Her work is indisputably speculative, but it's a perfect entry point to the genre for readers who prefer fantastical and futuristic elements to stay more in the background, with human (and robotic) feelings always at the fore. Catfishing on CatNet, Naomi Kritzer (TorTeen 978-1-25016-508-4, 17.99, 304pp, hc) November 2019. I can't wait for you to read it.'-Kelly Barnhill, Newbery Award-winning author of The Girl Who Drank the Moon An absolutely charming and incredibly gripping, superbly plotted YA thriller.-Cory Doctorow, New York Times bestselling author of Little Brother 'Kritzer's flawless collection taps deep wells of emotion and wonder. An entertaining, heart-filled exploration of today's online existence and privacy concerns.' -Publishers Weekly, starred review 'Smart, sly, scary, and irrepressibly good fun, this novel has everything I've ever wanted from a story: it is a cerebral, funny, tender, big-idea delight. Wickedly funny and thrilling in turns perfect for readers coming-of-age online.' -Kirkus, starred review 'Kritzer's take on a benevolent AI is both whimsical and poignant. CATFISHING ON CATNET (Tor Teen, 304 pp., 17.99), by Naomi Kritzer, is a pure delight and a late addition to my top books of the year.

Refreshingly, the characters also feel like generally-woke-but-still-imperfect humans. 'The characters offer positive, realistic LGBTQIA+ representation-especially nonbinary identities and characters still exploring their identities. New York Times Book Review on Catfishing on CatNet It takes an AI to catch an AI in Chaos on CatNet, the follow-up to Naomi Kritzers award-winning near.

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