I loved this book it certainly lived up to my expectations. I actually read it in paperback as an arc as the format for kindle wasn't great. The diversity between sisters and the development of relationships, friendship and sense of self were great to read. i particularly enjoyed the social media.

Initial Thoughts:

I'd never heard about this book before and just stumbled upon it when browsing around NetGalley, drawn to the absolutely adorable cover. Then I read the synopsis and thought the concept of the heroine's mother being the blogger was so intriguing and different. I had only read YA books where the heroine is the blogger, not the parent so I'm really curious to see how things play out. I'm also excited to see how Claire and Poppy deal with these "internet trolls and would-be kidnappers", and to uncover what their mom's secret is.

Things I Liked:

With basically her entire life on display online for anybody to see, Claire was the black sheep in her family (or, at least, she felt that way). Her twin sister Poppy and blogger mother reveled in all the attention and perks of being internet celebrities, but Claire was more of the introvert of the family and only went through the motions (often begrudgingly) to appease them. She valued her privacy and genuine relationships more than whatever the internet could give her, which is why throughout the novel we see her struggle to discover her identity and who she is without her family to define her. I really enjoyed how thought-provoking this was, especially in regards to the double-edged sword of being famous online influencers and the complexity our relationship with social media. I'm friends with a few Youtubers who could be considered 'internet celebrities' and have fans and haters of their own, just like Claire and Poppy so I couldn't help but think of them while reading this.

I really enjoyed Claire's voice and her character in general; she just felt like a genuine teenager. Yes, I got a bit frustrated with all the times she made assumptions because, of course, they were mostly - if not all - incorrect, but seeing her acknowledge her mistakes later on and coming to the realization that most of her problems could have been avoided had she not made them was very satisfying to see. I couldn't help but cheer her on, even though I could see when she was making a mistake and could already tell how it would blow up in her face later on; it was endearing to see her develop and mature over the course of the story. I really felt a connection to her when she struggled with social anxiety and rooted for her immensely when she was able to push past it.

I'm a little bit on the fence about the romance between Rafael and Claire. I didn't feel the connection between them at the meet-cute scene; I actually felt awkward, but I wonder if that was the intention? What I actually did end up enjoying about it was the slow-burn of it and how their relationship started off as friendship first. Rafael was really endearing, and such a sweet and nice boy who is slightly technophobic. It was interesting to see someone so young not interested in the internet and cellphones at all, and able to get along just fine without them.

There are also cute little chats, emails, comment threads, etc. at the end of every chapter and I thought these were such a nice touch that helped emphasize what was going on in the online world of the book.

Things I Disliked:

With the exception of one plot twist, the story was very predictable and within the first quarter of it I already knew what the major themes and takeaways would be at the end. I also had some issues with a few characters - specifically Poppy, Olivia, and Rafael (*gasp* sorry). Poppy felt really one-dimensional until about the last quarter of the story. I wanted to feel the closeness she and Claire shared but only saw it near the end. Olivia was the typical fake-friend "mean girl" of the group and just felt like a plot-device to help add drama between Rafael and Claire. And as for Rafael, even though I did like him most of the time, there were moments when things he did or said really bothered me, too. For example, near the end of the big reveal/plot twist he reacted very inappropriately and disrespectfully. He sort of felt out-of-character, almost.

Lastly, the last quarter of the book where all the problems between Claire and her family were resolved felt too clean and easy, rushed, and just very inorganic. I didn't feel the gradual change in Poppy and their mother's beliefs and opinions, they just suddenly changed where they were no longer in conflict with Claire and finally saw their mistakes.

Final Thoughts:

A cute and entertaining debut novel, Just for Clicks was not only a fairly enjoyable read, but also surprisingly thought-provoking. It made me think about our relationship with social media, how we perceive others lives through this narrow and deceptive lens, and the importance of family and genuine connections. It isn't perfect and the best YA contemporary that I've read, but I'm glad I read it and felt intrigued exploring the complexities of online fame and social media.

If there are two things that make me want to read a book, it’s sisters and social media / blogging of some kind, so when I found out about Just For Clicks, I immediately had to add it to my endless TBR, because it sounded exactly like the kind of book I’d adore. Spoiler alert: I really did.

A million thanks to Kara McDowell, Amberjack Publishing & NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book. This did not, in any way, influence my thoughts and rating.

A STORY ABOUT BLOGGING, IDENTITY AND FIGURING OUT WHO YOU ARE

Just For Clicks tells the story of Claire and her twin sister Poppy, social media stars and vloggers thrown into that online-fame world ever since they were babies, thanks to their mother, a mommy blogger.

Something I absolutely loved in this book was the blogging/vlogging and social media aspect of it all, a topic I’ve always been fascinated about (and not only because I myself am blogging, too. Okay, maybe a little). I found it so interesting to see how overwhelming being a social media influencer and having such a massive part of your life dedicated to that can be.

Told from Claire, one of the twin’s point of view, Just For Clicks managed to tell a story about taking control of your own life when you’ve been under the spotlight for so long, without even having a say in it. I really appreciated Claire’s story and how she wanted to gain control of her own narrative thorough the story when her mother had been controlling it all for so long. What’s real and what’s not, who Claire is and who she is supposed to be, all of these questions of identity in front and behind the camera were so interesting to tackle and seeing Claire’s own struggles about it was very interesting to read about, too.

Claire was a great main character to follow and I immediately rooted for her. I found it also very cool that she was into web design and basically in charge of all the coding of the blog and everything else, because we need more characters like these.



GREAT FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS & ROMANCE

Surrounded by her mother and her twin sister, Claire has an interesting support system around her and the relationships between her and her family were some of my favorites to read about. You know me, I love strong and complex family vibes and it really delivered here.

One thing I adored was her relationship with her twin sister, Poppy. I really enjoyed seeing how close they were, how complex their relationship could be, rocky at times, filled with misunderstandings at other times, protective and also how, well, sometimes the closest people to you can also hurt you the most.

I also appreciated the mother-daughter relationship a whole lot: if it was far from perfect, filled with fights, misunderstandings and secrets, I also, ultimately, rooted for them to be okay.

If I appreciated the family vibes and social media, I had such a fantastic time with the romance incorporated in this book just as well, my absolute favorite kind of romance: it’s slow-burned, it’s growing slowly from meeting to friendship to feelings growing and developing and it’s not without its ups and downs, but I absolutely adored reading it.

OVERALL

Honestly, I had such a great time with this book, I don’t even know what more to add. It was a fun, quick, endearing read yet it somehow managed to tackle heavier themes of family and belonging and identity, too and I loved that very, very much. The romance was too adorable and if you’re looking for a great contemporary to add to your TBR, I can only very, very heavily recommend that one.

This is a pretty generic contemporary cover, and while I normally hate people on covers I actually really like this one! I love the color scheme, the white doodles and I also like the models they used for Claire and Poppy. The cover brings the feel of the book across quite well I think.

I didn’t realize this book was only 250 pages when I started reading it, but I flew through it and before I knew it I hit the end. When I dived into this story I was expecting a cute and fluffy contemporary novel featuring sisters and bloggers. And while I got that, I also got more!

Claire and Poppy are the daughters of a famous mommy blogger and they have their own instagram account and youtube channel with quite the following. I loved reading about their experience as famous influencers. It was also super interesting to read how much time is spend on creating content for a blog or insta account or youtube channel. Since Candyce and I started this blog, we have spent so much time on it and I never would’ve guessed that upfront.

Apart from the blogger storyline we also got a little mystery going on. As a mystery fan I really enjoyed that part, even though I did figure out the twist pretty early on. It’s always nice to be right haha. And we obviously also got a little romance. It was a really cute slow burn romance and those are my favorite kinds of romance.

In between the chapters we got little text messages, forum posts, voicemails and stuff like that. I wish all books did that, especially contemporary one, it’s just so enjoyable! As I said, this is a pretty short book, and that is one of my only complaints. I wished the ending was a little bit more stretched out and could’ve used some more expanding. We got a pretty quick solution and that didn’t feel completely right unfortunately. Otherwise this was a fast and cute story.

Our main character is Claire, she’s really sweet, a little bit insecure and she loves coding. I really liked that she was into coding, that’s not a hobby you come across often. Especially not with these types of characters. I also liked that Claire slowly learned to stick up for herself and started to make choices based on what she wanted and not on what she thought others would want.

Poppy is Claire’s twin sister and I just have to say I love her name haha. Other than that she fell a little bit flat for me. She wasn’t as well developed as Claire and seemed pretty selfish. I think that was part of why the ending felt a little bit rushed. It did show their lack of communication and the positive outcome of proper communication put I didn’t feel like it totally fit Poppy. Or at least not the side we got to see of her.

Rafael is the new kid at school and he isn’t really into technology and cellphones and stuff. This was a pretty fun route to take with this character and it raised some really good points. I liked his character in general and think his interactions with Claire were really fun.

REVIEW: JUST FOR CLICKS

Just For Clicks by Kara McDowell is a book that discusses internet fame and the struggles young influencers face. I loved the prominent theme of family and the main character who faces many challenges. The story provides interesting insight, and some heavy topics are discussed alongside some fun.

❀ INTERNET INFLUENCERS

This book tells the story of Claire and Poppy, internet influencers who pretty much have it all. However, Claire wants to be normal, but the brand would fall apart if she were to quit. I enjoyed how the story tackles the subject of what family is, and I love any book about sisters. There are also some multimedia aspects such as texts and emails at the end of each chapter, which are an engaging addition. Fans of books about internet culture will enjoy this one.

❀ REALISTIC MAIN CHARACTER

Claire is a realistic main character, and I sympathized with her. She doesn’t really fit in with the rest of her family, but she also doesn’t want to disappoint them. Everything about her is available online, and she feels pressure to contribute to the brand instead of being her true self. I was glad to see her transform and go with what she wants throughout the book.

❀ THOUGHT-PROVOKING

Just For Clicks is a thought-provoking novel that raises questions about today’s internet culture and internet fame. I enjoyed the theme of family and the authentic main character. I enjoyed this one, and I would recommend it to those looking for a book that is both cute and contemplative.

Opening line:
"I need a balcony."

Welcome to the exciting life of twin sisters, Claire and Poppy Dixon, online teen sensations. They are teen fashion icons with their own vlog with one million viewers. Sponsors threw free clothes, makeup and invitations to all the best parties. Every teens dream, right? Not really for Claire.

Their mom has been blogging since they were little and their fame grew as they grew up. Everyone knows them, which can be creepy as strangers act as if they are besties, freaking the girls out on occasion.
Poppy seems to love the spotlight, and really, the spotlight seems to love her. But Claire is realizing that she doesn't love the same things as her twin, Poppy, or their mom, anymore. She would love to wear t-shirts, stay home and most of all, hang out with handsome Rafael.

Here is a cute quote about Rafael;
"Rafael is a rainy day at the end of an unbearable drought. Unexpected, refreshing, and enchanting."

I felt for Claire and her need to be herself and trying to find her own way. I was happy she was able to have a friend who didn't care about her online stats. She felt like she couldn't quit her internet life because it felt like she was quitting her family.
I think this would be a good book for tweens to read and hopefully, learn a little bit about the effects of constant social media streaming. The tone leaves the questions of how to navigate the social media world open-ended, meaning, we needed to be smart and figure out our way the best we can without giving up who we are.

Thanks to netgalley and the Fantastic Flying Book Club for the early read!

I received an eARC in exchange for an honest review from Netgalley.

Claire and Poppy were born into Internet fame. Their mother is a fashion blogger turned mommy blogger, and she has been blogging since before they were born. Once they were born, Twin Tuesdays came along with their mom chronicling their life publicly.

But now that Claire is 17, she wants to be done with this online fame. When she was around 8 years old, someone tried to kidnap her, and she still deals with the effects of that today. She’s tired of the trolls and the mean comments. She just wants to be a normal teen, but her mom insists on continuing the brand, especially now that Poppy and Claire’s YouTube channel has hit 1 million subscribers.

At school, Claire meets Rafael who has just moved to Gilbert, Arizona. She thinks this is her chance to start over with someone who doesn’t know who she is and to become who she wants to be–a normal 17 year old girl. But after Rafael finds out her secret, every aspect of her life becomes more complicated.

This was such an interesting topic for a book. What happens to those kids as the mommy bloggers grow up? Do they embrace their popularity? Do they reject it? When does it become their choice?

While the topic was fascinating, I wish that we had seen a bit more on-page conflict with the reasons why Claire wanted out. We saw a lot of internal conflict from her, but a lot of the reasons for the internal conflict happened off-page.

While I did want more out of this book, if the concept is interesting to you, still pick it up. It’s a very fast read.

I liked but didn't love this book. It was YA which I read a bit of but I felt like the writing and editing was a little sloppy. That said, I enjoyed the topic, as a blogger for 15 years, I do wonder what it would be like being a kid who's parents' documented your every move growing up. I'd recommend this book to twins and bloggers because I think they'd especially like it even though it was a little lightweight.

I received an e-arc from Net Galley in response for an honest review.

Well, Let me begin by praising the cover of the book. Isn't it Cute😍? If you are a Kasie West fan and you love contemporary novels,then I would suggest you to pick this one. The book is getting released on 19th of Feb.

I read this book in one sitting, which proves how interesting this novel is. I am in love with characters, especially Rafeal, the boy who can steal anyone's heart. Do you think such boys exist like the who are found in libraries and doesn't own a phone. Well, If I would meet such a boy, I would straight away propose 😁 ( kidding).

The concept of the story is pretty cool, based on our Instagram life. The messages and the comments at the end of the chapters is winning some hearts. They actually feel real , like they are about cyber bullying and stuff.

I also adored the bonding of two sisters, like they fight and then get back to normal as if nothing has happened. Claire and Poppy are always there for each other.

I didn't like the final part where she discovers the truth where she meets this female character and the way I webbed it in my head that maybe she would hurt Claire but It felt insipid. I wanted spice but watered down my desires.

It's a sugary read, perfect for valentine's day read💓.

The glow of a screen makes it easy to avoid thinking - Claire Dixon
Every time she talked about checking her phone reminded me of how we used open the fridge because we were bored before touch screens existed.

Claire Dixon daughter of Mommy Blogger Ashley Dixon and the twin sister of perfect Poppy Dixon is tired of not being in control of her life. Tired of not being in control of what she does and what people think.

Her only way out of it is going away for college but the idea soon becomes another impossible dream when her sister's dream comes true.

Just for Clicks by Kara McDowell is a book about social media, cyber bully, family, love and making the change you want and deserve.

I love the fact that the book is so much in sync with what is happening today, everyday. As a blogger myself I related to it as if it was my life, but I was Poppy.

Claire on the other hand is someone who would rather code and be behind the blog than braid her hair to be in front of it. Her strained relationship with her mom, sister and newly found friendship Raphael keeps you in the moment.

I did have some trouble at the start but I ended of reading half of the book in a night. Kara has a unique way of writing, she talks about the issues while also making you laugh. She looks through Claire's eyes even though the family wants best for her, she doesn't feel it and neither do you.

The story arc also takes a very satisfying turn by the end and I am so glad Kara ended the book the way that she did. (No Spoilers) It brakes a pattern and still gives you the truth and all the feels.

Verdict: Just For Clicks is refreshing and still manages to talk about all the unsettling situations in teen lives.
****

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

I certainly appreciated a take on the overwhelming power of the internet, especially considering the current use of YouTube and Instagram to promote products and a celebrity culture. A fairly average YA read overall, with a somewhat unnecessarily dramatic midway twist and a bit of a pat wrapup, it does handle social media issues in a way both timely and engaging.

Arc provided by Net Galley, all opinions are my own.

I absolutely loved this book! The characters were very well put together and I fell in love with both Rafael and Claire. I loved how Claire was the total opposite of how you’d expect a fashion YouTuber. I also liked how Rafael didn’t have a phone and how they both bonded over that.

The plot twist in the middle left me shook. I honestly did not expect that. It left me wanting more and finishing the book in two days! I do wish there was a little more about Claire and Rafael when they started dating, but otherwise this book was amazing.

The writing was really good. I liked how in between each chapter there are texts and different things. It made it a lot more fun to read. I also thought it was great how the author gave the pros and cons of being famous. It also has a really good message about not judging people that I think lots of people could use. Overall I highly recommend it!

Woooow a cute fluffy read i got hooked from the first chapter i really loooove the topic of this book wich is related to most of us as we book bloggers it was funny, cute and family read, it is of course one of my favorite contemporary book now, it is an excellent debut novell 😍

Je cherchais une petite lecture légère pour le mois de janvier, et je n'ai pas été déçue !

Kara McDowell nous raconte l'histoire d'une jeune fille dont la vie semble toute tracée : elle sera blogueuse et vlogueuse comme sa mère, et continuera le business familial dans ce domaine. De toute façon, elle n'a pas le choix : à travers le blog de sa mère, toute sa vies est exposée quasiment en temps réel, minute à minute, orchestrée à coups de campagnes de publicité et de tutoriels beauté. Sauf que tout n'est pas si rose, et le récit nous emmène rapidement dans une intrigue dynamique, dans laquelle on n'a pas trop de difficultés à entrer.

Les personnages sont faciles à aimer (et à détester, pour ceux qui sont détestables), et la romance est douce et agréable à lire. Le thème m'a bien plu - explorer le rapport aux réseaux sociaux et à la célébrité vu par des jeunes d'une génération née en plein milieu de l'ère des blogs - et le livre en lui-même se lit très rapidement, ce qui a été parfait pour la fin de mon mois de janvier !

This book is mostly exactly what you'd think it would be both romance and story-wise except for all the stuff that is tackled and resolved quickly in the last few chapters. Family fights and misunderstandings - check. Possible romantic competition - check. Sacrificing dreams due to unconditional love - check. Getting over your attitude problem that is causing you to misread situations - check. And more! Of course I didn't go into this book looking for a downer so I wanted the happy ending to all of those stories, but maybe not so many stories and not so fast. Claire's turnaround from disavowing her family to recognizing their worth happens in the blink of an eye and the thing that causes her to change her attitude is also revealed mighty fast. I feel like that amount of crazy might not be revealed so quickly in real life.

Despite those ending flaws, there are a few things I liked a lot about this book.

1. Claire and Poppy's mom is sort of a stage mother but not in a bad way at all. She totally cares about her daughters and it shows in how she treats them which is a great change from the portrayal of most parents in YA books.

2. Rafael is a really nice guy and the romance progresses very slowly rather than with insta-love. Most of their interactions in the book consist of them talking and asking questions of each other. Like, actually getting to know each other!

3. The downside of being internet famous (probably famous in any way at all) is unflinchingly shown. Of course it appears that these people have perfect lives but the online harassment and the work involved in maintaining that appearance is no joke.

4. And speaking of work... It is made clear that you don't just get famous by writing a few entries and being discovered. It's a fulltime job getting your name out there. It's a good lesson for all those teens who are going to monetize their videos and get rich quick.

*I WAS APPROVED OF AN e-ARC THROUGH NETGALLEY IN RETURN FOR AN HONEST REVIEW. THIS DOES NOT AFFECT MY OPINION*

When I heard about a book centering around blogging and social media influence, I knew I just had to get my hands on it.

However, the beginning of this book did little to interest me. It was slow, and it seemed like every other sentence the main character was complaining about something. Not to mention, when the anointed "love-interest" showed up, it was like she immediately had a crush on him.

I normally don't have a problem with the MCs crushing on someone that we readers have just met, but this time was different. It felt forced. It felt like he was just there for comedy relief and to make the MC seem different and a little happier.

At one point in time, the MC made a remark, saying, "Agoraphobia grips my chest..." I was really uncomfortable while reading this sentence because, once again, it felt forced. It felt like it was added in to make the story more "relatable." The author could have easily made this disorder apparent—as it already was being made—through descriptions or hints.

Another thing; Poppy and Claire's sisterly-relationship wasn't very real. It seemed like Poppy was—just like the last person—there to satiate the story and add in depth that wasn't actually depth.

Toward the middle of the story, the plot began to pick up the pace and I actually started getting interested. Things got more intense, and the writing seemed to shift in a different direction. The characters really started to develop after the midway point, and the scenes became clearer and more important.

The ending wasn't entirely the best, and it seemed to be wrapped up way too nicely. It seemed like everything was forgiven—when in reality, people would be wondering why Claire did this or that and their family would still need a serious dinner talk.

Altogether, I felt that the plot could have used more work, the characters developed less than they should have, and the story was okay. For that, I rate this book 3.5 stars.

Does this come under YA contemporary? I am not exactly sure. But never mind that, I really liked the premise of this book!
Every we end up seeing all these bloggers, almost everyone is either a fashion/food/travel/lifestyle blogger and I just liked seeing how the blogging aspect affects the family. Also seeing as how prevalent blogging is, I definitely enjoyed the whole perspective around the life of bloggers.
I was almost expecting this to be one of those monotonous teenage angst stories, but I am pleasantly surprised!

Also, I really liked how the romance was well developed and not just thrown at you.

Definitely a recommended read if you like such books!

Just for Clicks ties a sweet romance in with a serious plot line that won't leave reader's disappointed in either the mystery or the characters.

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Mommy blogs are great . . . unless the blog happens to belong to your mom.

Twin sisters Claire & Poppy are accidental social media stars thanks to Mom going viral when they were babies. Now, as teens, they're expected to contribute by building their own brand. Attending a NY fashion week and receiving fan mail is a blast. Fending off internet trolls and would-be kidnappers? Not so much. Poppy embraces it. Claire hates it. Will anybody accept her as "just Claire"? And what should Claire do about Mom's old journals? The handwritten entries definitely don't sound like Mom's perfect blog persona. Worse, one of them divulges a secret that leaves Claire wondering what else in her life might be nothing but a sham... (Goodreads)

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I received an eARC of Just for Clicks from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Just for Clicks needs trigger warnings for mentions of attempted kidnapping, hidden parentage, bullying, cyberbullying, blackmail, video including them going viral, discussion of parental death, discussion of drug use and child protective services, and several ace-antagonistic comments.

I have a lot of thoughts on "mommy blogging" (also known as just blogging about parenthood) and this book dives into two of the biggest ones - the issue of privacy and the effects of having none for the rest of the family among their peers and the unfortunately common stalking issues that come with being a woman on the internet.

It also digs into the fact that this is one of the best ways for many single parents to make a regular income while still being there for their kids, as well as showcasing the skills that come along with hosting and designing your own website, which I loved.

Nearly everyone in Claire's life knows details about her that she would much rather keep private, but it doesn't bother her twin sister, Poppy. While I was reading, I wished that there was a little bit more exploration of the relationship they have, especially since

I actually really loved the romance in this story. Rafael was a delight, and I loved that he called Claire out on her garbage while also being there for her throughout all of her struggles. He was soft and sweet, but he didn't let her walk all over him. I was honestly delighted by the way they flirted through their class and their resumes. It was a really cute way to bring the epistolary style into the modern era without being shoehorned in. It was also really funny.

The mystery at the center of the story left me satisfied, though I felt the ending tied up a little too easily. I still really enjoyed Just for Clicks. You can pick up a copy for yourself on Amazon or Indiebound.

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Title: Just for Clicks

Author: Kara McDowell

Publisher: Amberjack Publishing

Length: 250 Pages

Release Date: February 19, 2018

Rating: Recommended

Genre: Young Adult Contemporary Fiction

Representation: Mexican American love interest

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I like how it really tackles the idea of social media and how everyone is different in regards to handling ‘fame’ and gives an insight into the negative aspects of it and the insight into the life of daily vloggers and blog famous characters, it’s a really unique and modern concept to be explored. I also like how the love story was not the focal point of the book, it was more about family and friendship. With that said, I did not really like claire and poppy’s relationship, it was kind of strange for me. Yes, siblings fight and grate on each other’s nerves but I felt like their relationship was very one-dimensional, only towards the end did we see their bond as siblings, but throughout the majority of the book they were so detached from each other, it was almost like they were friends and not twins.

The ending was resolved way too quickly, the character’s mindset changed in an instant and it was just wrapped up a little too nicely, the book would have needed another 50 pages.

It was an enjoyable book and I’m glad I read it but there were some parts that just left me so baffled and the family relationship didn’t feel authentic to me. A good read but personally it wasn’t very memorable.

I received a copy in exchange for an honest review!

What I say: Claire and Poppy live their lives in the spotlight. Imagine a fraternal, non-identical version of the Olsen twins, but set in a time of social media and fashion blogs , then throw in a famous mother and you're heading in the right direction.

Their mum is an online star who has blogged about them their entire lives. All aspects of their lives is open for criticism and unlimited embarrassment. Everything is done to garner more likes, clicks and endorsements. Poppy loves life in the spotlight, Claire not so much!

As Claire becomes less and less interested in building influence it causes rifts within the family. It took me a while to warm to Poppy because I felt she uses her sister and doesn't try to understand her unhappiness, but the change in their relationship is engaging and it was satisfying seeing them begin to act as twins. Oh the teenage angst!

The pacing was a little off at times, because some events seemed to happen at warp speed and others went on for ages, but I enjoyed seeing the story through Claire's eyes and believe the story is relevant and relatable today with all the online influencers out there and the big following particularly with teenagers and younger.

The romance!! Oh Rafael you cutie pie!! I loved the build up and friendship.

There are some big secrets and revelations throughout the course of the story but I would have appreciated a more developed ending. However, I found the story sweet and engaging.


4 Stars in my Sky!