Thank you NetGalley, Thomas & Mercer, and Elizabeth Rose Quinn for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! Sadly, this one didn’t really work for me… I loved the premise, but at about 50% in I started to get bored. The writing style didn’t really click with me and it wasn’t enough to keep me interested. However, I do think other people will like it more! Even when I wasn’t super into it I still wanted to know the ending. The author created a really good mystery and a unique concept.

Adrienne’s sister goes missing at a "Mom-fluencer" retreat, and Adrienne decides to investigate on her own when the police don’t have answers. The book was a bit confusing at first, but once the plot kicked in, it was an entertaining, dramatic thriller with a lot of twists and over-the-top characters.

Follow Me was an interesting style of novel. A bit thriller and a lot of mommy chaos. I appreciated the author’s attempt at humor while writing a thriller, but I do think sometimes it was a bit too much. Also while an interesting concept, the execution fell a bit flat for me and some extra editing would do the novel a services. Some parts were really interesting and some were cute, and some were funny! So all in all, I’ll say it was an interesting concept and a quick read, just in need of a little TLC! Thank you to the publisher, to NetGalley, and the author for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

After her sister is missing for a year, Adrienne infiltrates a social media mom summit to get to the bottom of everything.

Fun read, I'm not a mom but still very much enjoyed this book. It points out all the cringeworthy social media mom types and if you can't laugh at them, you're probably one of them. We definitely live in a society with everyone being obsessed about how their image comes across or their brand.

The beginning of the story felt like it dragged a little and the ending felt like it went too quick. Overall solid storyline, good mystery and nice follow through.

Thank you ##NetGalley for this ARC of #FollowMe by Elizabeth Rose Quinn. Hitting shelves near you May 6, 2025!

Follow Me starts out promising, between the mystery of missing Chiara and the satire of the mommy influencer industry. Entertaining and insightful, until the third act where the plot came apart for me as it became less grounded in reality. The novel is more heavy on the satire part than the thriller/mystery, which I was not expecting so that may have influenced my reaction to the finale.

If someone had told me that I would enjoy a mommy influencer mystery I wouldn’t have believed you but here we are. I went in not expecting much but found that I couldn’t put this book down until I found out what happened.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

I'm going to be completely honest. This book had me in a chokehold the moment it, in the midst of skewering everything about the deeply obnoxious toxic positivity-infested cult of mom-fluencers, referenced the clothing brand Dôen. This is a brand beloved by this particular cult of carefully curated, identically prairie dressed mostly white women who are all one algorithmic tweak away from going full antivax tradwife nutcase if they're not already there. I also happened to work at the brand for five years, and it was the worst job I ever had, largely due to being owned, run, and staffed by women who would be right at home with the fake, vacuous, money-grubbing, social media-addicted, past-their-prime mommy bloggers who make up the set of villains in this novel. Elizabeth Rose Quinn, you nailed it. Thank you. That felt great.

My schadenfreude-laden cackling enjoyment then tipped over into genuine affection with the unexpected and absolutely bugfuck insane ending. Now THAT'S the way to do it, baby. Literally go nuts lol. This has been optioned for a movie and I'll look forward to checking that out as well.

This book won't be for everyone, and I have some criticisms. And also I don't care. Five stars, cut it, print it.

My thanks to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for the ARC.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the ARC!

2 stars!!!

I thought the premise of this was fantastic! And the start of the book and how things started to kick in after a while I really did enjoy but sadly I just couldn't get into the story more. I felt like some parts would drag out or sometimes memories/flashbacks were great to build up that emotional connection but sometimes it took my out of the story. Regardless of this as this was clearly not for me but I can see it being for many others

I loved this book! I was in a weird headspace where a lot of my usual picks felt too heavy, so this was a welcome change that covered important themes without being too heavy, and was also humourous. This is a standout book that I will always remember, I throughly enjoyed it and could not put it down. 10/10 reccommend. I will be looking to read more from this author.

Follow Me by Elizabeth Rose Quinn is an engaging and emotionally complex story that kept me hooked from start to finish. The author’s ability to weave together different perspectives added depth and nuance to the plot, allowing readers to see the story from multiple angles.

However, the multi-POV structure was at times overwhelming, making it hard to stay fully immersed in the narrative. Some transitions between perspectives felt abrupt, and I occasionally struggled to keep track of the characters’ individual arcs.

That said, the emotional stakes and well-drawn characters made this a worthwhile read. It’s a solid 4 stars for me—captivating and layered, but slightly hindered by the complexity of its structure.

Thank you to the publisher for the Arc, this Arc was provided in exchange for my honest review

This book was fun and over the top! It kept me on my toes and the ending was explosive!

Chiara and Adrienne are fraternal twins that grew up doing everything together, most of all partying. When Chiara gets married and has a set of twins herself, Adrienne keeps her distance feeling like she's yesterday's news. Then Chiara inadvertantly goes viral on Instagram with a post that left some in the momfluencer community up in arms, she's invited extinguisher attend The Mommy Style Summit run by a famous influencer Thea. When Chiara doesn't return from the retreat and a year goes by with no contact, Adrienne cleans up her act to find out what happened to her sister.

This novel has a bit of a slow start, but it was fun, funny, and engaging throughout. I got through the entire book within 3 days and the end was so much fun. This novel would make a killer movie!

Not my usual genre but enjoyed the refreshing angle on influencer lifestyles and the fast pace of the book. Really easy to read and kept me interested/entertained throughout!

I love the dark humor and voice of this book, but the plot itself didn't hold my attention. Multiple POVs aren't my favorite, so I wasn't expecting to spend so much time (the first 10+% of the book, to start) in Chiara's perspective. Additionally, the narrative felt a bit rambly, which made me want to skip ahead to Adrienne. Her story was much more interesting to me, but by that point, I didn't feel compelled to keep going.

Obviously, this book wasn't for me, but I do think lots of other readers will love it! It has a unique premise and tone which stands out in a crowded genre.

Chiara and Adrienne are twins who had a tough childhood. Their mother did her best but struggled with her own demons. Neither sister dealt with this in a healthy way. One day, Chiara meets a guy, gets pregnant with twins, and turns her life around. Meanwhile, Adrienne continues trying to numb her pain with drugs and alcohol. Despite her sobriety, Chiara still faces challenges—she's battling postpartum depression. After going viral on Instagram, she's invited to a "mom-fluencer" retreat where she disappears.
A year later, Adrienne—newly sober and frustrated by the lack of answers—decides to attend the same retreat to investigate. What she uncovers is disturbing and cult-like. It's a place where authenticity is encouraged, but only to a point. You're not just a mom; you're a brand. You're expected to be a stay-at-home mom while also earning money ("join my MLM"). You need to be relatable, making mistakes but "smart" ones. You should homeschool your kids, prepare Instagram-worthy meals, and, of course, "stay hot." Some moms are literally willing to kill for a viral post. I could easily picture these women—they're the ones you see on your TikTok FYP if the algorithm pegs you as being over a certain age.
I had an inkling from the start about what might have happened, but the real enjoyment in "Follow Me" wasn't in uncovering the truth. It was in the portrayal of this community. The characters are simultaneously outrageous and very real.
Chiara and Adrienne rarely share scenes, yet their bond is palpable. They may not get along or even like each other much at this point in their lives, but their love is undeniable. It's this love that drives Adrienne to do whatever it takes to uncover Chiara's fate—a beautiful and heartbreaking relationship.

In this thriller, Chiara attends a "mommy-influencer" retreat aimed at helping new moms connect with their roles. However, she feels uneasy as the other women seem overly enthusiastic about the program’s teachings. When she fails to return home, her husband grows concerned and, a year later, enlists her sister Adrienne—who has overcome a troubled past—to investigate. Together, they uncover dark secrets about the retreat, raising doubts about the reality behind such programs.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

After her twin sister, Chiara, goes missing at a mom-fluencer weekend, Adrienne Shaw will find her no matter what it takes. They may have been on the outs, but no one comes for her sister and gets away with it.

It’s been a year, the authorities have no answers, and her brother-in-law is useless in the matter. It’s time for Adrienne to take the case into her own hands. Following in Chiara’s last footsteps, Adrienne goes undercover, infiltrating the same influencer retreat as the last thing she wants to be: an Instamommy.

The remote ranch in Northern California is certainly welcoming—in a cult-adjacent kind of way. A charismatic leader, communal crafts, fixed smiles—and a lot of dead eyes......

This was an interesting one - when I first started reading it I had to come back and re-read the plot as it started as a mum novel and it wasn't at all what I expected. It did then turn into the thriller I was hoping for and started picking up - turning into a pretty enjoyable read. A few funny parts, centering around the unhinged mummy instagrammers . I enjoyed the different POV's between Chiara, Adrienne and the Detective assigned to the case, peppered with side characters - all different types of mum which added interest and hilarity.

A slow start but a good read.

Adrienne and Chiara are twin sisters raised by a single mom. They have always relied on each other for absolutely everything. But when Chiara gives up the lifestyle of partying, drinking, and drugs and settles down into a white picket life with twins of her own, their relationship begins to splinter. By the time Chiara decides to attend a Mom-influencer retreat weekend, the sisters are not speaking to one another.

But then Chiara never comes home from that weekend. And Adrienne doesn't buy that she drove off the road or that she abandoned her family, despite her documented mental health struggles prior to the retreat. More than a year later the case has gone cold and Adrienne has maxed out the lead detective's patience, so she decides to attend the next retreat herself to try and get information.

She is stunned by the behavior of these moms who will do literally anything to get the attention of the "Mom Squad" -- the picture perfect leaders of the community. They've all drunk the kool aid, and Adrienne has no real plan for getting answers.

This turns into a true horror show very quickly -- Moms will do anything to protect their kids but they will realllly do anything to protect their brand.

i was a little bit uncertain at firts but i was very glad to be surprised by this story. it jumps POVs a bit, but it works well. 4 stars. tysm for the arc.

I enjoyed this book. It is of course in the vein of all the podcast thrillers, a very social media centered book. With the action centered on an influencer retreat, it reads like the author wants to try and make fun of influencers but it comes off to me as a little bit of jealousy. That being said it was entertaining and well written. I do think the last quarter of the book is not the same vibe as the first 75% and it caught me off guard and took me out of the story a bit. I will definitely check out this author again but this one was just ok for me.

Wow… this was not the cozy mystery story I thought I was going to read; this was more of a dark tale about a mom of twins that just magically disappeared.
This is what I image the momfluencer community is like but, I know it’s not. I have no triggers and I actually like reading about heavy topics but if you have triggers then be mindful when reading this book. It talks about drug addiction, postpartum psychosis, gruesome death(s), blind followership to people with power, and betrayal.