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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (review by Anya W. ’20)

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Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (Simonverse, #1)Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I’d looked at this book a few times before, and rejected it because the summary seemed a bit flat, but then the release of the film rekindled my interest, and I was thrilled to find the novel on overdrive. Once I finally got to reading it I did not regret my decision.

Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda, is sweet romance shaken up with a healthy dose of teen angst and youthful irresponsibility. Abertalli tells a tale of staying in, coming out, and ultimately finding oneself. It was a great read for a sunny day. -Anya W. ’20

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Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel by Sara Farizan (review by Jenny B. ’16)

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Tell Me Again How a Crush Should FeelTell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel by Sara Farizan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel is a fantastic book, one of the only good books I’ve found that includes a lesbian romance. Aside from the love story, however, the book lacks interest. Its somewhat clichéd series of events could happen in any YA book and some of the character development was not believable. Despite its shortcomings, I loved the romance and the way the book portrayed real feelings that teenagers experience, awkwardness included. The book follows Leila, a young Iranian girl, on her journey of self-discovery. She makes new friends and participates in ever fun high school romances, and finds her ‘love nugget’. It will appeal to anyone looking for a cheerful LGBT YA romance, or anyone bored on a long bus ride.

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