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Thinking about Reid after eating way too many Cadbury mini eggs today 😅🍫🥚

book 2 of the Simon vs the homosapien universe, much better than the third. Miscommunication is strong in this one but ya know teenagers, but I like the couple a lot, they are very sweet, albeit straight (which I point it bc it‘s the only straight couple in the series of books) but I still like them.

#unrequitedlove #ithadtobeyou @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

Gift cards are dangerous things… 📚😬

review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#the-upside-of-unrequited

Cute story that brought many of the adorable feelings of Simon vs the Homosapiens, but beyond meet-cutes, it's also a story of sisterhood, growing up, growing apart, and accepting yourself.

I can always could on Becky Albertalli if I‘ve had a lot of bails lately. Her books are so good and I haven‘t bailed on a single one yet. This book was one of the better ones this moth. I still prefer Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda and Leah on the Offbeat, but this was a really good book as well. 5⭐️ this book does not tie in to Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, so you can read these two out of order.

This book was a love hate relationship. The characters seemed flatly developed and the plot a little too much. Except its cute in a cutesy romance novel and everything fit perfectly into perfect pieces at the end.

This was sweet, and cute, and everything good. I didn‘t like it as much as Simon, but it checked all the boxes you look for in a feel good YA story. Quick and easy and fun (and funny!), well developed characters and a plot that makes you care.

This book makes you yearn for someone to fall for Molly. All she wants is love but the author keeps the readers guessing on who she falls for. It‘s such a cute love story that will keep you guessing! #theupsideofunrequited

I love Simon vs the Homosapien Agenda, so I had bought this at least a year ago since it has some tie-in. This one takes place after Simon & before Leah on the Offbeat. It‘s a diverse read, but I didn‘t enjoy it as much as Simon. The main romance was cute, but I wanted more depth to the book. The MC worries the whole book about her body and boyfriends. There is a good theme of coping with change.
This is my #triplespin book. @TheAromaofBooks

1. Teenagers
2. Not yet. I did get a gift card from my local bookstore to use later.
#two4tuesday @TheSpineView Thanks for the tag @Kathy1212

#Ispy a blue cover. Thanks for the tag @Texreader
I had just found this on my shelf, so I could put it in my April pile. It‘s my #triplespin.
I tag @larah17 and @andrew10066 to find a book with a black cover.

This was a quick, fun read that I picked mainly because it was on a list of books with main characters who deal with anxiety. It‘s a cute first-love story, but something about it felt off to me that I can‘t quite put my finger on. But it deals with a lot of issues that teens face and would probably make a good movie.

This book is kind of hard to rate... I didn‘t love the main character, but didn‘t hate her. She talked so negatively about herself that it was a little annoying, and that aspect of her character didn‘t really evolve, but wasn‘t brought up anymore. I really liked her family and support network. Overall 3.5/5 ⭐️

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I think this has been my favourite in the Simon-verse. It's cute and funky, although still had some typical YA stuff that I usually find annoying. Much better than Leah on the Offbeat. I didn't feel it was trying too hard, which was my main complaint about Leah.

I just finished listening to this. Such a cute story dealing with themes of first love, body image, LGBTQ relationships, anxiety and self-esteem. I enjoyed listening to this, rather than reading it.

5/5 stars. I knew two years ago that i would love this book, and now that I‘ve finally read it, i was right. I loved how it tied in very slightly to Simon Vs. The Homo-Sapiens Agenda, and i really hope that she continues with that trend.

I finally took some time to finish documenting all the books I read last year. I lost a lot of motivation with it came to tracking what I read, so I‘m sure I‘ve missed a good handful of books, comics, and audiobooks (now that my library no longer uses Hoopla)... but for now I‘m just going to say my final numbers for #my2018 is 677 books. I‘m happy to say I surpassed my goal of #500in2018 ♥️

I didn‘t even realize that this book was in correlation with the “Love Simon” movie! This book was my second one on my surgery reading list and it was very good! It tells the story of 2 twins who are being raised by same sex parents Nadine and Patty. The book is about being accepted for who you are and accepting your flaws because those that really care about us will see right through them and focus on who we really are.

So I missed the fact that Simon Vs The Homo Sapians Agenda, The Upside of Unrequited, & Leah on the Offbeat were all connected. Yup, totally didn't pick up on it at all, and thus read them out of order both by publication date and chronologically. Blah. In hindsight, I have regrets. Oh well. Still liked this book. I liked how different Molly & her twin sister are. It breaks all the sterotypical storylines and is just overall refreshing.

I‘ve finally set up the right mood to read this book, I‘m half way through! I have this book since the day it was published (around April 2017, I think), that‘s why I have the signed first edition copy. And after about 2 years, I‘m finally reading it. Oh baby, you‘ve been in my tbr for quite a long time now.

This is definitely a teen book! I'm sure teen girls will love this book. It deals with lots of things - love, friendship, sex, homosexuality, and self esteem. It's not a bad book and I rate it positive bc it'd be a hit with its target audience. I read it for a teen reading challenge.

A book about high school love crushes for Valentine‘s Day, during my current “read all the kids and YA” books phase. This is a cute and funny one, with a refreshing open view. I have to admit, the inappropriate grandma was probably my favorite character. I loved the strong family bonds and the exploration of how sibling relationships ebb and flow when boyfriends/girlfriends enter in.

This was another cute coming of age story by Albertalli. She does a great job at showing diverse characters. I will say while I enjoyed the characters, I didn‘t feel as invested in them as Simon and Leah. Pinterest obsessed, first kiss longing and body image issues all work great together to create a sweet little story.

I thought I could never love any Becky Albertalli character more than Simon...but then I met Molly. Completely smitten with Molly and her serial crushing, reminded me of myself in high school. I was constantly in love with someone.
This book was wonderful, Molly and her friends are wonderful, the cameos of Abby and Simon were womderful. Albertalli has become an autobuy author for me.

#audiobaking
I am 30 and my mom still fills a stocking for me and my siblings, and our spouses. She put a cookie scoop in mine, and I have never made such a perfect sheet of cookies ever.

Just a little December cozy read... I absolutely LOVE this book. Becky Albertalli is hands down amazing💕

This book was just what I needed to destress and get me partway out of my reading slump! I loved that the main character was a fat girl dealing with the anxieties of trying to find love while fat - I remember being that teenager so clearly. And I loved the LGBTQ representation, made even better by the fact that they were just perceived throughout the book as normal people in normal relationships. I liked the Abby cameos too.

I am so sad too almost be done with this book! I like it more than Simon, by far. I have heard people say they don't like it bc the main character "just wants a boyfriend," but I don't agree. She's a 17 year old with anxiety- it isn't just that she thinks no boys like her, she thinks no one likes her. And she is a fat girl, which I love and identify with. Love the romance and the family dynamic too ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

This particular book was about Mollie, a 17 yr old (& Abby's cousin) who has less than stellar self-confidence. She's never even kissed a boy! So when her twin sister Cassie gets a gf, how will it affect their relationship?

Finished this one at work last night. Becky Albertalli has a fantastic way of creating a fictional world where all of her characters have beautiful relationships blossoming, & they all face real everyday problems. 4.5🌟

Finally had a chance to take a bunch of pics while LO slept today... So this is my #TBR for the month of December. Not pictured are an audiobook (Upside of Unrequited), an Ebook (My True Love Gave To Me), and my #CoffeeBeanBookClub picks. A bit ambitious with all the things I need to get done for the holidays, but some of them are small and should go by quickly. I will also be reading lots of Christmas themed books (and others) with LO ❤

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I‘m DNFing this. It‘s just not my type of book, I‘m not interested in reading stories where the whole point is the girl wants a boyfriend. 🙄

I really enjoyed the book! Becky Albertalli does a great job of capturing the mindset of a seventeen-year-old with anxiety. Like Becky's other books, the story is cute, and the characters go through highly realistic issues. It was a nice quick read!

The cover doesn‘t match the story at all. The story has a kind of pretty, feminine thing going on, amidst the protagonist‘s insecurities. Cameos from Abby, Nick, and Simon from Simon Vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda. I‘m still obsessed with Movie Simon and Book Blue 💖

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OMG! I loved this. I know I said at first I thought all her books were the same.. and they kind of are, in that.. you totally know how it‘s gonna end up and there is mostly just silly drama.. but.. I mean, *I* have a crush on Reid.. and molly/Cassie‘s family is just the most adorable perfect family ever (even more perfect than Simons). I love these teenage love stories. 😍😍😍

Here‘s my lighter read. I need it! This is the 3rd Albertalli Book I‘ve read and I think maybe I‘m starting to feel like they‘re all kinda the same.. but it seems like it will be a quick fun read.

'Because that's the thing about change. It's so painfully normal. It's the most basic of all tragedies. And it's weird how I can know this, but it doesn't make it hurt less.'

Can‘t get enough of Becky Albertalli!! 😘❤️😍

'I don't think I'm unlovable. But I keep wondering: what is my glitch?'

Unpopular opinion: I‘m liking this one a bit better than Simon! Just about 20% to go.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ I love a fun YA love story. Plus, Albertalli is always good for diverse characters and storylines. This is so important for younger readers especially because it doesn‘t feel forced here, just a natural part of a realistic story. Well done! My only complaint is the 17-year-olds‘ co-ed (plus at least one significant other) sleepover. Whose parents knowingly allow this nonsense in their homes? Sure as HELL not mine. I‘m 100% okay with that.