I have so many feelings about this book I'm not sure I know where to start. 
 I could see myself reflected in Eliza so much it was sometimes painful. And like I mean that in a good way, but wow. Wow. As I was reading this I couldn't help but think: I know these feelings, I've been this person. 
 ... minus the wildly successful webcomic, I mean. 
 But it totally resonated with me. The fandom, the online life, the idea that online friendships are somehow lesser than ones "in real life". Eliza's mom makes a comment early in the book about not being sure she's comfortable with Eliza's online friends having their mailing address and I had that EXACT conversation with my mother when I was in my late teens/early 20s. 
 What I find really interesting now though, being older, is how unbelievably frustrated I was with Eliza's parents. Beyond the whole "they just don't get it" thing. Like, SPEAK TO YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT THEIR INTERESTS WOW. You don't have to understand it, you just have to show interest. Your kids want to tell you about things they're passionate about, they want to share, holy wow put in some effort. I was surprised about how strongly I felt about this. 
 The ending of this... felt a little rushed. Imperfect, maybe. Messy, certainly--but again, that part's not necessarily a bad thing. Still. I adored so much of this book that I couldn't not give it 5 stars. I have not connected so hard with a book since Fangirl. And that is legitimately some of the highest praise I can bestow. 
 If you've ever been involved in fandom life online, please read this book.