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Seventeen‑year‑old Simon Spier hides a vital truth—he is gay—and watches his life spiral when an anonymous classmate enters his digital world. His attempts to keep his secret safe, while navigating friendships and adolescence, lead to humor, terror, and personal growth. The story blends coming‑of‑age drama with the challenges of modern love, showing how a high school sophomore’s life changes when he confronts both his inner truth and the mystery of a secret admirer.
The update preserves the book’s focus on adolescence, secrecy, and friendship, while removing redundant phrasing and index‑like notes.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Greg Berlanti
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