A massive thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!! I really enjoyed this book; definitely something I will tell my friends about!

I love the cover of this book!

There was alot going on in the book and feel that most teenage girls can relate to this book. At times while reading the book i felt a little off or not knowing what was going on. The Main character seemed a little annoying in some situations but this is YA but wish there was more character build.

I will try more from the author. Thanks NetGalley for letting me read and review.

Took me a long time to finish (I’m the problem) but this one’s really easy to read!

• Explores themes on feminism and cancel culture set in a high school setting
• Made me a bit nostalgic cause it reminded me of iconic teen movies
• Thought-provoking and raises interesting questions on what it means to be “cancelled”
• Has a mystery aspect
• The main character, Brynn, is likable and the book gives an interesting depth to her character as we see how she maintains every relationship in her life

Cancelled should absolutely be made into a movie or TV show. Brynn runs a flirt-coaching business, but her reputation is trashed when a viral video shows a girl everyone thinks is her hooking up with a guy cheating on his girlfriend. This reminded me of a mix between Book Smart and Moxie and it was so fun to read. Highly recommend if you need to scratch that YA itch!

I only got 4% in and realized this one was not for me. The story line, the language, everything was screaming at me that I did not belong reading this book! Could not read this one, let alone finish it.

Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This is a wonderful young adult read. I think it portrayed high school realistically and I really enjoyed a Brynn. There is diversity and I loved its take on cancel culture in high school. This was a fun and snarky read that people of all ages can enjoy!

This one first drew me in by the cover but kept me staying by the story. In this story, you get to navigate the viral story and the character's life/its impact. In that process, elements are brought to light about what this means and how it impacts the person. This was an interesting read, and I appreciate the opportunity to read it. Thank you!

Cancelled is a book that high school girls could relate to. The diverse group of characters seemed to fit with typical high schools. Although the book seemed to drag at times it was interesting and authentic. I was genuinely invested in the characters and hoping they could truly make a difference. It is a book that will hopefully make people think and may even empower some to decide change and acceptance it needed.

A feminist, book that explores double standards in the country. I enjoyed the characters. The snark was entertaining. Fast paced and entertaining.

What would you do if you were accused of hooking up with your ex best friend’s current boyfriend, with photographic evidence, but you didn’t do it? If you’re Brynn, the main character of Cancelled, then you start a feminism revolution at school. Nothing ever went where I thought it would which made me so happy.
I didn’t want a love interest in this book but I started to find myself twirling my hair and kicking my feet every time Charlie showed up. The female friendships in this book are some of my favorite friendships I’ve ever read, with the arguments being realistic and frustrating but 100% understandable. The feminism was not white cishet focused, which made my heart grow ten sizes.
I had a different person in mind to be in the banana suit so I’m a little disappointed I was wrong but that’s on me.
This has been my favorite new read in over 3 months coming in at 4.25 ⭐️. Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Penguin Young Readers Group for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Brynn Whittaker is on top of the world. It's her senior year and things are falling into place. She also has a thriving business helping people flirt and get dates.

After attending a costume party dressed as a banana, a photo starts circulating around the school of a girl in a banana costume performing certain acts on Brynn's ex best friends boyfriend. Brynn is positive no one else had the same costume, so naturally everyone thinks it's Brynn.

So starts the cancelling. Brynn loses her customers and is in danger of losing her recommendation letter for college. Everyone is talking about her and her ex best friend is furious! Brynn knows it wasn't her, so she sets out to find the truth.

Very realistic story told with humor and intelligence. Definitely worth the read for all ages!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

There was a bit too much going on here (and perhaps too many characters) that the story was lost for me at times. There would be good points made and then glossed over or lost by some other dramatic moment. The lead was annoyingly immature in certain instances but I guess that’s to be expected for YA. I don’t know the title and the premise just didn’t quite work for me, but perhaps Gen Z would resonate more with this one.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Cancelled is a book that shows the other side of cancel culture - the side of the victim. It's the side that most people don't see. Most of us only experience watching celebrities get cancelled for things they may or may not have done. This book allows the reader to in a way experience the viewpoint of someone that has been unfairly cancelled, which is so important in my opinion. Cancel culture is toxic and gross, and this book helps bring this to light in a more lighthearted way.

I really enjoyed the writing style of the author. The book flowed very well and was extremely easy to read. The characters are all really interesting, and they definitely find themselves in some very unique and unfortunate situations - including a banana suit.

I will definitely read more by this author in the future!

This was a quick, witty read that had a lot of Moxie-esque girl power! I think a lot of YA readers would find these relatable with all the social media references - I think it teaches some really powerful lessons when it comes to internet safety and digital footprints. Unfortunately, I felt this novel fell a bit short with its lack of character and plot development - I found myself wanting more background and depth with the characters! All of that being said, I understand I'm not the target demographic, and I still think many of my middle schoolers will eat this one up upon release! Thanks so much for the ARC!

Brynn Whitaker is known for her skills in flirting--she's made a business in it, after all. Relationship issues, crush conundrums, who ya gonna call? Brynn. That is, until a video from a party gets spread around of a guy cheating on her ex-best friend. The problem is, it looks to be Brynn in the video, but it's not her. Surrounded by her best friends and facing the social backlash of a lifetime, can Brynn find the culprit and change the societal views at her school?

This is a very mixed bag. It's definitely outright feminist, but it still feels slightly off. For context, I have been a feminist for 8 years now, took classes on gender in college (enough to nearly qualify for a third minor if my school allowed that), and wrote my senior honors thesis on feminism in South Korea. Does that make me an expert? No. But I do consider myself relatively knowledgeable on feminism and its related issues.

Let's start with the good:
Characters! Very diverse and respectfully handled, the main and side characters are all detailed and inclusive. They all are not relegated to "Black/POC best friend" tropes wherein they only exist to aid the cis, straight, white female main character, they had their own lives and motivations. I definitely think Tahlia could have used some more development out of the three best friend characters though. The cute romance subplot is definitely a huge plus, too.

Cadence is probably the most interesting character because she's a pregnant teenager--this isn't often in contemporary young adult books. I think a lot of authors potentially shy away from it because of fears it could lead to the "promotion" of teen pregnancy. But it was a very nuanced situation and Penn really dug in to societal issues with Cadence and her situation.

The plot is engaging. It's easy to follow and makes the reader want to know what happens.

Brynn's emotional struggles are really relatable and understandable. I wish more focus had been on these instead of the "suddenly realizing therapy is helpful" trope at the end. It's a conflict that doesn't really go anywhere.

The book tackles a variety of intersectional societal issues stemming from the patriarchal system under which the US was formed and addresses them in a feminist way while being respectful of a variety of viewpoints--even those initially opposed to the feminist movement.

Issues:

Brynn starts a feminist club. Great! She also gets asked by two minor characters of color if the club will be intersectional and not white feminism. Again, great! We want intersectionality! But for readers who aren't well versed in feminism, they may not know what this is, and Brynn even says she's not 100% sure what it is. That's not a person you want leading the feminist club. Brynn also says that she has a long way to go in regards to feminism. Yes, feminism is a constant journey, but why is she being put in charge of the club when she seems to be not super educated on the subject? While yes, the four friends are the founders, it was founded partially for Brynn's gain and she does the majority of the eye-catching, public speaking events. It should be more evenly spread out.

Overall, this is a good book for feminist YA readers and those who wish to know more about feminism through the lens of the modern high school senior experience!

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this e-arc in exchange for my honest review!:)

I think this was a very successful read from Farrah Penn! I am familiar with her background and I think it lended well to creating a very entertaining story and a great arc for Brynn. I think the comps of fans for Emma Lord and Jenny Han is very accurate -- I would love this as a high schooler in today's environment. I'll definitely be recommending this as a true YA!

What a great read. I definitely see this being a very popular book when it is published. My patrons will definitely love this one too.

I can not give an honest review on this book and I really wanted to read it. I have been unsuccessful in downloading this book. I have tried repeatedly to download but this one just refuses. It sounds like a great story and i do like the cover.

I really enjoyed this book. The main character was sassy and funny. The deep dive into slut-shaming girls while boys have no consequences was well-written and did not come across as preachy. I also really enjoyed the supportive friend group.

Cancelled is an empowering book about feminism. It reminded me a bit of Moxie, but more grown up.
The message in this book is great. What I particularly liked though, were all of the relationships Brynn is navigating and their growth throughout the story. Old friendships and new, romantic relationships or lack thereof, family, and most importantly- her relationship with herself.
What started off seeming like a surface level story about high school and social media went deeper than I would have expected.

Great read.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an early copy for review!