up, like, eight times
🌹the unfortunately correct representation of wh ...more
Oh okay, you I-told-you-so people. You were right. This book is so much fun that I baked cookies and listened to unfortunate nineties pop music.
No, really.
And I seriously didn't want to read this. I mean, why would I? I don't particularly like cutesy romances, LGBT or not. The cover is kinda sucky and not attractive. The title is an inside joke that only makes sense after reading the book. And, let's be honest, it's always easier to convince me to read books with phrases like "mind-bending twis ...more
No, really.
And I seriously didn't want to read this. I mean, why would I? I don't particularly like cutesy romances, LGBT or not. The cover is kinda sucky and not attractive. The title is an inside joke that only makes sense after reading the book. And, let's be honest, it's always easier to convince me to read books with phrases like "mind-bending twis ...more
Mar 08, 2018
Jesse (JesseTheReader)
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This was a great read! Simon is a hilarious character and I loved reading through his perspective. I also liked that the story didn't just end right after the climax and how we got to see what happened past the big moment of the story.
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Awesome. Video review to come.
I DO NOT KNOW HOW I FEEL ABOUT THIS BOOK. AT ALL.
And the fact that I am the last person in the mapped universe to have read it is not helping me define my emotions.
https://emmareadstoomuch.wordpress.co...
In fact, it is actually only informing me that my feelings should be “THIS BOOK IS AMAZING IT IS THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER READ IN MY LIFE IT’S ADORABLE AND LIFE-CHANGING AND I AM GOING TO GIVE IT FIVE STARS AND BLUSH CUTELY WITH HAPPINESS WHENEVER MY MIND BLESSEDLY DRIFTS TO IT.”
And my feeling ...more
And the fact that I am the last person in the mapped universe to have read it is not helping me define my emotions.
https://emmareadstoomuch.wordpress.co...
In fact, it is actually only informing me that my feelings should be “THIS BOOK IS AMAZING IT IS THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER READ IN MY LIFE IT’S ADORABLE AND LIFE-CHANGING AND I AM GOING TO GIVE IT FIVE STARS AND BLUSH CUTELY WITH HAPPINESS WHENEVER MY MIND BLESSEDLY DRIFTS TO IT.”
And my feeling ...more
“White shouldn't be the default any more than straight should be the default. There shouldn't even be a default.”
The first time around, I liked this book. It was cute, it was fun, most of all it was real. I liked the story and the characters, but I didn't connect with them. For me, it was a nice book, but not an outstanding one and I really didn't get the hype about it. I had also figured out who Blue was after less than half of the novel, which kind of took the excitement away from reading it.
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The first time around, I liked this book. It was cute, it was fun, most of all it was real. I liked the story and the characters, but I didn't connect with them. For me, it was a nice book, but not an outstanding one and I really didn't get the hype about it. I had also figured out who Blue was after less than half of the novel, which kind of took the excitement away from reading it.
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This. Book. Was. So. Much. FUNNNN.
It has been ages since I stayed up late reading a book, propping my eyes open just to keep going. This book had me up at 2AM wanting to find out what would happen to our precious Simon. The family relationships were fantastic, the friendship dynamics were really well done, the musical was too much fun, I loved that the romance took place over the internet, I just completely soaked it all up!
If you're looking for a very readable, very happy, super fun book PLEASE ...more
It has been ages since I stayed up late reading a book, propping my eyes open just to keep going. This book had me up at 2AM wanting to find out what would happen to our precious Simon. The family relationships were fantastic, the friendship dynamics were really well done, the musical was too much fun, I loved that the romance took place over the internet, I just completely soaked it all up!
If you're looking for a very readable, very happy, super fun book PLEASE ...more
Aug 11, 2017
Virginia Ronan ♥ Herondale ♥
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
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This book was so damn cute and extremely sweet and incredibly adorable! XD
It tasted like a hot cup of coffee in early spring,
it felt like warm summer rain caressing your skin,
it was as beautiful as a colourful sunrise in September and
it smelled like a clear night sky in the middle of a cold winter night.
In short: It gave me all those awesome fluffy, cozy and happy feels!! ! =)))
I loved everything about “Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda”! From the bands and the music that was mentioned throug ...more
It tasted like a hot cup of coffee in early spring,
it felt like warm summer rain caressing your skin,
it was as beautiful as a colourful sunrise in September and
it smelled like a clear night sky in the middle of a cold winter night.
In short: It gave me all those awesome fluffy, cozy and happy feels!! ! =)))
I loved everything about “Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda”! From the bands and the music that was mentioned throug ...more
This review contains *spoilers*.
If you love Oreos or waffles, boys kissing, and overall cuteness then please read this wonderful story, I promise that you won’t be disappointed.
This is the kind of book that I had to read in one sitting while eating the best snacks and listening to my current favorite song because it was just fun fun fun.
I’m still in a happy daze.
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda follows sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier, who prefers to save his drama for the sch ...more
I absolutely loved this book!!! I'm so happy I finally had the motivation to read it. It was exactly as everyone described it; Cute, Fluffy, Healthy, a fast read, an *important* read, etc. I can clearly see why it's such an acclaimed novel for LGBT+ rep in the book community. I'm very satisfied with "Simon" and would recommend it to absolutely everyone in the world because y'all need this book in your life!
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"White shouldn't be the default any more than straight should be the default. There shouldn't even be a default."
I'm hardcore grinning right now. This story needed to happen and I couldn't be more thankful. I love this book so much it nearly undoes me. Every corner, every syllable, every page, every email of this book made sense. Every second I spent reading this book was worth it. This is the first gay romance book I've read and the romance was so cute I'm jumping and screaming my lungs out. ...more
I'm hardcore grinning right now. This story needed to happen and I couldn't be more thankful. I love this book so much it nearly undoes me. Every corner, every syllable, every page, every email of this book made sense. Every second I spent reading this book was worth it. This is the first gay romance book I've read and the romance was so cute I'm jumping and screaming my lungs out. ...more
4.3/5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Look, this book started very slow for me. And I was very very hyped for it, for obvious reasons. Everyone has been talking about it for months, everyone is crying about it for months, there is a fucking movie about it, I mean, come on, I had high hopes. But for the first 150 pages I was ...more
“Why is straight the default? Everyone should have to declare one way or another, and it shouldn't be this big awkward thing whether you're straight, gay, bi, or whatever. I'm just saying.”
Look, this book started very slow for me. And I was very very hyped for it, for obvious reasons. Everyone has been talking about it for months, everyone is crying about it for months, there is a fucking movie about it, I mean, come on, I had high hopes. But for the first 150 pages I was ...more
I’ve been putting off writing this review for months because I don’t want to piss anyone off. I really just need to get this out in the open though, before the movie comes out because I know I’ll love the movie and I really don’t want it skewing my opinion of the book.
Simon vs the Homosapien Agenda is about a boy named Simon being blackmailed by his classmate(friend?). When the aforementioned classmate finds out that Simon is gay and in an online relationship with another boy, he uses it agains ...more
Simon vs the Homosapien Agenda is about a boy named Simon being blackmailed by his classmate(friend?). When the aforementioned classmate finds out that Simon is gay and in an online relationship with another boy, he uses it agains ...more
As someone who does not typically like books set in high school, I absolutely adored this book. It is possibly the cutest romance I've ever read. And I think it is mostly because Simon and Blue feel in love with each other without knowing what the other looked like. They 100% loved each other for what's inside and that made it all the more beautiful.
Simon felt like a real person. His voice was so genuine and honest. And Blue is the most precious person ever.
I can definitely see myself rereadin ...more
Simon felt like a real person. His voice was so genuine and honest. And Blue is the most precious person ever.
I can definitely see myself rereadin ...more
1.) Simon Vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda ★★★★★
2.) The Upside of Unrequited ★★★★
3.) Leah on the Offbeat ★★★★★
3.5) Love, Creekwood ★★★★
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OMG THIS BOOOOOOOOOOOK
2.) The Upside of Unrequited ★★★★
3.) Leah on the Offbeat ★★★★★
3.5) Love, Creekwood ★★★★
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OMG THIS BOOOOOOOOOOOK
so when does the sequel come out bc i feel like i need 300 more pages of this
4.5 stars... Maybe 5? I'm going to let things simmer and I'll get back to you on that, but OH YES THIS THIS THIS! Loved. So much. All of the things.
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Can I just give this book a hundred stars...
((Screams to the sky: Why did I wait so long to read this?!?!))
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda was such a fun read!!
There really isn't too much I can say about this book that hasn't already been said. I think pretty much everyone knows the premise, so I won't reiterate that here.
What I do want to touch on is how this book made me feel. I have been in a long-term relationship for just over 11-years.
In the beginning, we were long-distance. A lot of our initial 'getting to know you' was perpetu ...more
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda was such a fun read!!
There really isn't too much I can say about this book that hasn't already been said. I think pretty much everyone knows the premise, so I won't reiterate that here.
What I do want to touch on is how this book made me feel. I have been in a long-term relationship for just over 11-years.
In the beginning, we were long-distance. A lot of our initial 'getting to know you' was perpetu ...more
reread update holy freakin hell how is this book so fucking incredibly cute? Everytime Blue was mentioned (but like, actual Blue) I'd be like fjghkf my sweet sweet soft boy !!! I love (view spoiler)so much. HE'S SO SWEEET.
I adored this book just as much as I did the first time and I read it in one sitting, again. So It is STILL an all time favourite. What a blessed book. Keeping my OG review bc it's actually good.
I adored this book just as much as I did the first time and I read it in one sitting, again. So It is STILL an all time favourite. What a blessed book. Keeping my OG review bc it's actually good.
“Why is straight the default? Everyone should have to dec...more
this book is the equivalent of getting a hug from someone you deeply care about - warm, comforting, strong, and loving. my heart is so full.
and i know, no matter how many times i re-read this, it will forever feel like coming home. <3
↠ 4 stars
and i know, no matter how many times i re-read this, it will forever feel like coming home. <3
↠ 4 stars
Apr 21, 2016
Heather K (dentist in my spare time)
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Update 1/15/18: Anyone else hyperventilating over the movie trailer?!! OMG!!!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykHeG...
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I LOVED this book. Loved, with no ifs, ands, or buts.
I don't often read YA for a few reasons. For one, there is nothing I hate more than silly drama, and I feel like so often YA authors resort to petty fighting or similar antics to put a "twist" in their plots. That makes me grumpy, and a grumpy Heather is a low-rating Heather. I don't like to give low ratings.
Howeve ...more
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I LOVED this book. Loved, with no ifs, ands, or buts.
I don't often read YA for a few reasons. For one, there is nothing I hate more than silly drama, and I feel like so often YA authors resort to petty fighting or similar antics to put a "twist" in their plots. That makes me grumpy, and a grumpy Heather is a low-rating Heather. I don't like to give low ratings.
Howeve ...more
Reread update 3/16/18:
I love Simon Spier so much my heart is ready to burst. Also, I’m now fully prepared to go see Love, Simon a second time
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Original review 9/12/16:
This was so adorable people are giving me looks on the train because I'm grinning in a possibly frightening level of happiness. I loved this. ...more
I love Simon Spier so much my heart is ready to burst. Also, I’m now fully prepared to go see Love, Simon a second time
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Original review 9/12/16:
This was so adorable people are giving me looks on the train because I'm grinning in a possibly frightening level of happiness. I loved this. ...more
Some of my favorite quotes. :S
-“White shouldn't be the default
any more than straight should be the default.
There shouldn't even be a default.”
-“I’m too busy trying not to be in love
with someone who isn’t real.”
-“It feels like we’re the last survivors of a zombie apocalypse. Wonder Woman and a gay dementor. It doesn’t bode well for the survival of the species.”
-“The closest thing I’ve ever had to a journal
is probably you.””
If this beauty is any indication of how 2017 is going to turn out, ...more
-“White shouldn't be the default
any more than straight should be the default.
There shouldn't even be a default.”
-“I’m too busy trying not to be in love
with someone who isn’t real.”
-“It feels like we’re the last survivors of a zombie apocalypse. Wonder Woman and a gay dementor. It doesn’t bode well for the survival of the species.”
-“The closest thing I’ve ever had to a journal
is probably you.””
If this beauty is any indication of how 2017 is going to turn out, ...more
“People are like houses with vast rooms and tiny windows.”
I loved this! No idea why I seem to stay away from contemporaries because all the ones I’ve read this year I’ve loved!
Simon was a wonderful character. He is kind, sweet and hilarious! After seeing a post on Tumblr, Simon starts up an online email relationship with another person - Blue, that way both can keep their identities hidden.
This doesn’t last very long until another person finds out about these emails and uses them to blackmai ...more
I loved this! No idea why I seem to stay away from contemporaries because all the ones I’ve read this year I’ve loved!
Simon was a wonderful character. He is kind, sweet and hilarious! After seeing a post on Tumblr, Simon starts up an online email relationship with another person - Blue, that way both can keep their identities hidden.
This doesn’t last very long until another person finds out about these emails and uses them to blackmai ...more
Been a while since i last finished a book.
I think was just the book to get me out of a slump
I think was just the book to get me out of a slump
Sep 03, 2016
Lara (SapphicBookClub)
rated it
did not like it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
x-problematic
I wanted to DNF after 20 pages. It's a book written by a straight person for straight people. A few things were major red flags and they made me angry as soon as I picked up the book. I only finished reading because curiosity got the best of me and I wanted to see how much worse it gets.
The first horrible thing happens right away. A straight kid reads Simon’s emails (where he talks about being gay), takes screenshots and blackmails Simon. And what does Simon do? He complies and then thinks ‘hey ...more
The first horrible thing happens right away. A straight kid reads Simon’s emails (where he talks about being gay), takes screenshots and blackmails Simon. And what does Simon do? He complies and then thinks ‘hey ...more
Dec 11, 2014
Trina (Between Chapters)
rated it
it was amazing
Shelves:
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2016,
mystery,
2018,
best-of-swoon,
young-adult,
2016-favorites,
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audiobooks,
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Audiobook Reread (2018):
Not much to add. Loved this just as much the third time around! Still warmed my heart. The audio narration was really great for Simon, my only gripe is that the narrator read all the female characters in the same unamused sounding voice which usually didn't fit their emotions.
Original Review (2016):
This book was SO good. There are 10 million great things I could say about this book but here's the shortlist:
-It kept me up til 6 am to finish the whole thing.
-It made me cry ...more
Not much to add. Loved this just as much the third time around! Still warmed my heart. The audio narration was really great for Simon, my only gripe is that the narrator read all the female characters in the same unamused sounding voice which usually didn't fit their emotions.
Original Review (2016):
This book was SO good. There are 10 million great things I could say about this book but here's the shortlist:
-It kept me up til 6 am to finish the whole thing.
-It made me cry ...more
WARNING: THIS REVIEW HAS A SHORT STORY ABOUT MY LIFE.
When I was 10, I had just been moved to my 3rd primary school. I was also enduring some level of traumatic stress because the school had a rule against long hair. They chopped my beautiful black shoulder-length locks that had taken me endless trips to salons and hairdos that bordered on torture techniques to get it to grow that long. But, alas, that was the least of my worries. We were essentially starved. Having a plate of porridge at 6 am, ...more
When I was 10, I had just been moved to my 3rd primary school. I was also enduring some level of traumatic stress because the school had a rule against long hair. They chopped my beautiful black shoulder-length locks that had taken me endless trips to salons and hairdos that bordered on torture techniques to get it to grow that long. But, alas, that was the least of my worries. We were essentially starved. Having a plate of porridge at 6 am, ...more
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Becky Albertalli is the author of the acclaimed novels Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (film: Love, Simon), The Upside of Unrequited, and Leah on the Offbeat. She is also the co-author of What If It's Us with Adam Silvera. A former clinical psychologist who specialized in working with children and teens, Becky lives with her family in Atlanta. You can visit her online at www.beckyalbertalli.com.
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