Reviews
With likable protagonists and snappy dialogue, Something Real credibly zooms in on reality TV's impact on unwilling subjects-a shoo-in for teens drawn to contemporary romance and drama., "Smart, funny book that kids will binge read." -- Booklist "Given the oversaturation of reality television and the strength of the celebrity gossip industrial complex, Demetrios's addictive yet thoughtful debut, about a teenage TV star in search of normalcy, comes as a welcome reprieve." -- Publishers Weekly "This chilling satire follows one teenager's efforts to escape from the reality TV franchise financially supporting her large family. . . Sobering and thought-provoking ideas wrapped in an engaging plot." -- Kirkus Reviews "With likable protagonists and snappy dialogue, Something Real credibly zooms in on reality TV's impact on unwilling subjects-a shoo-in for teens drawn to contemporary romance and drama." -- School Library Journal, This chilling satire follows one teenager's efforts to escape from the reality TV franchise financially supporting her large family. . . Sobering and thought-provoking ideas wrapped in an engaging plot., Given the oversaturation of reality television and the strength of the celebrity gossip industrial complex, Demetrios's addictive yet thoughtful debut, about a teenage TV star in search of normalcy, comes as a welcome reprieve., "Smart, funny book that kids will binge read" - Booklist "Given the oversaturation of reality television and the strength of the celebrity gossip industrial complex, Demetrios's addictive yet thoughtful debut, about a teenage TV star in search of normalcy, comes as a welcome reprieve."-- Publishers Weekly Something Real : Susan P. Bloom PEN New England Discovery Award "This chilling satire follows one teenager's efforts to escape from the reality TV franchise financially supporting her large family. . . Sobering and thought-provoking ideas wrapped in an engaging plot." - Kirkus Reviews "With likable protagonists and snappy dialogue, Something Real credibly zooms in on reality TV's impact on unwilling subjectsa shoo-in for teens drawn to contemporary romance and drama." - School Library Journal , "Given the oversaturation of reality television and the strength of the celebrity gossip industrial complex, Demetrios's addictive yet thoughtful debut, about a teenage TV star in search of normalcy, comes as a welcome reprieve."-- Publishers Weekly Something Real : Susan P. Bloom PEN New England Discovery Award, "Given the oversaturation of reality television and the strength of the celebrity gossip industrial complex, Demetrios's addictive yet thoughtful debut, about a teenage TV star in search of normalcy, comes as a welcome reprieve."-- Publishers Weekly Something Real : Susan P. Bloom PEN New England Discovery Award "This chilling satire follows one teenager's efforts to escape from the reality TV franchise financially supporting her large family. . . Sobering and thought-provoking ideas wrapped in an engaging plot." - Kirkus Reviews "With likable protagonists and snappy dialogue, Something Real credibly zooms in on reality TV's impact on unwilling subjectsa shoo-in for teens drawn to contemporary romance and drama." - School Library Journal , "Given the oversaturation of reality television and the strength of the celebrity gossip industrial complex, Demetrios's addictive yet thoughtful debut, about a teenage TV star in search of normalcy, comes as a welcome reprieve."-- Publishers Weekly Something Real : Susan P. Bloom PEN New England Discovery Award "This chilling satire follows one teenager's efforts to escape from the reality TV franchise financially supporting her large family. . . Sobering and thought-provoking ideas wrapped in an engaging plot." - Kirkus Reviews, "Smart, funny book that kids will binge read." - Booklist "Given the oversaturation of reality television and the strength of the celebrity gossip industrial complex, Demetrios's addictive yet thoughtful debut, about a teenage TV star in search of normalcy, comes as a welcome reprieve." - Publishers Weekly "This chilling satire follows one teenager's efforts to escape from the reality TV franchise financially supporting her large family. . . Sobering and thought-provoking ideas wrapped in an engaging plot." - Kirkus Reviews "With likable protagonists and snappy dialogue, Something Real credibly zooms in on reality TV's impact on unwilling subjectsa shoo-in for teens drawn to contemporary romance and drama." - School Library Journal Susan P. Bloom PEN New England Discovery Award