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Leah on the Offbeat
by Becky Albertalli
Here’s the moment all you fans of Simon have been waiting for – set one year later, in Simon’s best friend Leah’s addictive perspective. Seventeen-year-old Leah Burke is known for not caring what other people think of her, but the truth is, she cares more than her friends know. Even though Leah’s best friend, Simon, is openly gay, she’s afraid to come out to her friends. With college hanging over her friend group like a thundercloud, her friends are beginning to splinter apart, and Leah is left in the middle, especially when she realizes she might have feelings for one of her friends. But Abby’s definitely straight… or is she? This book was a perfect tapestry of bravery, first love, and friendships, with humour tying it all together. Leah had one of the best personalities of any book character I’ve read. I would recommend not reading this in a public place if you’re not comfortable with strangers looking at you like, “umm… are you okay?” when you burst into random cackling fits. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Age recommendation: 14-17
Rating: 7.5/10
My favourite quote: “I gape at her. ‘Did you just dog-ear Harry Potter?’
‘Oh boy.’ The edges of her lips curve up. ‘Should have known you were one of those people.’
‘One of those people? As in, I’m not a monster?’”
Okay, I know what you’re thinking: YOU are one of those people;)