Eliza Mirk is a shy high school senior who secretly creates Monstrous Sea, a global webcomic phenomenon. Online, she is the confident LadyConstellation; at school, she is an anonymous loner. Her two worlds collide when she meets Wallace Warland, a prolific fan-fiction writer who transfers to her school. Wallace assumes Eliza is just another fan, and she maintains the lie to protect her privacy. When her identity is involuntarily leaked to the public, her digital community, family relationships, and mental stability fracture under the weight of internet fame.
This story serves readers interested in the intersection of digital fandom and creator burnout. It appeals to artists navigating the pressure of public expectations and those struggling with social anxiety. The reader gains a realistic perspective on how online success impacts teenage identity and the difficult process of reclaiming a creative passion after a personal crisis. It provides a clear look at the distinction between a person's digital persona and their private reality.
- Published
- 2017
- Language
- EN
