Unfriended by Rachel Vail

I'll be up front. I did not love this book. It seems a bit too cliche as it takes on middle school lunch room social strata, mean girl politics, awkward relationships, and cyber-bullying...all through a narrative that is dominated by "text speak."  That being said...for all of these reasons...this book should resonate with middle school students! 

Truly receives the invitation of her dreams when Natasha invites her to sit at the "Popular Table." She never looks back as she walks away from her (previously) best friend, Hazel.  As Truly tries to navigate this new world of friendship (which she is finding is not all that it seemed to be from the outside), Hazel plots her revenge via social media...turning Truly and Natasha against each other.  The results spread like wildfire, and they are just as damaging. 

Intertwined between Truly's and Natasha's destructive dynamics are a variety of underlying personal issues that each member of the group is struggling with, highlighting the important role friendship plays in navigating these kinds of obstacles.