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Follow Me Back
by A.V. Geiger
Initially I was worried that this book would be too fluffy, too pop-culture-centric is keep my attention but soon there were a few things that kept me turning pages.
First, it was interesting to see how uncomfortable sexual objectification made Eric. Being fawned over for his studio-ordered abs as opposed to his musical talent was heartbreaking, and a gender reversal since I'm usually more aware of how female artists are praised for beauty above all else.
Second, I was curious about the mysterious origins of Tessa's anxieties. Her narrow world also provided a greater believability for this intense online friendship/relationship.
Then there were some twists, one that was pretty easy to suss out because of strategic writing: not using pronouns or describing features that might indicate gender, keeping other items purposely vague.
And then there was the final twist of the book.
I can't decide if it was purposefully left open to interpretation, or if it's as literal as it seems. Given that this book is the first in a series I feel like there must be more that the author feels like she can explore...
I don't want to include any spoilers, but if you've read the book, please tell me what you think!
This review was made possible thanks to an advanced readers copy from Netgalley.
First, it was interesting to see how uncomfortable sexual objectification made Eric. Being fawned over for his studio-ordered abs as opposed to his musical talent was heartbreaking, and a gender reversal since I'm usually more aware of how female artists are praised for beauty above all else.
Second, I was curious about the mysterious origins of Tessa's anxieties. Her narrow world also provided a greater believability for this intense online friendship/relationship.
Then there were some twists, one that was pretty easy to suss out because of strategic writing: not using pronouns or describing features that might indicate gender, keeping other items purposely vague.
And then there was the final twist of the book.
I can't decide if it was purposefully left open to interpretation, or if it's as literal as it seems. Given that this book is the first in a series I feel like there must be more that the author feels like she can explore...
I don't want to include any spoilers, but if you've read the book, please tell me what you think!
This review was made possible thanks to an advanced readers copy from Netgalley.