Faking Reality by Sara Fujimura is a sweet, contemporary teen romance about a reality TV star, her best friend, and growing up. Living her life online and in the public eye has never been easy, and Dakota can’t say she is upset that her reign as America’s DIY princess is coming to an end. Her entire life has been dictated by her parents’ HGTV show. Their fans have watched Dakota grow up and been invested in her life before it even began, making Dakota’s real life difficult to navigate. With the camera present, it is hard to determine who are her real friends and who are faking it, even dating is not an option after the previous year’s disastrous homecoming dance. But once the cameras are gone for good, Dakota plans to let her crush know how she truly feels.

Final Thought: With a dash of romance and a sprinkling of Japanese American culture, Faking Reality is a sweet contemporary featuring the importance of friendship, how to cope with change, and the butterflies of first love.

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