I signed up for the Sunday Street Team for Danika’s last YA book, so I had to sign up for this one. As I stated in my review of her last book, I’m a huge believer in fandoms. And while this book was less fandom-y, I still really enjoyed it. I received a copy from Netgalley to review, and ended up giving this book 4 out of 5 stars.

One thing I should mention off the bat is the kinship I felt with Madi. I have a hard time interacting with people outside of the internet as well, at least initially. I am very introverted and I don’t open up until I really know someone. So yay for a main character I can relate to. And let me just say that I fully appreciated Laurent and his French self. *drools* Such a fine specimen of YA/NA male goodness. He’s going on my book boyfriend list.

Before I go any further into what I loved about Laurent, and some other characters, let me just say that I really disliked Madi’s mother, and an authority figure who I’ll refer to as She Who Must Not Be Named. The authority figure was kind of an evil witch, and Madi’s mother needed to get her head out of her butt in my opinion. Gross image, but so true. I’m kind of glad she was MIA throughout most of the book. #sorrynotsorry

Madi’s sister, Sarah, was a great secondary character. I loved how Madi interacted with her most of the time, and how they helped one another (mostly Madi helping Sarah, but Sarah came through for Madi in her time of need against the troll). Speaking of the troll, I pretty much knew who it was from the moment they started trolling. Not sure if everyone else who read this is in the same boat, or if I’m just a great guesser. I’m curious to know. So the big reveal was more of an affirmation of my suspicions. I always want to be surprised by books, and it rarely happens.

Okay, so lets talk about Laurent. He’s gorgeous, geeky, artistic, and speaks French at random times. I had to translate like a quarter of what he said, but seriously, I want someone to speak French to me all day, every day. He’s beyond perfect, the whole package. The flirtation between Madi and Laurent is half the reason why I couldn’t put the book down. There were some serious sparks between these two. And to kind of get off topic, but not really, I liked how Madi’s dad encouraged her to be with Laurent. He knew that Laurent made Madi happy, and he wanted her to have something that kept a smile on her face. Yay Madi’s dad! His parenting (later in the book) made up for her disaster of a mom.

I didn’t keep track of any lines, because the ones I wanted to save were mostly French…and kind of gave things away. Just read the book so you can swoon over Laurent too!

Final note: Another great book from Danika. Also, in case anyone is confused by the YA/NA tags, I think the subject matter is within the YA category. But with Madi being 18, and Laurent being in college, they’re NA aged. I can’t wait to see what Danika comes up with next. P.S. The ending of this book is seriously swoony.

In Internet Famous, Danika Stone has created a literary world fit for bloggers, fans, and basically anyone who loves fandoms. This book is fast-paced and filled with a roller coaster of emotions mainly centering on falling in love, time crunching, graduating high school, and dreadfully dealing with trolls and cyberbulling. With a realistic approach, Stone has allowed her characters, especially Madi and Laurent, to explore a world that suggests that true friendships can develop even if it’s through the mutual love of fandom, movies, memes, and art.

As the main character, Madi has a lot on her plate. Not only is she finishing up her high school career by completing online classes, she is also running a highly praised blog. Additionally, she is also trying to make sure her sister, Sarah, who is on the autism spectrum, lives a life of routine and comfort. I’m a huge fan when sibling relationships are explored in literature, and I adored Madi and Sarah’s interactions–even when they were fighting. Madi and Sarah may have their differences, but they find common ground in movie nights, and their interactions also show how much they love and dearly care for each other.

As previously stated, Madi runs a blog dedicated to her love for fandoms and reliving them. She allows her fans to vote for the fandoms that they would like her to live blog, watch/rewatch, or even read/reread. I loved how active Madi is with her fans and she gives them an outlet to interact and voice their opinions too. I’m not going to lie, although I loved when Internet Famous focused on rewatching 80s movies, I was crossing my fingers for a Buffy rewatch. But overall, I felt that as a blogger with such a huge fan base, Madi did not allow her fame overshadow the reasons why she blogged: it’s fun, enjoyable, and it let her be herself while globally interacting with people who also love fandoms.

Internet Famous also contains one of the best developing relationship stories I have read in a long time. Madi and Laurent’s relationship slowly develops and burns throughout the pages. I like that they take the time to get to know each other. This is not an instant-love relationship, but instead a romance that develops through online interaction, real-life interaction, the exchange of swoony texts, and coffee dates. Both characters communicate really well with each other, and I loved how honest and straightforward they often were in each other’s. The swoony relationship in this book was definitely my favorite part.

In Internet Famous, one of the subject matters that made my stomach twist in knots was the focus on trolls and cyberbullying. The truth of bullying makes my stomach ache, and a lot of this book focuses on the negative outcomes that come from putting your opinions and life online. Danika Stone captures the realistic negativity that internet trolls add to people’s lives, especially the hate that Madi receives from one of her online fans. Although I was not a fan of cyberbullying pumping up Madi’s angst, I think Stone handles this topic very well.

Overall, Internet Famous is the perfect book to curl up with this summer. Through a unique writing style of memes, texts, Tweets, and picture posts, this book blends together laugh-out-loud moments, great friendships, and swoons. But it also focuses on maturity, facing negative feedback from the real world, and finding the perfect balance of what should and should not be put out in the cyber world. Definitely give this fun, fast-paced book a chance, especially if you are dedicated blogger, a blogger follower, or a fandom lover.

Since Internet Famous is the second book I have read by Danika Stone, I had an idea of what to expect. I definitely wasn’t disappointed in this story of a blogger who is struggling with an internet troll. The main character is warmhearted and relatable, and there are actually serious topics discussed in the story. This is a cute and quick read that is perfect for the summer.

This book is all about the life a teen blogger who a huge fanbase. She makes online friends who later become real life friends, but her fame isn’t all sunshine. Madi finds herself getting harassed by an internet troll who is capable of ruining her life, online and offline. Throughout the book, there are text messages, Tumblr posts, tweets, and Snapchats, which I found to be so entertaining. If you are a fan of fandom and internet books, especially Dankia Stone’s previous book, All the Feels, you will definitely enjoy Internet Famous.

I really enjoyed Madi’s character. She is a diligent blogger, a strong online student. and just so relatable. Madi is so caring towards her dad and her autistic sister, and is able to handle a situation when things go wrong. I loved her awkwardness and compassion, and she seemed so real to me. One of my favourite things about Madi is the fact that she actually acts like a teenager. I hate it when a YA character sounds like an old lady, so I’m glad that this book avoided that.

While Internet Famous seems like a light and fluffy read, there are actually serious topics discussed in the book. Cyberbullying plays a big part in this story, and it is so important to understand how to deal with an internet troll when it gets serious. Also, the main character’s sister has autism, and I feel like this book does a good job of portraying the importance of routine and what it is like if drastic changes occur. This book has the perfect balance of sweet and significant content, which I absolutely adored.

Internet Famous is the story of a teen blogger who is awkward and caring. It perfectly balances fluff and important topics, which I admired. I would recommend this to those looking for a good, current read this summer.

I thought the Nakama household's family dynamic was interesting. Madi's parents were mostly inattentive in the beginning of the book and, at that point, it seemed like the only one trying to keep everything running smoothly in the household was Madi, especially when it came to Sarah's needs. I couldn't really understand how their mother could be so selfish and irresponsible and just abandon her family like that; she was probably my least favorite of them. I do appreciate the fact that their parents had semi-active roles in the story rather than just being mentioned in the beginning then suddenly being forgotten entirely and never seen again. Madi and Sarah were my favorite characters among their family because I loved seeing how their sisterly relationship changed and grew throughout the story. Like Madi, I'm really close to my younger sister as well and can be very protective. It was heartwarming to see how far they had come from the beginning of the book to the end; how, no matter their conflicts and occasional frustrations, their closeness and bond remained the same and as strong as ever.

I liked Madi and found that I could really relate to her for several reasons. Firstly, she's a blogger like me! While I was reading this book I also happened to do a re-watch of a show, live tweeted it, then did a blog post about it - just like Madi does for her blog, MadLibs. I couldn't help but find the similarity amusing, especially since it was completely unintentional. Fortunately, I don't get a million hits per post because I don't think I could handle being "Internet Famous" like she is. Haha Secondly, she is immersed in fandoms and social media, just like me and many other young people in our society. I have only begun to read stories that involve fandoms and I'm gradually realizing that they hold a soft spot in my heart because, being a self-proclaimed fangirl since birth and fangirl blogger, I can relate to it so much. Like Madi, I can't imagine myself ever not being involved with social media and fandoms. After all, it's a fangirl's life for me! ;)

I am also way better with online and written communication than I am with face-to-face interactions because I can be so awkward and get anxious around new people, so I completely understood Madi's apprehension and anxiety. She is also very insecure about herself, which I not only found relatable but realistic of a girl her age. Even though Laurent constantly tells her otherwise and showers her with reassurances, Madi still doubts her self-worth and keeps wondering why Laurent is even interested in her. To her, Laurent is "perfect" while she is just a "huge nerd", as if that was reason enough for their relationship to not make sense.

The romance between Madi and Laurent was so sweet and, at times, hilariously awkward, especially during their first video-chat session. The little snippets of texting conversations, tumblr reblogging, tweets, and Snapchat photos were adorable and refreshing to see. Their virtual dates were so cute, I had to stop and fangirl a bit (why can't guys in real life be that sweet and apologetically romantic?!). I also feel that the photos also brings more life to the characters and helped tell the love story between Madi and Laurent because they first met through social media after all. There were moments when I felt as if Laurent was too perfect, however, and some of his dialogue seemed unrealistic for a teenage boy. Then again, I've never met French teenage boys so maybe the difference in cultures has something to do with that? I will admit that it is refreshing to see a guy be completely honest with his emotions, not embarrassed to be romantic, and unencumbered with the need to look "cool". And can I just mention real quick and without spoilers that the ending was the. cutest. thing. ever!

I couldn't really guess who the troll was right away, probably not until I was halfway or past halfway through the book, but when it was finally revealed I literally whisper-shouted (because my sister was asleep), "I knew iiiittt!! I knew it was you!!"). The mystery behind the true identity of the troll harassing Madi gave a nice flavor of suspense to the story, but I do feel like a lot of drama could have been avoided if she had just taken her own advice and ignored it. It was frustrating to see her always get riled up by something the troll posted (he's just wants a reaction from you, girl), do what she precisely warned Laurent not to do (reply and provoke him further), then freak out over the escalating angry messages that always followed. I wondered if she even heard herself when she said that to Laurent or simply allowed her temper to get the best of her and she just forgot her own advice. Who knows. This situation, however, seemed believable because not every kid or teenager out there is going to know how to react to or deal with a cyberbully. No one should have to, but it does happen, so I'm glad this book perfectly and realistically displays and identifies cyberbullying; how it can start and then get progressively worse until it becomes not only unsettling, but downright terrifying.
I like Danika's writing style and how she wrote Madi's voice. It's light and simple but engaging, and the change from prose to Madi's blog posts really added to the realism of her character. There were very few, minor mistakes, but I recall one particular instance where the point of view suddenly switched from Madi to Laurent in the middle of the scene. It was confusing and jarred me out of the flow of the story.

Overall, I really enjoyed reading "Internet Famous". As per usual, I was drawn to it mainly because of the lovely cover, but the story itself is why I enjoyed this book so much to give it 4 stars. It's a really cute, heartwarming, and fluffy contemporary (perfect for summer!) about first love, family, friendship, and fandoms. But it also addresses an important issue prevalent in today's society, especially among the youth: cyberbullying, and does so in a realistic and honest way. It's perfect for anyone involved in fandoms and/or blogging, or any form of social media, really. Or if you're just a fan of sweet YA contemporaries like I am. ;)

When I saw the premise for this book, I was immediately excited. Angsty teens, blogging, trolls, and a mystery! This was such a charming book. I did have a few minor quibbles. But overall, once I started this book, I couldn't put it down.

What I Liked:

Characters:

Madi:

I liked that Madi wasn't perfect. She felt more comfortable interacting with people online than in real life. I know many teens in RL (real life) who are like that. I think a reason most teens would rather text than speak on the phone is due to worry about social interactions.

Madi was alternately annoyed by and compassionate towards her younger sister, who had special needs. It can be very tough on one sibling when the household seems to revolves around another with special needs. I grew up in such a household, so I can say that this was very realistic. As much as Madi loved her sister, it was unfair of her parents to ask Madi to do so much of the caretaking. The parents should not have asked so much of her. She was a Senior in high school, for goodness sake!

Sarah:

Sarah had special needs (deliberately undefined in the book) and needed routines in order to keep her calm. When I first saw that there was such a character, I was weary as to how she would be portrayed. I work in special education, so I am very attuned to this. But my concerns were alleviated as the book progressed. Sarah was smart, kind to Madi, and also needed a lot of support. But she was essentially like any other teen. I really appreciated that!


Blogging:

I loved that Madi's passion was for blogging about pop culture! As a book blogger, I can tell you there are some superstars of our community that I would love to meet in real life. I was amazed when I realized that one of these bloggers had the popular blog, two side businesses, and had organized a bookcon while still in high school! While it was a bit unrealistic for Maddie to have so many followers, I found this part of the book to be really fun!

Parents:

I loved that Madi's parents had her back when she got in trouble. I recently read another YA book where the parents let stand a criminal charge of shoplifting with their daughter, even though this was completely out of character for her. I was furious reading that! In this stroy, when something bad happened to Madi, her parents were immediately on her side! As much as Madi considered herself to be an adult, I appreciated the reminder that she was at the in-between stage where parents could still offer guidance.

Cyberbullying/Mystery:

In the novel, Madi was being harassed online by a troll. As most teens do, Madi tried, at first, to handle this on her own. But, this person was crafty and knew how to cover their tracks. I was genuinely scared for Madi when the trolling escalated. And I was kept guessing until the end as to the identity of the troll.

Texting:

Texting was an important part of this novel, which was appropriate given today's culture. I loved that many of the interactions between Madi and her mom, and Madi and Laurent, were done as texts. There were even pictures being sent back and forth! This was delightful.

80's Movies:

Madi blogged about many classic 80's movies including:

Sixteen Candles

Back To The Future

The Breakfast Club

Some Kind Of Wonderful

and The Lost Boys

Madi's spot on observations of these movies made me want to watch them again to see if I agreed with her!

What I Was Mixed About:
"Missing Parent" syndrome:

If you follow my reviews at all, you will know that this is one of my pet peeves in books. The trope of one (or both) parents being out of the picture seems to be a main theme in YA. In this novel, Madi's mom suddenly left to teach for a semester overseas. But out of sight, in this book, did not mean out of mind. Madi's mom did constantly text and Skype with her. And that is why I didn't find this plot device too annoying.

The Perfect Guy:

Laurent, the French exchange student, was (of course) drop dead gorgeous. I know that his being so handsome played into Madi's insecurities. But I think it would have been fine if Laurent was more average. He already had the mystique of being a French exchange student! He didn't need to be perfectly handsome, too.

Danika Stone is one of the best authors I've come across in terms of contemporary writing, particularly when she's writing about fans and fandom. Her previous book on the subject, All the Feels, was about what it felt like when a beloved character is killed off and what any one of us might do to try and bring them back.

In Internet Famous, we're introduced to Madison "Madi" Nakama, an Internet famous blogger, who finds that she's got a troll to deal with that could bring her online and real life personas crashing together, something she's been extremely careful to prevent due to her father's job as a conservative columnist for a local paper whose column is nationally syndicated and her previous experience with a troll that drove her out of a beloved fandom.

Not being an author or blogger of Madi's status or any sort of famous, I wasn't familiar with Madi's tension regarding meeting her fans in real life, a scene that occurs early on when she and Laurent, the swoon worthy male lead of the book, going into NYC for a meet up of the MadLibbers (Madi's fan name). The description of her nervousness, of seeing the people lining up to meet her and being unsure of how to handle it, made me wonder if that's how authors feel when they're at signings or conventions. It felt so realistic that it gave me a whole new respect for them, putting themselves out there to meet their fans.

The characters we spent the most time with (Madi, Laurent, Madi's sister Sarah) were well fleshed out and I felt like these were real people that I could picture seeing in real life. Each had their own distinct identities, though I would've been interested in getting to know a bit more about Sarah's interests because while we learned a lot about her in terms of how she affected Madi's life, I didn't get the biggest sense of who she was. It wasn't her story, though, so I understand why that might've been.

Danika's experience working with special needs students offered her the experience needed to write an authentic, I felt, portrayal of Sarah and her position on the spectrum and her family's handling of trying to find a diagnosis. It was obvious that care went into writing Sarah.

There were two characters that I didn't like in the novel, one of which was the reason that I rated this book 4 rather than 5 stars. The troll being the first horrible character: that character I found well written, hate filled as they were. While we do find out the identity of this person, even prior to that and the "explanation" of their behavior, it's the portrayal of their actions that terrified me. Even after a stunt they pulled, such as filling Madi's comment section with curse words and vitriol or calling her school and filing false claims, I was still filled with a sense of dread. Madi and Laurent might have been having a good time, but I still had that pit in my stomach that said the troll was there, waiting. What a creepy, sticking villain.

The second character I strongly disliked was Madi's mother, Julia. She wasn't present for most of the story and that was the problem. Early on, she leaves for a research position in Oxford, the second sort of assignment that's taken her away from her family since learning of Sarah's diagnosis and how they can manage it. What infuriated me about her was that she showed a complete lack of regard for what happens to Sarah when her schedule is disrupted, what kind of effect it has on Madi who has to step in and become something of a surrogate mother, and the worst part is, this is never resolved in the book. Julia does help Madi with her problem at school vs a mean spirited vice principal and says that she supports Madi not starting college right after graduation, but that didn't feel like resolution. It felt like the issues of Julia abandoning the family, of not understanding how her actions affected her children, got glossed over.

Danika's books always have something to offer me and I love her writing style: very easy to sink into, very easy to binge read. I finished Internet Famous over the course of a day and enjoyed it quite a bit, leaving me wondering when the next book will come my way.

Talk. About. Relevant.

So, as a blogger, I feel like I had a particular connection to this book and some of the things Madi dealt with both as a blogger and internet presence. When I first finished Internet Famous I remember thinking that fame is truly bittersweet. We, the ones integrated into the online community of our various fandoms and industries, have this chance to become more than just a blog post or Twitter handle. It's not only exhilarating but also terrifying putting yourself out there and from that perspective, I couldn't have related to Madi more.

But this book isn't just about her blog's success. Madi deals with boy troubles, family drama, and caring for her sister who is on the autism spectrum. On that last note, I wanted to say that I wanted to like how their relationship was represented. I think Sarah's character growth was beautiful and amazing, but the way that Madi acted in some situations contradicted how she described living with Sarah and the need to stay on a schedule. I loved Sarah's character and was so happy she played such a large role in this book.

As for the family drama, I really hated Madi's mom. She was selfish and never got called out on it by anyone but Madi, and maybe that's the lens we're supposed to read through because this is Madi's story but I found it hard to believe that her dad would just let her mom keep leaving like that and the way they handled telling Sarah wasn't great.

Then there's the romance. Okay, so this book is pretty fluffy. The romance between Madi and one of her fans kind of freaked me out a little bit. Probably a personal thing but I find the idea of meeting a bunch of random strangers, one of which you start dating pretty directly after, shocked me a bit. Then again, I'm not a people person so my reading experience took it in a different direction than likely intended. Also, Laurent felt like a dream. Too perfect. Everything he said or did was super swoon-worthy to the point of being TOO swoony.

But I did enjoy the book. I liked that it talked about cyberbullying and took the plot through how it can start from nothing and turn into something horribly toxic. Which probably sounds weird that I liked that, but I mean in the way that it was all handled. The troll didn't win the day.

And yet I come back to Madi and I have to say that I don't know if I really liked her. I thought the way the author told the story through both regular prose but also private messages and media postings was really interesting and gave the book a different life than it would have had with just the plain text. But Madi's character was a bit over the top. Every reaction is leading to an explosion which pushed the plot forward and I wonder if there would have been a story if she hadn't done certain things (*casually avoiding spoilers*).

So... I enjoyed Internet Famous. It was light and fluffy and fun, but it wasn't super great. I'd definitely read more by this author, though, and look forward to what she has in store for us next!

I loved the 80's movie quotes at the beginning of each chapter. I'm happy that I went in to Internet Famous with no remembering what it was about. It's been a long time since I've jumped in to a book without a fresh take on the synopsis. The benefit to this here is that I got more than I bargained for, I was counting on a fun, cute book, didn't know that there was a mystery internet stalker.

I thought Laurent was completely adorable. I loved the little mix of french and his genuine likeability. I also really liked Sarah, Madi's sister. I liked how Danika Stone added the element of having a family member who is on the spectrum in to the story without making it overwhelming, but also showing the real struggles that are present.

While I enjoyed the story, I didn't find Madi memorable or relatable at all. I found the fact that the stalker got serious and she was just "oh it'll just go away" was ridiculous for someone who had dealt with it before. I also forgot her name when I was writing this review and had to look it up, so... not memorable.

I haven't read many books that deal with cyber bulling and thought this was fairly well done, I thought a bit it escalated too quickly, but then I'm pretty sure she mentioned something about it happening before so I'll give that a pass.

In conclusion, don't be a troll. No one likes trolls.

I am total a fan of Stone's last book, All the Feels. It was such a fun story with a cute romance, and Stone has done it again with Internet Famous.

There were so many things to love about this charming story.

Madi and Laurent

I was a Madi fan. How do you not love a girl, who was driven out of an online community by a ruthless troll, and then turned her expulsion into clickty-click cash? I know I couldn't help but admire how Madi made lemons out of lemonade, created a warm and welcoming online community, and became a sort of internet celebrity. I found Madi to be very sweet, a good sister, and a good daughter.
Laurent was so sweet and charming. He was bursting with enthusiasm and wore his heart on his sleeve. Both he and Madi had all these adorable quirks that made my love for them grow more and more with each page.

Madi's Blog: MadLibs

I as a teen in the 80s, so when MadLibs did an 80s movie re-watch marathon, I was whole heartedly onboard. I had so much fun being a part of this blog from the live tweets to the MadLibber meet ups, this was a fun fandom to be part of.

The Mixed Format

This book integrates so many life-on-line elements, and they just added to the fun. There were texts, blog posts, emails, and even Snapchat like posts. I thought Stone utilized these elements quite well. She even took us on a virtual date, which was absolutely adorable.

The Romance

Madi and Laurent were so cute together. Laurent was such suave geek! I felt like he really put himself out there. He was sweet, adoring, endearing, supportive, and a phenomenal book boyfriend. So. Many. Swoons.

My overall feelings for Internet Famous were overwhelmingly positive. I adored the exploration of first love and family dynamics, as well as the good and bad sides internet fame. I think there may have actually been some tears of joy with that awesome conclusion. In the end, this book left me with a happy heart and huge smile on my face.

★★★☆☆

Let me start off by saying that the synopsis of this book is absolutely precious. When I read it, I knew I had to have it. As someone who’s been on the internet most (almost all) of my life, I’ve had my own fair share of online romances, and I’ve undergone my fair share of trolling, as well. I love the idea of such a modern love story: girl meets boy online, girl falls for boy online, etc. This book handles that concept delightfully. There are text message exchanges, tweets, tumblr reblogs, and even Snapchat dates. The formatting is just fantastic, and I am such a sucker for these kinds of things.

That said, the writing and the way the story unfolds needs a little work. I found that the writing itself felt young, as did Madi (well, more so than I expect when thinking of high school seniors). Her interactions with Sarah were the most difficult to read. Sarah is on the Autism spectrum, and routine is very key for her. Despite the fact that we are frequently reminded by Madi that Sarah’s routine MUST NOT BE INTERRUPTED, Madi herself interrupts that schedule a few times with little to no repercussions or guilt. More than once, my heart ached a little for how devastated Sarah was, but Madi seemed disconnected from it. While I’m sure that this was a realistic portrayal for many people who have autistic siblings that they primarily take care of, it did bother me, but I didn’t take points off for the rawness.

Madi and Sarah’s parents, on the other hand, were infuriating. We are introduced right into the realization that their mother is leaving the country in a few days, with no warning at all, to take up a temporary teaching job at Oxford University. She has no concern about her children at all, citing over and over again that the girls need to “grow up”. Charles, their father, seems equally unruffled, though we are told that this is a ruse to hide his inner turmoil. Façade or no, Charles needs to get off of his ass and take care of his daughters, instead of hiding behind his laptop 24/7. I raged!

As far as the romance of the book goes, it’s adorable and cheesy (usually in a good way), but Laurent feels like such an overdone character from the moment we meet him. He’s incredibly kind, honest, hot, well-dressed, intelligent, artistic, and French. He has no flaws that we ever become aware of, and Madi’s interactions with him in the first half or so of the book feel like a star-struck schoolgirl with a crush, which is painfully awkward at times.

The troll is the dramatic antagonist of the book, and he plays the part of the typical misogynistic, bratty, “friend zoned” teen boy to the bitter end, complete with remarks about “SJWs” and “stupid feminists”. It was a realistic enough portrayal of many guys that I’ve met over the years, so that was worthy of a few laughs and eye rolls. Madi’s reactions to him are a bit tiring, though. She constantly fusses at her friends if they stick up for her – as true friends are wont to do – but she can’t let the troll peep so much as an emoji at her without an over-the-top, angsty reply (and a threat to block him – in almost every response).

All in all, while the book didn’t pass with flying colors for me, each aspect still had something enjoyable to it. My favorite part of the book was the representation of Sarah’s disorder, which never felt like it was being used as a crutch. As someone with a loved one on the spectrum, I was relieved to see that Sarah’s “otherness” was addressed, yet not exacerbated by the narrative. The author’s note said that Danika herself has a special needs son and works with special needs children in the school system, and I felt like that was very evident in how honestly she portrayed Sarah’s disorder – so I’d like to offer a huge thank you to Danika for that.

While I’m not sure that I would rush to read this one again, I will say that it made for a pretty enjoyable way to spend an evening. There are a few risqué comments, but nothing over the top, so I would feel comfortable recommending this to younger teens. Any young, geeky girl would be able to relate to Madi’s love for the internet and pop culture, as well as the frustrations Madi faces as a woman on the internet. As far as older teens and adults go, I would probably only recommend this if you genuinely enjoy cheesy and fluffy contemporaries.

Internet Famous by Danika Stone is scheduled to be release on June 6, 2017 by Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group and is a young adult novel. Madison may seem like the girl next door, but in reality she is kind of celebrity in the blogging world with millions of followers who like everything that she writes about. The only thing that matters to Madison (Madi) is her sister. She feels she has to make up for the absence of their mother. Stone creates a fun and sweet story that truly tells what it is like to be both a blogger and an introvert. This makes you wonder who you really are talking to on the internet. I found this to be a lovely read.

I found this strangely compelling. Strange because, as a 35 year old woman, I didn't think I'd find much to hold my interest in a novel about a teenage blogger and the younger online world. I was wrong. Perhaps this book impressed me so much because I started with such low expectations.

But it did impress me...so much so, I found myself staying up until 2a.m. to find out whodunnit.

It had the right mix of three-dimensional characters and mysteries. Also, to a non-blogger (but proud member of the Twitterati), the fabric of the story seemed believable: the language, the online politics, the danger. I'm also delighted that the protagonist saved herself. I won't say more for fear of ruining the next reader's experience.

I would gladly read more material by Danika Stone.

I read the first half of the book in a single sitting... I literally just sat there and read for HOURS and the only reason I left the book was because I needed to go fetch breakfast... And thennnnnnn life got in the way and I was unable to continue reading the book for a while but holy shit was I itching to get back to it and when I DIDDDD... JESUS CHRIST I HATED MRS. P ! WHAT A BIOTCH!

ANYWAYS!
Haters going to freaking HATE!
Stone has done it yet again with another love story that it effortless and not too cheesy to the point where you want to shake the characters and scream at them "YOURE FAKE AS SHIT!"
Madi was lovable, with emotions that were all too relatable and the whole book had an 80s movie feel. But you know. With modern technology.
The book was totally goals for me even though I could never be able to reach that goal because I have always been like STRANGER DANGER when it comes to actually talking to people online. I DO have online friends.

Ange, Jo, Mads, Jenny, Pam

And I do wonder how I let them into my life without freaking out, I guess sometimes you just click. Just like Madi did with Laurent. If you have an online best friend, then you yourself know that exact feeling. I mean, the hour long seminars that they would give us in schools about strangers online are kind of hard to not think about at first.
This book made me happy, im sure im not the only one who has ever wished their life was an 80s movie, my personal favorite, Can't Buy me Love and Back to the Future. This book however, has proved something to those readers that we all want to hear. You dont need to live in the 80s to live your 80s romance.



And that, makes me happy... Even after having an hour long calc test, not having had enough time to finish it and failing it... So... You know... This book achieved the impossible

I loved All the Feels by Danika Stone so I was very excited to read Internet Famous! If you read All the Feels, this is similar in the way that Stone takes you into a world that is full of technology and techno savvy teens. Madi is running a blog and facing a troll who is out to destroy the safe universe that she has created. with the help of her new friend, Laurent, Madi needs to figure out how to make it though to graduation and best this troll at his own game. The story is good, it is believable and very applicable to the lives of many of my teenage students. But, for me the really great story was between Madi and her sister. to see this relationship, the struggle between a girl who is trying to live her life and at the same time protect her sister from the things that are difficult to deal with, was really beautiful and heartbreaking. the guilt Madi faces when she tries to be selfish and the moment she fights with her father about her sister are really well written and heartbreaking. It was refreshing to see a character with her struggles presented in such a positive light, not as a burden to her family, but someone in their family that they just need to spend a different kind of energy on. I am a huge fan of Danika Stone and her writing, this didn't disappoint! Great romance, good mystery and strong relationship!