Being a teenager today is one of the hardest jobs in the world. You have grades to maintain, obligations to extra-curricular activities, and soul-crushing pressure to excel at everything so colleges take notice. On top of it all, you're forced to act as your own public relations manager because, thanks to social media, every bit of your life is on display. No one knows that better than teen model, actress, and author Makaila Nichols. Nichols' book, Blatantly Honest, is filled with peer-to-peer advice on navigating life as a teen in a world that begs young people to grow up before they're really ready. Unlike books for teens written from an adult perspective, Blatantly Honest offers real, relatable advice based on lessons learned in today's world. After all, adults today have no experience being a teen in a social climate where peers have immediate, constant access to one another. Despite her rising fame, Nichols has struggled through body image issues, dating disasters, friendship failures and bullying. In this refreshing, open, and honest book, Nichols offers hard-earned advice on these tough topics and more. ''As a father, I see the impact of social media and other influences on my kids lives, and it's not always positive. Makaila Nichols shoots straight about the pressures of growing up in such a highly social climate and offers much-needed advice for other teens.'' --David Boreanaz, actor, director, producer of film and television ''It s a daring undertaking to be honest about ourselves. Makaila genuinely shares her experiences, and it is such a true gift to her peers for them to realize that we all deal with our insecurities.'' --Frederique van der Wal, super model and entrepreneur ''By sharing her story, Makaila is helping other teens know they aren't out there alone in trying to maneuver through tough situations like bullying. Real change takes courage!'' --Shawn Edgington, author and founder of The Great American NO BULL Challenge “Blatantly Honest makes you feel like you’re talking with an older sister or a close friend—but this isn’t your mother’s advice.” --Anna Caltabiano, teen author and media influencer “Growing up in the spotlight, I have always been criticized for my body and held to impossible standards. Bullying comes in all shapes and sizes. You can either let it tear you down or you can use it to motivate yourself toward success. Mak is a great example of being courageous enough to speak up. I think she will leave a lasting impact on the next generation.” --Sophie Simmons, actress “Wow! No better person to give teens advice than a teen herself. Makaila is so candid and open about her experiences that everyone her age can relate to her story. But age aside, Makaila’s writing on difficult situations flows quickly and is inspiring. I know that we will be hearing more from her!” --Jake Marcionette, New York Times best-selling author Makaila Nichols started her modeling career at age fourteen when she signed with respected agency Wilhelmina Models International. Since then, she's juggled school, modeling, a budding acting career, and now her new-found passion for writing. She accomplishes all this while traveling between New York and Los Angeles for work, and then home to Florida for school and family. Although Makaila's life has been anything but ordinary, she faces many of the same challenges as other teens. In her debut book, Blatantly Honest, she hopes to reach other young people by sharing her insights and advice on handling common teenage problems such as friends, dating, sex, and bullying.