Equal parts Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl and Jennifer Mathieu's Moxie, this fiercely crafted, feminist YA novel takes on fandom, accountability, and doing the right thing. Even when it hurts.
Lainey wouldn't mind lugging a camera around a video game convention for her brother, aka YouTube superstar Codemeister, except for one big problem. He's funny and charming online, but behind closed doors, Cody is a sexist jerk.
SamTheBrave came to this year's con with one mission: meeting Codemeister—because getting his idol's attention could be the big break Sam needs.
ShadowWillow is already a successful streamer. But when her fans start shipping her with Code, Shadow concocts a plan to turn the rumors to her advantage.
The three teens' paths collide when Lainey records one of Cody's hateful rants on video. Because she's determined to spill the truth to her brother's fans—even if that means putting Sam and Shadow in the crosshairs.
Told through three relatable voices and arriving on the heels of the author's widely praised debut novel, Kat and Meg Conquer the World, this sophomore novel is a nuanced and timely story about followers, fame, and fighting for what's right.
This book was a really great read! I enjoyed going between the different perspectives of Lainey, Shadow and Sam. The comments that Lainey's brother, Cody, makes are pretty disgusting and harmful. But he's her brother and that side of him isn't all of him. It's complicated.
I really enjoyed being in these different people's POV's. I felt the worst for Sam, and sometimes I had mixed feelings about Lainey and Shadow. Lainey because her plan had the potential to hurt people besides her brother-which was a hurt to help him. But the collateral...And Shadow, well, she was using Cody, even knowing that he wasn't such a great person.
I really enjoyed the different relationships that developed in this book. Shadow and Z, Lainey and Legs, Sam and the two friends that he made, yeah, there was good growth for all of these characters in terms of relationships!
The ending, yeah, it was pretty satisfying. It wasn't what some of the characters expected, but it was fair. I especially like that bit with the dog, because yeah, this was complicated, shades of gray, not black and white.
Loved reading this book, it was such a fantastic read!
Author: Anna Priemaza
Read: August 16th, 2019
Source: Edelweiss
Reason Why: Sounded really great, and it's a Sophomore Challenge Book and a SAC 2019 Book!
Publisher: Harper Teen
Expected Publication: August 20th 2019
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