A review by rebeccarjallen
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli

funny hopeful mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

This book did really grow on me; at first I was very unsure if I'd make it to the end. I thought Simon was deeply unlikeable in his self-centred nature, but by the end, I was left with the feeling of this being a true capturing of the exploration of queerness and the joy that can come from that. I take some issues with the author writing about a queer teenage boy's experience, but I did think it was accurately captured, nonetheless. There is something of 'Perks of Being a Wallflower' about it, though a little toned down - if that's the kind of thing you're looking for.