♥♥♥♥ ½
If you are like me and love writing fanfiction, and
spending hours on the internet speculating about your favourite authors latest
books or the latest episode of your favourite television show, this is the one
for you. This is the first book of Zappia that I’m reading, and based on this,
she will become one of my auto-buys.
Scott
Westerfeld’s Afterworlds meets Nimona in
this novel about art, fandom, and finding the courage to be yourself. Features illustrations
by the author throughout. Perfect for readers of Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl. In the real world, Eliza Mirk is shy,
weird, smart and friendless. Online, Eliza is LadyConstellation, the anonymous
creator of a popular webcomic called Monstrous Sea. With millions of followers
and fans throughout the world, Eliza’s
persona is popular. Eliza can’t imagine enjoying the real world as much as she
loves her digital community. Then Wallace Warland transfers to her school, and
Eliza begins to wonder if a life offline might be worthwhile.
Zappia deals with some very real subjects while
blowing life into Eliza’s story, Monstrous Sea, besides the relatability for people who live their lives on
the internet, Eliza deals with some issues that affect most people in today's life. The way Zappia introduces these
characters to you and makes you fall in
love with them makes the journey of
seeing them grow worth every heart-clenching
moment.
She brought in the fact that internet
friends are as important as real friends, with that fine line of balance
between the two worlds, it made this book come to life and you know the author ‘gets’
how it feels to be a part of such a community.
I loved the art throughout the book, and wouldn’t
have minded if Monstrous Sea was a real comic.
Well done Francesca
on this book that will probably be one of my favourites for the year.
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