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Fifteen-year-old Heidi stands out in many ways, but when she invents a boyfriend - complete with online profile - her friends turn to him for advice and she must decide how far she is willing to go to find acceptance.
Quick Summary
Heidi, a fifteen-year-old with a talent for turning everyday mishaps into full-blown drama, decides to invent an imaginary boyfriend when her social circle starts demanding romance advice, and soon the fake online profile becomes the go-to confidant for her whole friend group. The story balances the laugh-out-loud absurdity of a made-up boyfriend texting real friends with the more sobering question of how far she'll go to stay popular, making it feel both lighthearted and surprisingly heartfelt. Readers who enjoy witty teen novels that poke fun at social media culture while still delivering genuine emotion will find this a quick, satisfying read think of it as a teen version of "The Princess Diaries" with a modern, online twist. Parents can rest easy knowing the content stays PG-13 with only mild language and a few scenes of teen parties, and the focus is really on friendship and self-acceptance rather than anything too heavy. By the end, the book wraps up with a satisfying, though not overly tidy, resolution that leaves you thinking about the pressure to be perfect and the value of being yourself.