Margot discovers that the perfect way to get access to all her suspects’ computers is by getting close to nice guy Avery Green (who seems to be friends with everyone and be a member of every club at Roosevelt High). When the case takes a shocking turn during the prom, Margot starts to question everything and takes drastic measures to make sure that the culprits are rightfully punished. Margot Mertz Takes It Down is the first book in the Margot Mertz series, and it is intended for teens and young adults. This book would be perfect for fans of mystery and/ or feminist novels such as Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu, Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene, One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus, and Enola Holmes by Nancy Springer. Margot Mertz would also be perfect for fans of detective/ investigative shows such as Magnum PI and Only Murders in the Building. Margot Mertz Takes It Down deals with themes and topics such as appearance versus reality, identity and growing up, friendship, love and heartbreak, family, power and corruption, technology, fear of failure, greed, mental health, feminism, as well as harassment and revenge porn. In the end, Margot learns that it’s okay to ask for help when it’s needed (especially when it comes to really taxing jobs/ tasks), that she needs to start treating her friends with more respect, and that she needs to question the morality of her internet clean-up business. This book also reinforces the fact that we need to be very careful about what we share/ post on the internet; inappropriate or embarrassing pictures/ videos/ information posted on the internet can be extremely damaging and very challenging (or seemingly impossible) to get rid of. First off, I felt that it was very unrealistic that so many people in Margot’s small town (including teachers and adults) had compromising content that they needed Margot to remove from the internet. I found it shocking that so many people at Margot’s high school had taken naked/ scandalous photos and sent them to their (then) boyfriends. I also found it absolutely disgusting that all these nude photos were then posted on a revenge porn site! Similarly, I was so frustrated with how long it took Margot to permanently delete the site; I really think that if underage pornography is posted online (and it is flagged as inappropriate by one of the viewers), the web domain or security agency should remove it immediately and not allow the website/ content to be reuploaded. Additionally, I would have liked it if Margot’s case had a more satisfying and complete resolution and I felt like there should have been way more consequences for everyone who ended up doing something illegal or morally wrong in this book. For me, a major downside was the footnotes (written in Margot’s voice) included throughout Margot Mertz Takes It Down because I found that these disrupted my reading experience and didn’t add any significant information/ insights to the plot. This book was also hard for me to get into and was slow to start; the first half of the book consists of Margot being hired to take down the revenge porn website and following false leads. But the book got a lot more engaging towards the end of the book when Margot gets a big break in the case! I also loved how this book focused on feminism and had a female heroine. Overall, I thought that this book was unique and interesting to read. In my opinion, Margot Mertz Takes It Down is ideally suited for teens who love mystery and feminist books. If you enjoyed Margot Mertz Takes It Down, the next book in the series is already listed on Goodreads (Margot Mertz for the Win is expected in 2022)! I gave this book a rating of 7 out of 10. This article was written for "The Nerd Daily". Click here to view this article on "The Nerd Daily's" website or copy & paste the following URL into your web browser: https://bit.ly/3CA1qIu
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After an accident lands Britta in the hospital, Wes and Britta start to blur professional lines by working out together in person and chatting with each other outside of the FitMe app, which is against the FitMe company policy and a huge conflict of interest for Britta’s article. Even though ending the blossoming romance is clearly the safest thing to do, Wes and Britta find it hard to walk away from each other. The Fastest Way To Fall is a contemporary adult romance perfect for fans of Only When It’s Us by Chloe Liese, Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey, The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood, and Wait For It by Jenn McKinlay. This book deals with themes such as love, heartbreak and betrayal, appearance versus reality, inner and outer strength, family, wealth versus poverty, overcoming trauma and fears, and identity. It is important to note that there are some instances of addiction, parental neglect, and eating disorders in this novel. The main takeaway from The Fastest Way To Fall is the importance of self love and body positivity. I really appreciated how the title and the cover of this book completely matched the theme, tone, and plot. I loved reading about Wes and Britta’s love story. Britta’s love interest, Wes, was totally swoon-worthy! Here is one of my favourite quotes from Wes: “I want you to be my everything, because it feels like you already are”. Next, I loved how this book talked about body positivity and I thought that it was great that the FitMe app focused on making healthier choices and finding balance. Similarly, it was awesome that Britta was always upfront about the fact that she didn’t join the FitMe app to lose a certain amount of weight, she joined to learn more about fitness/ nutrition and to learn to feel more confident with her body. Through her posts about the FitMe app, I liked how Britta shared her real-life fitness struggles and encouraging body positive messages with others. I also loved how Wes completely supported and encouraged Britta in her fitness journey and, without spoiling anything, I loved that we got to see how Britta’s training paid off at the end of the book. Lastly, I very much enjoyed Wes and Britta’s happily ever after.
This was my first time reading one of Denise Williams’ books and The Fastest Way To Fall completely exceeded my expectations. If you love romance and fitness, this book is definitely for you! I gave this book a rating of 9 out of 10. This article was written for "The Nerd Daily". Click here to view this article on "The Nerd Daily's" website or copy & paste the following URL into your web browser: https://bit.ly/3nBfKdC
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