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hazeleyeddreamer's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Outing, and Bullying
Moderate: Alcohol
I put bullying as the content warning but it's more blackmail than your traditional bulling.zanm's review against another edition
medium-paced
4.75
Surprisingly (almost) as good as I remember.
I first read this in middle school or early high school, prior to the movie coming out and I remember devouring this, relating to Simon so much. I’m about to graduate college now and I still relate to his loneliness in gay identity. I also think this was a very realistic presentation of being a teen. Albertalli didn’t dumb the characters down or make them petty in a way that didn’t make sense (mostly). They were very grounded in their emotions and identities, which was awesome!
Cons:
- Leah was a little annoying because she was always the victim, but I was also bitter and angry in high school so I can’t really say much about that. I will say that she seemed to fetishize gay men (she draws yaoi, like, ew, gross) which made me uncomfortable. Even though I think shecomes out as bi in the next book, it doesn’t redeem her, she just kinda sucked overall.
- Harry Potter (barf, though it makes sense for the period it was written in)
- The way race was handled was just slightly off to me but I can’t put my finger on how. Maybe I’m looking too deep into it though, idk
- I would’ve liked more development with the parents! I felt like they didn’t do much
All in all, this read is pretty good! Definitely better than the movie.
I first read this in middle school or early high school, prior to the movie coming out and I remember devouring this, relating to Simon so much. I’m about to graduate college now and I still relate to his loneliness in gay identity. I also think this was a very realistic presentation of being a teen. Albertalli didn’t dumb the characters down or make them petty in a way that didn’t make sense (mostly). They were very grounded in their emotions and identities, which was awesome!
Cons:
- Leah was a little annoying because she was always the victim, but I was also bitter and angry in high school so I can’t really say much about that. I will say that she seemed to fetishize gay men (she draws yaoi, like, ew, gross) which made me uncomfortable. Even though I think she
- Harry Potter (barf, though it makes sense for the period it was written in)
- The way race was handled was just slightly off to me but I can’t put my finger on how. Maybe I’m looking too deep into it though, idk
- I would’ve liked more development with the parents! I felt like they didn’t do much
All in all, this read is pretty good! Definitely better than the movie.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Outing, and Bullying
Moderate: Alcohol
behindherpages's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Outing
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Body shaming
violetbooklover's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Outing
ophycore's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Cursing, Bullying, Homophobia, and Outing
Moderate: Alcohol, Ableism, Homophobia, and Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity and Fatphobia
danicampbell0506's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Outing
aestheticmoonchild's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Outing
ariak07's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I didn’t really like the beginning of this book, it was cringey, but I fell in love with the ending, i love Simon and Bram ❤️❤️
Content Warnings
Minor: Outing and Lesbophobia
robin1010's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
rtc.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Outing, and Bullying
Moderate: Toxic friendship
jiji_'s review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was such a fun, sweet read. The characters are loveable, and the mystery is a fun one to work out alongside the lead. If you saw the movie, definitely read the book. It fleshes out the characters a lot more, and the film kept the vibe of the book in tact. It definitely made me feel relieved to not be a closeted queer kid in a rural high school again, and you'll want to wrap all of the lovable misfits into a big hug. I'd recommend for anyone teen or adult that has come out, had a family member come out, or anyone who wants a closer inside look at this painful and life changing process of becoming who you truly are, without shame.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Outing
Minor: Homophobia