When I first saw Jamie McFlair Vs The Boyband Generator online, I was completely sold. The strength of the packaging had me adding it to list without even reading the description. It looked wild, wacky, and all sorts of absurd fun with an intriguing title to boot. Needless to say I had no idea what I was expecting and and was left happily surprised.

Jamie McFlair and her three best friends are huge fans of the youtube band BNA so you think they'd be excited when the band lands a big break to appear on Big Time (think Britains Got Talent). Instead the group has a sneaking suspicion something is dreadfully wrong. The man in charge of the program, Barry Bigtime, is Jamie's uncle so they know first hand the man is bad news.. Little do they know Barry is worse than bad news, he's positively evil news! With his finances in the red, Barry needs to create a new boy band to keep his lifestyle and status. In the past he's used a contraption to create them but when the latest goes wrong he needs to come up with a new plan quick. When he realizes how talented BNA is he sees them as a threat to his music empire and sets a terrible plan in motion with the help of his mutated minions. Good thing for the musicians that their devoted fans (Jamie and friends) will risk anything to keep them safe,

This was an utterly delightful wild romp. I really had no idea where the story was going to go and was surprised at the introduction of Barrys minions. The story was full of danger, intrigue, and had a great Saturday morning cartoon vibe to it. Though I wasn't up on all the tech, I really enjoyed how relevant it was for the intended audience that is better versed in a world of social media and coding. Mel and Grandma were standout characters with their sass and unique way of seeing things. Barry was also a favourite as he was such a ridiculous over the top villain to read.. Overall it was just a fun book that will bring joy to anyone who's ever been a fan of a boy band.

If Jamie McFlair and the Boyband Generator catches your eye for any reason, do yourself a favour and pick it up. You might be left with a few questions but it should leave you smiling. A fun cartoon vibe children of all ages are bound to enjoy .