Like (novel)

Like is a 2021 young adult novel by Ali Standish. The story centers around Lily, a young girl grappling with a traumatic event that has left her selective mute. She finds solace in a mysterious online blog called "Like," where people share anonymously about their own struggles. As Lily becomes increasingly involved in the online community, she begins to uncover secrets and connections that force her to confront her own past and find her voice again. The novel explores themes of trauma, healing, online relationships, and the power of human connection. It is told primarily from Lily's perspective, with interspersed posts from the "Like" blog adding to the narrative.