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The Brightsiders

by Jen Wilde
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A teen rockstar must navigate family, love, coming out, and life in the spotlight after the tabloids label her a trainwreck in this dramatic novel.
As a rock star drummer, Emmy King's life should be perfect. Her band, the Brightsiders, is a hit and all their dreams should be coming true. But there's nothing the paparazzi love more than watching a celebrity crash and burn. When a night of partying lands Emmy in the hospital, she's branded the latest tabloid trainwreck.
Luckily, Emmy has her friends and bandmates, including the super-swoonworthy Alfie, to help her pick up the pieces of her life. She knows hooking up with a band member is exactly the kind of trouble she should be avoiding, and yet Emmy and Alfie Just. Keep. Kissing.
Will the inevitable fallout turn her into a clickbait scandal (again)? Or will she find the strength to stand on her own?
Praise for The Brightsiders
"The author adeptly captures the essence and confusion that young people may go through when trying to figure out their identities. This inclusive romance features multiple LGBTQ+ protagonists . . . High drama and romance." —School Library Journal
"Wilde exchanges fandom for music here, but the characters and relationships she creates are every bit as strong." —Booklist Online

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    June 4, 2024

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      • ISBN: 9781250189721
      • File size: 3827 KB

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      • ISBN: 9781250189721
      • File size: 3827 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      April 1, 2018

      Gr 9 Up-Set in the fast pace of Hollywood, rockstar drummer Emmy King, 17, just can't seem to get it right. Always caught up in drama with her parents and friends, the paparazzi have a field day when Emmy ends up in the hospital after a hard night of underage drinking. A few months later she is on stage and coming out as a bisexual. She eventually falls for Alfie, her irresistible, genderfluid band mate, which leads to a relationship that is physically mature. Emma is a complex, multifaceted character who doesn't always make the right decisions, but she proves that relationships can be complicated regardless of one's sexuality. The author adeptly captures the essence and confusion that young people may go through when trying to figure out their identities. This inclusive romance features multiple LGBTQ+ protagonists, including a nonbinary character who uses the pronouns they/them. The frankness and details of Emmy's sexual experiences make this a better choice for older readers. VERDICT Perfect for collections seeking high drama and romance.-Karen Alexander, Lake Fenton High School, Linden, MI

      Copyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • The Horn Book

      January 1, 2019
      After being the latest tabloid fodder, seventeen-year-old rock-star drummer Emmy King picks herself up with the help of her friends only to face family drama, a controversial coming-out as bisexual, and more trouble in the spotlight. This unashamedly queer romance features a diverse set of characters, including a nonbinary person, and it expertly broaches important topics including gaslighting, addiction, mental health, and abuse.

      (Copyright 2019 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

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