“He talked about the ocean between people. And how the whole point of everything is to find a shore worth swimming to.”

Stars (Out of 10): 9/10 Stars

Favorite Character: I honestly loved everyone for different reasons!

Spoiler Free: Why did I put this off so long!!! I ended up loving just about everything about this book, from the romance to the plot to the narrator’s unique voice! I mainly picked this up so because I wanted to have read the book before I saw the movie, and I’m really glad I did! Super excited for the movie now!

I think it’s actually been quite a while since I last read a contemporary, and this is definitely the perfect book to warm me back up to genre! It was simple in a good way, and was such a nice break from all the intense sci-fi and fantasy I’ve been reading!

In terms of plot, this book definitely wasn’t the most mind-bending one ever, but the mystery of Blue’s identity really added to the overall feel of the novel! Additionally, the ending perfectly wrapped up every loose end, and I loved it for that!

I think the main thing that made me love the book was the narrator’s voice. It felt so unique and honest, and super funny as well. There was something so truthful and interesting about the way Simon saw and thought about the world, and it made you really cheer for him from page 1 where he started being blackmailed.

Overall, I think I’ve found another author to add to my list of contemporary favorites, and I can’t wait to read her next book! (Which I have waiting at home!!)

Careful! Spoilers beyond this point!

Spoilers: That ending! Was so cute!

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I am also super super happy that the book didn’t just end at Blue’s reveal, and that we got to learn both more about how that relationship would continue (like the fact that Bram was willing to be out/make it official) and that the friendships troubles were also given a solid ending!