Material Girls: A Novel

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5.0
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335
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In this dystopian thriller, fashion is making everyone a victim: “A captivating and fast-paced ride” (Joelle Charbonneau, New York Times–bestselling author of The Testing trilogy).
 
In Marla Klein and Ivy Wilde’s world, teens are the gatekeepers of culture. A top fashion label employs sixteen-year-old Marla to dictate hot new clothing trends, while Ivy, a teen pop star, popularizes the garments that Marla approves.
 
Both girls are pawns in a calculated but seductive system of corporate control, and both begin to question their world’s aggressive levels of consumption. Now they’re joining forces to subversively resist and overturn the industry that controls every part of their lives . . .
 
Smart, provocative, and entertaining, this thrilling page-turner questions the cult-like mentality of fame and fashion. Are you in or are you out?
 
“Through its likable characters, sly humor, and smart, fast-moving plot, this entertaining debut raises serious questions about the costs of disposable fashion and pursuit of celebrity.” —Kirkus Reviews

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5.0
2 reviews
Mo Daoust
May 5, 2015
MATERIAL GIRLS is a biting, and at times hilarious, satire on our society’s obsession with youth and trendiness, but it is also much more than that. It is also about growing up and staying true to yourself, and fighting for what you believe. Marla and Ivy are very interesting characters, and for once very believable teenagers; all the characters are very genuine, and none of the usual stereotype is to be found, which is a feat in itself. I felt the first half of MATERIAL GIRLS is much better than the blurb leads to believe. Ms. Dimopoulos’ writing is simply dazzling in its evocative simplicity and wonderfully imaginative imagery. The author creates a world that is vivid with fabulously creative gadgetry and terminology. I also very much appreciated that she practices what she preaches, in that there is NOT ONE brand name mentioned. The second half is a bit predictable, but the conclusion is genius.
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About the author

Elaine Dimopoulos is the author of Material Girls, a young adult dystopian novel about sustainable fashion. She served as the Associates of the Boston Public Library’s Writer-in-Residence and teaches writing for children at Simmons University. Elaine lives in Massachusetts with her family.

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