2nd2lastunicorn's review
5.0
I thought this was such a good and thought provoking book about our kids growing up in the light of social media and the effect it CAN have and the family dynamic about it all.
kyliep's review
Cute YA novel! It’s always fun to read something set in the place I grew up. It actually made me think a lot about what I share about my kids online and how they may feel about it when they’re older. The plot had a couple of interesting twists!
megs_s's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
3mmakatariina's review
3.0
I liked this one! If you are looking for a cute summer day read or something quick to get through after a reading slump, this novel is ideal for occasions like that!
For more of my thoughts, head to my blogpost https://3mmakatariina.wordpress.com/2019/01/16/just-for-clicks-review/
For more of my thoughts, head to my blogpost https://3mmakatariina.wordpress.com/2019/01/16/just-for-clicks-review/
thatlizhunter's review
3.0
This was CUTE! And Quirky! A very quick read that felt very summerish, I mean Claire only mentions the Arizona heat a dozen times, right?
Anyway, this story is about Claire and her unhappiness with her vlog/blog life. Her entire life is on the internet and that makes for a very mopey teenagers. What's worse? Her twin sister LOVES vlogging and even wants to do a reality TV show! Yay! Or if you're Claire, ehhhh,,, please no.
Yes, this story is about a teenager having very teenagerish problems. It's also a story about online personality and the pressure of living constantly in the public. And there's quite of bit of fashion and computer coding thrown in.
I definitely enjoyed some of the characters. Claire seemed to be well-thought through, with adorable humor and lovely awkwardness. I mean, it wasn't lovely for her. But it was hilarious.
She was also into coding! More girls into computer science, please! Claire's enthusiasm for web design and to keep learning was infectious.
Also, her aversion to strangers and the public was realistic. It wasn't just about her, but her own past experience that led to a crippling fear of strangers.
Rafael was cute, if a little cookie cutter? His biggest personality trait seemed to be an aversion to technology. I'm going to talk about THAT later. Oh, and he was a great listener.
Poppy, well Poppy, was a bit boring. Claire seemed to see her twin as a internet personality. Poppy was just a walking youtuber and that was about all I got out of her from reading the book. I really wish we could have seen more of Poppy and Claire's relationship shown on page - instead of just bickering about the internet and boys.
Overall, I enjoyed the plot. It didn't drag, and the storyline seemed fairly realistic. Well, mostly. There were some seemingly weird time jumps that momentarily confused me. I don't really like having to turn the page back several times to figure out where we are now. Did that happen? Yes.
One question I had - Claire's lying was never exactly justified? I DID NOT UNDERSTAND WHY SHE DIDN'T TELL PEOPLE THE TRUTH SOMETIMES. Especially her own sister??????? Okay, I was just confused.
There were also some unbelievable moments that led to me either shaking my head, or almost not continuing. Especially when those moments were VERY early on in the story.
Number one? Rafael claiming he lived in remote villages in India and couldn't use a cellphone because there was no reception. I feel like that's a very privileged American perspective and I really, really wish an editor had flagged that. Because, that's just casting an entire nation in a backwards light, and it's NOT TRUE. I mean, I've dozens of people from India and other nations in Southeast Asia, and all of them had technology. It was just such an ignorant mistake that I almost stopped reading. The only reason I continued past this point was because I was in a meeting and bored and needed something to read to not fall asleep. That's how annoyed I was by this portrayal.
Also, there are plenty of reasons to dislike phones and the invasion of tech into our everyday lives. Living in India should not be one of them. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Now, my next ranty point is a bit spoilery. Putting in spoiler code, so read at your own risk. ;-)
End of spoiler
Overall, a fun read. Would I read it again? Probably not. Recommend? Sort of.
Anyway, this story is about Claire and her unhappiness with her vlog/blog life. Her entire life is on the internet and that makes for a very mopey teenagers. What's worse? Her twin sister LOVES vlogging and even wants to do a reality TV show! Yay! Or if you're Claire, ehhhh,,, please no.
Yes, this story is about a teenager having very teenagerish problems. It's also a story about online personality and the pressure of living constantly in the public. And there's quite of bit of fashion and computer coding thrown in.
I definitely enjoyed some of the characters. Claire seemed to be well-thought through, with adorable humor and lovely awkwardness. I mean, it wasn't lovely for her. But it was hilarious.
She was also into coding! More girls into computer science, please! Claire's enthusiasm for web design and to keep learning was infectious.
Also, her aversion to strangers and the public was realistic. It wasn't just about her, but her own past experience that led to a crippling fear of strangers.
Rafael was cute, if a little cookie cutter? His biggest personality trait seemed to be an aversion to technology. I'm going to talk about THAT later. Oh, and he was a great listener.
Poppy, well Poppy, was a bit boring. Claire seemed to see her twin as a internet personality. Poppy was just a walking youtuber and that was about all I got out of her from reading the book. I really wish we could have seen more of Poppy and Claire's relationship shown on page - instead of just bickering about the internet and boys.
Spoiler
Oh, and after the adoption secret came out? Why wasn't there more development for that?Overall, I enjoyed the plot. It didn't drag, and the storyline seemed fairly realistic. Well, mostly. There were some seemingly weird time jumps that momentarily confused me. I don't really like having to turn the page back several times to figure out where we are now. Did that happen? Yes.
One question I had - Claire's lying was never exactly justified? I DID NOT UNDERSTAND WHY SHE DIDN'T TELL PEOPLE THE TRUTH SOMETIMES. Especially her own sister??????? Okay, I was just confused.
There were also some unbelievable moments that led to me either shaking my head, or almost not continuing. Especially when those moments were VERY early on in the story.
Number one? Rafael claiming he lived in remote villages in India and couldn't use a cellphone because there was no reception. I feel like that's a very privileged American perspective and I really, really wish an editor had flagged that. Because, that's just casting an entire nation in a backwards light, and it's NOT TRUE. I mean, I've dozens of people from India and other nations in Southeast Asia, and all of them had technology. It was just such an ignorant mistake that I almost stopped reading. The only reason I continued past this point was because I was in a meeting and bored and needed something to read to not fall asleep. That's how annoyed I was by this portrayal.
Also, there are plenty of reasons to dislike phones and the invasion of tech into our everyday lives. Living in India should not be one of them. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Now, my next ranty point is a bit spoilery. Putting in spoiler code, so read at your own risk. ;-)
Spoiler
The way the search for Claires birthmother worked, is NOT REALISTIC. Okay, after adoption, ALL of the records are changed. The Birth Certificate WON'T LIST your birth mom. I know this, I'm adopted. And my mom was adopted. So, yep, I'm kind of very annoyed because this information is easily available on the web.End of spoiler
Overall, a fun read. Would I read it again? Probably not. Recommend? Sort of.
thelifeoflaura's review
4.0
Twin sisters Claire & Poppy are accidental social media stars thanks to Mom going viral when they were babies. Well that's how it all seems. Now that they are teens, Claire is starting to realise that she really wants some privacy from the public eye. Attending a NY fashion week and receiving fan mail is a blast. Fending off internet trolls and would-be kidnappers? Not so much. Poppy embraces it. Claire hates it. Then she discovers a secret that changes everything.
Loved this book! Really well written and easy to read. Reading about Claire discovering this big secret that could shatter everything. With the new boy in her life helping her navigate this new secret, she slowly comes to terms with the fact that she might not be as connected to this as everyone else is. The only thing I didn't love was the relationship with Rafael and Claire (until the end anyway). I guess there is just the romantic in me, wanting them to be together and it felt like a weird battle between the two of them before they finally got together at the end. Otherwise I loved it!
Loved this book! Really well written and easy to read. Reading about Claire discovering this big secret that could shatter everything. With the new boy in her life helping her navigate this new secret, she slowly comes to terms with the fact that she might not be as connected to this as everyone else is. The only thing I didn't love was the relationship with Rafael and Claire (until the end anyway). I guess there is just the romantic in me, wanting them to be together and it felt like a weird battle between the two of them before they finally got together at the end. Otherwise I loved it!
auburnedge's review
5.0
Thank you for letting me read this egalley.
First off I want to say how much this book blew my mind. I went in thinking this would be a fluffy story and man was I wrong. This book is so much more. There is drama, love, family, and an overarching idea that sometimes life may look bad from your point of view but others may see something else. Perspective. This book has it and it makes you sit up and listen.
Poppy and Claire are sister goals and I will forever root for them.
If you are in the mood to be moved and feel all while getting that warm feeling of love pick up this book.
First off I want to say how much this book blew my mind. I went in thinking this would be a fluffy story and man was I wrong. This book is so much more. There is drama, love, family, and an overarching idea that sometimes life may look bad from your point of view but others may see something else. Perspective. This book has it and it makes you sit up and listen.
Poppy and Claire are sister goals and I will forever root for them.
If you are in the mood to be moved and feel all while getting that warm feeling of love pick up this book.
mindlessmartyrr's review
3.0
This is a fast read. I didn’t hate it at all. Actually I was able to get through it pretty fast because I thought it was going to be a little more in depth. Mostly I expected the tough topics to be more addressed and whatnot. This felt like the author was like here is this intense family thing but it’s just like not that serious at the same time. I’m not sure how to explain it. Claire doesn’t want to be famous and her sister Poppy does. So she is dealing with that along with some legit intense topics in her life but like I didn’t enjoy how they were handled. If you want like a quick summer read or a book you can just pick up easily and finish quickly, this is it.
ks27's review
3.0
It was alright. Pretty average all across the board. Nothing overly gripping about the writing or the plot. The characters were mildly interesting at all times. I felt that the pacing was off for the first half of the book but not in a seriously off-putting way. I liked it. I didn't love it. Good for a light read and good for the younger end of the intended audience.. Older teens I think will be hit or miss but 13-15 y/o will enjoy it in my opinion. One thing I did enjoy was the freshness of the writing. It wasn't great but it was a nice change of pace. 3.5 stars overall.