Maybe the cutest, fluffiest LGBT romance out there. 
 Simon isn't out, but he does have a pretty great email relationship going with another boy at his school. The emails are anonymous, but a kid from his grade sees one of the emails and realizes he can blackmail Simon into getting some facetime with one of Simon's close friends. As Simon's emails with Blue grow more serious, his relationships with his friends and family start to change. Simon's a bit of a slacker, but he's also incredibly sweet (and has super good taste in music). The supporting cast all felt like they, too, could helm their own YA stories. The story never felt contrived and I have to give the author major points for that. On the flip side, the book is very, very mired in 2014 and I worry that will make it age too quickly. 
 For every part that made me laugh out loud, there was another line that was super thoughtful. See: "You can't not have a crush on Jenny Lewis. I'm twenty years younger than her and unquestionably gay, but yeah. I'd make out with her." And: "It's sort of nice not to have to be cynical for a change. I guess it feels like I'm a part of something." 
 Excellent voice, swoon-worthy, and engaging. Can't wait to read more from Becky Albertalli.