The reason I gave this book a three star rating. It really is like Heidi says "One day you are in and the next day you are out". I would not call myself a fashionista so it was fascinating to see how quickly trends changed. First for the good things that I liked about this book:Well I did like the dystopia theme of this story. So I wanted to see what this book is all about. I wanted to check this book out because it did hint to similarities of Project Runway. “Through its likable characters, sly humor, and smart, fast-moving plot, this entertaining debut raises serious questions about the costs of disposable fashion and pursuit of celebrity.” -Kirkus Reviews Read more Smart, provocative, and entertaining, this thrilling page-turner questions the cult-like mentality of fame and fashion. Now they’re joining forces to subversively resist and overturn the industry that controls every part of their lives . . . A top fashion label employs sixteen-year-old Marla to dictate hot new clothing trends, while Ivy, a teen pop star, popularizes the garments that Marla approves.īoth girls are pawns in a calculated but seductive system of corporate control, and both begin to question their world’s aggressive levels of consumption. In Marla Klein and Ivy Wilde’s world, teens are the gatekeepers of culture. In this dystopian thriller, fashion is making everyone a victim: “A captivating and fast-paced ride” (Joelle Charbonneau, New York Times–bestselling author of The Testing trilogy).
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