Drawing Amanda

by Stephanie Feuer, S.Y. Lee (Illustrator)

Inky draws his crush for a game–and paints her into real danger.

DRAWING AMANDA is set in the under-parented, high-expectation world of a Manhattan international prep school. Fourteen-year-old budding artist Inky Kahn is still smarting from the death of his father. He thinks he’s found his big break when he bonds with the developer of a new computer game and snags a coveted drawing assignment, for which he uses his secret crush–Amanda–as a model.

But unbeknownst to Inky, the developer has a dangerous past, and is using his computer game to lure and stalk teenage girls. And Inky has inadvertently led Amanda right into his path. Blinded by his own ambition and sulking from his father’s death, Inky hides from the truth. Will Inky, with the help of Rungs, his cybergeek pal, discover the treachery in time and save Amanda before the creep ensnares her–or anyone else?

Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary, Social Issues

309 pages, Paperback

First published June 15, 2014

Reviews

[Julie Reece · Rating 4 out of 5]

Drawing Amanda is a great read with a slow-burn romance that I really enjoyed. The voice is honest and unique, and the characters are a cool mix of creatives, balanced between fine art, technical problem solvers, and misfits. Though the players all come from different backgrounds, cultures, and experience, it's the thread of loss and loneliness that draws them together. And as they navigate the uncertain waters of self-discovery, academic pressures, and high school cliques, each must decide if they'll trust each other (and themselves) enough to embrace who they were meant to be.
Highly recommend!

[Ashley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wish I could give half stars. This book is a solid 2.5. I received an advanced reader copy from the giveaway and was really excited to read it after I read the summary. It sounded like it was going to be full of action and maybe a kidnapping and all around like an awesome prep school version of Law and Order SVU where a girl/girls get nabbed by some creep and the characters have to track him down.

I was a little disappointed when I started reading though. The beginning was really slow and I couldn't really connect with the characters or plot at first. There were several things that bothered me, but they may only pertain to me personally. The first is the main character's nickname of Inky. It may be a superficial thing to be bothered by but every time I read the name I thought of octopi not art.

The second thing that bothered me, and it's probably because I'm a HUGE gamer is the fact that the author didn't seem to research any of the games she threw into the book. It's a TINY section of the book that is in a conversation between the Megaland guy and Inky but it had a major impact on me. He's asking Inky questions about himself and wants to know what kinds of games he's played in the last 6 months. Inky looks over the list and comments on a few he's played and says the rest look "young and very girly." This is about the point at which I rolled my eyes and thought "Ugh! Another book that googles a few popular game names and tries to work them into their story and epic fails because they didn't do the research." I finished the chapter and then actually put the book away and didn't touch it for several days. I was actually a little offended that the author seemed to think that girls only play those types of games and boys only play "boy" games. Of the games mentioned, 4 of them were "girly" (targeted at girls), 3 of them could be either/or and I actually question why the 4 "girly" games were not replaced with something more age appropriate. The creep in the book seems to be interested in 14 year old girls so why list games that seem more targeted to the age range of 4-8? When I was 14 I never played anything remotely like Barbie Fashion Designer or Animal Doctor. Now that I think about it, neither did any of my friends that played games at that age nor did my little sisters when they 14 either. As for the other games Gone Home, Maia and Plants VS Zombies are not "girly" in the least and Inky classifying them as such is just wrong. Then Inky proceeds to muse on the fact that there was no WoW, Assassin's Creed or Call of Duty on the list. REALLY?! Are you kidding me? Of all the amazing games out there the ones that are picked for comparison are these three? Don't get me wrong, World of Warcraft is a good MMO and they're constantly adding more content. I haven't played it in awhile so I can't say much more about it than that. Assassin's Creed is an amazing game series and this one didn't bother me too much. And then she mentions Call of Duty and lost all credibility for her and the book. Call of Duty is fun especially if you like running around and shooting people in multiplayer but the series hasn't brought anything remotely new to the table in quite awhile. Each one's story is so-so and the gameplay and controls are repetitive and nothing new. There are better FPS's out there that could have been mentioned in place of CoD such as Bioshock or Dead Space. Just because a game sold well doesn't mean it was a good game. It just means it has a decent loyal core of fans that will buy it no matter how good or bad it is. As for "girly" games I can think of several that are more age appropriate that could have been used such as Harvest Moon, Rune Factory and I don't think I've ever met a guy who plays The Sims. I know it's not something that will probably bother most people who read this book but I'm a stickler when it comes to my games and I hate when an author seems to just grab a few popular names off of Google and throws them in to try and make it look like they know about them.

The next thing kind of bothered me is how convenient it is that Rungs gets his hands on everything technological they need when they need it. Seriously? His dad works for the Thai government in Intelligence. You'd think he'd be a little more responsible about leaving top secret high tech equipment laying around in his home. Or better yet, WHY did he take it home in the first place? You would think that he would be concerned about the fact that if his bosses found out that he took it home and further more was letting his kid mess it that he'd lose his job or worse. One would think that he'd keep it under lock and key since it was in his home. It also would have made for a bit more interesting bits if Rungs had had to pick the lock to his dad's room with the equipment and sneak it out as opposed to just being all "My dad has this cool stuff we can use to trap this pedo".

Those are the three big things that bothered me. Overall I think it could have used a little more interaction with Woody and really getting him set up as the creepy pedo he turns out to be and less of the everyday going to school stuff. Most of the school stuff seemed as if it was thrown in as more of an afterthought for filler and really a lot of it could have been left out. I slogged through this book only half interested because it had turned out to be totally different than what the summary made it seem. I didn't really connect with it until the very end of chapter 30. It was the part where Inky is finishing up his speech:

"So we see the Awa Indians of the Amazon carrying their fire from spot to dwindling spot, giving thanks for what they have, rather than mourning what they've lost." Inky closed his eyes for a split second, hearing his own words. How proud he was of his father's journey. When he started to speak again, his voice cracked. "The ember pot may look like a trinket you'd put on a dresser," Inky said, thinking of being in Amanda's room, "a reminder of a faraway place." He paused once more for effect and tried to hold Amanda's gaze. "For the Awa, and maybe for all of us, it is a reminder that home is made from the sparks you carry."

This or something very similar should have been closer to the beginning of the book, not the last third of it. You shouldn't just now be connecting with the main characters when the book is almost over. You want the reader to connect with them and care what happens to them early on in the story so that by the time the reader gets to the point that this passage actually was in the story they're invested in the characters and what they're going through. As it was, I did not connect with the characters when I started reading this book and I didn't really care what would or wouldn't happen to them because I was mostly bored. If not for the fact that I always try to finish any book that I start, regardless of whether it immediately grabs my attention or not, then I never would have actually reached this part of the story. I never would have made that connection, been able to empathize with the characters and probably would have put the book on the shelf or gave it away without finishing it.

This book has great potential and when the pace picks up around chapter 31 I enjoyed it quite a bit. However I can't honestly say that I'd recommend it as it is right now. There's just not enough to grab you and pull you in at the beginning, not enough to get you hooked and want to keep going just to see what's going to happen next. It's a great idea and has the potential to be an excellent piece of YA fiction but it needs a bit more polishing. Maybe a bit more research on actual cases like this that have happened in real life or watch some episodes of SVU that revolve around pedophiles.

[Jaclyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I first stumbled upon this book when I was browsing the Goodreads app. I wanted to read this book because of how realistic the events were in the story. At first, I did have a hard time really getting into the story, only because I felt as though I was breezing right through it. I didn't feel as though the story really picked up until chapter 5 or 6. Once the two main characters, Amanda and Inky were thrown into the world of Megaland, then I was able to get into the storyline. At first, I was becoming frustrated at Inky and Amanda for being able to trust so easily. I then understood based on their situation. Inky had lost his father, and Amanda was the new student. They were also dealing with trying to find who they were and where they belonged. The part that upset me the most was when Inky and Rungs were trying to convince Amanda that Megaland wasn't who she thought he was, but she didn't believe them. I really like Inky's character and how he saw the world differently. I have never read a book where the author uses colors to describe the emotions/feelings of a character. As you read what he was going through you could literally paint a picture in your mind of his emotions. I loved seeing how the characters who had lost something/someone in the beginning of the story had grown so much throughout the story. They end up becoming better versions of themselves, and find out who they are. I also really enjoyed that the illustrations were incorporated into the story. I liked that the author of this book wrote about difficult subject matter involving the dangers of cyberspace. Even though this story is fiction, it can still serve as a way to teach those around the age of the characters in the story what could happen if they are not careful. I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars, simply because I had a rough start to getting into the story. Overall, I thought this was an amazing and very unique story. I look forward to reading more by the author.

[Jessica Sorenson · Rating 4 out of 5]

**I received this book pre-publication, in exchange for an honest review. **

I REALLY LOVED THIS BOOK!!

The international prep school idea was great! The characters had such diversity, and depth it was interesting to get to know them. The story was beautifully told through the eyes, mind, and artwork of INKY (love the nickname). The imagery of the way he felt in color was amazing. It felt genuine and beautiful.

I am a visual person, and sometimes I will read the dust jacket of a book because of the cover art. This books cover art, would not have made me want to read it. Looks cheesy with the creep hand in the corner.

However, I am so glad I did read this book. GREAT READ! I couldn't put it down!

[Nina Harrington · Rating 4 out of 5]

What does teenage pupils Inky, Rungs, Amanda and Hawk all have in common?
They attend the same school for the children of diplomats, and they are all mourning the loss of people and homes and lives that they once loved.

Little wonder that they turn away from the tight school cliques and enter the world of multimedia gaming.

Each of them is looking for something they cannot find in real life and being able to talk openly to a stranger seems too good to be true.
It is. But Megaland works its magic on each one of them and by the end of this story they have found a way forward and formed real friendships and a future.

39 short chapters and a fast pace really move this story on and I thoroughly enjoyed it.


I was delighted to receive an advanced reading copy of this book through NetGalley

[Hipso Media · Rating 5 out of 5]

We're so pleased to be publishing this wonderful YA book. Stephanie masterfully tapped into some real teen issues and crafted memorable characters that are sure to resonate. S.Y. Lee's GIF illustrations really add some magic to book and we couldn't be more excited about the release!

[Renee · Rating 3 out of 5]

An intriguing premise and interesting characters–from the cyber-savvy son of a Thai national intelligence officer to a boy with synesthesia artfully drawing and feeling his way to back a new normal. However, the slow pace and stilted dialogue made it hard to fully connect emotionally with several of the other characters; I also found the sudden shifts to the POVs of other characters jarring and disorienting, when it felt like readers should be with the most relatable and fully drawn Inky throughout the novel.

[Ariel Hess · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought it would be better but it had some good points.

[Giovana (laBOOK'S Blog) · Rating 2 out of 5]

This review was originally posted on Corazones Literarios...This book was provided by the publisher in exhange of a honest review, which haven't influence my opinion of it...

This was a particular book. The first thing that caught me was the fact that it has gifs into the reading; it thought that was an amazing idea, like we soon could have a Harry Potter kind of thing! However, the book didn’t full me like I thought it would.

Drawing Amanda it the story of Ink and Amanda. Two outsider kids from an international high school in New York, those have had experience hard things. When Ink had lived the death of his father and the emotional abandon of his mother, he struggles to keep alive his passion for arts. In mid time, Amanda had lived in more places that she can remember but with an over the top social convention mother and a politic father, she struggles the absent of her savers and crime buddies brothers, who are both at college in other countries. So, Ink and Amanda looking for company in a new website games called Megaland.

But nothing’s like what it seems, and both teen find themselves into a creepier world where it could treat their life and dreams.

What I liked? The characters developing in the end.

They were growing and changing in a good way, that almost make them believable. I like that they found what they need to overcome their problems to be better persons. But what I didn’t like is the fact that I could complete connect with them. I felt a lack of something on it. Also, I didn’t like the relationship through each character. For example I didn’t like that all the parent have issues or how they respond to the problems through the reading, as well, the “love” that the author try to improve into the reading was unbelievable for me, the eternal insta-love-caring readers talk about all the time.

The plot is very original at some way. I haven’t read a book with an internet crime yet, only see it on television or movies. A book with this characteristics and ideas is good, because we see more of the actions and developing of the characters into this kind of situations.

However, the mayor problem with this book is the fact that the action start on the 3/4 part of the book. When I started the reading I was really lots because I didn’t even know where the book was set, and also didn’t knowing if the guy was called Michael or Ink because everyone had so weird names that I thought I was in a parallel world or something. It isn’t till the half of the book that everything started to made sense. I keep reading it just because I want to know how it ended, because I knew something good was coming and I needed to know. And because I love crime books.

I do like the international of the book, the fact that there're people for other countries and cultures. However, the school things wasn't necessary into the plot and confuse the reader with lot of unnecessary details.

Overall, this book was fine. I recommend it for those who like to keep reading until finish the book, because the final is good, and just because everything is solve. However, once that I finished I sadly felt nothing. This book is no memorable, is just for spend a time with it and put it aside.

[Bruce Gargoyle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full review at http://thebookshelfgargoyle.wordpress... (June 16)

I received a digital copy of this title from the publisher in return for an honest review.

Ten Second Synopsis:
Inky submits drawings of the new girl at school to a webgame developer in the hope that his art will reach a wider audience. In hindsight, this was probably a mistake.

Drawing Amanda is a contemporary tale about fitting in, growing up and facing your demons. It has a very straightforward plot and I enjoyed the simplicity of the story, while also appreciating the various trajectories of character development for the main characters. The setting of an international school gave rise to a diverse range of characters and I loved how Feuer managed to seamlessly work cultural and religious backgrounds into the story without making it sound contrived.

Central to Inky’s character development is the idea of grief and bereavement, and the pressure that can be placed on the bereaved to “move on” and regain one’s former pace of life after a particular period of time has passed. It was interesting to see this played out with both a male and female character simultaneously in the book, as Inky’s ex-friend Hawk is also recovering from the death of a parent. The theme of creating one’s identity is also quite strong as Amanda attempts to find a new way of being in a context in which everyone else seems to have already cemented their place.

The underlying plot point about internet safety is played out with a fair amount of realism and Feuer manages to avoid preaching about it, instead demonstrating how easy it is for those who feel emotionally vulnerable to be taken advantage of by someone they think they know.

The plot rolls along at a fairly reasonable pace, but there is a fair chunk towards the end of the book that deviates from the main story arc and focuses on the main characters’ major school assignment for the year. While this section was interesting in itself, I felt it popped up at a weird place in the story because Rung’s investigation into the Megaland maker had just become exciting and this deviation slowed the pace a little bit.

I think Drawing Amanda will appeal greatly to kids in the younger YA age group, say 12 to 15 years, because it features very relatable characters and deals with the issues that many kids face when trying to stake out an identity in a crowded social arena. Also, the story is simple and relevant to anyone who uses the internet for social activities – so I suspect this story will appeal to parents and teachers of readers in this age bracket as well. In fact, it would probably make a great launching point for discussion in lower secondary classrooms about mindful internet usage amongst young people.

Recommended.

[Melissa (thereaderandthechef) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Drawing Amanda is such a creative book! It mixes the wonderful elements of a well written story and fantastic illustrations that resemble important pieces inside the book. Have you seen the cover? It's so cool. Wish I had it in print to place it in my bookshelf. I love how it speaks volumes of what this book is about as it show's perfectly how the artist (Inky) is drawing the girl (Amanda), and without him noticing, another hand is trying to take away the drawing.

This book is like the perfect example of what could go wrong when chatting online with strangers. And even more when the targets are kids and teens. It's so easy to feel comfortable sitting behind a computer and pouring your heart out to someone else without having to look at their reactions, but you may never know what their full intentions are until it's too late sometimes.

This happens to both Inky and Amanda as they struggle to find an escape from their pains and troubles. When they find out about "Megaland", an interactive game in development for girls, they feel the developer truly understands them and are willing to help him out with his game. Inky doesn't know Amanda is using the game too since they didn't know each other that well at first, and as he starts having feelings for her (and she hints that she thinks he is the developer of Megaland) Inky and his friend Rungs start to realize that they may have stepped into a dangerous trap.

While Inky and Amanda were great characters that I wouldn't mind getting to know better another time because they're smart and talented kids, I think Rungs is the special character that needs to be credited. He was the one that managed to uncover the whole deal behind Megaland with his amazing computer skills and, in my opinion, the true hero of this story. Without him, I shudder to think about what could have happened to Amanda, and Inky for that matter.

I'm really pleased with how this book turned out to be. I think the author and the illustrator both did a great job with Drawing Amanda that from now on I'll be paying close attention to what they do next. A big thumbs up and a yes! to "Do I recommend this book?".

*Thanks to Hipso Media for the eARC of Drawing Amanda in exchange for an honest review. You can also read it at The Reader and the Chef

[Ana · Rating 5 out of 5]

*I received a copy of this book in exchange of an honest review*

Fist of all I would like to thank Hipso Media for giving me a chance to read and review this book!

Drawing Amanda takes place in an international prep school in New York. The main characters, Inky, Amanda, and Rungs, are all in their first year of 'upper school' or high school. Inky is still struggling to cope with his father's sudden death and the fact that he wasn't able to go to the art school that all his other friends went. Amanda is a new student who is trying to fit in. They both use Megaland, a website in the making, to escape, but the developer is not as friendly as he seems.

Overall I loved this book. The characters were very easy to relate to and fun to read about. Inky was unique and creative and I really loved the fact that he thought with colors. His creations were beautiful and even if there weren't any pictures in the book I still would have been able to envision his art based off of the author's descriptions. The art in the book was great! It was nice to have something to look at and I especially loved how detailed they were. Throughout the book, I really sensed character growth, which I felt was really important seeing that both Inky and Amanda were both trying to overcome their emotions.

Drawing Amanda also had an important message for all kids who are on the internet: Don't trust strangers on the internet. Both Inky and Amanda trusted the developer of Megaland because he seemed friendly and understanding, but in reality the developer is dangerous. This is an important message for everyone, especially now, because there are many predators that attempt to lure both girls and boys or harm them.

My only complaint is that I wanted a few more illustrations, other than that the book was phenomenal. I would recommend it to everyone!

[Madeline Dyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay, so, I went into this book not knowing what to expect. I hadn't read any other reviews for it, and I'm so glad that this meant I could discover this book on my own. It felt special, and it's definitely one of those more personal books.
Let's start with the main character, Inky. It's been a while since I read a YA that had a male protagonist, and Feuer's MC is refreshing and original. But he also felt so real. I loved how his background--and what he's experienced--has so obviously shaped his character. He was relatable on so many levels. And his personality was entertaining. (The moment he questioned Rungs on how he speaks using abbreviations I knew I was going to love Inky!)
The writing itself is excellent, very engaging. There was just the right amount of intrigue, tension, and drama. And I loved how gaming became central to the plot, but how it was done in such a way that the dangers of the cyber-world were highlighted without feeling preachy at all. It was so well done--and there were so many tense moments, mainly because of the realism.
I highly recommend this book and will definitely be on the lookout for more by Stephanie Feuer!

[Daniel Cohen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic debut YA novel! I was fortunate enough to read this book pre-publication. I love that it tackles real-life young adult issues (not just another unrealistic love-triangle retelling, which I find too often in my YA books these days) and treats young readers with the resect they deserve. Inky is a three-dimension protagonist with whom young male readers are sure to relate, and Stephanie's language places the reader right along side of Inky and his emotional conflicts. And I really enjoyed how Stephanie covered things that NEED to be discussed among young adults: the overwhelming exuberance over a chance to feel special, how to be wary while navigating the web, and the hollow loneliness that a lot of young people tend to feel (even while surrounded by a school full of other teens).

And the idea of S.Y. Lee's illustrations coming to life as GIFs in the enhanced eBook version is intoxicating! I've never heard of a book doing such a thing and I can't wait for the e-version to come out!

[Tia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book about three teens that get involved with a video game developer. On the first day of school Rungs takes the new girl Amanda's notebook and writes down an url that will take Inky, his best friend, to a game development site but the ink seeps through and Amanda decides to log into it also. Inky is more interested in Amanda and doing the artwork for the site, Megaland. While doing site questionnaires she realizes that the questions become more personal in nature. She's told its for game designing, and is confirmed in her eyes when she see the artwork for the avatars. The game developer chose to use his artwork for them, and one happens to look like Amanda! Amanda starts to assume the Inky and Rungs are behind the game, and she likes him more. The situation becomes more complicated and more dangerous as the truth comes out.
I think this is a great book as far as storyline,character believability, and moral conclusion. I would definitely recommend this to the teens I know, and can't wait to read another book by Stephanie Feuer.

[Vicky · Rating 4 out of 5]

First I should say I'm not the target demographic for this novel, but I got a signed copy at BookCon (including a teeny sketch of me by S.Y. Lee which I will treasure always) and I like to read stuff before I pass it on to my daughters. I didn't read the back so I didn't know about the creep part for ages, I was just enjoying this rather odd world of gaming development, and wondering where it was going. As soon as the idea of photos came up, though, I got it. I don't want to give middle-grade books leeway in terms of realism or plot, and maybe the other reviewer's views are valid, but as a warning tale mixed with a healthy dose of kids taking action in a slightly unrealistic but fun and interesting way, I was sold. My girl scout troop was discussing internet safety the other day, and they all insisted they only friended people they know, then two seconds later admitted friending people they actually didn't know, so this is very top-of-mind to me. I also liked the portrayals of grief, and how it is handled in two different people.

[Suzy Turner · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved the sound of this book when I first read the synopsis and I figured I would probably enjoy it and that I did. However I didn't feel a deep connection to the characters or to the story itself, possibly because I felt its appeal would apply to more of a younger reader. I am a huge fan of YA, don't get me wrong, but I felt this was more middle grade than anything else. Having said that, it was a thoroughly well written piece of fiction that I would definitely recommend to younger readers.
What particularly struck me was the international feel of the book – I enjoyed that the main characters came from a wide variety of backgrounds and that each one had some serious issues that they were dealing with. Add to that the fact that the story itself dealt with some pretty serious issues as well (like paedophilia) makes this a great read to recommend to school aged kids.

[Elizabeth Nordquest · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a digital copy of the book in exchange for a review.

I would give this a 3.5-4. It was a good debut YA novel, but at times felt a bit rushed.

I appreciated the relatively short length. I think some YA novels can get long-winded, especially when there is a lesson to be learned.

I entered a giveaway for the book a while ago, so when I began reading I had forgotten the plot summary. I was so surprised when the story took a turn. If I had recalled the plot, perhaps I would not have thought parts of the story seemed rushed.

Overall, I enjoyed the main characters, the school, and the story that brought them together. I think it could use another layer of polish, but I could imagine it as a TV show I'd watch, like Degrassi or something on ABC Family.

Oh, and the illustrations are great. I'd like to see the print version of the book.

[Mariel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you so much to Hipso Media for providing an e-copy of this book.

I really enjoyed it. The subject of internet stalking is very real and very dangerous, and I've never seen it in book form, especially around the YA genre. The story was well-done and interesting. I usually get annoyed by the chat format of writing, but I think the author did a very nice job of making it fun and easy to read. The artwork in the book is amazing as well. I like the other themes of acceptance and loss that were also incorporated throughout the book as well.

I do wish there was more of a developed ending, though. I wanted to know what happened to Woody and Megaland. An epilogue or something would have been very nice.

[Shelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

DRAWING AMANDA is an artful story about a kid, Inky, who unwittingly puts his crush in danger when his drawings of her gain attention. Feuer nails both the characters and their Manhattan world. Even without the amazing drawings, I would have been able to see them. The story is fast-paced and feels genuine, despite making an important point about the dangers of the Internet. I recommend this for any avid teen readers, or avid teen techies, and I'm looking forward to seeing what Feuer writes next.

[Angelica Dimeo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got a free ebook copy of this book from a publisher for a honest review.
I liked all the color drawings it was very unique.
I got to learn about tribes from brazil.
I also liked that there was a real message that anyone can
get sucked in by a cyber creep.
The book was a little slow paced at first but picked up a bit towards the middle
I think this book would be great for middle schoolers age wise.
thanks for the opportunity.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

Free copy provided for honest review.
A well written story portraying not only the dangers of human predators but also the all-consuming experience of grief. The characters are very well developed and the author describes the mind of the artist so well, I could almost see the swirls of colour as Inky did.

[Mindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

**RECEIVED COPY FOR REVIEW**

This book was kind of a light read.
I'd think it'd appeal to artists more than anyone else because Inky was an artist.
There wasn't a lot of character development, and character development is very important in books. I was just not seeing it.
Overall, the story seemed juvenile. I think it was due to the whole solving-a-crime element.

[Julie (Bookish.Intoxication) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this novel from NetGalley.
This novel is cleverly written and I genuinely enjoyed it.. It is easy to read, and filled with emotion on every level. This novel would be great for a high-school student, it shows courage, srength, smarts and friendship in a whole new light.. A great little novel.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not my family normal reads, but we figured we would give it a try. The book does not disappoint. Check it out sometimes best to check out ones your not sure of. The author keeps you drawn into her book an I'm looking forward to reading more by her.

[Darcee Kraus · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won this novel in the First Read's giveaway! Feuer has a fresh voice for the teen readers and I was enthralled with the story. The character's have to face relatable issues that we all faced as teenagers in school. The internet (and the world) can be a scary place...

[Michelle stockman · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book. fast paced . great character's .. was hard for me to put down.. Great Writing by the Author.. Cant wait to read her next book

[Bree Hodges · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast read, I highly enjoyed this novel. Looking forward to reading more from this author

[Christine Ditzel · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Emaleigh · Rating 1 out of 5]

I could not finish this. I tried to several times and I just lost interest.