My 8 Fave Social Media Books To Read This Summer

These days, it’s hard to believe every YA book doesn’t feature social media heavily. After all, from how we communicate to how we find out new things to how others see us and how we see ourselves, social media seems to be the arbiter of it all. 

A Lie for a Lie 

In A Lie for a Lie, though the antagonist (@Revenge) operates via social media, the story itself is really an age-old tale of friendship, betrayal, jealousy, and the struggles of being young. 

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The Rumor Game 

“The Rumor Game” by Dhonielle Clayton and Sona Charaipotra examines the impact of social media and cyberbullying in an elite DC prep school. It shows how quickly rumors can spread through social media, affecting relationships and reputations. 

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Anna K: A Love Story

Jenny Lee’s “Anna K: A Love Story” offers a modern retelling of “Anna Karenina” set in New York City’s prep school scene. 

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