Messy

A parent might reach for this book when their teenager is becoming overly fixated on social media validation or struggling with the pressure to project a flawless digital persona. The story explores the ethics of online identity through Brooke, who hires a secret ghostwriter to maintain her Hollywood It Girl blog. It dives into themes of integrity, the trap of social comparison, and the strain that secrets put on real-world relationships. While it offers a fun, glamorous look at celebrity culture, it serves as a cautionary tale about the hollow nature of curated fame. It is an ideal pick for starting a conversation about authenticity in the digital age with a high schooler who enjoys contemporary, fast-paced fiction.