Loathing Lola is a contemporary teen novel about the pitfalls of reality TV fame and the pressure to perform authenticity. While it deals with serious themes like exploitation and manipulation, it does so thoughtfully and ultimately rewards honesty and self-acceptance. The language and some content references are age-appropriate for mid-to-older teens, but younger readers might struggle with the sophisticated social dynamics and media criticism.
Fifteen-year-old Courtney Marlow didn't exactly think it through. She thought the offer to have her life broadcast on national television was the perfect solution to her family's financial troubles. She was wrong. Mackenzie Dahl, the show's producer, promised to show Australia a real tenager. Courtney was going to be a...Fifteen-year-old Courtney Marlow didn't exactly think it through. She thought the offer to have her life broadcast on national television was the perfect solution to her family's financial troubles. She was wrong. Mackenzie Dahl, the show's producer, promised to show Australia a real tenager. Courtney was going to be a positive role model, someone on television without a boob job and an eating disorder. Soon, everyone wants their 15 minutes of fame via a little bit of Courtney - especially her conniving friend Katie, and her stepmother, Lola. And Courtney is just beginning to realise that 'ordinary' does not translate to 'entertaining'...
