Summary: Nothing in Audrey's life has gone right since her father died in a tragic accident at work.
Her best friend ditched her. Most of her classmates think she's a freak. She has a small circle of
friends from her tech class and that’s it. She has a crush on her techie friend Aidan. Audrey doesn’t
want to ruin a good thing so she keeps her feelings hidden. One day, her principal announces that
the largest tech company in the world (Public Corporation) is hosting an app designing contest for
high school students. First prize is a $200,000 scholarship to the college of the winner's choice.
Audrey designs The Boyfriend App as a way for teens to pair up with each other. Initially, the app
takes off but it rapidly loses popularity when some of the matches go awry. Audrey accidentally
discovers corporate secrets that reveal the true reason for Public Corporation’s success. Armed
with this information, Audrey redesigns her app as The Boyfriend App 2.0. The improved app
quickly causes pandemonium. Audrey has some tough choices to make as the novel races to its
dramatic conclusion.
Straight Talk for Librarians: What starts out as a straightforward teen romance, quickly morphs
into a more sophisticated story. The novel’s plot builds slowly but once it's up to speed, it's amazing.
Audrey is a hacker with a heart. Her father trained her to use her knowledge to help people, not hurt
them. The Boyfriend App blends romance and a classic underdog story with a twist. Students with
an interest in computer programing and emerging technology would enjoy this novel. Sise presents
the programming information accurately without getting bogged down in jargon. The novel is recommended for high school students but mature middle school students could handle the content
without any issues. There are several scenes of intense kissing, references to gay relationships and
passing references to Blake losing her virginity. Blake is grounded when her dad finds out about it.
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