#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 an overnight celebrity?

• Secret Crush Goes Viral: Rachel just wanted a picture for her best friend. She never expected it to make her crush, Kyle, the internet’s new obsession overnight.
• Alternating Points of View: Told from both his and her perspectives, you’ll get to live inside their heads as they navigate the chaos of sudden fame and real feelings.
• Authentic High School Romance: A witty and relatable modern love story about what happens when your private feelings go public at the worst possible time.
• Sweet Cinnamon Roll Hero: He’s the popular lacrosse star who’s genuinely kind to everyone; she’s the clever, artsy girl hiding in the corner. When fame throws them together, sparks are guaranteed to fly.

“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