Mat Heagerty

Things I liked:
great art
great message about not letting work define you
2 (very supportive) dads
love for community
silly shenanigans with a lot of heart

Things I wasn't totally sure about:
Louie is kind of obnoxious, and a jerk to her best friend/family/new boss
very anti tech -- tech-bros can be obnoxious, but this is also a tourist town that relies on tourist dollars, so... tech bros are ok as visitors, but not as neighbors? Isn't that judging them based on their jobs? Isn't that reducing them show more to only acceptable if they bring money with them? It muddies the message.

Anyway, it's a fun romp of a story, and I probably shouldn't take it so seriously.

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The main characters are a spunky teen and her grandmother. It's a kid friendly take on The Matrix with unplugging standing in for the red pill. The art is fun and engaging.

However, libraries are not dusty places filled with technophobic old people. Programs like Girls Who Code are taught in libraries. It's also the place where most people without home computers get access to the internet. My library is filled with kids and teens who only have access to the internet outside of school because show more we exist.

People in their 60's and 70's are able to use smartphones, tablets, and computers. The idea that everyone below a certain age is addicted to their screens and everyone above a certain age is afraid of technology is not the best one to put forward. show less

Dumb and ridiculous but cute. Louie’s really immature, but I didn’t hate her. The sasquatch business concludes very early on, so the rest of the story follows Louie’s growing pains and contemplation of life after high school. College or taking over the family business? Working for money or for passion? Overall, a light-hearted, quirky read.

2.5

I really enjoyed the bits about how elderly people and kids aren't always taken seriously, and when Erin was about to give up. The speech her grandma gave her was great.

3.5