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Vicky's social anxiety spirals out of control when her one friend moves away. She only allows herself to be seen through a secret Instagram identity that gains likewise-isolated followers worldwide (#alone). "Vicurious" does everything Vicky can't--until a real-life emergency forces Vicky to reveal her identity. Roat offers a nuanced picture of social anxiety while exploring the positive possibilities of social media.
386 pp.
| HarperTeen
| June, 2015
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TradeISBN 978-0-06-229172-1$17.99
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Ivy's newly poor family has relocated to a "bad neighborhood" next door to a supposed drug dealer, a fact she hides from her crush and friends. But as Ivy slowly accepts her situation, she makes new friends, conquers her fear of playing music onstage, and finds unexpected romance. This sweet and satisfying debut features fully realized characters coping with realistically difficult circumstances.