this was great, besides the fact that i was able to predict who blue was. also - the story seemed a bit too perfect in some cases. it's nice to have the book end on a positive note, but i found myself wishing for just SOMETHING to not be fixed or resolved. it would have made the story a bit more relatable and realistic. additionally, i could've done w/o the condescending or mocking tone around alice's "political" statements. the way simon narrated her remarks made it seem like her ideas and criticisms were a bit foolish, and i was definitely not a fan of that. overall, it was a fun book and i am excited for the movie. is it the best book i've ever read?? definitely not. i usually cry when reading, and i didn't cry at this one, so i just know that it just hasn't impacted me v much. but i had a good time reading it, and i would recommend it if you just want something quick and fluffy.

ps. I REALLY DISLIKED LEAH. ugh. also - i had a really hard time figuring out simon's opinion of martin and whether or not they were friends. i wish the writing around that relationship was a bit clearer and less flip-floppy.