Some of the most compelling chapters are told from the point of view of Taylor, who fears change, hates crowds, and is on the autism spectrum. 'The characters’ diversity provides natural opportunities to explore a number of contemporary teen issues, including race, sexual orientation, feminism, and body image. This fun book about fierce friendships gives voice to a group of diverse female characters who are so defined by so much more than just their mental health and sexuality.' - Bustle dealing with anxiety-will be a favorite of anyone who is a fan of geek culture. 'Jen Wilde's book about two best friends-one a bisexual young woman of color, the other a young woman. The book deals head on with issues of mental health, body shaming, sexuality, and internet celebrity, handling them with a delicate and skillful touch.' - Teen Vogue ' Seeing girls and women uplifting, protecting, and loving each other is extremely powerful, especially in the context of fandom. A recommended purchase, especially for collections looking for LGBTQ titles that aren’t heavy-handed.' - Booklist 'Wilde exchanges fandom for music here, but the characters and relationships she creates are every bit as strong.

'Wilde ( Queens of Geek, 2017) exchanges fandom for music here, but the characters and relationships she creates are every bit as strong. This inclusive romance features multiple LGBTQ+ protagonists, including a nonbinary character who uses the pronouns they/them.Perfect for collections seeking high drama and romance.' - School Library Journal 'The author adeptly captures the essence and confusion that young people may go through when trying to figure out their identities. Jen Wilde, author of Queens of Geek, which Seventeen called, “the geeky, queer book of our dreams” is back with a brand new cast of highly diverse and relatable characters for her fans to fall in love with. Will the inevitable fallout turn her into a clickbait scandal (again)? Or will she find the strength to stand on her own? She knows hooking up with a band member is exactly the kind of trouble she should be avoiding, and yet Emmy and Alfie Just. Luckily, Emmy has her friends and bandmates, including the super-swoonworthy Alfie, to help her pick up the pieces of her life. When a night of partying lands Emmy in hospital and her girlfriend in jail, she’s branded the latest tabloid train wreck.

But there’s nothing the paparazzi love more than watching a celebrity crash and burn. A teen rockstar has to navigate family, love, coming out, and life in the spotlight after being labeled the latest celebrity trainwreck in Jen Wilde's quirky and utterly relatable young adult novel.Īs a rock star drummer in the hit band The Brightsiders, Emmy King’s life should be

The Brightsiders by Jen Wilde