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- A USA Today Best SellerA Good Morning America Sizzling Summer Reads Roundup Pick "Timely, riveting. . . .
- About the Author: Olivia Muenter is a writer and cohost of Bad on Paper, a weekly podcast about books, life, and everything in between.
- 336 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Thrillers
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"Infamous social media influencer Evie Davis has spent her whole life online, since her mother shared a viral video of her at age five. When she suddenly disappears in the middle of a live stream, her older sister, Hazel, becomes determined to find Evie and the truth behind her disappearance"--Book Synopsis
A USA Today Best SellerA Good Morning America Sizzling Summer Reads Roundup Pick "Timely, riveting. . . . This story is as addictive as scrolling Instagram, and marks the launch of a talented new writer."--Ashley Winstead, author of Midnight Is the Darkest Hour An electric debut thriller about what happens when one of the first child stars of the social media age grows up . . . and goes missing. Hazel Davis is drifting: she's stalled in her career, living in a city she hates, and less successful than her younger sister, @evelyn, a mega-popular lifestyle influencer. Evie came of age online, having gone viral at five years old for a heart-tugging daddy-daughter dance. Ten years older and spotlight-averse, Hazel managed to dodge the family YouTube channel--so although she can barely afford her apartment, at least she made her own way. Evie is eighteen now, with a multimillion-dollar career and unlimited opportunities, but Hazel is still protective of her little sister and skeptical of the way everyone seems to want a piece of her: Evie's followers, her YouTuber boyfriend and influencer frenemies, and their opportunistic mother. So when Evie disappears one day--during an unsettling live stream that cuts out midsentence--Hazel is horrified to have her worst instincts proven right. As theories about Evie's disappearance tear through the internet, inspiring hashtags, Reddit threads, podcast episodes, and scorn, Hazel throws herself into the darkest parts of her sister's world to untangle the threads of truth. After all, Hazel knows Evie better than anyone else . . . doesn't she?
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A USA Today Best Seller
A Good Morning America Sizzling Summer Reads Roundup Pick
One of Goodreads Readers' Most Anticipated Summer Mysteries and Thrillers in 2024
A CrimeReads Best Psychological Thriller Book of 2024
An Apple Books Best Books Pick of June 2024
A Betches Book Club Pick
A Reading Group Choices Most Popular June Book
One of Electric Literature's Best Books of Spring 2024, According to Indie Booksellers
"A smart and intelligent thriller that is a not-to-be-missed page-turner. Buy multiples because this one has the making of a big best seller."--Library Journal, starred review "Packed with trenchant critiques of internet celebrity and topped off by a satisfyingly nasty finale, this leaves readers wanting more from Muenter."--Publishers Weekly, starred review "Clever, cutting, and utterly unputdownable, Muenter's ice pick-sharp tale is a thoroughly modern page-turner."--Apple Books "This unsettling plot is delivered with a sense of humor and is filled with twists and turns that are sure to inspire a buzz within the thriller community. The shocking ending will leave readers wanting more. Muenter is a fresh new voice with a compelling perspective."--Jayme Oldham, Booklist "Wickedly clever and incredibly self-assured."--Molly Odintz, CrimeReads "Timely, riveting. . . . This story is as addictive as scrolling Instagram, and marks the launch of a talented new writer."--Ashley Winstead, author of Midnight Is the Darkest Hour "An addictive psychological thriller that will totally immerse you in the terrifying, overexposed world of child social media stars. Muenter's debut will have you rethinking everything about your Instagram scroll as you inhale this book in a single sitting."--Jo Piazza, author of The Sicilian Inheritance and host of the Under the Influence podcast "Such a Bad Influence is as addictive as Instagram. Woven into its twisty, propulsive story of a missing influencer are complicated questions about the cost of mining one's life for content. I was riveted the whole way through."--Ana Reyes, author of The House in the Pines "A fascinating exploration of the dangers of social media . . . smart and timely."--Carola Lovering, author of Tell Me Lies and Bye, Baby
About the Author
Olivia Muenter is a writer and cohost of Bad on Paper, a weekly podcast about books, life, and everything in between. Previously she was a senior fashion and beauty editor at Bustle.com. Olivia's work has appeared in Refinery 29, HuffPost, Glamour.com, Philadelphia magazine, Byrdie, Apartment Therapy, and more. This is her first novel.Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.2 Inches (W) x 1.4 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.25 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Thrillers
Publisher: Quirk Books
Theme: Psychological
Format: Hardcover
Author: Olivia Muenter
Language: English
Street Date: June 4, 2024
TCIN: 89920395
UPC: 9781683694014
Item Number (DPCI): 247-45-1646
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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SKTRL - 7 months ago
This book interested me from the beginning to find out why Evie disappeared. Even though I do not use Instagram, Tik Tok, or a lot of other social media outlets, I could understand the challenges of being an influencer. Did Evie disappear on her own, did she get kidnapped, was she still alive, was her family involved, was her boyfriend involved, or was a follower involved. When I finally finished the book, I liked the surprised ending, but then started questioning myself wondering if I totally understood the ending. I went on line and realized other readers have the same doubts I do. If I understand the ending correctly, I really enjoyed the book.
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Nurse_Jackie - 10 months ago
“Such A Bad Influence”, is a mixed media novel that follows the disappearance of an 18y/o social media influencer. Having spent her entire life on YouTube, insta, TikTok, etc., Evie seems to have a perfect life. No different than in the real world, she is offered brand deals, free merch, a cult-like following, and a steady income. With her mom as her manager, who is also an influencer”, they work together to make the most of it. Hazel, Evie’s older sister by 10 years, wants nothing to do with the spotlight. Seemingly the odd man out, Hazel makes every attempt to encourage her sister to back away from the spotlight- which she does, suddenly and without a trace. With Evie gone, Hazel, her mom, the police and her boyfriend all worry about her fate. Did she leave voluntarily? Could this have been a stalker? Did someone hurt her? While the book didn’t build suspense that kept me turning pages, I did find myself more and more engrossed as I got towards the end. The last 60 pages kept me awake way past my bedtime, whereas the build up to that was more mystery than thriller. The author does an amazing job of introducing new suspects in a natural way and bringing all loose ends together in the end. It was easy to read and provided a real life perspective into the superficial ways of being a social media influencer, with every moment controlled by someone or something else. The problems discussed in this story aren’t make believe for our entertainment- there’s a lot of scary truth to it as well. Overall, this book was expertly written, followed through with the story in such a believable way, and brings awareness to the addiction we have to our phones and the criticism we share of others. Thank you NetGalley and Quirk Books for this digital ARC!