Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (Simonverse, #1) in Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge

Jun 15, 2017 Christine H rated it really liked it

Shelves: funny

This was delightful! Sometimes I think I've just aged past enjoying YA, but then something like this will come along. I was thoroughly enchanted and I couldn't wait to find out what happens next. Simon's friends and family are a lot of fun, and his journey was compelling (despite the fact that I'm not too big on coming of age stories).

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Oct 20, 2018 Sarah rated it really liked it

Shelves: ya-fiction, ya-lgbtq, coming-of-age

I might not have picked this up, but it is getting to be fall and I have a few boxes still to check on my 2018 Pop Sugar Reading Challenge including reading a book made into a movie that I've already seen. I enjoyed the movie, so not surprisingly I also liked the book. The emerging relationship between Simon and Blue follows similar paths. Simon's development as a result of his email correspondence made for a highly sympathetic character and it was easy to be immediately invested in his story.
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Mar 25, 2018 katy rated it it was amazing

I’ll admit, I read pretty much the entire book in one day. And I loved it. A cute, heartwarming story that’s yes about coming out but also about how people change and how you can know someone so well and not know them at all.

Simon’s a lovable dork who reminds me a little of Elliot from In Other Lands. (Less sassy for sure. But possibly just as clueless.) He’s adorably real and easy to like. And generally the kind of guy you can’t help but cheer for. And his friends. I love his friends. I’m so r ...more

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Jun 08, 2019 Chris Friend rated it it was amazing

So freaking adorable. I wish this book had been around when I was in high school. Then again, it couldn’t have been because social media and texting weren’t around then, and they’re perfectly integrated into the story.

Also so much better than the film. The resolution is much more satisfying, and the characters are much better balanced.

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