With pages from Eliza's webcomic, as well as screenshots from Eliza's online forums, this book will appeal to fans of Noelle Stevenson's Nimona and Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl. But when Eliza's secret is accidentally shared with the world, everything she's built-her story, her relationship with Wallace, and even her sanity-begins to fall apart. Then Wallace Warland transfers to her school and Eliza begins to wonder if a life offline might be worthwhile.

Eliza can't imagine enjoying the real world as much as she loves her digital community. With millions of followers and fans throughout the world, Eliza's persona is popular. Online, Eliza is Lad圜onstellation, anonymous creator of a popular webcomic called Monstrous Sea. In the real world, Eliza Mirk is shy, weird, and friendless.

Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl meets Noelle Stevenson's Nimona in this acclaimed novel about art, fandom, and finding the courage to be yourself. If this is a month that you borrowed the book from the library or a friend, we ask that you remember us as you purchase gifts.'A love letter to fandom, friendship, and the stories that shape us, Eliza and Her Monsters is absolutely magical.'-Marieke Nijkamp, New York Times–bestselling author of This Is Where It EndsĮighteen-year-old Eliza Mirk is the anonymous creator of the wildly popular webcomic Monstrous Sea, but when a new boy at school tempts her to live a life offline, everything she's worked for begins to crumble. Why buy the book from Avid: While we don't charge a Book Club membership fee, the only way we can offer you this free service is if you buy the book club books from Avid. Because we sometimes have to move a meeting date, being on the email list in advance of any meetings is key to getting the details of this book club in a timely manner. How to Join: Fill out our newsletter sign up form to receive updates for our YA for Not-so-YAs Book Club. She’s the anonymous creator of a popular online webcomic Monstrous Sea which earned millions of readers and followers around the world. Book club members decide what books to read by voting either in person or via email. The story follows Eliza Mirk, an eighteen year old introverted girl who has no social life and always prefers her digital life over her real life.

What we read: The YA for Not-so-YAs Book Club reads newer young adult books, usually alternating between hardcover and paperback. Where we meet: Avid Bookshop, proof of Covid-19 vaccine and mask required. When we meet: 2nd Sunday of the month, 6:15pm to 7:15pm - The meeting dates/formats are subject to change so getting on the email list is necessary to have the most current information.

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