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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (Simonverse, #1)

Becky Albertalli

Start date: June 1, 2018

Finish date: June 30, 2018

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Why we're reading this: June Bonus Read- Gay Pride Month
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Jun 21, 2018 Mariah Roze rated it really liked it

I read this book for the Diversity in All Forms Goodreads' Bookclub.

This book has been on my to-read list forever, so I was really glad when it was selected. The main character is a high schooler that hasn't came out publicly or to anyone about being gay. This whole story is told mostly through emails with another boy that also hasn't came out about being gay and they create a great friendship.

The book was cute. ...more

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Sep 10, 2016 Susan Bazzett-Griffith rated it really liked it

Shelves: ya-kid-stuff-i-love

This book wasn't so much a great book as it is an important addition to young adult literature. A modern coming of age tale about Simon Spier, a high school junior who deals with every day issues like drama within friendships, busy schedules, overinvolved parents, sibling relationships, and oh, yeah, he's gay, not quite ready to come out, and is being kind of blackmailed about it by a kid who may be the least expected bully ever. There is a sweetness to this story about finding yourself, the bon ...more

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Sep 03, 2017 Toni FGMAMTC rated it really liked it

Shelves: young-adult, life-lessons, coming-of-age, romance, comedy, friendship, drama, realistic-fiction, teen, high-school

4.5 stars

This is a well-written teen book. I'm an adult and loved it. There are many great characters. The lead is easy to love and understand. It ends in an uplifting way and doesn't get too down during any part. Nothing felt too cliché to me either. I recommend it. ...more

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Dec 03, 2022 Nanci rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: fiction, audio, series, comedy-humor, romance, contemporary, wheels-7

This was a good listen. I think the same tale could have been told realistically without the profanity, but still the storyline and writing were both good. I enjoyed Simon's personality. ...more

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