Sharon Huss Roat

3.5 stars

This is a little hard for me to review.
Not because I didn't like it. I did. But because it falls short of perfection - for reasons that remain a mystery to me personally.

People people. Everybody is human and they act like it. They act like normal people. They have realistic relationships. Yes-please-Thank-you!

Rich-to-Poor. Yup, this was good portrayal. All the emotions involved felt real. Poor Ivy. I felt like she was too whiny in the beginning, but no, it's pretty accurate. Her parents too.

The thing is, this here is a good story. It's moving and slow-burn and engaging in an understated way. And yes, I would recommend it.
But in the end it's not quite up to five stars IMO.

FINAL VERDICT: TRY IT!… (altro)

"The dichotomy between Vicky and her online persona will ring true to many teen readers. Roat explores both the im­pulse to create an enhanced digital self and the desperation of those seeking connection through online platforms. Also noteworthy is Roat’s portrayal ofVicky’s paralyzing social anxiety."

http://web.a.ebscohost.com.libsrv.wku.edu/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=187&...… (altro)