Review by Booklist Review
In this new adult book, set in the tech world of the near future filled with holographic phones and self-driving cars, tech developer Camila Diaz is selected to receive her dream internship as a page in the accelerator program at Silicon Valley technology behemoth Beekor. Cam is swept up in this fast-paced world with free perks, but she is unprepared for the corporate machinations that she encounters. With help from other pages, including Marcus, whom she finds elusive but incredibly attractive, she doesn't lose sight of her original goal to make this sleek technology accessible to everyone. Despite some effortful descriptions, this duo of first-time authors who work in the tech industry does an excellent job building the slightly futuristic tech world and creating a cast of fun, dynamic, and diverse supporting characters. The book often puts romance on the back burner but will appeal to readers who like a focus on the friendships outside of the romantic entanglement and personal growth of the main character. Spelling of Beekor and Camila Diaz: pg. 6Pamela Gardner
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Review by Library Journal Review
DEBUT In a world analogous to our own but with slightly improved tech, such as holographic phones, 21-year-old Camila Diaz is accepted into a prestigious internship program at a Silicon Valley company alongside four other candidates. The five of them quickly become friends despite their disparate backgrounds. Cam even finds a budding romantic relationship with fellow intern Marcus. While the group is given access to technology and resources beyond what they've ever experienced before, the projects with which they applied to the internship are not prioritized by company leadership. They'll all have to decide what their goals are and what they are willing to risk in order to build technology they believe in. The San Francisco setting plays an active part in this narrative. The romance, however, does not. The romantic pairings are given less space than friend outings or creating a market for Cam's tech passion project. VERDICT This debut from tech-industry professionals is a good choice for those seeking New Adult stories, as it focuses more on career building and finding your people than on romance.--Sydney Ashby
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