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startjpw23's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The main character of the book is Sunny, a Korean American who lives in Los Angeles. When the story starts, it is close to the end of her junior year in high school. She has a YouTube channel that has a fair amount of success. She posts a video that causes the principal of her school to get upset. He contacts Sunny's parents. Sunny and her parents meet with the principal. They agree that Sunny will not post the type of content that got the principal upset. A little later, Sunny posts a video that again upsets the principal. She is at risk of not being able to attend her high school for her senior year. Sunny's mother is very demanding of her. She sends Sunny to a digital detox camp in Iowa for a month. The camp is kind of a working farm. It is quite the culture shock for Sunny. Sunny is a very appealing character. She is very good on social media. In face-to-face social situations, she is quite awkward. I loved the book. It is the debut novel of Suzanne Park. I am definitely going to look into more of her books.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism and Alcohol
luverbyrd's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
bookishcb_21's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Sunny Song is a social media influencer and ends up being sent off to a digital detox farm camp for a summer after some unfortunate events happen. Even though I am not on Sunny’s social media influencer status, I found myself nodding my head to a lot of similarities that we both share. This is especially true when it comes to helping teach others how to learn social media and the benefits it provides to stay connected to friends and loved ones. I also found myself giggling numerous times throughout this book, especially when it came to the awkward, yet cute, interactions between Sunny and Theo. I was rooting for Sunny the entire time and was beaming from ear to ear by the time I finished the book ☺️ If you’re looking for an adorable rom-com, I recommend picking up this story! 📱
And shoutout to the narrator, Joy Osmanski, for making the audiobook experience enjoyable! ❤️
And shoutout to the narrator, Joy Osmanski, for making the audiobook experience enjoyable! ❤️
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
christinesreads's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Xenophobia
Minor: Addiction and Racism
melaniereadsbooks's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to Netgalley and Dreamscape Media for an ALC of this book.
After a few too many mistakes with her youtube channel, Sunny Song gets sent to a detox camp for teens addicted to devices. While there, she learns how to disconnect and also make the most of the time she spends online.
This was a super cute read. I really loved Sunny's voice--the actual narrator, and the voice of the writing. She was quirky and funny and very interesting to listen to. This made the read so much more enjoyable for me. The plot was funny and a great setting for the book. I enjoyed watching Sunny grow as a character and seeing what would happen with the other characters at the camp. The ending was cute and happy! Very cute read!
After a few too many mistakes with her youtube channel, Sunny Song gets sent to a detox camp for teens addicted to devices. While there, she learns how to disconnect and also make the most of the time she spends online.
This was a super cute read. I really loved Sunny's voice--the actual narrator, and the voice of the writing. She was quirky and funny and very interesting to listen to. This made the read so much more enjoyable for me. The plot was funny and a great setting for the book. I enjoyed watching Sunny grow as a character and seeing what would happen with the other characters at the camp. The ending was cute and happy! Very cute read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Racism and Drug use
thenovelmaura's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to Suzanne Park and Sourcebooks Fire for my ARC of Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous! Wow, I flew through this book (of course, it helped that the plot is filled with reminders not to look at my phone all the time). This was such a fun read about friendship and appreciating the simple things in life. Like all teenagers, Sunny has her high and low points, but I loved seeing her growth throughout the novel. With the help of her friends, old and new, she learns that some things are more important than how many likes and comments she gets on her posts.
While the book wrapped up quickly, her decisions at the end of the story were both satisfying and realistic. It gave me all the warm fuzzies I look for in a quick YA contemporary.
Here's a short list of other things I liked:
- Sassy elderly side characters
- Parents who can admit that they made a mistake
- The adorable opposites-attract romance
- Sunny addressing racist microaggressions about not being considered an "Amercian"
- Chickens
I definitely recommend using this book as a light beach read or a casual reminder to put down your phone!
While the book wrapped up quickly, her decisions at the end of the story were both satisfying and realistic. It gave me all the warm fuzzies I look for in a quick YA contemporary.
Here's a short list of other things I liked:
- Sassy elderly side characters
- Parents who can admit that they made a mistake
- The adorable opposites-attract romance
- Sunny addressing racist microaggressions about not being considered an "Amercian"
- Chickens
I definitely recommend using this book as a light beach read or a casual reminder to put down your phone!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Addiction
Moderate: Xenophobia
brookey8888's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a fun read but kind of like stupid. Like she’s not that addicted to social media. I wish her parents like listen to her more. I do also wish there was more interaction between her and her friends. Also like there’s Addiction and it like closes at all but not really so I wish she touched more on that.
Overall it was fun but nothing amazing.
Overall it was fun but nothing amazing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Racism
saimab's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
lastingliterature's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
After Sunny Song’s brownie baking video goes accidentally viral and affects her place at school, her parents send her to a digital detox camp on some farm in Iowa. For a LA city girl whose life revolves around her social media, this could be...challenging.
Once there, Sunny is quickly immersed in a world very different than the one she knows. Many of her fellow campers are snobby influencers who, like her, resent being sent away from their phones. Quickly, though, she realizes there are many different ways social media and technology can affect your life: gambling, mental illness, criminal charges, decrease social skills, etc. after living tech-free for a couple of days, Sunny is able to open up and meet friends and maybe even develop a crush on a cute counselor named Theo.
I would say many of us in the Millennial and Gen-Z generation have an unhealthy dependency on technology. It’s convenient! It avoids confrontation! It helps us connect to people! It’s just easier! But it also takes a toll on our social skills and self-image… Park shows both sides of this problem—while tech and social media can be an asset to our lives, like most things, it is better in moderation.
The story is cute, quick, and relevant. While it is a bit fluffy of a read, there is also a realistic representation of being Korean American in a very white setting. Park covers microaggressions, stereotypes, and cultural differences that occur among her campmates.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks to the publisher for this ARC!
Once there, Sunny is quickly immersed in a world very different than the one she knows. Many of her fellow campers are snobby influencers who, like her, resent being sent away from their phones. Quickly, though, she realizes there are many different ways social media and technology can affect your life: gambling, mental illness, criminal charges, decrease social skills, etc. after living tech-free for a couple of days, Sunny is able to open up and meet friends and maybe even develop a crush on a cute counselor named Theo.
I would say many of us in the Millennial and Gen-Z generation have an unhealthy dependency on technology. It’s convenient! It avoids confrontation! It helps us connect to people! It’s just easier! But it also takes a toll on our social skills and self-image… Park shows both sides of this problem—while tech and social media can be an asset to our lives, like most things, it is better in moderation.
The story is cute, quick, and relevant. While it is a bit fluffy of a read, there is also a realistic representation of being Korean American in a very white setting. Park covers microaggressions, stereotypes, and cultural differences that occur among her campmates.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks to the publisher for this ARC!
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying and Racism
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