#Scandal

#ScandalBy Sarah OcklerFrom the author who brought us Twenty Boy Summer and Bittersweet comes a story about what can happen when a picture goes viral, #Scandal. In this digital age a picture is worth more than a thousand words and many of those words will be negative ones. Author Sarah Ockler captures social media hazards and teens in this novel. In this day and age there are so many issues with online bullying and #Scandal brings those issues to life.Our main character, Lucy, finds herself at the prom with her best friends man and they find themselves in a compromising position. This wouldn’t be so bad because they had every intention of confessing except before they have the chance to do so a picture as evidence goes viral around the school. This one night of fun brings Lucy’s whole world crumbling down. This is a cautionary tale of teen life.There is a strong message of honesty and standing up for yourself. With confidence Lucy works hard to gain back the trust of her best friend and hold her head up high in the judging halls of her high school. Real life, romance, friendship and confidence all come together in this high school drama.