2018
WISE Score
A reality check for the 'highlight reel' culture, helping you untangle your self-worth from your follower count.
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Jessica Abo nails the 'compare and despair' phenomenon. It’s a series of bite-sized reality checks that remind you that everyone else’s life is just as messy as yours, even if their grid looks perfect.
It was published in 2018, so some of the tech talk feels slightly dusty (it's very Instagram-heavy), but the psychology is evergreen. It's a solid, practical manual for the social media age that doesn't resort to 'screens are evil' panic.
Best for middle schoolers and up. Younger kids won't care about 'toxic friendshifts,' but anyone with a phone and a social account will feel seen.
Focuses heavily on mental health, authenticity, and moving past the 'compare and despair' trap of social media. It models healthy self-reflection and kindness to oneself.
It is a non-fiction self-help book. While it uses anecdotes, it is designed for information and practical application rather than creative world-building.
As a book about mental health, it contains no graphic content, violence, or explicit material. It discusses 'toxic relationships,' but in a constructive, age-appropriate way.
Directly builds digital literacy and emotional intelligence. It helps readers understand the psychological impact of technology and provides actionable tools for self-regulation.
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