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Chronically Online
Destiny Chen had her eyes set on working in the mental health field for as long as she could remember. @DestinyIzzaLeo, however, stumbles right into the accidental spotlight as a content creator. While she tries to juggle her life as a streamer alongside being a university student, she finds herself torn between passion and opportunity. However, she may not need to make that choice, as her online career is at risk of being short-lived due to her reputation becoming shrouded in controversy.
As the unofficial leader of the ‘Triple D’s’, one of the most well-known content creator groups in the space, @DawnGames is no stranger to the highs and lows of being in the public eye. He has been betrayed, disrespected, hunted, spoken ill of, and doubted by his peers and audience. While @DawnGames takes it in stride, Donovan Cider is left to pick up the pieces of his shattered heart each time.
Destiny and Dawn have never once crossed paths, but Dawn seems repelled by her charm.
Their best friends believe that they are made for each other. But Dawn is harboring a secret that could destroy and change everything they know about each other.
Will his friends be proven wrong, or is there more to Dawn and Destiny’s shared connection?
As the unofficial leader of the ‘Triple D’s’, one of the most well-known content creator groups in the space, @DawnGames is no stranger to the highs and lows of being in the public eye. He has been betrayed, disrespected, hunted, spoken ill of, and doubted by his peers and audience. While @DawnGames takes it in stride, Donovan Cider is left to pick up the pieces of his shattered heart each time.
Destiny and Dawn have never once crossed paths, but Dawn seems repelled by her charm.
Their best friends believe that they are made for each other. But Dawn is harboring a secret that could destroy and change everything they know about each other.
Will his friends be proven wrong, or is there more to Dawn and Destiny’s shared connection?
320 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 22, 2025
About the author
Lily Low
3 books3 followersLily Low is a Malaysian who writes on the internet with the goal of encouraging an openness with one’s emotions. Her passion for people and faith is her driving force towards her goal of making the world a little brighter through writing. She was previously a guest contributor for Thought Catalog. Her works have also been published in Revolutionaries' imprints and Overachiever Magazine.
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June 28, 2026
The timing for this read couldn’t have been more perfect as I’ve not been feeling myself these days.
Chronically Online captures today’s digital social life, where almost everything is shared online, from the most mundane daily moments to reviews, celebrations, and beyond, all open to public scrutiny. There’s, of course, both good and bad in that openness, but sometimes the negativity can easily outweigh the positivity. It becomes effortless to spiral into comparison, judgment, and exposure to hate comments, which can take a real emotional toll.
I really enjoyed how Lily crafted an entertaining story around this theme. You can tell she poured her heart into it and genuinely sees the good in people. Even when the characters make questionable choices or end up hurting others along the way, there’s still a sense of empathy woven throughout.
A feel-good read, through and through.
Chronically Online captures today’s digital social life, where almost everything is shared online, from the most mundane daily moments to reviews, celebrations, and beyond, all open to public scrutiny. There’s, of course, both good and bad in that openness, but sometimes the negativity can easily outweigh the positivity. It becomes effortless to spiral into comparison, judgment, and exposure to hate comments, which can take a real emotional toll.
I really enjoyed how Lily crafted an entertaining story around this theme. You can tell she poured her heart into it and genuinely sees the good in people. Even when the characters make questionable choices or end up hurting others along the way, there’s still a sense of empathy woven throughout.
A feel-good read, through and through.
August 11, 2026
Besides the fact that i would really like a nerdier gamer approach, Lily produced a piece of fiction that clearly highlights the layers, the tribulations of being a popular figure specifically, a streamer and underneath all the persona and perhaps facade, streamers have their own personal battle.
The dynamic between Destiny and Dawn are full of little teases and banter, full of love and what it means to be seen in love. Lily also does a great job in depicting the inner struggle that Destiny and Dawn feel, from their own confidence in believing in themselves to how they feel about their loved ones.
Personally, I would say it's a great book for understanding that the outside world are not meant to be privy to your own thoughts and desires but seriously we need another chapter about their blossoming romance.
The dynamic between Destiny and Dawn are full of little teases and banter, full of love and what it means to be seen in love. Lily also does a great job in depicting the inner struggle that Destiny and Dawn feel, from their own confidence in believing in themselves to how they feel about their loved ones.
Personally, I would say it's a great book for understanding that the outside world are not meant to be privy to your own thoughts and desires but seriously we need another chapter about their blossoming romance.
February 15, 2026
3.7 / 5 stars!
I had a really fun time reading this book. It’s such a beautiful story about mental health, family, friendship, and the beginning of hope—especially when it comes to taking a chance on love and trusting someone new. Destiny is such a sweet character, so it’s no surprise Dawn calls her “sweetheart.” It doesn’t feel like he’s trying to charm her—it’s simply who she is: a genuinely kind and loving person. Dawn, on the other hand, is introduced as a more complicated character—closed off and struggling to trust people. But when he meets Destiny, you can slowly see him start to open up, which was really nice to read.
I also really liked the mix of her being a gaming content creator and a psychology student. The live streams and her interactions with the Triple Ds were so fun—their friendship and banter are cute and entertaining. I also appreciated the confrontation moments between them, because it shows how they learn to cope better and improve how they react and behave when going through something.
In a way, this book almost feels like a guide on how to interact better with the people we love when we’re going through something difficult or hard to explain. One part I really liked was when Destiny said that instead of assuming how to comfort someone, she would ask them what they need. That really stood out to me, because everyone copes differently. Even if your intentions are good, what you think might help may not actually be what the other person needs.
I had a really fun time reading this book. It’s such a beautiful story about mental health, family, friendship, and the beginning of hope—especially when it comes to taking a chance on love and trusting someone new. Destiny is such a sweet character, so it’s no surprise Dawn calls her “sweetheart.” It doesn’t feel like he’s trying to charm her—it’s simply who she is: a genuinely kind and loving person. Dawn, on the other hand, is introduced as a more complicated character—closed off and struggling to trust people. But when he meets Destiny, you can slowly see him start to open up, which was really nice to read.
I also really liked the mix of her being a gaming content creator and a psychology student. The live streams and her interactions with the Triple Ds were so fun—their friendship and banter are cute and entertaining. I also appreciated the confrontation moments between them, because it shows how they learn to cope better and improve how they react and behave when going through something.
In a way, this book almost feels like a guide on how to interact better with the people we love when we’re going through something difficult or hard to explain. One part I really liked was when Destiny said that instead of assuming how to comfort someone, she would ask them what they need. That really stood out to me, because everyone copes differently. Even if your intentions are good, what you think might help may not actually be what the other person needs.
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