Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

Becky Albertalli

April 7, 2015 / 320 pages / Fiction

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Everybody is talking about Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda!

"A remarkable gift of a novel."—Andrew Smith, author of Grasshopper Jungle
"I am so in love with this book."—Nina LaCour, author of Hold Still
"Feels timelessly, effortlessly now."—Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever
"The best kind of love story."—Alex Sanchez, Lambda Award-winning author of Rainbow Boys and Boyfriends with Girlfriends

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 change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he's pushed out—without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he's never met.

Incredibly funny and poignant, this twenty-first-century coming-of-age, coming out story—wrapped in a geek romance—is a knockout of a debut novel by Becky Albertalli.

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Everybody is talking about Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda!"A remarkable gift of a novel."—Andrew Smith, author of Grasshopper Jungle "I am so in love with this book."—Nina LaCour, author of Hold Still "Feels timelessly, effortlessly now."—Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever "The best kind of love story."—Alex Sanchez, Lambda Award-winning author of Rainbow Boys and Boyfriends with GirlfriendsSixteen-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 change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he's pushed out—without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he's never met.Incredibly funny and poignant, this twenty-first-century coming-of-age, coming out story—wrapped in a geek romance—is a knockout of a debut novel by Becky Albertalli.

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There's something for everyone here—sibling dynamics, pushing parental boundaries, flirtations & first loves, anxieties about coming out, friend & frenemy drama, THE SCHOOL PLAY, and those ecstatic & crushing moments that are just pure youth. If you've ever been a teenager wondering how you're supposed to present yourself to the world when "who you are" seems to always be a moving goal post, you'll identify with Simon & this outstanding YA.

Grade: A / epaulettes

/ Aug 14, 2017

There is so much to like here, starting with the main character's abundance of charm. Join that with a diverse cast of high school sidekicks, plus all the drama of a secret admirer storyline, and the narrative becomes both addicting and memorable. The only problem? Every issue, argument, and struggle gets resolved in the final 50 pages through a sickly sweet manner. Albertalli can't be blamed for wanting to give Simon a happy ending, but reality may have something to say about it.

Grade: B+ / bennett_the_ceo

/ Jul 27, 2017

It's been awhile since a book kept me up late because I couldn't sleep without finding out what happened. This book could have been full of cliches - instead it was authentic and lovely. The reader roots for the narrator and is filled with raw emotion with the struggles he goes through. The mystery identity kept me intrigued & guessing, while still providing a satisfying ending. This is what I wanted "Aristotle & Dante" to be but was disappointed - skip that book and read this one instead.

Grade: A / HeathersCorner

/ Jun 30, 2017

It's been a while since I read a book with a protagonist I love as much as Simon. This book is so cute and sweet. Simon is a junior in high school, but not only are there the typical problems that can arise at that age with friends and family, but he also ends up being outed n a rather horrific way. This book could have easily gone all angsty as so many YA novels do, but it doesn't. I can't recommend this story enough.

Grade: A / bookishbunny / Jul 9, 2017

This was a cute book. I wish everything felt less thrown together towards the end, and the name dropping of brands and things was a bit too much sometimes, but it held my attention, since I read it in one sitting.

Grade: D / lala / Jun 16, 2020

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