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A parent would reach for this book when they are concerned about the intensity of their teenager's online obsessions or want to start a conversation about the darker side of internet fandom. It is a satirical, high stakes thriller about four girls whose devotion to a boy band spirals into a kidnapping and an accidental death. The story explores the thin line between passion and obsession, the weight of peer pressure, and the loss of individual morality within a group. Due to its dark humor, frequent profanity, and morally ambiguous characters, it is best suited for mature teens aged 14 and up who can appreciate its cynical critique of celebrity culture.