By Elaine Dimopoulos

Putting the obsessive nature of fame and consumerism under the microscope, Material Girls follows teenagers Marla Klein and Ivy Wilde. In the world of this novel, the course of culture is decided by the whims of teenagers.

Marla—just sixteen years old—works for a top of the line fashion label, deciding the latest fashion trends. Ivy is a pop star, tasked with making Marla’s trends popular amongst her fans.

It may seem like these trend-setting young women are in control, but in the grand scheme of things they’re just two pawns in the corporate machine. As questions arise in their minds about society’s aggressive consumption, they start to rebel against a pervasive and toxic industry and culture.

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