Serena practices telling herself the stories of her own life on her vlog. In various places throughout the novel, we see characters trying to be true to themselves and who they really are-as leaders or followers, secret-keepers or secret-tellers,as actors or reactors. In order to be her own person, Serena needs to learn her voice and tell her own story. Complications arise when Serena’s best friend envisions her as a person she didn’t want to be. Serena is smart and funny but, like many people, she is content to let others in her world sparkle, while she sees herself in the reflection of their glow. Serena Says arose from the idea that people who don’t see themselves as particularly shiny and story-worthy still have stories worth hearing. that you’re also capable of shining on your own. Sometimes,though, having a sparkler friend means you forget that you’re more than just someone reflecting another person’s light. For those a little less confident, it can be exciting to have a friend who makes a party happen just by being there. We all know people who are sparklers-who shine in every situation and light up a room when they arrive.
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