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Extras

440 pages

A high-speed, neon-drenched exploration of a world where your social media clout is literal currency, and going viral could cost you your life.

What it feels like

Reading this feels like scrolling through a hyper-kinetic, neon-lit feed where every action is measured in clicks and clout. The narrative moves at a brisk, adrenaline-fueled clip, mirroring the frantic energy of a society obsessed with reputation and visibility. It captures the very modern anxiety of wanting to be seen while fearing the consequences of being watched, wrapping sharp social commentary on surveillance and influencer culture inside a high-tech adventure. The prose is snappy and accessible, heavily flavored with futuristic slang that feels eerily prescient today. It is a perfect fit for readers who love dystopian worlds that hold a funhouse mirror up to our own social media habits, offering a thrilling ride that leaves you questioning the true cost of going viral.

Mood
  • neon-lit
  • adrenaline-fueled
  • hyper-connected
Tone
  • satirical
  • observant
  • adventurous
  • earnest
Pace
brisk
Themes
the currency of fame · surveillance and privacy · identity vs. perception · the cost of going viral
The writing
Accessible and kinetic, the writing is heavily flavored with futuristic slang and sharp, cynical observations about a society obsessed with metrics.
The arc
The protagonist shifts from a desperate hunger for visibility and social validation to a sobering understanding of the heavy, dangerous responsibilities that come with true influence.
Who it's for
Readers fascinated by the dark side of social media, reputation economies, and high-tech dystopian adventures.
Content notes
  • action violence
  • surveillance paranoia
  • social ostracization

About the book

Now that the world is in a complete cultural renaissance, fifteen-year-old Aya Fuse, an Extra, just wants to lay low, so when she discovers the secret lives of the Sly Girls, she wants to report their story, but Aya knows that would propel her into celebrity--a status she's not prepared for.

Description from Open Library.

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