Lydia's dad works in the tech industry but won't let her ever use social media. She is an 8th grader with no phone and a tablet that only lets her go to pre-selected websites. It's hard to have a social life, so Lydia figures out a way to get online and chat with her school friends. But the moment a photo of Lydia is posted online, her life is upended. She is separated from her dad, given instructions to get to a safe house, and multiple groups of people are after her. She discovers that she really isn't Lydia Cooper and that her dad's life (and her life) are in danger. Can she trust the boy she has a crush on to help her out? Should she go with the Marshall from Witness Protection? Who is the man with the wolverine tattoo? This fast-paced story takes place in a couple of short days when Lydia is on the run and does not know who to trust or how to get back to her father.
The Face on the Milk Carton was wildly popular years ago, and this has similar vibes. Kids love to ponder whether their lives might all be a lie and they love action and adventure. While it seems to be marketed as a middle grade book for younger readers, it has an appealing cover for older readers and I think it will be a huge hit for 6th-8th grade readers. Highly recommended!
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