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abbyl819's review against another edition
2.0
I liked the previous books in the Simonverse series enough that reading this novella sounded like a good idea, but I ended up not liking it at all. Maybe it has just been long enough since reading those books that I don't remember or care about it or the characters anymore. I didn't feel like it added anything to the series, there wasn't much of a plot or character development in my opinion and it didn't hold my interest. I also am not a fan of the emails back and forth, so that hurt it a lot too. Overall it took me way too long to read for a short novella and unless you are obsessed with the characters and relationships from the series, it is not a necessary read.
anna_mac44's review against another edition
5.0
July 15, 2020 - 5/5 stars
I really needed this. With all that's happening in the news (though really when does the news ever stop being a source of worry/anxiety) and the trouble I've been having gettin through my other books, this one was a lifesaver. I loved returning to these characters and the format of the book. AS always Bram and Simon are delightful (though I wanna know who gave Bram permission to be THAT romantic all the time. It was ridiculous). But what really surprised me was Leah and Abby's relationship. Leah has always been a character that I've always had mixed feelings about and her book, Leah on the Offbeat, is in the same boat. The first half of this book I was entertained by her and Abby's romance but was more invested in Simon and Bram. However as the story progressed that changes and I finished with a new appreciation and love for them.
I really needed this. With all that's happening in the news (though really when does the news ever stop being a source of worry/anxiety) and the trouble I've been having gettin through my other books, this one was a lifesaver. I loved returning to these characters and the format of the book. AS always Bram and Simon are delightful (though I wanna know who gave Bram permission to be THAT romantic all the time. It was ridiculous). But what really surprised me was Leah and Abby's relationship. Leah has always been a character that I've always had mixed feelings about and her book, Leah on the Offbeat, is in the same boat. The first half of this book I was entertained by her and Abby's romance but was more invested in Simon and Bram. However as the story progressed that changes and I finished with a new appreciation and love for them.
fanboyriot's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
β‘ Emails
β‘ Whole Friendships
β‘ Everyone is Queer
This novella was really cute. All the emails made for such an adorable and interesting take on telling a story. Learning what happened to some of the lovely characters from this series. It was so funny and such a quick and lighthearted read. I really enjoyed it!
Spice Level: πΆοΈ (1/5)
Spice Level: πΆοΈ (1/5)
Angst Level: π§π§ (2/5)
POV: Multiple Characters, Emails
Release Date: 30, June 2020
Rep: LGBTQIA+ (Main and Side Characters) BIPOC (Main Character)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Alcohol, Sexual content, and Transphobia
cozycoe's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
joanna1905's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing, of course. This is the perfect little coda to an amazing series and Iβm so so thrilled Becky decided to bless us with this!
Itβs so wonderful to get a glimpse into the future of our favourite characters and couples - and to see the way their relationships have continued to grow and blossom as they become adults.
Simon and Bram never fail to make my heart flutter.
Itβs so wonderful to get a glimpse into the future of our favourite characters and couples - and to see the way their relationships have continued to grow and blossom as they become adults.
Simon and Bram never fail to make my heart flutter.
linnaboobooks's review against another edition
4.0
I've only read two of the books involved in the Simonverse (Simon's and Abby's), and although I rated each of those books average - somehow getting an insight into their college lives through emails brought a burst of nostalgia for parts of those books. I enjoy getting to see them again through this tidbits that are mundane but sparks of personality.
Also I appreciate Becky Albertalli for all the money from this novella being donated to The Trevor Project.
Also I appreciate Becky Albertalli for all the money from this novella being donated to The Trevor Project.
corikane's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
2.5
i would suggest reading it with your own eyeballs - the audio reads EVERY email address and it's getting old really fast
elizabethnicole's review against another edition
4.0
So the first thing I want to give props to this book for is that it's a quick read. It made me catch up on my reading challenge so that I could have 25 books read for the year so I have props to that for that. But getting into the actual story, I like that the entire book is written in emails it's pretty unique and I like that there's like no actual like dialogue or anything whatsoever. It was a unique way to tell a story and it made for an interesting experience. I like how it was connected to the original books and I got to hear more about Simon, Bram, Leah and Abby and to catch up on their lives and relationships.
That all being said, it's time for what I didn't enjoy. The email function made it that certain scenes you didn't really get a ton of details. Like to be vague there is a scene where they were trying to surprise Bram and I never actually found out what that surprise was. We just get like vague details that it must have gone well and that Simon was sad in a non-connected way but we never actually get the details of why and it's frustrating because I want those details. There were a couple other moments throughout the novella as well that I didn't get all the details I wanted so that's why I had to bring it down a star even though I did enjoy it for the most part.
That all being said, it's time for what I didn't enjoy. The email function made it that certain scenes you didn't really get a ton of details. Like to be vague there is a scene where they were trying to surprise Bram and I never actually found out what that surprise was. We just get like vague details that it must have gone well and that Simon was sad in a non-connected way but we never actually get the details of why and it's frustrating because I want those details. There were a couple other moments throughout the novella as well that I didn't get all the details I wanted so that's why I had to bring it down a star even though I did enjoy it for the most part.
drridareads's review against another edition
3.0
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(generously because of my emotional attachment to the characters)
So I love Becky Albertali and Simon and Bram. Like they are my friends (in my head). And hopefully one day Becky Albertali and I will be irl friends.
But I don't see the need for this book to exist? But i don't mind it; it was cute but also it's making me doubt the perfectness of their relationsip and no relationship is perfect but they were in my head okay and would've liked to left it at just that.
But where's my boy Nick I remember him being a prominent friend in [b:Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda|19547856|Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (Simonverse, #1)|Becky Albertalli|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1402915678l/19547856._SY75_.jpg|27679579]... but he's barely there now.
Honestly the first 2 seasons of Love Victor are better
__________________
Spoiler Alert:
Pressing pause. Saving the game. Calling you now.
What is this supposed to mean. I want to listen on that call and know exactly what happen. Don't leave me hanging like that. Jbtw in my head they stay together forever and ever..get married and and I'm a part of the wedding party like a best man or something
So I love Becky Albertali and Simon and Bram. Like they are my friends (in my head). And hopefully one day Becky Albertali and I will be irl friends.
But I don't see the need for this book to exist? But i don't mind it; it was cute but also it's making me doubt the perfectness of their relationsip and no relationship is perfect but they were in my head okay and would've liked to left it at just that.
But where's my boy Nick I remember him being a prominent friend in [b:Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda|19547856|Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (Simonverse, #1)|Becky Albertalli|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1402915678l/19547856._SY75_.jpg|27679579]... but he's barely there now.
Honestly the first 2 seasons of Love Victor are better
__________________
Spoiler Alert:
Pressing pause. Saving the game. Calling you now.
What is this supposed to mean. I want to listen on that call and know exactly what happen. Don't leave me hanging like that. Jbtw in my head they stay together forever and ever..get married and and I'm a part of the wedding party like a best man or something