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Eighteen‑year‑old Eliza Mirk has become the anonymous creator of Monstrous Sea, a wildly popular webcomic that defines her identity and gives her a critical voice in the digital world. A new student at school tempts her to step away from the screen and embrace a life offline. As her online presence starts to crumble, Eliza wrestles with the reality of fame, mental health, and the pressure of social expectations. Facing challenges of depression, self‑reliance, and the complexities of teenage relationships, she must decide whether to stay underground or reach out into the world that awaits beyond her comic panels.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Francesca Zappia
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