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

4.0

4/5: ‘Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda’ is a Young Adult, LGBT+ Contemporary by Becky Albertalli; Simon Spier is a sixteen-year-old, hiding his sexual identity under the persona of ‘Jacques’ to speak with ‘Blue’ – Simon’s unidentified emailing partner, whom Simon's relationship with deepens into a heartwarming romance. A classmate discovers Simon’s secret and begins blackmailing him, fearful of his exposure, and the privacy of Blue, he follows the demands of the classmate. The novel focuses on the hardship and struggles of LGBT+ themes in a High School environment; with a simple plot, and no unnecessary plot twists, the importance and validity of sexual representation is realistic. Simon is a genuine character, who felt real. I recommend reading this book, with tea and some Oreos.