Benton Young finds himself in the race for President of the United States after his video goes viral. He was trying to impress a girl but instead started a movement. Since he's only 17, there's no way he's going to be voted in as President - except that he is.The courts change the laws, but it takes time. He's tuck in limbo until they do. All the political people around him try to manipulate the situation. They think he will simply go away. He does not.His win triggered other youth wins around the globe. While he's the inspiration, Benton is NOT the hero of the group of them. No one wants him attending a summit. He's not prepared for it. They don't trust him.But Benton isn't backing down. Even when people are trying to kill him. (And they are.) Can he survive all the secrets, betrayals, and double crossing?
My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book. I oved how the youth became involved in politics. I loved the action and danger. I didn't follow all the politics: why the two who lost the election would still be running things at the White House. I didn't like Benton's family life, they all seemed horrible to me. Especially his mother. I did love his two best friends and their relationship. I loved Charlie. (Is that a West Wing nod?). I hated the romantic (lacking a better word here) storyline. I'm not going to spoil it, but ick. I loved the epistolary - the journals, the photos, and the newspaper parts of the story. This book is a very interesting take on the world of politics and it had a lot of good points/messages.
Cover Thoughts: Neat
Source: My Library
Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your public library's YA collection.
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