Youre the One That I Want, Simon James Green
Youre the One That I Want, Simon James Green
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You're the One That I Want

Author: Simon James Green

Narrator: Philip Battley

Unabridged: 8 hr 14 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/23/2023


Synopsis

According to the rule, Freddie has to say "yes".

Freddie is unremarkable—too unremarkable. He doesn't stand out in any way, and in fact teachers and fellow students keep forgetting who he is. Even his mum thinks he's a disappointment, and spends almost all her time at work, producing a TV show.

After a particularly awful night when he embarrasses himself in front of Jasper Perry (the gorgeous teen star of his mum's new show), Freddie decides to follow a new, proactive philosophy designed to transform his social and romantic life: saying 'yes' to every opportunity.

It works! Freddie finds himself auditioning for the school musical (Grease), actually going to parties, and flirting with hot new boy Zach! He's becoming a whole new Freddie—maybe even one that his mum might be proud of.

But the path to love is never smooth, and sometimes getting things very wrong is an important part of figuring out what—and who—you really want.

A funny, heart-pulling story from one of the UK's leading writers of LGBTQ+ teen fiction.

About Simon James Green

Simon James Green is the Carnegie nominated author of young adult novels Heartbreak Boys, Alex in Wonderland, Noah Can't Even, and Noah Could Never. His short story, "Penguins," features in the Proud book anthology. His other work includes his first picture book, Llama Glamarama, illustrated by Garry Parsons, and his middle-grade debut, Life of Riley: Beginner's Luck.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Marieke on August 14, 2021

Sometimes things do burn you. But, I think, you should be proud of those scars. They’re nothing to be ashamed of or to regret. And you can’t let the fear of more scars stop you. Simon James Green’s books are always funny, cute, easy to read, and sometimes heartbreaking. I have to admit, I laughed les......more

Goodreads review by Ben on June 11, 2021

It's safe to say Simon James Green is becoming one of my favourite authors. I don't think he could write a bad book if he tried. You’re the One That I Want follows Freddie who's sick of being unassuming, he wants people to know who he is. So, with the help of his friends Ruby and Sam, he implements '......more

Goodreads review by Noah on June 14, 2021

It is currently 1:20 AM and wow… JUST WOW!! Ive read everything from Simon and I think this is genuinely my favourite book of his!! First of all: Freddie Gosh Freddie is genuinely the sweetest and most relatable character I’ve ever “met” if u know what I mean!! I felt so connected with him I cried my......more

Goodreads review by Andreas on July 10, 2021

At first I thought this was going to be just another funny rom-com, but then – to cite a meme – that escalated quickly. This book is funny, it has all the usual Simon James Green humor. Sometimes a little bit over the top. You have to like it, I certainly do. But after about one third of the book thi......more

Goodreads review by Connor's Library on May 12, 2021

Simon James Green's latest YA LGBTQ+ romance novel is one that holds such power through its use of comedy and its perfect blend of humour and strong themes that teenagers and even adults need to look into. Young socially awkward Freddie is a nobody. His teachers forget his name, his classmates don't......more