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Summary

Dakota, a girl from Washington, craves attention and wealth, believing it's the key to a better life. She befriends Kenzie, the popular cheer captain, and later fakes a relationship with famous singer Isaac to regain his ex's attention. Dakota's life turns upside down as she gains fame but loses her best friend Mariah. After a public humiliation, she realizes fame isn't all it's cracked up to be and reconnects with Mariah. In the end, Dakota chooses a simple life over fame, and surprisingly, finds true love with Isaac who confesses his genuine feelings for her.

Takeaways

• 🏥 Dakota's mother is a nurse who works odd hours, leading Dakota to spend a lot of time at the hospital.
• 🎁 Dakota feels envious of the rich kids at the hospital who receive gifts, while she only gets hand-me-downs.
• 👻 Dakota creates a 'Christmas Eve ghost' story to scare rich kids and steal their gifts.
• 👚 Dakota's desire to be noticed leads her to befriend the popular crowd, starting with Kenzie, the cheer captain.
• 📚 Dakota gains acceptance into the popular group by doing their homework and running errands for them.
• 🆘 Dakota saves a famous singer, Isaac, from choking, which leads to her increased popularity at school.
• 💔 Isaac asks Dakota to pretend to be his girlfriend to make his ex-girlfriend, Lucy, jealous.
• 👗 Dakota's popularity soars, but it comes at the cost of her friendship with Mariah.
• 📉 Dakota's fame turns sour when she embarrasses herself at a concert and the fake relationship with Isaac is exposed.
• 💔 Dakota's friendship with Mariah is mended after she realizes the emptiness of her pursuit of fame and popularity.
• 👩‍⚕️ Dakota decides to follow in her mother's footsteps and become a nurse, rejecting the allure of fame.

Q & A

What was Dakota's motivation for wanting to be rich?

Dakota wanted to be rich because she believed it was the answer to everything, as people would notice her, be kinder, and life would be better.

How did Dakota's mother feel about the importance of money and fame?

Dakota's mother believed that money and fame only favored those who worked hard, implying that it should be earned through hard work rather than sought for its own sake.

Why did Dakota decide to target the rich kids at the hospital?

Dakota was jealous of the rich kids who received gifts during festivals while she only got hand-me-downs, so she decided to scare them to get even.

How did Dakota become part of the popular crowd at school?

Dakota became part of the popular crowd by helping Kenzie and her friends with their homework, which led to them accepting her into their group.

What was the turning point for Dakota's social status at school?

The turning point was when Dakota saved Isaac, a famous singer, from choking. This act made her popular and part of the elite circle at school.

Why did Isaac ask Dakota to fake date him?

Isaac asked Dakota to fake date him to make his ex-girlfriend Lucy jealous and potentially reconsider their breakup.

How did Dakota feel about her new life as a fake girlfriend to a pop star?

Initially, Dakota enjoyed the fame and attention that came with being Isaac's fake girlfriend, but she later realized the pressures and downsides of being in the spotlight.

What was the incident that led to Dakota's public embarrassment?

Dakota was publicly embarrassed when Isaac pulled her on stage during a concert expecting her to sing along, but she froze and was booed and laughed at by the fans.

Why did Mariah and Dakota drift apart?

Mariah and Dakota drifted apart because Dakota became too involved with the popular crowd and Isaac, neglecting her friendship with Mariah and not making time for her.

What was the resolution of Dakota's relationship with Isaac?

Dakota decided to end the fake relationship with Isaac after the concert incident and chose to focus on her studies and friendship with Mariah instead.

What did Dakota ultimately decide about her future career?

Dakota decided to follow in her mother's footsteps and become a nurse, abandoning her pursuit of fame and wealth.