Sweet and Sour Written by Monique Turner. Reviewed by Lilyana, Age 12

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I used to think AI was cool but when I read this book it showed me that it isn't as good as it may at first seem

This book was amazing, it was really interesting to read about different foods but it made me hungry! I specifically enjoyed reading the chapters when they do the mukbangs. This book was showing us how AI can take over the planet and destroy peoples lives which isn’t a good thing.

Mikah was an ordinary boy, whose dad lost his job due to AI, so he was determined to take it back by showing people, who are scrolling on the internet, that AI isn’t as cool as it seems and that humans are more important than robots. He did cool stunts with his friends and did eating challenges which went viral! He also had a few struggles along the way but he ignored them and carried on but then his body couldn’t cope anymore.

It is important to try and do the right thing even if it is hard but you can keep on trying by not giving up. I hope that everyone who reads this book is encouraged to know that AI isn’t as cool as it seems and one day it might actually take over the planet.

I used to think AI was cool but when I read this book it showed me that it isn’t as good as it may at first seem.

I would recommend this book for children 10+. I also hope that everyone who reads this book enjoys it as much as I did!

About the Book

When fame tastes sweet, how far can you go before it turns sour?

With AI influencer robots taking the internet by storm, Mikah and his friends team up to make their own content.

No robots, no AI, just human beings in all their fallible glory.

Mikah’s mukbang channel where he stuffs his face with food soars to great heights, but what will happen when his body can no longer fly?

Author

Monique Turner

Monique Turner’s debut novel, Island of Influencers, delivers a fast-paced adventure that feels highly relevant to today’s social media–driven world. Drawing on her experiences in acting and influencer culture, Turner creates engaging characters and a compelling story that encourages young readers to think critically about online fame and identity. As a new voice in children's and young adult fiction, she shows a strong talent for combining entertainment with meaningful themes.

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Lilyana, 12

  • Reviews: 10
  • Likes: swimming, reading and kindness
  • Dislikes: unkindness and mushrooms
  • Favourite Book: Noughts and crosses by Malorie Blackman
  • Favourite Artist: Alex Warren
  • Favourite Film: Back to the Future II

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