A review by babewithabookandabeer
People to Follow by Olivia Worley

funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Thank you Wednesday Books for my Netgalley copy of PEOPLE TO FOLLOW by Olivia Worley, out 10/31/23.

Ten teen influencers come to a remote island to star in a reality show, but when one of them winds up dead, they realize that this time, the price of being “cancelled” could be their lives.

This book was outrageous! It was completely goofy and ridiculous, but also I finished it in practically one sitting, so…..

This book is a page-turning ride with multiple POVs that are pretty easy to keep separate with distinct voices and commentary on influencer culture that is very modern, very true and very disturbingly fascinating. Definitely for fans of Gossip Girl, Love Island, Bodies Bodies Bodies, Dance Moms, etc. This is a YA thriller so it is very juvenile at times, but it’s so fun and fresh. Compared to your run-of-the-mill thriller, you need to love pointless drama to really enjoy it (it’s me, I love drama). The ending reveal is nuts and I loved every second of it.

Would love to read more from Olivia Worley and hope she comes out with an adult novel next!