I would give this a solid 3 out of 5. Sometimes Dahlia and Sabrina were way too factual about recapping the action instead of adding of their own character's thoughts. I did see the big plot twist coming, but enjoyed the ride.

This book was so good.

Books featuring the lives of several female characters were super popular in the 80,s but as soon as I started reading this book, it felt as though I was right back there.

Except that the women are all strong characters now and have to deal with a lot more than just a problem with their in laws.

My favorite character was Zoe. She was shameless and you could easily feel her need to be "special" The author does a great job of passing along all the important aspects of each character.

The "thriller" part almost gets second place to a very strong ensemble of characters who definitely make the book the read it is.

If you love reality TV/influencers/etc. and are looking fora good summer beach read…pick this one up!

This gives all the Real Housewives vibes and I’m here for it. A really enjoyable and easy read with a fun ending.
Thank you NetGalley for this advance review copy in return for an honest review.

This is a definite hit for Reality TV fans. 'Most Hated' let's you peek behind the curtain of making a reality TV series as you get to learn the truth behind why each woman has signed up for the show and the lengths producers will go to make a hit. This was full of drama, manipulation and secrets, I loved every bit and could not put this down. Most Hated is a wild ride from start to finish and well worth the read.

This book was really good and also really stressful in the way that only Reality TV can be. I don't watch Reality TV for 2 reasons. 1.) I get major secondhand embarrassment and 2.) It stresses me out when they fight! For some reason I thought it would be easier and more fun to read about since these are characters and not real people. Instead I found myself hating the characters, rooting for them at times, and cringing and dying inside at every manipulation and turn of the story. I know it sounds like I didn't like this but I really did! I think it's a great look into how Reality TV isn't real at all and the people behind the scenes can manipulate the "story" at every turn.

Most Hated by Kara Alloway. Thanks to @rebooks and @netgalley for the gifted Arc ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Three women try to change their lives through reality TV, but end up with more than they bargained for.

Any lover of reality shows and the drama within them will love this one. It’s basically a written version of a reality show, but you get an inside look at the producers , tricks, and fakeness as well. You will see why certain characters act as they do; genuine but also products of their immediate environment. It took some time for me to get all the characters straight but once I did, I was in for the ride.

“Because we want to make you look good. If we want to do that, we need other people to look like they’ve lost the plot. That’s how this works. Reveal or be revealed.”

Most Hated comes out 5/30.

In a world where reality TV reigns supreme, Kara Alloway takes readers on a captivating journey in “Most Hated,” where three women find themselves entangled in a web of ambition, love, and the harsh reality of the entertainment industry. Through this gripping tale, Alloway explores themes of internalized misogyny and the complex dynamics between women, offering a thought-provoking read that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the sting of betrayal or mistreatment.

The story revolves around Zoe, a driven producer of the hit docu-soap “Talk of the Town,” who will stop at nothing to make her show the most dramatic, addictive, and highest-rated on television. Dahlia, a woman confident in her husband’s unwavering love, sees the show as her chance for a career of her own. However, as the cameras roll, her once-certain world starts to crumble. And then there’s Sabrina, known as “The Countess of Controversy,” whose seemingly perfect life falls apart, leading her to join the show as a means to regain control. But the pressures of the industry, her past relationship, and her own expectations threaten to unravel her life once again.

Alloway expertly weaves together these three women’s stories, highlighting the complexities of their relationships, both on and off the screen. Through their experiences, she delves into the pervasive issue of internalized misogyny and the struggles women face when relating to one another. The author’s personal insights on how sociological influences shape female interactions add depth and authenticity to the narrative.
“Most Hated” cleverly uses the backdrop of a reality TV show to explore these themes, drawing parallels to real-life situations that captivate public attention. Alloway astutely reflects on the fascination society has with women’s interactions, exemplified by shows like “Vanderpump Rules” and headline-grabbing incidents such as “Scandoval” or the cheating scandals on the “Housewives” franchises. She highlights the underlying implications of these interactions, emphasizing their relatability and the universal struggles that women face in their relationships with one another.

The strength of this novel lies in the authenticity of its characters and their emotional journeys. As the women navigate the cutthroat world of reality TV, their flaws and vulnerabilities are laid bare, making them relatable and engrossing. Alloway’s writing style is engaging, maintaining a balance between light-heartedness and thoughtfulness, ensuring that readers remain hooked from start to finish.

Overall, “Most Hated” is a captivating read that skillfully combines the allure of reality TV with a thought-provoking exploration of internalized misogyny and the complex dynamics between women. Kara Alloway’s insightful storytelling and relatable characters make this book an enjoyable and engaging experience. Whether you are a fan of reality TV or simply interested in exploring the intricacies of female relationships, “Most Hated” is a must-read that will leave you contemplating the power dynamics that exist both on and off the screen.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

I highly recommend this book - it's a super beach read, it's suspenseful, it's soapy and it's reality tv!
Most Hated is a fictional account of a reality show tell all and it's a thinly veiled look into the life of Kara Alloway - a Real Housewife of Toronto.

In Most Hated, we follow Zoe, a show runner who has put together a group of has been stars and socialites. Zoe is completely merciless and will stop at nothing to make her show the most talked about - the most well known and the most dramatic. It is addictive and eye opening and reminded me of the show UnReal only much, much better!

We also meet several women vying for a good edit all for different reasons. As the week continues, Zoe work behind the scenes to trigger the women and cause more and more drama, taking it further and further to the edge for a good shot - the ultimate question is, to what end? Kara Alloway provides an inside view to the well known culture of reality shows and the reveal is totally worth it. If you like reality tv, tell all stories or are just ready for soapy fun summer read, Most Hated is for you!
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I am a lover of reality tv so I thought this book would be right up my alley. However, I wasn’t completely wowed by the book. I did enjoy that it really was like reading the behind the scenes of the filming of a Bravo reality show but something was missing for me to give it higher than a 3 star rating. I will recommend this book to friends who want a quick, beach read of sorts though.

Does anyone else remember the LA Candy series written by Lauren Conrad that was loosely based on her time on reality tv? That's the type of vibe that <u>Most Hated</u> gave me, except darker. Either way, I was just as enthralled with this book as I was with that series back in the day. Essentially, a group of women who are all well known in their own right, are thrown together on a tv show that is being run by someone who will do whatever they can to get the drama-- even if they have to manufacture it. If you're someone like me who watches trash reality tv, you'll LOVE this book!

📸 this novel follows a group of women involved in a new reality show called ‘Talk of the Town’. All the women have their own motivations for being part of the cast, good or otherwise, just as those behind the show will do anything they can to make it a hit.

🍾 I devoured this book. It was a rollercoaster - in both the fast pace and twists - and I finished it in a matter of days. I didn’t really know what I was expecting going into this novel, something saccharine and fluffy perhaps? But it was better, and heavier, than I expected.

📱 First up, I really enjoyed Dahlia as a character. She felt authentic, likable and I was thoroughly rooting for her throughout the book, especially when she made some tough calls and stuck up for herself. I also really loved Budgie and Sabrina - but I wish the Leo relationship was fleshed out more (was she ok with his connections to the show?). I also wish Aubrey and Sabrina’s relationship got a chapter or two more, but also appreciate that they were a subplot amongst other things.

🥂 While I also really loved the inside look into the filming of a reality show, I wish we got a bit more of Zoe, Fiona and Regan. And even Nicole actually- just a bit more around their motivations. Since this book leaned towards Sally Hepworth-esque thriller territory, I was ready for some villain monologuing.

📺 Overall this book was a novel I’d definitely recommend to a friend, and will be doing so when it’s released in May!

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest rating and review.

I can’t say I’ve ever felt the need to read a season of Real Housewives, but that’s kind of what this was. I didn’t hate it.

There were a LOT of characters, between the main TV cast, their spouses/families, and the TV crew. After the first couple chapters I had to go back and make notes of who was who because I couldn’t keep everybody straight.

There was no shortage of dramatics. It was sort of fun and silly yet frustrating. I wasn’t sure where the story was going or how it was going to end. I was mostly satisfied with the overall arc of the story.

Most of the characters were equally likable and hate-able. Budgie was a shining light throughout. I wish Zoe had gotten more “airtime.”

Formatting on this was kinda off but still got the gist. It was really interesting to see the behind the scenes of taping reality television and how maniacal producers can be. The animosity and friendliness of the women had my head spinning and truth be told, I honestly wasn't even sure who I was rooting for sometimes. Good read!

I really enjoyed this! It was unlike anything Ive read and a bit outside of my normal genre, but I loved it. It was full of twists and turns in the most lovely way. A must read!

Most Hated is a book about three different women working in reality tv. I hate marking a book as Did Not Finish but I struggled to the halfway point. I found the writing really difficult and I thought the perspectives of the characters was confusing and everyone was unlikeable.

I grew up being a reality tv show junkie. Gotta say though that the Real Housewives franchises haven’t ever really been on my radar. This book just sounded too fun to pass up though.

Most Hated chronicles the filming of a new reality show with 6 women in different stages of their lives. It’s told in 3 POV’s: Dahlia, the wife of a football player who’s trying to step out of his spotlight; Sabrina, the actress turned royalty turned recluse; and Zoe, a producer on the show who will stop at nothing to create drama.

I really enjoyed the book. I couldn’t tell what would happen next and I loved how it ended. I hope the author keeps writing, because she knows how to write a fun story.

Thanks as always to NetGalley for the ARC.

As Dahlia astutely points out, it is far more important to live your life rather than the life that's captured and observed by other people and deemed reality, Yes, no one wants to appear to be bland at a time they once were bold as evidenced by Dahlia living under Mick's shadow or Sabrina under her divorce; however, those situations are real. A reality tv show is a caricature of real life where the producer brings in multiple personalities to act as characters intent on finding and exploiting the other's weakness. Coupled with an abundance of alcohol, anything can happen. Especially when a producer like Zoe kicks it up a notch. I was glad that at the end that Budgie, Lexi, Dahlia and Sabrina remained friends. As long as we have social media, the blurring between what is real and what is not will continue.

I’m a sucker for reality TV. Most Hated gave me everything I needed to get that reality TV drama fix, but in book form. I loved reading from the three different points of view. While Zoe was my least favorite character, it was interesting to see a directors point of view and how certain things are executed.


Special thanks to NetGalley, re books and Kara Alloway for sharing this ARC with my in exchange for my honest review.

I loved this book. It was a good amount of gossip and drama that I like. It was interesting to see involved Zoe was and her overall downfall. This kept me guessing and it was a fun and drama filled read.

The formatting on the kindle was a little bit odd, with 1 chapter not mentioned who the narrative is switching to or the bottom page numbers in the middle of a paragraph.