'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' perfectly captures the angst and joy of growing up

If there’s one word to describe Becky Albertalli’s book Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (turned rom-com Love, Simon), it’s “relatable.”

The book follows Simon, a closeted high schooler who begins an online romance with another student, who goes by the anonymous name “Blue.” When Martin, Simon’s fellow student, discovers the emails, he begins blackmailing Simon. From there, Simon must figure out how to protect his identity and who Blue is — all the while trying to navigate the messy, complicated world of high school. Read more…

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Source: Mashable | 'Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda' perfectly captures the angst and joy of growing up