Make Me

by Rhiannon Holte

What happens to child movie stars after they crash their cars, burn through their money, and land in rehab? This is the story of Anya, a former TV actor, who is determined to claw her way back into the spotlight, and Rhiannon, a friend who is willing to help her. They create a website that allows users to vote on ways to give Anya’s life a complete makeover. Fans not only vote on how to change her appearance, they also make other decisions for her, like where she should live and whether to dump her boyfriend. The catch—Anya must do the makeover that wins the most votes or the project will be shut down. The gimmick works, the site goes viral, but the site not only attracts loyal fans but stalkers, psychos and sociopaths. Read this behind-the-scenes account of how two eighteen-year-old girls handle the exciting but disturbing world of instant internet fame.

146 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Went to Fairfield Ludlowe High till end of my sophomore year. Homeschooled after that. Currently single with no prospects in sight. Former producer of Makemeover.us. Currently working on television series with the working title Steel Drums. Playing the part of a lesbian drummer. Not sure if it's going to work out as I can't get the hang of playing the drums.

Reviews

[Sheena]

Let me just start by saying, I loved this book!
It centers around Anya a former television star that is trying to get her career back up and running. It's told by her friends point of view as they decide to start this crazy makeover website to boost her fame again. It makes them do some insane stuff in order to gain popularity and fans. Let me tell you things get pretty C-R-A-Z-Y!
I think it's a really original idea that shows the bad side of fame and the crazy lengths people will go through to obtain it.

P.S- they also have an actual website makemeover.us that you can virtually see what they are talking about! I know, Super cool right?!

[Victoria Wehr]

Amazing in depth look into what happens when social media controls you

This book took an in depth look into the lives of people who were letting fans control their lives and cause them problems hopefully there will be a second book