If you loved
Love, Simon
Greg Berlanti · Film · 2018
You loved Love, Simon because it captured the vulnerable, messy, and hopeful process of discovering your true self while navigating relationships.
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Adaptation
Love, Victor
Elizabeth Berger · Series · 2020
Books on the same thread
Matched
Ally Condie · Book · 2011
Like the anonymous connection in Love, Simon, this story explores the tension between societal expectations and the internal drive to define your own path and find authentic love.
Crazy Rich Asians (Crazy Rich Asians Trilogy)
Kevin Kwan · Book · 2018
If the family dynamics and social pressures in Love, Simon kept you hooked, you will appreciate this look at how personal identity clashes with intense external family expectations.
The Making of Dr. Truelove
Derrick Barnes · Book · 2008
Much like Simon in Love, Simon, Diego relies on an alter ego to manage his insecurities, making this a perfect match for those drawn to stories of self-discovery.
Thirteen Reasons Why
Jay Asher · Book · 2017
This story shares the high school setting and focus on hidden truths found in Love, Simon, though it takes a much darker turn by examining the weight of secrets.
Series on the same thread
Love, Victor
Elizabeth Berger · Series · 2020
This series is the direct spiritual successor to Love, Simon, expanding on the themes of sexual identity and the courageous journey of coming out while navigating high school life.
Atypical
Robia Rashid · Series · 2017
Similar to the coming-of-age journey in Love, Simon, this show highlights the tender and often awkward process of seeking independence and finding first love while growing up.
Heartstopper
Alice Oseman · Series · 2022
If you enjoyed the sweet, budding romance in Love, Simon, this series offers a beautiful, honest look at high school first love and the importance of self-discovery.
Love By Chance
MAME · Series · 2018
This drama echoes the emotional stakes of Love, Simon by focusing on the challenges of sexual identity and the painful, transformative process of finding acceptance in high school.
Podcasts on the same thread
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Armchair Umbrella · Podcast · 2026
If you valued the vulnerability shown in Love, Simon, you will connect with these honest conversations about human struggles, personal growth, and the courage required to be authentic.
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Shawn Johnson + Andrew East · Podcast · 2026
Like the honest emotional journey of the characters in Love, Simon, this podcast invites you to explore the vulnerability behind public personas and the reality of modern relationships.
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Common questions
Is Love, Simon related to the television series Love, Victor?
Yes, Love, Victor is a television series adaptation that exists in the same universe as the 2018 film Love, Simon. While they are separate stories, the show builds upon the themes and world established in the original movie.
What order should I watch Love, Simon and Love, Victor?
It is recommended to watch the 2018 film Love, Simon first to understand the setting and context. Following the movie, you can proceed to the television series Love, Victor, which continues to explore the narrative themes introduced in the film.
Does Love, Simon focus on the same characters as Love, Victor?
Love, Simon focuses on the story of Simon Spier as he navigates his secret identity and online romance. Love, Victor is a separate television series that expands on the world of Love, Simon by following a new student at the same high school.
How does the plot of Love, Simon compare to the premise of Love, Victor?
Love, Simon centers on a teenager who has not yet told his family or friends that he is gay. Love, Victor follows a similar structure of a student navigating his own journey of self-discovery and identity within the same environment featured in Love, Simon.