2016 Reread: 
 Just as funny, heartwarming, and irresistible as the first time. It's the best romantic comedy I could ever want. If you have not read this yet, do it as soon as possible. Your smile will never cease. 
 Original Review: 
 I. Loved. This. 
 So. Much. 
 Granted, this probably isn't the next modern classic. But it is an example of of funny, engaging, and heartwarming contemporary young adult at its best. 
 Simon is a gift of a narrator. He's not an angsty and irrational teen who causes all of his own problems like in every popular YA book today. Instead he is full of personality, humor, and compassion. He carries us through a thoroughly entertaining narrative full of twists and mystery. Let's just say that I got to a point about halfway through the novel where I basically refused to put it down until I reached its conclusion. It's been a long time since a novel engaged me to that level. 
 But beyond the characters and narrative, its timely themes are given the right amount of weight mixed with humor. I have to say, its depiction of LGBT adolescence in the 21st century feels more realistic and authentic than how they are presented in any other novel I have read. 
 If you want something completely engaging, entertaining, and heartwarming, don't miss this novel. It deserves to be the next YA hit.