Reviews

The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli

turleyboo37's review against another edition

5.0

I couldn't stop smiling for the last 50 pages. I ship Reid and Molly so much, you don't even know. Literally everything about this book is perfect. So relatable and honest, Becky Albertalli is amazing!!!

lbeaslie's review against another edition

3.0

This book is a quick easy read. I loved the diversity of skin color, sexuality, religion, weights of characters. I also enjoyed the growth of the sisters and understanding that things may change but their love for each other will not. 

A couple issues. 1: I will Molly learned to love herself BEFORE she got a boyfriend. It felt like everything was about her getting a bf (totally fine), but I wanted her to realize she was wonderful herself before Reid and she got together. 

2. I wanted some more depth to Molly beyond being boy crazy.  

emeszee's review against another edition

3.0

This book was actually decent. I 100% thought the couple everything would be focused on would be the gay couple. Turns out that wasn't the case. (cue slight disappointment) Besides that, the rest was alright because it actually felt real. It didn't feel like some contemporaries do. I'll read Becky Albertalli's book as well *winkwink*

ashction's review against another edition

4.0

Solid 4.5 stars.

slvrdragon1090's review against another edition

3.0

I think the reason I’m giving this a 3 and not a 4 is because I’ve read too many YA romance rollercoasters lately and this felt like all the rest. Not bad, but nothing special.

jagic's review against another edition

4.0

Good to see Simon again, but that was pretty much it.

keen23's review against another edition

3.0

First book of 2018

the_book_addict_16's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book was very good for a teenage audience. There were a lot of relatable lines of dialogue and thought that made me very happy to have had the chance to read it! It gives teenagers the ability to see themselves and their thoughts within a lovable book character! I have nothing but praise for this book!!

mybooksread00's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

lilyabryant's review against another edition

3.0

This is the second book in Becky Albertalli’s Simonverse. I absolutely loved Simon vs. the Homosapiens Agenda and read it in 2-3 days but this one wasn’t quite as much of a hit. It took me longer to get into The Upside of Unrequited and it didn’t make me feel hooked until a good bit into the story. That being said, I did still enjoy this book and look forward to reading the last book in Simonverse next. The Upside of Unrequited, like Simon vs. the Homosapiens Agenda, had great representation and gave me a nostalgic feel.