pickI usually like Kasie West's YA fare because she writes characters whose problems feel real/regular to me. There's drama, but it's not over the top. Like most of her books, we have a MC who needs to learn to get out of her comfort zone a little, find some balance in her life, and be willing to wrestle some of her inherent prejudices. There's also some great snark and fun characters. An enjoyable read, even if it didn't really bring anything new ⬇
pickGood, entertaining, fast-paced mystery. Fairly typical plot: teenager makes a podcast to investigate a murder from the past. I guessed the killer pretty easily. But, this is a book for teens, and I am not one, so it's a pick.
pickWhen 8th grader Anna moves to a new town, she is brought to social awareness by trying to uncover a mystery - why Rachel Riley, who used to be well-liked, has become a pariah. Plot is built with excerpts of podcasts, emails, websites, texts. Well done
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Not quite half way through. The plot is off the rails, but I do want to know what happened to Anna (Sophie?) and how Gretchen is involved. I don‘t think I will like it.
pickLord of the Flies meets Fyre Festival. Rafi, a true crime podcaster, scores a ticket to Fly Fest just to get an interview with River Stone, the headliner who rose to stardom after the mysterious disappearance of his girlfriend. Upon arrival on the Caribbean island, nothing is as advertised, and Rafi is the only one who accepts that they‘ve been scammed. With spotty WiFi and un-lux conditions, the influencers and minor celebs soon go savage. 👇🏻
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