This book was just gorgeous :) Funny and sweet, with a cast of great people I fell in love with immediately (Martin somewhat grew on me as the story went on). I want to pull them out of the book and into real life <3
I'm gushing and rambling some haha but I honestly don't have any complaints with this book. Simon is one of the best MCs I've read this year. The side characters are beautifully drawn as well and the bond between them all is wonderful with some funny-awkward moments.
Simon's parents: So hilarious sometimes :-D
I loved watching Blue and Simon falling in love over emails *happy sigh* Re-read them a few times with a big smile on my face. I had a couple guesses who Blue could be but who Blue turned out to be took me completely by surprise. I like that I didn't predict who he was till he decided to show himself to Simon.
The thing with the T-Shirt at the locker... aaaw, so sweet!
Quotes:
Why is straight the default? Everyone should have to declare one way or another, and it shouldn't be this big awkward thing whether you're straight, gay, bi, or whatever. I'm just saying.
White shouldn't be the default any more than straight should be the default. There shouldn't even be a default.
But I'm tired of coming out. All I ever do is come out. I try not to change, but I keep changing, in all these tiny ways. I get a girlfriend. I have a beer. And every freaking time, I have to reintroduce myself to the universe all over again.
It is definitely annoying that straight (and white, for that matter) is the default, and that the only people who have to think about their identity are the ones who don't fit that mold. Straight people really should have to come out, and the more awkward it is, the better. Awkwardness should be a requirement.
What's a dementor?"
I mean, I can't even. "Nora, you are no longer my sister."
"So it's some Harry Potter thing," she says.
I take a sip of my beer, and it's - I mean, it's just astonishingly disgusting. I don't think I was expecting it to taste like ice cream, but holy fucking hell. People lie and get fake IDs and sneak into bars, and for this? I honestly think I'd rather make out with Bieber. The dog. Or Justin.
Did you just tell us you're gay?" Asks Nick
"Yes."
"Okay," he says. Abby swats him. "What?"
"That's all you're going to say? Okay?"
"He said not to make a big deal out of it," Nick says. "What am I supposed to say?"
"Say something supportive. I don't know. Or awkwardly hold his hand like I did. Anything"
Nick and I look at each other.
"I'm not holding your hand," I tell him, smiling a little.
"All right"--he nods--"but know that I would.
----
Sorry haha, I could quote this whole thing... still smiling thinking about it. I need the audio-book for this ASAP :-D.
Highly recommend!
I'm gushing and rambling some haha but I honestly don't have any complaints with this book. Simon is one of the best MCs I've read this year. The side characters are beautifully drawn as well and the bond between them all is wonderful with some funny-awkward moments.
Simon's parents: So hilarious sometimes :-D
I loved watching Blue and Simon falling in love over emails *happy sigh* Re-read them a few times with a big smile on my face. I had a couple guesses who Blue could be but who Blue turned out to be took me completely by surprise. I like that I didn't predict who he was till he decided to show himself to Simon.
The thing with the T-Shirt at the locker... aaaw, so sweet!
Quotes:
Why is straight the default? Everyone should have to declare one way or another, and it shouldn't be this big awkward thing whether you're straight, gay, bi, or whatever. I'm just saying.
White shouldn't be the default any more than straight should be the default. There shouldn't even be a default.
But I'm tired of coming out. All I ever do is come out. I try not to change, but I keep changing, in all these tiny ways. I get a girlfriend. I have a beer. And every freaking time, I have to reintroduce myself to the universe all over again.
It is definitely annoying that straight (and white, for that matter) is the default, and that the only people who have to think about their identity are the ones who don't fit that mold. Straight people really should have to come out, and the more awkward it is, the better. Awkwardness should be a requirement.
What's a dementor?"
I mean, I can't even. "Nora, you are no longer my sister."
"So it's some Harry Potter thing," she says.
I take a sip of my beer, and it's - I mean, it's just astonishingly disgusting. I don't think I was expecting it to taste like ice cream, but holy fucking hell. People lie and get fake IDs and sneak into bars, and for this? I honestly think I'd rather make out with Bieber. The dog. Or Justin.
Did you just tell us you're gay?" Asks Nick
"Yes."
"Okay," he says. Abby swats him. "What?"
"That's all you're going to say? Okay?"
"He said not to make a big deal out of it," Nick says. "What am I supposed to say?"
"Say something supportive. I don't know. Or awkwardly hold his hand like I did. Anything"
Nick and I look at each other.
"I'm not holding your hand," I tell him, smiling a little.
"All right"--he nods--"but know that I would.
----
Sorry haha, I could quote this whole thing... still smiling thinking about it. I need the audio-book for this ASAP :-D.
Highly recommend!
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