Maddie’s secret interests bring her into Logan’s world of comics, conventions, live-action role-playing and video games. As she enjoys this new connection, her efforts to deny her own interests lead to deeper lies and risk losing him.
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On the outside, seventeen year old Madelyne Summers looks like your typical blond cheerleader perky popular and dating the star quarterback. But inside Maddie spends more time agonizing over what will happen in the next issue of her favorite comic book than planning pep rallies with her squad. That shes a nerd hiding in a popular girls body isnt just unknown its anti known. And she needs keep it that way. Summer is the only time Maddie lets her real self out to play but when she slips up and the adorkable guy behind the local comic shops counter uncovers her secret shes busted. Before she can shake a pom pom Maddies whisked into Logans world of comic conventions live action role playing and first person shooter video games. And she loves it. But the more she denies who she really is the deeper her lies become and the more she risks losing Logan forever.
Concealing interestsThe available evidence does not establish the book's treatment of this theme. See Confidence & Basis for the evidence gap.Public imageThe available evidence does not establish the book's treatment of this theme. See Confidence & Basis for the evidence gap.LyingThe available evidence does not establish the book's treatment of this theme. See Confidence & Basis for the evidence gap.
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Themes in Context
Identity and honesty
Maddie hides her interest in comics and related hobbies behind her cheerleader image; her lies deepen as she denies that side of herself.Provisional readingProvisional: the reviewed evidence does not establish how the book treats this theme. The evidence gap is listed under Confidence & Basis.Provisional: the reviewed evidence does not establish how the book treats this theme. The evidence gap is listed under Confidence & Basis.
Talk about: If Maddie is trying to keep her interests hidden, what might help her decide whether to share them?
A new circle of interests
After Logan discovers Maddie’s secret, he brings her into his world of comics-related activities and gaming, which she enjoys.Exploratory / explanatoryExploratory / explanatory: the book explains or explores the subject without an established evaluative position.Exploratory / explanatory: the book explains or explores the subject without an established evaluative position.
How the book presents it: These hobbies are specific parts of the story’s setting and connection between the characters, rather than an established endorsement or criticism.
Talk about: If sharing a hobby helps the characters connect, what else might matter in building their relationship?
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Why It May Be Worth Reading
The story sets up a choice between maintaining a popular public image and sharing less conventional interests. It may prompt conversation about how honesty and belonging affect relationships.
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What Deserves Attention
Maddie’s lies deepen as she hides her interests, and the relationship with Logan is put at risk. Consider whether that focus on secrecy and possible loss feels comfortable for your reader.
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A Conversation Worth Having
If Maddie is worried about showing her real interests, what might make it easier or harder for her to be honest with Logan?
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Reading Approach
Read alongside a conversation about the difference between keeping a private interest to yourself and lying about it, and how each might affect trust.
Confidence & Basis
Theme indicators describe how the book presents a topic; they are not a verdict on the whole book or your family's values. Confidence reflects how much book-specific material was checked. Only part of the book information was available, so some details remain unconfirmed.
What remains unconfirmed
Identity and honesty: This thread focuses on Maddie’s hidden interests and the effect of her secrecy on her relationship.
A new circle of interests: This thread focuses on the hobbies that connect Maddie and Logan.
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