Book Launch: "Like, Comment, Subscribe?" by Kat Ost

Come join Kat Ost in conversation for the launch of her exciting YA novella, Like, Comment, Subscribe? at Berkelouw Books Hornsby!

Exploring themes of identity, individuation, family and friendship through the lens of online influencer culture, this novella features relatable characters, current issues and accessible language will attract both reluctant readers as well as those keen for shorter teen fiction. Read on for the synopsis!

Fifteen-year-old Becca has been the face of @BeccaBakes since she was old enough to hold a wooden spoon. Her online success has kept Becca, her mum and manager aunt comfortable. Lately, though, Becca's followers have been pointing out she is no longer a cute flour-covered toddler, something Becca becomes more aware of with each pimple she sprouts.

Add no real friends or social life and Becca wonders if the influencer life is for her. Her only outlet - her poetry. When she forms an unexpected friendship Becca is faced with a choice. Does she continue to live the 'online' life she no longer wants and risk losing her first true friend? Or face her aunt and mum and finally brave a taste of the 'real' life she so desperately craves?

“Through her deeply relatable characters, Ost authentically depicts modern teenage experiences... An appealing and uplifting story about finding your way to what you love.” - Kirkus Reviews