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fanboyriot's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Read For:
Slow Burn
Happy Ending
Email Romance
Heart-Warming
Email Romance
Heart-Warming
Friends to Lovers
I don’t know how I loved the re-read of this even more but I did. The emails were iconic and all the little things they talked about being mentioned later on, like the oreos for example.
This was just such a cute and funny read that I didn’t even know how comforting it was to read until years later re-reading it. The characters were so detailed and loveable. Simon’s humor was everything.
(First Person POV)
Spice: 🌶 (lightly mentioned)
Rep: Gay MC, BIPOC LI/SCs, Jewish LI, Bisexual SCs
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, and Outing
Moderate: Hate crime, Body shaming, Biphobia, Homophobia, Ableism, Gaslighting, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Alcohol, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Sexual content, Religious bigotry, Vomit, Infidelity, Pregnancy, and Fatphobia
theskyboi's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Having seen the movie first, I think I was somewhat scared to change my perception of a story I considered to be flawless in its candid telling of the gay experience. However, by the end of page one, I already knew my fear would be displaced by the magnetism of Simon Spier and his very personal story.
Anyone who has had to come out to themselves before saying it aloud to others can relate to the feelings bubbling just below the surface in Simon's life as Martin threatens to expose his identity to the world. Simon, caught between love, family, identity, and fear, must endure Martin's blackmail for fear of losing his new email-penpal love interest: Blue.
As it differs from the film, the novel manages to capture the same magic, intrigue, and allure as Jacques and Blue try to find a romance worthy of coming out for. I found myself anxiously awaiting each email chapter, hoping for a little more of a glimpse into their flirting, reliving that rush of emotion that comes from digitally falling in love. Blue has a much more readily apparent style and identity in the novel than in the film, which made the ending so satisfying.
Simon vs. the Homo sapiens Agenda is the gay story I needed when I was in high school, yet reading it somehow gave me the chance to revisit some of that past turbulence and paint the memories with a brighter brush, dipped in every color imaginable. There is something to be said about YA fiction that can capture the adult heart. It goes without saying that this is a new literary classic worthy of every accolade possible, but I'll say it anyhow.
Anyone who has had to come out to themselves before saying it aloud to others can relate to the feelings bubbling just below the surface in Simon's life as Martin threatens to expose his identity to the world. Simon, caught between love, family, identity, and fear, must endure Martin's blackmail for fear of losing his new email-penpal love interest: Blue.
As it differs from the film, the novel manages to capture the same magic, intrigue, and allure as Jacques and Blue try to find a romance worthy of coming out for. I found myself anxiously awaiting each email chapter, hoping for a little more of a glimpse into their flirting, reliving that rush of emotion that comes from digitally falling in love. Blue has a much more readily apparent style and identity in the novel than in the film, which made the ending so satisfying.
Simon vs. the Homo sapiens Agenda is the gay story I needed when I was in high school, yet reading it somehow gave me the chance to revisit some of that past turbulence and paint the memories with a brighter brush, dipped in every color imaginable. There is something to be said about YA fiction that can capture the adult heart. It goes without saying that this is a new literary classic worthy of every accolade possible, but I'll say it anyhow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Outing
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Biphobia and Sexual content
lapis's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Biphobia
Biphobiavalereads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, and Homophobia
Moderate: Biphobia
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