Fun, fun story that will be VERY relatable for students. I mean, most aren't influencers, but they all know about them, and they are all tethered to their devices. A digital detox isn't a bad plan for most of us, in fact. Very sweet little love story, too.

Sonny didn't mean for it to happen, it was just a horribly embarrassing mistake that her baking stream turned more steamy than she would have liked. Because of it, her parents are shipping her off to a rehad summer camp. Which really does stunt her chances to win an influencer contest but maybe this camp can help her win. Sunny Song will never be famous is a look into the relationship between social media and teenagers. How it can become a toxic relationship instead of foster relationships online. Sunny 's detox will relate with many of the young generation today and her antics with make them laugh out loud as well. Giving perspective on what really matters and what relationships should be fostered. I would have liked for the intergenerational relationships to have shined a little more but over all it was a fun and quick read

A fun YA contemporary about a girl who learns how to stop and appreciate life outside of social media. I enjoyed the camp setting and cute romance. I appreciated how the author didn’t get preachy but showed how cool technology can be, but also how easy it is to get absorbed into it.

There is a mean girl trope where Sunny and another camper have this rivalry. The mean girl gave off strong Regina George vibes and I didn’t really like this aspect of the story. Not sure why we needed to have girl-on-girl hate in the story.

So while this isn’t my next favorite YA contemporary, I did enjoy the story.

Sunny Song is a cute young adult book that gives me nostalgia for my summer camp days. While slightly predictable, I love how Sunny slowly releases social media's hold on her life. Additionally, I love that there is also a lesson on both subconscious and intentional racism that still exists in our society. I also loved incorporating an older generation into the story as they taught Sunny more than she taught them. Overall, this was a perfect young adult book with both a fun storyline and important life lessons.

Suzanne Park has become one of my go-to authors. I know she was a stand-up comedienne, but it really shows in her books. Her author voice is so funny! And Sunny was such a relatable character. She wasn't some overblown influencer that is unbelievable at her age, but she still had a huge presence and goals linked to social media. And her snafu's were also perfectly balanced to be believable.

Her own connection to her phone made me re-think my addictions haha and I had so much fun following her lovable awkwardness to the farm/camp and seeing what she'd get into and who she'd influence in real life. Sunny makes friends, a nemesis, and a summer romance while she's there. Each of those relationships including witty banter and fresh scenes.

Not the best work tbh. I didnt like the plot and thought everything moved way too slowly for my liking. She focuses way too much on social media to be relatable

This was such an addictive read! I had so much fun reading this one that every time I put it down to do something else it was all I could think about.
It was hilarious at the start!
If you're looking for a really fun read I recommend picking this one up.

The promise of cute farm boys brought me here and it definitely delivered on that!

Sunny Song is a social media influencer sent to a detox camp after a live stream of her baking brownies turned into something PG-rated, in order not to get expelled from school. Her supposed offline summer became a summer of breaking rules as she managed to qualify for a social media contest.

The book started out really interesting, it was fun to see the social media aspect and how it takes over people's lives and affects their relationships. Although, I have to admit that I really had a hard time connecting with the characters, especially with Sunny. And that for me presented a big problem. I guess the age gap contributed to that, or maybe I'm just not really into social media fame. Like as a blogger I'm interested to see where my stats and traffic come from, but I'm not really bothered by it overall.

The thing that really stood out to me was Sunny's character development. She comes from privilege but her detox made her see things from a different perspective, with Theo's help. I like her friendship with Theo and how it dips into something a bit flirty. I also like the bits towards the ending and the message that you can use your social media platform for a good cause.

Overall, this was good but it didn't exactly wow me like I expected to.

Such a cute book! A sweet summery YA. This one was a quick read for me, and a fun one to read while on vacation. Sunny was a bit of a frustrating character at times, but as is expected of a teen. Otherwise a fun read!

While this is not a book I would read on my own, I'm glad I got an ARC. I can see the teen appeal but I can also see myself handing this to some of my teens who typically like this genre and they will be bored with it.

There were moments that did not quite flow or the pacing threw me out of the story and overall it was just okay. I really struggled to finish this book. The main character came across kinda bratty and more than a little selfish.She wasn't the only one. I struggled to believe the relationships, too, and not just the romantic ones.

Thank you to @kccpr, @sourcebooksfire, and @letstalkbookspromo for my gifted copy of Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous, by @suzannepark. This book came out this week, and would be a great one to add to summer reading stacks!

Sunny Song's Big Summer Goals:
1) Make Rafael Kim my boyfriend (finally!)
2) Hit 100K followers (almost there...)
3) Have the best last summer of high school ever

Not on Sunny's list: accidentally filming a PG-13 cooking v unexpected friendships and an alarmingly cute farm boy, Sunny might be surprised by the connections she makes when she's forced to disconnect.

What a sweet, funny book. Sunny absolutely charmed me and had me laughing constantly. Watching her journey throughout the book was inspiring, and I love the personal growth that Park created for her. The supporting characters were so well written as well, and added a lot to the plot lines. This book did make me think about my kids and social media, and how things could look for them in 10-15 years.

In the book, Sunny is shipped off to a digital detox camp. Would you survive without your phone?

I received a complementary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous is an extremely cute story, and I really enjoyed it. The flow of the storyline is well paced and the characters are quirky and funny. The plot is a bit predictible, but that's not surprising for a middle grade/YA book like this.

***SPOILER***

I hope that there is a sequel, as it would be fun to read about Theo coming to LA-a flip of this story-and I would like to read more about how their relationship builds.

Cute and breezy. Loved walking through a social media detox with Sunny Song. The camp atmosphere makes it the perfect addition to your summer reading and it shares obvious insights into the fun we can have when we live life without the pressure to post about it.

A fun YA read from Suzanne Park! I couldn’t wait for this book once I heard it had a Korean American MC who heads to camp in Iowa! I went to college in Iowa so I have a huge soft spot for the state! Loved the natural farm setting and the social commentary about social media, technology and relationships really resonated. I think many YA readers will relate. I was in a huge reading slump for over a month when I picked this up and it’s the only book I really wanted to pick up in print in a long time. Sunny’s BFF was awesome and I really enjoyed a lot of the characters on my he farm too! There was one issue with her big rival that I didn’t quite get but otherwise I loved handing out with Sunny in Iowa

I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher. This in no way impacted on my view.

For Sunny Song, her first foray into social media fame was when a video of her as a child went viral, and she became known as Goggle Girl. Since then, she has cultivated a fair following, but her parents start to worry about her internet usage, and reliance on social media, especially after she accidentally live streams a video in her bra, and her school threatens to expel her if she doesn't sort it out. So, her parents - more her mother's really - plan is to send her to a digital detox camp in Iowa, on a rural farm, with no technology for at least a month, or else she has to delete all her socials, immediately. But, she is in with a shot of making it big, and gaining a lucrative collaboration with a big platform, so she needs to find a way to connect online, while also coming to terms with her growing feelings for the farm owner's cute son.

This was a lovely summer read, perfect for a rainy Sunday morning, and once I had started it, I couldn't put it down! Sunny was such a relatable teen, who liked being on her phone a lot, and fought with her parents over her screen time, but also cared about her friends, and only wanted to be good at what she did. Yes, she made some mistakes - like not checking the camera was off before taking off her dirty shirt, or referring to classmates in derogatory terms online - but she wasn't vindictive or really hurting anyone. So, being sent to what basically surmounted to prison in her eyes, was a bit too harsh, and she smuggled in a burner phone to try and keep up with her socials, with the help of best friend Maya autoposting content for her too. However, after a few days of no signal and being unplugged, Sunny started to see the positive side to not always being online, and even used her technical know how to help the residents of a nearby retirement home too. I loved seeing Sunny's growth, and the way she came to terms with her reliance on technology, but in a way that was suitable for her.

There's also the romantic aspect of the book which was really enjoyable too. The synopsis mentions Rafael, who is one of Sunny's friends from home, but he hardly appears in the book - seeing as it mainly takes place in Iowa, not LA, and it's Theo, the farm hand, and all around handyman, who makes Sunny's heart flutter, and helps her see things in a different way. Both she and Theo were very stubborn people, but they start to see life differently, and though their story isn't all smooth sailing - with an extremely cringe worthy piece of miscommunication that made me have to put my phone down for a few minutes with secondhand embarrassment - they find their places together, and I liked how open ended the book left their story. This was my first book by this author, but definitely won't be my last.

What a cute YA novel. I feel like so many people could benefit from a few weeks away from social media, which is just want Sunny needed as well. I really enjoyed the relationships she built with the elderly she was helping with technology. Those parts made me smile so much. The teenage love story was also adorable. I wish we would have seen more into Wendy and why she was the way she was. Overall, it held my interest and is a quick read that’s perfect for summer.

Thank you to @netgalley and @sourcebooksfire for the ARC ❤️

This book is a light and breezy summer romance that tackles the topic of social media addiction and what it means to define yourself by likes and views. I loved that the book talked about online addictions without getting too preachy or completely condemning all social media (let's face it, no teenager wants to hear that all social media is evil). The romance is sweet, and the country-style summer camp shenanigans are super-fun. In the end, the book puts a spotlight on using social media for good!

Sunny Song may never be famous, but this book needs to be!

In true Suzanne Park fashion, this book is AMAZING and I was laughing more and more as the story progressed!

I absolutely enjoyed the characters and how the pacing of the story flowed! I also enjoy how the author is able to blend topics like family relationships, societal pressures and micro aggressions with regards to race in such a real and relatable way.

This is a YA book that can be read by anyone. It is not cheesy nor over the top. It’s a great contemporary story that has 17 year olds in the spotlight.

I completely recommend!

When I saw Suzanne Park had another book coming out, I knew I just had to read it! I really enjoy her work and couldn't wait to dive in to this one. I appreciated the inclusivity this one brought to the table, and the storyline. I do feel like it was a bit boring at times though. I also had trouble connecting with Sunny, but I know it's because I am not the target demographic since I'm a 33 year old woman. Overall this was a quick, cute read and I look forward to reading more from Suzanne Park!

What it's About
Sunny Song is a 17-year-old social media influencer living in Los Angeles and, like most high school teens, cannot imagine life without access to social media. After a live cooking demonstration goes awry (and viral), her parents send her off to a social media “detox” camp for the summer.

A sullen Sunny arrives at Sunshine Heritage Farms in Iowa, where her phone is confiscated upon arrival. During orientation, she and the other unhappy campers learn they are expected to do farm chores, community volunteer assignments, and attend daily counseling classes.

What I Thought
This is a witty, wonderfully written coming-of-age story that looks at an issue many can all relate to--our addiction to smartphones and social media. When Sunny, out of habit, reaches for her non-existent phone, I could relate to her feeling of unease when it wasn’t there.

Sunny is a likable young person with a good head on her shoulders discovering who she is without the constant input and distraction from social media.

I especially enjoyed the time she spends with Seniors during her volunteer assignments. I also appreciated how she handles the casual racism directed her way.

If you are looking for a breezy, fun YA book with a little summer romance for your favorite teen or yourself, I highly recommend this book!