#famous

Debut author Jilly Gagnon bursts onto the scene with a story equal parts bite and romance, perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Jennifer E. Smith, about falling for someone in front of everyone.

In this modern day love story: Girl likes boy. Girl snaps photo and posts it online. Boy becomes insta-famous. And what starts out as an innocent photo turns into a whirlwind adventure that forces them both to question whether fame—and love—are worth the price…and changes both of their lives forever.

Told from alternating points of view, #famous captures the sometimes-crazy thrill ride of social media and the equally messy but wonderful moments of liking someone in real life.

What happens when your secret crush becomes everyone’s obsession overnight?

• A Viral Sensation: Rachel snaps a cute picture of her crush, Kyle, at his fast-food job. She posts it online. By the time he clocks out, he’s an internet celebrity.
• Dual POV: Told from both Rachel's and Kyle’s perspectives, this story shows the whirlwind of insta-fame from both sides of the screen.
• High School Romance: Navigating a new crush is already messy. Navigating it when the entire world is watching? That’s a whole new level of complicated.
• Funny and Heartfelt: Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Jennifer E. Smith, this story delivers the perfect mix of witty banter, relatable awkwardness, and swoon-worthy moments.

“A bracing, big-hearted story about #life, #love, and #horrifyingembarrassmentinfrontofmillionsofpeople.” - Jesse Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl

“Eleanor & Park meets The Social Network in this hilarious yet touching love story about how technology can both divide and connect us.” - Tommy Wallach, author of We All Looked Up

“A charming, upbeat, well-paced romp, with plenty of humor that’s tempered with realistic emotions.” - Booklist

“This enjoyable romance is laced with cringe-inducing realism.” - School Library Journal

“Inspired by the ‘Alex from Target’ phenomenon, debut author Gagnon explores online trolling, instant celebrity, and social media frenzies with sensitivity and humor.” - Publishers Weekly