Genre: Contemporary, Young AdultPublisher: HarperTeen
ISBN: 0062560867
Format: Hardback
Release Date: 20th August 2019
Links: Goodreads, Amazon.com, Indigo,
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Synopsis:
Lainey wouldn’t mind lugging a camera around a video game convention for her brother, aka YouTube superstar Codemeister, except for one big problem. He’s funny and charming online, but behind closed doors, Cody is a sexist jerk.
SamTheBrave came to this year’s con with one mission: meeting Codemeister—because getting his idol’s attention could be the big break Sam needs.
ShadowWillow is already a successful streamer. But when her fans start shipping her with Code, Shadow concocts a plan to turn the rumors to her advantage.
The three teens’ paths collide when Lainey records one of Cody’s hateful rants on video. Because she’s determined to spill the truth to her brother’s fans—even if that means putting Sam and Shadow in the crosshairs.
Review:
** ARC provided by Harper Collins Frenzy, in return for my
honest review **
I never had the chance to pick up Anna Priemaza's debut novel, but I was very excited to receive an arc of Fan the Fame in my swag bag from Frenzy Presents.
This book follows three different characters, ShadowWillow, SamtheBrave and Lainey. It centers around a gaming convention focused on the game Legends of the Stone.
The characters in this book were fantastic. ShadowWillow is a guest on a panel at the convention and is hoping that her association with CodeMeister (a big YouTuber) will help to boost her streaming career. SamtheBrave is attending the event and is hoping that he can show Code his videos to boost his own YouTube channel. Both ShadowWillow and SamtheBrave are desperate to build a following.
However, CodeMeister isn't what he appears to be. He has racist, misogynistic behavior but Lainey's attempts to call him out on it don't work. I really enjoyed this take on what the gaming/streaming industry can be like and that not everything is as 'perfect' as it may seem.
All the characters in this book were amazing. Each of them were very well developed and I loved following their journey. I would have loved for the book to be longer so I could have spent longer with these characters and follow their journey further.
This book heavily focuses on the gaming/streaming industry. It shows how fame isn't everything you may expect it to be. But, the story also focuses on the importance of acceptance, friendship and being yourself.
I fell in love with these characters and I didn't want the book to end. I couldn't put this book down from start to finish. Anna Priemaza is a wonderful writer and I hope to pick up her first novel sometime soon.
This book follows three different characters, ShadowWillow, SamtheBrave and Lainey. It centers around a gaming convention focused on the game Legends of the Stone.
The characters in this book were fantastic. ShadowWillow is a guest on a panel at the convention and is hoping that her association with CodeMeister (a big YouTuber) will help to boost her streaming career. SamtheBrave is attending the event and is hoping that he can show Code his videos to boost his own YouTube channel. Both ShadowWillow and SamtheBrave are desperate to build a following.However, CodeMeister isn't what he appears to be. He has racist, misogynistic behavior but Lainey's attempts to call him out on it don't work. I really enjoyed this take on what the gaming/streaming industry can be like and that not everything is as 'perfect' as it may seem.
All the characters in this book were amazing. Each of them were very well developed and I loved following their journey. I would have loved for the book to be longer so I could have spent longer with these characters and follow their journey further.
This book heavily focuses on the gaming/streaming industry. It shows how fame isn't everything you may expect it to be. But, the story also focuses on the importance of acceptance, friendship and being yourself.
I fell in love with these characters and I didn't want the book to end. I couldn't put this book down from start to finish. Anna Priemaza is a wonderful writer and I hope to pick up her first novel sometime soon.
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