Internet Famous

Gr 8 Up—Madison Nakama, an Internet sensation, runs the blog "MadLib," where she rewatches movies and then comments about them. Everything seems to be going fine until her mother decides to go to Oxford, England, to teach an undergraduate course. This throws Madi and her sister Sarah, who has autism, into a tailspin at the same time Madi is dealing with a bully who is writing nasty comments on her blog. She is also starting to find love. The format of this book varies; there are sections of text conversations, blog posts, Snapchat messages, and more. Madi's relationship with her sister is charming and realistic. The protagonist's interactions with her mother also ring true; however, the Oxford setup feels rushed and doesn't serve the narrative in any way. The romance between Madi and Laurent is sweet but doesn't feel authentic. Overall, this is an enjoyable, fast-paced read to which teens will relate because of the social media—influenced format.