What Steph doesn't know is that the admin of the site, CheshireCat, is a sentient A.I. Her only constant is an online community called CatNet-a social media site where users upload cat pictures-a place she knows she is welcome. From the believable teenage voices to the shockingly effective thriller plot, it swings effortlessly from charming humor to visceral terror, grounding it all in beautiful friendships, budding romance, and radical acceptance.' - The New York Timesīecause her mom is always on the move, Steph hasn't lived anyplace longer than six months. 'A pure delight.that's as tender and funny as it is gripping and fast-paced.

©2019 Naomi Kritzer (P)2019 Audible, Inc.LODESTAR AWARD WINNER FOR BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOKįrom Hugo and Locus Award-winning author Naomi Kritzer, Catfishing on CatNet is a thought-provoking near future YA thriller that could not be more timely as it explores issues of online privacy, artificial intelligence, and the power and perils of social networks.Ī New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice/Staff PickĪn Edgar Award Winner for Best Young Adult NovelĪ Minnesota Book Award Winner for Best Young Adult NovelĪn ITW Thriller Award for Best YA Novel NomineeĪ Lodestar Award Winner for Best Young Adult Book When a threat from Steph’s past catches up to her and ChesireCat’s existence is discovered by outsiders, it’s up to Steph and her friends, both online and IRL, to save her.Ĭatfishing on CatNet is a surprising, heartfelt near-future YA thriller by award-winning author Naomi Kritzer, whose short story “Cat Pictures Please” won the Hugo Award and Locus Award and was a finalist for the Nebula. What Steph doesn’t know is that the admin of the site, CheshireCat, is a sentient A.I.

Her only constant is an online community called CatNet - a social media site where users upload cat pictures - a place she knows she is welcome. How much does the internet know about you ? A thought-provoking near-future YA thriller that could not be more timely as it explores issues of online privacy, artificial intelligence, and the power and perils of social networks.īecause her mom is always on the move, Steph hasn’t lived anyplace longer than six months.

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