What's worse: the weight of rising success or the pressure of awkward teenage attractionIn this duology closer, white twins Sara and Tegan have more to deal with than your average eighth graders. For one thing, their songwriting hobby is getting serious. The sisters enter a contest to open for a popular star when she returns to perform in her hometown of Calgary. Although they end up losing, the artist's manager wants to sign them on. Now they're dealing with all sorts of new concerns-rehearsals, social media, wardrobe choices, music collabs, and shooting videos. Meanwhile, the tricky bits of middle school friendships don't stop, like flat-out abandonment or discerning whether your crush likes you back. Throw in some sibling squabbles, and it all adds up to a lot of pressure. The characters handle everything with positive maturity, a phrase that also describes this narrative, which offers earnest, expertly executed storytelling. The characters act as the pop duo's fictionalized avatars in a contemporary setting that offers more relatability for readers. The work includes representation of queer friends who are out and older musicians who encourage agency in what can be a controlling industry. The text stresses the importance of appropriate supervision by trusted adults as well as both bodily and creative autonomy in professional spaces. Walden's expressive and animated art enhances the book's emotional impact.A heartfelt story of staying grounded while shooting for stardom. (authors' note, personality quiz, photos)(Graphic fiction. 9-13)