** spoiler alert ** 
 I really enjoyed this book. I love how casually it talks about being gay, how it is both a falling in love for the first time story and coming out in one. I did absolutely not guess who Blue was at anytime before he showed up. And at that point I didn't even remember the character. I like when a book doesn't underestimate me as a reader. I LOVE being surprised. I can't stand when a book is obvious, but pretends that you haven't guessed correctly already. 
 I love that this read was so positive about being gay and coming out without trying to make it a too big deal or underplaying the importance it might have in someone's life. It's lovely educational as well as a good read. It's just the book I know would help a lot of young adults. This is the kind of main character we need to see. 
 I found it refreshing how they didn't play up stereotypes. A drama kid is friends with some jocks and that's totally fine. Simon isn't a typical feminine homosexual, he is a regular boy and falls in love with other regular boys. Not that it's anything wrong with being feminine. It's just that I think feminine homosexuals are over represented in popular culture (and most often as supporting roles, blah). 
 And yet. Simon and Bram are lovey dovey in their own kind of way. They show each other their emotions, share their feelings and dare to talk about their perceived weaknesses. This needs to be more accepted in our society. This has NOTHING to do with masculinity and ALL about being human. 
 To me, this book is a gigantic leap in the right direction. I needed more books like this in my teens. Please please please!! Continue making more books that challenge stereotypes and advocates love.