The bright siders

First Title Value for Searching:

The bright siders

Personal Author:

Wilde, Jen

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

297 pages ; 21 cm.

Summary:

Lambasted in the tabloids after a night of reckless partying, bisexual teen drummer Emmy King turns to her friends for support and evaluates the wisdom of getting romantically involved with her bandmate Alfie, which may trigger another scandal.

Subject Term:

Rock groups -- Juvenile fiction.

Bisexuality -- Juvenile fiction.

Fame -- Juvenile fiction.

Drummers (Musicians) -- Juvenile fiction.

Bands (Music) -- Juvenile fiction.

Friendship in adolescence -- Juvenile fiction.

Gay teenagers -- Juvenile fiction.

Identity (Psychology) -- Juvenile fiction

Publication Info:

New York : Swoon Reads, 2018.

Subject:

Rock groups -- Juvenile fiction.

Bisexuality -- Juvenile fiction.

Fame -- Juvenile fiction.

Drummers (Musicians) -- Juvenile fiction.

Bands (Music) -- Juvenile fiction.

Friendship in adolescence -- Juvenile fiction.

Gay teenagers -- Juvenile fiction.

Identity (Psychology) -- Juvenile fiction

West Hollywood (Calif.) -- Juvenile fiction.

Bands, Rock

Groups, Rock

Punk rock groups

Rock and roll bands

Rock and roll groups

Rock bands

Rock-n-roll bands

Rock-n-roll groups

Bi-sexuality

Celebrity

Renown

Drum players

Military bands

Wind bands

Adolescent friendships

City of West Hollywood (Calif.)

SAILS ISBN:

9781250189714

Available:

Library	Shelf Number	Shelf Location	Status
Searching... Easton - Ames Free Library	YA FIC WILDE	YOUNG ADULT FICTION	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Taunton Public Library	WILDE, JEN	YOUNG ADULT COLLECTION	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

A teen rockstar has to navigate family, love, coming out, and life in the spotlight after being labeled the latest celebrity trainwreck in Jen Wilde's quirky and utterly relatable novel.

As a rock star drummer in the hit band The Brightsiders, Emmy King's life should be perfect. But there's nothing the paparazzi love more than watching a celebrity crash and burn. When a night of partying lands Emmy in hospital, she's branded the latest tabloid train wreck.

Luckily, Emmy has her friends and bandmates, including the super-swoonworthy Alfie, to help her pick up the pieces of her life. She knows hooking up with a band member is exactly the kind of trouble she should be avoiding, and yet Emmy and Alfie Just. Keep. Kissing.

Will the inevitable fallout turn her into a clickbait scandal (again)? Or will she find the strength to stand on her own?

Jen Wilde, author of Queens of Geek , which Seventeen called, "the geeky, queer book of our dreams" is back with a brand new cast of highly diverse and relatable characters for her fans to fall in love with.

Praise for Queens of Geek :

"The book deals head on with issues of mental health, body shaming, sexuality, and internet celebrity , handling them with a delicate and skillful touch." -- Teen Vogue

"This fun book about fierce friendships gives voice to a group of diverse female characters who are so defined by so much more than just their mental health and sexuality." -- Bustle

" This celebration of geek culture and fandom promotes diversity and being true to oneself ." -- School Library Journal

Reviews (3)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 9 Up-Set in the fast pace of Hollywood, rockstar drummer Emmy King, 17, just can't seem to get it right. Always caught up in drama with her parents and friends, the paparazzi have a field day when Emmy ends up in the hospital after a hard night of underage drinking. A few months later she is on stage and coming out as a bisexual. She eventually falls for Alfie, her irresistible, genderfluid band mate, which leads to a relationship that is physically mature. Emma is a complex, multifaceted character who doesn't always make the right decisions, but she proves that relationships can be complicated regardless of one's sexuality. The author adeptly captures the essence and confusion that young people may go through when trying to figure out their identities. This inclusive romance features multiple LGBTQ+ protagonists, including a nonbinary character who uses the pronouns they/them. The frankness and details of Emmy's sexual experiences make this a better choice for older readers. VERDICT Perfect for collections seeking high drama and romance.-Karen Alexander, Lake -Fenton High School, Linden, MI © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Horn Book Review

After being the latest tabloid fodder, seventeen-year-old rock-star drummer Emmy King picks herself up with the help of her friends only to face family drama, a controversial coming-out as bisexual, and more trouble in the spotlight. This unashamedly queer romance features a diverse set of characters, including a nonbinary person, and it expertly broaches important topics including gaslighting, addiction, mental health, and abuse. (c) Copyright 2019. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Booklist Review

Emmy King is a rock star with the hit band the Brightsiders. But fame comes with a price, and when the paparazzi capture Emmy's perfect storm of a bad relationship, underage drinking, and a car crash, she's the latest celebrity scandal. Luckily Emmy's friends are there to help her pick up the pieces. But when her friendship with bandmate Alfie starts to turn into something more, Emmy worries she's headed for another disaster. A diverse cast of characters who are supportive and caring provide opportunities to discuss topics like sexuality, abuse, and alcoholism in ways that work naturally with the plot. As the story progresses, Emmy deals with self-doubt and learns to believe in herself; and therapy and medication are positively portrayed as treatments for characters dealing with mental illness. Wilde (Queens of Geek, 2017) exchanges fandom for music here, but the characters and relationships she creates are every bit as strong. A recommended purchase, especially for collections looking for LGBTQ titles that aren't heavy-handed.--Thompson, Sarah Bean Copyright 2010 Booklist