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PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group

ISBN-100593403169

ISBN-139780593403167

eBay Product ID (ePID)17070933195

Product Key Features

Book TitleBad Influence

Number of Pages288 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicFashion & Beauty, Romance / Contemporary, People & Places / United States / Asian American

Publication Year2025

GenreYoung Adult Fiction

AuthorClaire Ahn

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight12.7 Oz

Item Length8.6 in

Item Width5.8 in

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Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience

Reviews"An absorbing, empathetic story that explores personal ethics and peeks behind the curtains of online perfectionism." -- Kirkus Reviews "Readers will find Ahn's characters to be likable and sympathetic as they face difficult questions around social media and familiar social convictions." --Booklist "Ahn explores the importance of being present in a moment and being true to yourself. An enjoyable ... read for readers looking for a love story with a little drama." -- SLJ, "An absorbing, empathetic story that explores personal ethics and peeks behind the curtains of online perfectionism." -- Kirkus Reviews

Grade FromSeventh Grade

SynopsisIn this contemporary YA novel, high school student Charlotte Goh is an aspiring Asian American fashion influencer desperately trying to lift her family out of hardship, only to find it may come at a cost higher than any Chanel bag. Seventeen-year-old Charlotte Goh is juggling two very different personas- the dutiful Korean daughter, and the hustling NYC fashion influencer. Her best friend Steven scoffs at her ambition, but she secretly hopes that her posts will help financially support her struggling family. Then one night, after posting about a racist experience she had at an influencer event, Charlotte finds herself going viral and garnering the fame she's always craved. And as much as she doesn't want her newfound popularity to change her, she can't help but be swept away by the exciting perks- chic new friends, the attention of one of Hollywood's hottest heartthrobs, and a slew of companies clamoring to sponsor her. But as she falls deeper into the influencer world, she finds that she may have to sacrifice more than she bargained for-including her unexpected new feelings for Steven. Will Charlotte be able to stay true to herself, or will she lose the things that are most important to her?, In this contemporary YA novel, high school student Charlotte Goh is an aspiring Asian American fashion influencer desperately trying to lift her family out of hardship, only to find it may come at a cost higher than any Chanel bag. Seventeen-year-old Charlotte Goh is juggling two very different personas: the dutiful Korean daughter, and the hustling NYC fashion influencer. Her best friend Steven scoffs at her ambition, but she secretly hopes that her posts will help financially support her struggling family. Then one night, after posting about a racist experience she had at an influencer event, Charlotte finds herself going viral and garnering the fame she's always craved. And as much as she doesn't want her newfound popularity to change her, she can't help but be swept away by the exciting perks: chic new friends, the attention of one of Hollywood's hottest heartthrobs, and a slew of companies clamoring to sponsor her. But as she falls deeper into the influencer world, she finds that she may have to sacrifice more than she bargained for--including her unexpected new feelings for Steven. Will Charlotte be able to stay true to herself, or will she lose the things that are most important to her?