Bad Influence bookcover

Bad Influence

Claire Ahn 

(Author)

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Apr 29, 2025

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Description

In this contemporary YA novel, high school student Charlotte Goh is an aspiring Asian American fashion influencer desperately trying to lift her family out of hardship, only to find it may come at a cost higher than any Chanel bag.

Seventeen-year-old Charlotte Goh is juggling two very different personas: the dutiful Korean daughter, and the hustling NYC fashion influencer. Her best friend Steven scoffs at her ambition, but she secretly hopes that her posts will help financially support her struggling family. Then one night, after posting about a racist experience she had at an influencer event, Charlotte finds herself going viral and garnering the fame she’s always craved. And as much as she doesn’t want her newfound popularity to change her, she can’t help but be swept away by the exciting perks: chic new friends, the attention of one of Hollywood’s hottest heartthrobs, and a slew of companies clamoring to sponsor her.

But as she falls deeper into the influencer world, she finds that she may have to sacrifice more than she bargained for—including her unexpected new feelings for Steven. Will Charlotte be able to stay true to herself, or will she lose the things that are most important to her?

Product Details

PublisherViking Books for Young Readers
Publish DateApril 29, 2025
Pages288
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9780593403167
Dimensions8.3 X 5.5 X 0.7 inches | 0.9 pounds

About the Author

Claire Ahn grew up in Seoul, Korea, and still considers it home. She moved to New York to attend university and now lives in Long Island City with her husband, daughter, and their dog, Dante. She writes about transcultural experiences and the traditions, values, and legacies that shape who we are. Follow her on Instagram @CuhlaireAhn.

Reviews

"An absorbing, empathetic story that explores personal ethics and peeks behind the curtains of online perfectionism." —Kirkus Reviews

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