Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda

Simon is gay. He is trying to decide if he wants to come out to his friends and family. He has started an online relationship with Blue- another boy at his school whose identity is a mystery. He and Blue are having similar experiences and use each other to work through problems. They finally each have someone to talk to. Simon's best friends Nick and Leah don't know about him. Leah has a crush on Nick and Nick has a crush on the newest member of their group Abby. Then there is Martin, who stumbles on Simon's emails and uses them to blackmail Simon into setting him up with Abby. When things don't go Martin's way, he makes a decision that will take away all Simon's decisions. This book is the fallout of these actions. I think this book is amazing. It is current, thought-provoking and character driven. Each character is going through their own journey- all of which resonate with today's teens. It touches on the perils of social media, bullying and the way family dynamics can impact how topics are dealt with. Simon is a lovable goofball who has no shame in his game. His interactions with his friends is genuine and his family relationships are refreshingly positive. I can't recommend this enough. It should be on every bookshelf. Loved this book. Happy reading my friends.