This book gave me knives out vibes. It wasn’t bad but it also wasn’t remarkable. I had to double check Goodreads to make sure I had even read it.

Ten influencers show up to a remote Caribbean island to film a reality show about being unplugged for three weeks. When they arrive on the island, things start to feel off right away. Then things go from bad to deadly. One cast member is dead, the production crew is nowhere to be found, and every one of them is lying. As a storm rolls in, they start to reveal their secrets and the results could be catastrophic.

This story was fun, if a little unbelievable. I wish we had gotten to know more of the characters. I loved the setting on a remote island with nothing but cameras. Overall a quick easy suspense novel!

Thank you the NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of this book.

Ugh as much as I wanted to DNF this, I was also curious how it would end, so I kept going. Not worth it lol ending did not feel satisfying at all. Overall, this book had way too many characters and all of them were extremely unlikeable and annoying. It had potential, but the author made the characters so cliché and the mystery aspects didn’t feel interesting because the characters kept reacting ridiculously.

I was immediately intrigued when I saw this book. I have been enjoying the "locked room" mysteries, even when it is an isolated island. The idea of it being a reality show also intrigued me since they hook me in in real life. Each character has their own unique personality and were interesting on both their own and with others. I found myself rooting for each as I tried to become an armchair detective and follow the clues to what was going on. I couldn't put this book down! Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for an advanced copy! All thoughts and opinions are my own!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this book in exchange for my review. Unfortunately, I thought this book was boring. The premise and the cover were what led me to request it, however it fell flat. I find that sometimes I need to be in a certain mood to read certain books. With that being said, I may pick this book up again at a later date.

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People to Follow by Olivia Worley is a young adult novel. This genre label is important because the book is very young in its tone. The characters were incredibly shallow and hard to like or make a connection with. The book struggled to keep my attention. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

This book really just took me for a ride. I loved the build up, the character development, and the writing. I would definitely read more from this author!

Ten influencers set out to be on a remote island with no phones for the filming of a reality TV show. Suddenly, something tragic happens and it quickly becomes a very dangerous and deadly game. This book makes me never want to allow my children to have social media ever! This was a terrifying look into the influencer and content creator life, and how it can turn deadly. While this is obviously an over exaggeration of influencer culture, it does feel maybe just a hint too real. That being said, I feel as though I am slightly older than the target audience, as I don't even have a TikTok and have a private Instagram. I found this story to be an easy to read thriller. In fact, I flew through this one in a day. It was an interesting look at how far people will go to maintain their status in society, and what too much "fame" can do to a person. Definitely an interesting read, not the best thriller I've read this year, but I do look toward reading more from this author.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.

I'm obsessed! I loved this book entirely too much! I wish I could read it again for the first time. Well written, perfectly paced, and totally addictive.

I thought this was an okay book but not really my favorite. I wanted more from it and in the beginning I wasnt really sure what to expect. It just felt slow and was kinda boring.

This one just wasn’t my cup of tea. The writing was solid, but I had a hard time getting into the story. I just didn’t love the characters, which I think was the author’s intent, but it was tough to get through this one for me. However, I think a lot of people, especially those who like reality TV, will love this book!

Not what I expected. I knew it would be a YA thriller but some of the characters were too cringy and stereotypical. It was good but something I will likely forget pretty quickly.

I loved this whodunnit story! It was really clever and I never figured out the bad guy which is awesome.

"People to Follow" by Olivia Worley delivers a thrilling and modern twist on the reality show genre, plunging readers into the chaotic world of social media influencers caught in a deadly game of survival. The premise of "In Real Life," a reality show set on a remote Caribbean island where ten teen influencers must unplug for three weeks, promises a unique and gripping story. As the stakes escalate with a missing production crew and a violent death, Worley weaves a narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

The diverse cast of characters, each representing different facets of social media stardom, adds depth to the storyline. From Elody, the impulsive Instagram model, to Logan, the disgraced TikTok celeb with a secret, the author captures the essence of today's influencer culture. The tension rises as the influencers grapple with being stranded on the island with a dead body, and the absence of a way to contact the outside world intensifies the sense of isolation.

Worley skillfully incorporates the element of mystery as the influencers receive threatening messages from a mysterious Sponsor, hinting at dark secrets that could ruin their lives. The fear of being canceled takes on a literal meaning, and the characters must decipher the identity of the puppet master orchestrating this deadly game.

The fast-paced plot, filled with unexpected twists and turns, mirrors the constant scrutiny and unpredictability of the digital age. The narrative cleverly explores the consequences of online fame and the lengths people may go to protect their secrets. The concept of being trapped on an island with a murderer and cameras tracking their every move adds a layer of suspense that propels the story forward.

"People to Follow" is a gripping and entertaining read that successfully blends the allure of reality TV with a thrilling mystery. Olivia Worley's storytelling captures the zeitgeist of social media culture, making the novel relevant and engaging. I give it four stars for its inventive plot, well-drawn characters, and the suspenseful exploration of the dark side of influencer fame.

This was a quick read with four different narrative perspectives: A locked “island” mystery in which ten influencers find themselves isolated on an island , at risk of being cancelled or murdered.

Their stories reveal some of the more controversial topics related to influencer culture, social media, and the paradoxical relationships between influencers and their followers.

Lots of twists, turns, and misdirections. A murder board made with scrap paper and lipstick. A storm. And many, many secrets.

I think it’s a really high interest YA novel, though I do wonder what teens would think of the influencers themselves, their characters, and their mannerisms. As an adult, I saw them as an accurate representation, but will teens think so about themselves?

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my digital e-ARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

This story really tugged on my heart strings. It made me laugh, it made me cry and it made me think. I want to know these characters more. I want an epilogue for the epilogue, to see how they are doing in years to come.

3.5 🌟 rounded up
What a fun, interesting read about influencers ‘unplugging’ on an island thinking it’s for a reality TV show.

I had a hard time getting into this one but the last half had me on the edge of my seat. I did not expect the twist but I had a feeling things weren’t going to plan when the cameras were covered.

Overall very fun and I’ve never read anything like it. Refreshing and I would recommend for people looking for a thriller that’s different.

I absolutely loved this one! Give me a thriller with the setting of a reality show and you have me hooked from the first word. I really enjoyed this one!

This was good and it definitely drew my interest though I found it hard to fully care for the characters in danger and their lives. I wanted to connect with them a bit more and really feel for them and what they were going through.

DNF at 23%. I was just too annoyed the characters. The author did a great job portraying them as dumb influencers and used all the typical young slang I just couldn't deal with it though. The entire book seemed to just be dialect and it was annoying dialect.

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