Cassie has always believed in the Hive. Social media used to be out of control, after all. People were torn apart by trolls and doxxers. Even hackers - like Cassie's dad - were powerless against it. But then the Hive came. A better way to sanction people. Cause trouble, get too many 'condemns,' and a crowd can come after you, teach you a lesson in real life. Entering her senior year of high school, and egged on by new friends, she makes an edgy joke online. Cassie doubts anyone will notice. But the Hive notices everything. One moment Cassie is anonymous; the next, she's infamous. And running for her life.
The first book in a new series about neighborhood friends who find sudden fame with a series of viral videos. . . only no one knows who they really are. Hannah Montana for the TikTok generation.Four kids from the same neighborhood, lifelong friends, throw on some costumes and make a funny video one night when their parents are out. One of them shares it with the group, another posts it on a TikTok-like social media, and suddenly the video blows up. Which makes the kids famous! Well, famous. . . and anonymous. Because no one can tell who they really are—and their parents must never find out. But their new fans want more content!So the four friends go on to make a series of over-the-top videos that vault them into a new world of celebrity and influence. They feel the rush of attention and the power of their own creations, but also struggle to preserve their fame and their anonymity.These books explore friendship, loyalty, and imagination, all while considering big questions that come up in a social media context, like: How do you protect your true self online? And is it ever really possible to be anonymous?
The second book in a new series about neighborhood friends who find sudden fame with a series of viral videos. . . only no one knows who they really are. Hannah Montana for the TikTok generation.School's out, but summer break isn't much of a vacation for Sophie, Gus, Luke, and Harper. They're too busy making new videos for Cre8. They've got to get the clicks and keep their massive fan base!But as they balance video production with the usual host of summer activities – and try to keep the neighborhood sleuth, Olivia, off their case — a competing social media platform threatens to eclipse Cre8 and their entire following. When another group of Valleyville kids becomes the newest online sensation, the crew must confront the differences between being anonymously famous versus famous-famous. They too could get everything they want — starring roles, more friends, freedom to break out of certain roles they feel stuck in — if they just unmasked themselves. But is that worth it? This question, and more, will be answered in this fun and fast-paced sequel perfect for kids new to phones and social media, and anyone who's ever dreamed of becoming an influencer.