Like comment subscribe? by Kat Ost

Becca has been the face of @BeccaBakes since she was tiny, baking with her mum and having fun. But now it's just her, and her aunty makes it much more stressful, and at fifteen, shouldn't life be a bit more fun, not so business focussed? But, it has paid the bills, the problem for her aunty is, Becca is losing followers - given that's she's not a cute toddler anymore, and instead a growing teen. So now her aunt is always looking for new collaborations and angles, trying to get back those numbers. Struggling with a lack of social life and finding no joy from this influencer life, Becca finds unexpected relief in an online poetry forum, where she makes a new friend. But then Becca is faced with a choice, pitting her new friend against supporting her family, and she's not sure where she'll end up.

This short fiction story by Kat Ost quickly encapsulates how much social media dictates our lives - whether you are in front of the camera or behind it, whether you are trying to win the likes or looking up to the lives of those who are influencing thousands around the world. A heartwarming description of the human condition, wanting to support your family, while wanting to be yourself, Ost has written an evenly paced short novel that readers will find engaging. Good for fans of Allayne L. Webster's Selfie.

Themes: Contemporary, Social Media, Family & Relationships, Short Story.

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