Influential

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Along with her mother, she is a social media influencer and has had life documented on the internet since infancy. Only, it’s not the life Almond would have chosen for herself, and being on a platform all the time has made her anxious and insecure. A bittersweet Northern Irish romance that takes a new look at teen pregnancy, the magic and mess of first relationships, and a young woman's right to choose her own future. It was such a pleasure to meet you both, and I really appreciated how smoothly and professionally you ran everything. When the darkest side of the internet begins to haunt her, Almond feels like she's going to lose everything .

She had issues with her self-esteem, her family, her friendships, aspects of herself that were real and not, her excoriation… and despite her flaws Heather and Joss (and Honey the dog) were by her side when it mattered most. We also have a burgeoning relationship with Almond and Joss from her therapy group - I felt like they fell in love too instantly for it to be truly realistic but it was cute. It means that when she enrols in her Teen Therapy class, she’s aware of the looks and the comparisons. Another part of this book that I didn't really feel like we needed was the romance like I am not bothered about the fact that there was a romance between Almond and Joss because I just didn't think it needed to be a thing, it didn't add anything to the story but it also didn't take anything away from the story but I did think they were cute but I just didn't care.Also can we give it up to the cover designer of this book because it is absolutely stunning and that person that created it needs a rise and that rainbow holographic foil, stunning! I loved that Almond was really on her own journey and had to find her own footing before even thinking about a partner.

This story is incredibly current with the wave of new 'influencer' celebrities over the last few years, and opens up some really important discussions about social media marking, consent of minors to being filmed, and when to stop giving the internet all of the details about your life.But she’s had enough, wants out, and she has a plan…right after they get the paycheck from a huge skincare collaboration, and she can get away from it all. Absolutely loved this book, and loosely related to Almond from the internal battles she had with herself.

Almond Brown is 17 and has nearly 3 million followers - her mother is the queen of self care, who pays the bills with brand deals and sponsorships, and who has shared Almond with the internet from her youngest years.And if they won't look for Jamie then Pip will, uncovering more of her town's dark secrets along the way. Almond is only 17 and her mother has moulded her into being the perfect teenager, with her perfect skin, perfect life, and endless free beauty products to promote. At times I really felt for her, and that's a testament to the author's great writing, That being said, this book may not be for everyone due to some of the topics being triggering. This novel contains references to drug use, sexually abusive images, self- harming and bad language. I was at my last school for 4 years and we had ********* book fairs every term – and every term, I was disappointed by the narrow range of books.

They would also only drop off a case of books and leave us to run it – it was so lovely to have you on hand to chat to the children and recommend them books, as well as the small (but appreciated!

Only, it's not the life Almond would have chosen for herself, and being on a platform all the time has made her anxious and insecure.