What if the shoes that made you shine... changed who you were inside?
Twelve-year-old Lila Brooks is starting over in the tiny town of Maple Hollow-and she's determined to stay under the radar. But when she discovers a pair of sparkly sequined shoes at a mysterious thrift shop, everything changes.
Suddenly, Lila knows exactly what to say and how to say it. Everyone wants to sit with her. Follow her. Be her.
She's never been this popular... but it comes at a price.
The more she wears the shoes, the more she feels herself slipping-becoming someone sharper, colder, and not quite in control. When the sparkle starts to dim and real friendships are on the line, Lila has to decide:
Is being seen worth losing who you really are?
The Sparkle Effect is a magical, heartfelt story about fitting in, standing out, and learning that the brightest shine comes from lifting others up.