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Full review on goodreads
Some fun characters and interactions
Not necessarily always realistic but fun view of teen internet addiction

This is an adorable, fast paced YA novel about the power of social media and the addictive qualities it has. Taking place at a detox camp in the Midwest, Sunny has to learn how to survive without her social media accounts and realize which relationships really matter in life. Likeable characters and a realistic issue for many teenagers. Overall, a good read and I will continue to check out books by Suzanne Park!

A real delight of a book, and enjoyable for all ages. Sunny is like many teens I teach: obsessed with social media and technology. Actually, many adults I know are like this as well. She's also funny and smart, and you are on her side as she tries to navigate a social media detox camp. There are some really great and insightful passages about what it's like to be Korean American in a very white environment. And, of course, what's a book with teens and camp that doesn't have some love? Theo, the love interest, is kind and pretty darn adorable. Both Theo and Sunny have to workout and get over their pre-conceived notions of each other. Sunny's coming-of-age as she realizes what it means to make true connections with people is hard won and rewarding. This own voices novel is fun and thought-provoking. Highly recommend.

Disclaimer: I got this book in exchange for an honest review.
Sunny's summer goal is to be in a relationship with Rafael Kim Sunny's addicted to social media (like most of us are) and when a scandalous video becomes viral she's shipped off to a summer camp for a digital detox. She does her best to make the most of a terrible situation and I honestly don't know if I'd last long if I were in her shoes. Especially because social media is a part of my job. There's nothing explicit or graphic, but a sex scene is implied. The way it was written kind of reminded me of a Korean Drama and I loved that!

Loved this! Cute and funny, adorable and heartwarming. There are messages here about social media and life choices but they are not rammed down your throat. The characters are believable and interesting and I felt involved in the outcome of the story. I feel this would be suitable as a graphic novel.
Content warning: there is nothing graphic but a sex scene is implied and there is mention of drug use. I feel the former was unnecessary and leaving it out would open the book up to a wider audience.

This is a quick, fun, and lighthearted read. The underlining message of shedding superfluous and shallow interaction on social media in favour of cultivating meaningful relationships is poignant and exactly what we need to hear!

This book is an absolute delight! Fast-paced and clever, the story follows Sunny Song, social media addict and star of an accidentally scandalous viral video, from her LA home to a digital detox camp in Iowa. Sunny is a smart, funny, and warm-hearted protagonist, and you’ll cheer her along as she tries to make the best of her summer ... and laugh with her (at her?) as she stumbles along the way.

Come for the sweet summery romance and hilarious one-liners, stay for the thoughtful meditation on social media, identity, and how we engage with the world. This one stuck with me for many days after I finished reading. Whatever your level of engagement with a curated online "self," this book has interesting things to say about choice vs. consumerism and what it means to pursue real quality of life, without ever being preachy.