The Upside of Unrequited

By Becky Albertalli

Book #2 in the Simonverse series

Molly navigates unrequited love, sisterly bonds, and unexpected feelings for a coworker.

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336 pages· 67,784 words· Est. 6.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Molly Peskin-Suso, a cautious teen wary of rejection, faces a dilemma when her twin sister Cassie falls for a new girl. As Molly eyes a potential romance with a hipster boy, her heart unexpectedly gravitates towards Reid, her Tolkien-loving coworker. Can Molly embrace vulnerability and discover true love, or will her fears keep her from happiness? Dive into a tale of sisterhood, identity, and the unpredictable nature of the heart.

From the publisher

From the award-winning author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda comes a funny, authentic novel about sisterhood, love, and identity.”Heart-fluttering, honest, and hilarious. I can’t stop hugging this book.” (Stephanie Perkins, New York Times bestselling author of Anna and the French Kiss)”I have such a crush on this book! Not only is this one a must read, but it’s a must re-read.” (Julie Murphy, New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’)Seventeen-year-old Molly Peskin-Suso knows all about unrequited love. No matter how many times her twin sister, Cassie, tells her to woman up, Molly can’t stomach the idea of rejection. So she’s careful. Fat girls always have to be careful.Then a cute new girl enters Cassie’s orbit, and for the first time ever, Molly’s cynical twin is a lovesick mess. Meanwhile, Molly’s totally not dying of loneliness - except for the part where she is. Luckily, Cassie’s new girlfriend comes with a cute hipster-boy sidekick. If Molly can win him over, she’ll get her first kiss and she’ll get her twin back.There’s only one problem: Molly’s coworker, Reid. He’s a chubby Tolkien superfan with a season pass to the Ren Faire, and there’s absolutely no way Molly could fall for him.Right?

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