Jane Buckingham

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my review copy.

High school is a minefield. And not only for those considered to be at the bottom of the social hierarchy. They are often ignored or the target of bullies. Those at the top have their own pressures to prove themselves worthy of their status. They are often envied and/or victims of payback for their treatment of others.

This is where @Revenge comes in. Although their identity is a mystery, students contact @Revenge to request, well…revenge for a slight. Some of the pranks are harmless. But others…not so much.

For Sabrina and her classmates, @Revenge is a double-edged sword. Their requests may be granted, but at the expense of divulging their secrets.

Overall, it was a good read. It was unpredictable and depicted the lure and danger of social media in a way that was both non-preachy and entertaining.… (plus d'informations)

Tour de force of the future: Jane Buckingham is THE expert in trends because she listens and accumulates data from many sources and experts. In this book she has done the work of accumulating the information and lets us listen as well. Each day I spend time reading for insight and opinions in science, politics, medicine, technology and education. This book shortcuts the search and provides information I could not get on my own. I highly recommend the book and commend Ms. Buckingham on the comprehensive review of so many aspects of our future.… (plus d'informations)

Supposedly is what the title says it is, but I must say this book is not for me. I would say this is a guide for a spoiled girl who got kicked out of her parent's mansion. I thought the first few chapters were ok, I just skimmed through what I thought applied to me, and skipped those that didn't or those that seemed ridiculous. I do not know anyone who I could recommend this book to. I would gift this book as an insult..."You don't know how to do anything." Some parts to me, it's like "Common Sense for Dummies."… (plus d'informations)