About This Book
This heartwarming and humorous young adult novel follows Molly Peskin-Suso, a 17-year-old who has only known unrequited love. Feeling overshadowed by her outgoing twin sister, Cassie, who has just found her first girlfriend, Molly embarks on a journey to experience her first kiss and romantic relationship. The story delves into Molly's insecurities about her body image and fear of rejection, as she finds herself torn between two potential love interests: her twin's new girlfriend's best friend and her quirky, Ren Faire loving coworker, Reid. It's a delightful exploration of first love, sisterhood, self-acceptance, and the diverse forms of family, set within the popular "Simonverse."
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.
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Self-Confidence & IdentityFear & BraveryLove & FamilyFriendship & LoyaltyLoneliness & BelongingJoy & GratitudeEmpathy & KindnessCuriosity & WonderResilience & PerseveranceHonesty & IntegrityCreativity & ImaginationGrowing UpMaking FriendsFirst DaySibling RivalryBeing DifferentFamily & SiblingsFriendship & Social
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Discussion Prompts
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How does Molly's fear of rejection impact her decisions throughout the book?
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Discuss the different types of love and relationships explored in the story, including romantic love, sisterly love, and parental love.
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How does Molly's perception of herself change from the beginning to the end of the book?
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What role does Cassie play in Molly's journey, and how does their twin dynamic evolve?
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The book touches on body image. How does Molly's self-consciousness affect her confidence and interactions?
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