Material Girls

355 Pages

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Children’s Books

Release Date: May 5, 2015

Marla works as a buyer for a design company. After several failed purchases, she is demoted to the basement to be a drafter. Ivy is a pop singer and an icon, but her shine is fading. She is being replaced by a younger singer.

There is an aptitude test children must take to decide their future. If they pass, they are considered TAPS and are the creative force that drives the music, arts, and fashion industries. If they fail, they are Adequates and must find something else to do with their lives. Even the TAPS are not in total control of their lives. Their image is the most important thing about them so the corporations behind them tell them what to do and how to act, even who to love. The adults are known as the Silents and play roles behind the scenes. No one is called mom and dad.

To be honest I had a hard time getting into the book. The characters felt so flat and fake, and I was afraid I would not be able to finish the book. I stayed with it and was so glad I did. The story picked up and the characters were able to show their real selves.The cover has “Revolution never goes out of style” on it so I waiting for something to happen.  The revolution comes in the later part of the book so you have to wait for it. When it happens, it is really good. For so long they went along with society instead of standing up for themselves, until enough was enough.