It was a really cute book. I really liked Claire and Rafael (and Poppy later on). It was a very easy read, but it did bother me how long it took Claire to say how she feels. But maybe that's just because I'm a lot more stubborn than she is.

I really enjoyed this novel! It’s pretty short and just a fun read. I love the dynamic between Poppy and Claire. Their mother is so much fun and it’s interesting to read about what will be happening to the future generation. Kids are actually growing up in the spotlight before they have any say in the matter. This book is definitely relatable and relevant!

3.5/5

Oooh! I didn't expect to really like the book!
Especially since the first few chapters just didn't speak to me. I couldn't feel Claire, nor Poppy, not even the obligatory boy-problem there.

But then after 40-50% mark and I couldn't stop reading it in one go. It proved to be a problem since I was overwhelmed with work, so I dedicated today to finish it and put on a review.

Claire and Poppy are twins who grew up under the spotlight of their blogger mum. Now that they're older, they become what we call internet celebrities. They have their youtube channel, instagram sponsorship, and their mum's blog that keep on writing about their 'daily life'.
But of course, none is what it seems.

And I totally get it. As someone who's neither famous nor rich, I still carefully crafted what I put online. It's kind of the unwritten rule: you only post good things, or none at all. Besides, not many (if any!) wants to know our sobs stories, something we reserve deep down or for someone(s) familiar enough.

This is what the book is about. A teenager who wants to (I know this sounds cliche) live a <i>normal life</i> vs her twin and mum who want influence (and the power behind the influence).
There's this family secret that needs to be uncover, a cute boy to add another conflict, and a family who needs to stay on together no matter what.

If there's something I want more from the book, it'd be about the BITES forum (I'm totally stealing Nora Borealis name, it sounds fun). I need to know more about the internet friends and it'd be nice if Claire could have a real friend besides her sister.

Finally, the book entertained me so much and I like to read/hear more from Poppy's side since she is the embodiment of someone who clearly wants the power/influence. Sometimes, it's not about the free stuffs, it's about how you can command others to buy the stuffs that you get for free. Internet is scary that way.

(I received a digital ARC via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.)

This was a great book! It's always interesting to read books that deal with internet fame and Kara McDowell did it really well. The family as a whole was super interesting and the romance was adorable. I'd recommend it!

Thank you to NetGalley, Amberjack, and Kara McDowell for an ARC ebook copy to review. As always, an honest review from me.

Just for Clicks centers around Claire, Poppy - her twin sister, and their mother. Since they were little girls Claire and Poppy have been vlogging, blogging and doing all sorts of paid sponsorships for their mom’s online brand. The blog started as a way for their mom to share their family moments with friends and also allowed her to support herself and her family after her husband passed away.

I like that the book explores how a well intentioned start can spiral a bit out of control if one doesn’t stop to reevaluate their life choices every so often. Also the contrast between Claire not enjoying the Internet fandom and Poppy loving it, allows for an interesting multifaceted look at the internet life a s career. Neither twin is wrong, just different. It’s nice to see that there’s not the good twin, bad twin dynamic going on. I also appreciated that communication played a big role in the story. Watching the characters learn how to communicate their needs to others was wonderful. And some of the revelations … let’s just say, it keeps things interesting!

There were very few moments that I didn’t enjoy. If I’m being very critical, then some of the miscommunications or non communications became almost annoying after awhile.

But overall, I really enjoyed this fun upbeat look into the behind the scenes world of internet fame as a career. Complex relationships, relatable struggles and a whole lot of fun. Definitely recommend!

Just For Clicks is a quick and somewhat fluffy book that would be great for a beach holiday or summer read. It didn't, however, inspire much thought and I likely wouldn't reread it in a hurry, nor would it be the first contemporary - one of my lesser loved genres - I recommend to anyone. Nonetheless, if what you're after is a fast-paced YA contemporary that offers insights into the tumultuous world of internet fame, YouTube and a slice of family drama, this might be the book for you.

I found the main characters of Just For Clicks - Claire, Poppy, Ashley and Rafael - to be different enough that I could keep track of who they were. Claire, our protagonist, is a young girl who I found more relatable than expected, and I enjoyed some of her witty and humorous remarks, and how she offers a different side to the story of internet fame that so many young people, especially young girls, aspire to have nowadays; I found her refreshing. McDowell clearly didn't allow the apple to fall too far from the tree with Poppy and Ashley, and at times I found both to be a little annoying. Both of their main priorities seem to be their YouTube channel and blog respectively, seemingly caring very little for anything else, even their own family. While I'm a self-proclaimed Kardashians fan, Ashley gave me the wrong kind of Kris Jenner/Momager vibes. She didn't seem to view Claire and Poppy as her daughters first, but her moneymakers. I didn't like this aspect of her character. On the other hand, Rafael was a pleasant character to read about. In today's literary age, you don't too often find a male character, especially a love interest, who isn't dark, tall, handsome and brooding. Instead, Rafael plays the part of a soft, kind sweetheart who will soon capture readers hearts. Like Claire, I found his character refreshing, although perhaps at times, I found myself wishing for more depth, something beyond that 'pure, nice guy'. Perhaps that's just me though. I did, however, like how - for the first time - Claire was put in a position where she had to get to know someone organically and from the start, seeing as Rafael had no mobile phone. Sadly, though, in relation to my earlier point, I couldn't really tell any of the side characters, namely those at the high school, apart.

I didn't find the reveals in this book to be as big as I was expecting to be, sadly. I found them small, and was constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop, so to speak, but alas it never came. However, going into this book, I knew it wasn't going to be an all-out family drama out of a soap opera, but a lighthearted book about a girl discovering herself and who she truly is. Just For Clicks has heart, but it's not my next obsession.

I was lucky enough to read an advance of copy of this book (thank you to NetGalley). This was everything I could have wanted in this book and it didn’t disappoint. I loved the concept of teen celebrity who didn’t want to be in the spotlight as much. This topic is becoming more and more relevant and taught a good lesson about how phones don’t necessarily make us more connected. It also showed how social media doesn’t show every bit of your life and you need to actually get to know the person and not make assumptions. I loved Rafael and Claire’s relationship and how they both help each other grow as characters. But I also love Claire and Poppy’s relationship, even though they were different they always stuck together and was always looking out for the other person. I can’t wait to read whatever else Kara McDowell puts out.

Twin sisters Poppy and Claire are YouTube famous due to their mother's mommy blog. They spend their time shooting hair tutorials for their YouTube channel, attending fashion week, shooting sponsorships for Instagram and in between going to school. But Claire has had enough and wants out but she doesn’t want to shatter her sister’s dreams of being the next Kardashians. When Rafael Luna shows up and forces Claire to start questioning her choices and wondering why she doesn’t go after her dreams but her journey of self-discovery leads to skeletons she isn’t prepared for. It’s breezy and fun. I loved the social media aspect of it, the blog post excerpts, the fan mail excerpt, the Instagram comments.

Rafael and Claire quickly become friends but they’re both so awkward it hurts but in a cute I-can’t-stop-smiling-it-hurts way.

The side characters were a bit of a let-down. Poppy’s character felt removed and showed zero empathy for her twin until the very end. Their mother was one of the worst mums’ I’ve read about in Young Adult fiction. She failed to sympathise with Claire and was too focused on the blog and sponsorships to hear Claire screaming that she wanted out.

The book touches a lot on how social media personas don’t reflect their real-life personas, the real effect trolling has on people that you’re sending hate and how it’s okay to detach from the internet sometimes.

This was so much fun! Its approach to social media! I've never read anything like it.Claire, she has been in the eye of the public her whole life -- her mother has accounted for every moment of hers and her twin sister Poppy's lives. While Poppy is all in with being a social media influences, Claire wants out.

***Thanks to NetGalley for providing with a copy of JUST FOR CLICKS by Kara McDowell in exchange for my honest review.***

This book was fun but at the same time it pissed me off. Claire and Poppy's mom just really pissed me off. It was so hard to read her without wanting to scream. Poppy annoyed me most of the time and Claire did too. It seemed as if Claire was just going in circles. Rafael was cute, though a bit annoying in places.

There were a lot of twists that I didn't expect and I enjoyed that. This book is good. I would suggest it for the preteen, young-teen group.

I really do liked the fact that it touched on privacy and the dark side of being famous. Even though most of the book was just about Claire being silent on the fact that she hated her world and internet world, this book did have some heart touching moments.

It was a cute and fun read though. The ending of the book was ok for me, I kind of expected more and the end was kind of predictable. The one thing that had me thinking is the fact that since the mom and sister were so fame hungry and ok with all the fame that they would give it up so easily. It just didn't fit right with those characters, I expected some sort of drama/fight to happen that would result in a character development for the two. 3.5 stars for me.

I would like thank Netgalley and Amberjack Publishing for the ARC.

This book was like a breath of fresh air! there was nothing too sinster but was revelant in this day and age of social media. Its a great inside look at the life of a teen Instagram influencer (I still can't believe that is a thing!). This was as super cute read!
Thank you NetGally for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book.
This was a quick and cute read, with surprising twists and a fairly satisfying ending. I appreciated the level of growth that Claire, the main character, goes through during the course of the story. While I would have liked to see a bit more into the internet famous lifestyle, it was still really interesting. The other characters all had their own unique depths and quirks and the relationships between them all were fluid and real.
I'm not sure if this is something I would want to reread but I would recommend it to my friends.

What an interesting idea. I know people who have smaller children who are being "exploited" (not necessarily but it's the best word I can think of for it) for views/clicks on blogs and vlogs. What will happen when those kids grow up and begin to resent mommy and daddy? This is what happens. An interesting story about two sisters, one who shrinks from the spotlight and one who runs full-tilt into it.

"Just for Clicks", is a great book to give to your Young Adult. During the times that we currently live in, this book speaks to the life we are currently living and applicable to the issues that can arise with the use of Social Media.
In a world where everyone wants to be an "Influencer", Kara McDowell gives you two sides to reaching that height of popularity.
This is a great book to read as a parent and for teenagers/young adults, because as a parent you are introduced to what your child could be dealing with "trolls" and social pressures, blackmail, etc. But also, there is a rise of parents that will find themselves as the mother of Poppy and Claire. As a mother, myself, I have struggled with what to share on Social Media, because I think constantly of my child's privacy and security, other parents see it as a normal occurrence to reach whatever goals they are attempting to reach. No matter on what side you are on, "Just for Click", should be read and enjoyed.
I cannot believe this is the author, Kara McDowell's, first novel! It is written beautifully, it is captivating, and sweet. I look forward to reading more of her books.

I really enjoyed this book. Claire is such a relatable character dealing with her struggles and insecurities while trying to live her life in the way that makes her happy rather than worrying about what everyone else wants. The story was filled with drama, a few cringe-worthy moments and a good amount of humor. It had a great balance between light, fun moments and tackling some tough situations and the impact of living your life solely for the purpose of getting likes on social media. If you’re looking for an entertaining contemporary YA read then I’d definitely recommend Just for Clicks.

Twin sisters Claire & Poppy are accidental social media stars thanks to Mom going viral when they were babies. Well that's how it all seems. Now that they are teens, Claire is starting to realise that she really wants some privacy from the public eye. 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. Then she discovers a secret that changes everything.

Loved this book! Really well written and easy to read. Reading about Claire discovering this big secret that could shatter everything. With the new boy in her life helping her navigate this new secret, she slowly comes to terms with the fact that she might not be as connected to this as everyone else is. The only thing I didn't love was the relationship with Rafael and Claire (until the end anyway). I guess there is just the romantic in me, wanting them to be together and it felt like a weird battle between the two of them before they finally got together at the end. Otherwise I loved it!

This book was received as an ARC from Amberjack Publishing in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and Thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

This book reminded me a lot of Jen Calonita's Secrets of My Hollywood Life series how she was always on the search for a life outside of TV and the complications that come with it. Claire reminds me of Kaitlyn of how she wants to get away from the Hollywood and live a normal life. Except for the fact that it is 2018 and social media is now the new Hollywood. Claire was definitely much relateable than Kaitlyn and younger teens will definitely relate to Claire and want to cheer her on.

We will definitely consider adding this title to our YFiction collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.

I read this in one sitting.

Personally I'm not a fan of mommy blogs because of the potential privacy issue (which may lead to horrible things like cyber-bullying, stalking, low self-esteem for the children later on). This book examines this problem through the eyes of Claire who is sick of all the 'fame.' I enjoyed Claire's character and of course Rafael (what a sweetheart).

Everything wraps up nicely but I can't really buy into the idea that her mother and her fame hungry sister would easily give all that 'influence' up. They were both so hard-pressed about it all

I loved this book! The full review will be posted soon at kaitgoodwin.com/books! Thank you very much for this wonderful opportunity to connect books to their readers!

There basically wasn't a single thing I didn't like about this book. I liked the writing and the format (having text messages, chats, emails, etc). I loved the relationship between Claire and Rafael. The sibling relationship between Claire and Poppy was incredibly believable. And the plot was really good as well. Overall I really enjoyed it.