"A taut thriller dealing with psychology, social media, the allure of fame and obsession – you won’t put it down!"
Cat is in love with a pop star, trying to keep secrets whilst not having the sophistication to cope with all the pressures that brings. Amy uses an app, Heartstream, to stream her emotions to all her many followers, even streaming live whilst at her mother’s funeral. When Amy gets back home, she finds a strange woman waiting for her – and she has rigged the house to explode if anyone tries to enter.
What follows is tightly written, a thriller with twists and turns until the final unexpected denouement. Pollock makes you think about fame and how it corrupts; the current growth in use of social media by the young – no doubt we could end up with a Heartstream app in the not too distant future, and how does the morality of that vicarious living feel? A thriller that not only enthrals and excites but asks some very important questions we need to think about today. Sit down and enjoy this masterclass in suspense and obsession.
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I just wanted to see you. Before the end. A taut psychological thriller about obsession, fame and betrayal, for fans of Black Mirror.Cat is in love. Always the sensible one, she can't believe that she's actually dating, not to mention dating a star. But the fandom can't know. They would eat her alive. And first at the buffet would definitely be her best friend, Evie. Amy uses Heartstream, a social media app that allows others to feel your emotions. She broadcasted every moment of her mother's degenerative illness, and her grief following her death. It's the realest, rawest reality TV imaginable.But on the day of Amy's mother's funeral, Amy finds a strange woman in her kitchen. She's rigged herself and the house with explosives - and she's been waiting to talk to Amy for a long time. Who is she? A crazed fan? What does she want?Amy and Cat are about to discover how far true obsession can go.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Heartstream and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-14 years old
Heartstream features in the following genres: Featured Books for 13+ readers, Recommendations
Heartstream is available in Ebook, Paperback
Heartstream was written by Tom Pollock and published by Walker Books
£7.99