My Spoiler-free thoughts on "Spider-Man's Social Dilemma!" by preeti chhibber

This week I’ve got something a little fun and different to talk about! I recently picked up Preeti Chhibber’s book “Spider-Man’s Social Dilemma!” and absolutely loved it! You may know of Preeti’s work from “Peter and Ned’s Ultimate Travel Journal”, a book written as if Peter and Ned (and MJ!) had kept a journal during their trip to Europe during Spider-Man: Far From Home. So when I had found out about this book, I knew I had to read it right away.

The story takes place with more of a comic-rendition of the characters versus in-MCU type writing like Preeti wrote for “Peter and Ned’s Ultimate Travel Journal”, though I still loved it all the same. I felt that Preeti got Peter’s characterization down SO so well, and there were so many twists and turns that I wasn’t expecting! The plot always had another element added to it that furthered the mystery on who/what Peter was fighting, and I absolutely loved it. It was also so much fun to dive back into a plot where quite literally no one knows that Peter is Spider-Man except for himself and the reader. Getting to watch him try to lead his triple life fighting crime and being a full time student while also working for the Bugle as an intern was certainly a treat.

I also loved how this version of Spider-Man was very relevant to the current time period we are living in. It touches upon current issues and lifestyles through the use of social media and how people portray themselves online versus what we are actually like in real life. Though, it wasn’t the whole plot, which I enjoyed. There were multiple strings of the story that eventually all came together at the end of the day for a great storyline! But that’s all I’m going to say on that side of things without giving away spoilers ;)
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There are going to be two more books of this series and I am definitely looking forward to them! I believe the next one comes out in September and I can’t wait to read more of Preeti’s amazing storytelling of characters that we are all so near-and-dear too. Definitely recommend this for anyone looking for a fun, lighthearted read with some of our favorite Spidey characters.