Shocking and unsettling.  This debut delves into the dark side of social media with wry humor and an over-the-top plotline.  

I closed this book thinking, “What the hell did I just read?!” This book was a truly WILD ride that I did not expect.  

Julie is a nobody.  She’s broke and barely living.  Her life is far from full.  Her twin, Chloe, is a mega-influencer known to millions and living a lavish lifestyle that is the envy of all.  So, when Chloe suddenly dies, Julie decides to ditch her boring life and take on Chloe’s vibrant one.  

With short chapters, I flew through this book. While the first half focused in on Julie’s psyche, the second part took a disturbing turn into a cult frenzy.  The story was thrust from dark tones into the truly sinister, and the plotline became fully unhinged.   

The commentary was sharp in the beginning but somewhere along the way it started to meander and took on a less biting, more confusing nature towards the end.  However, I did appreciate the look at identity, race, and influencer culture.  

Be forewarned:  chapter 50 is immensely gross and not for the faint of heart.  I almost vomited.  I wish I had skipped it.  (If you want to skip it but also want the deets, message me.)

I was glad to have read this with friends @bookmarked.by.becky and @rachellelovesbooks because this book demands discussion.    

This made for an unsettling read that I couldn’t put down. But... was that because I enjoyed it, or I just couldn’t look away??? I’m still not sure.  

🎧 The audiobook was narrated by Yu-Li Alice Shen.  She well captured the utter desperation and neurotic tones of this storyline.  There was an anxiety laced tension to her narration, particularly in the WILD second half, that kept me engaged even in those uncomfortable or questionable scenes.  

Many thanks to my friends at @atriabooks and @simon.audio for the free #gifted copies of this book.  #partner