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Thank you @crookedlanebooks & @netgalley for the gifted copy in exchange of an honest review!

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When mommy blogger Violet unexpectedly deleted all social media platforms without any notice, her fans become obsessed with finding out what happened. Some speculate that she has just become fed up with the attention, while others think something more sinister is at play and Violet might not be okay.

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I’m not sure what I was expecting with this read, but it was definitely so much more than I expected it to be and I’m shocked that I haven’t heard more about it and seen more people reading it! It’s definitely unputdownable and the ending is full of suspense! Right from the first sentence I was hooked. All of the characters are brilliantly written and have distinct personalities, while it’s written from multiple POVs, it’s easy to tell which characters perspective we’re reading from.

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The ending was brilliant and I loved how Lily snd Yvonne tied into “knowing” Violet. Truly a roller coaster! Even during the “slower” portions of the book I was unable to put it down and desperate to find out what happened to Violet!

*Please note that there are multiple trigger warnings associated with this book regarding pregnancy & children.

Unfortunately, I lost interest after the first few chapters. I found the storyline constrictive and the narrative too boring.

I think I might have liked this one more had I read it when it first came out instead of letting it languish on my TBR pile. As it is, I had just read People Like Her and it is a very similar premise. In this book, a social media influencer suddenly shuts down her platforms and seemingly disappears, and the story is told through multiple points of view of some of her followers and her husband.
Although the overall mystery is decent, there are far too many unreliable narrators here and after a bit it just seems as if the book is more about finding out everyone's secrets than what happened to the influencer. It also starts to delve into the territory that the other book covers, but never gets to the depth of the other tale.
Very quick read, but definitely don't read it close to any other book about the same topic or this one will probably come up a bit lacking.

Great read about the dangers of over sharing. Thought it was pretty good, but I did have to keep reminding myself in the beginning who every one was. I’m not a huge fan of books written like this, but it was integral to the story and how it unfolded.

Unfollow Me is a decent thriller and did keep me reading. I did find it a bit predictable, but maybe that’s also because I read tons of thrillers. I did enjoy this book, but the twists did fall a little short.

Thank you to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for this ARC.

At the start, I was not a huge fan of this story. I eye rolled several times at the characters of Yvonne and Lilly. "Losers," I thought to myself. As the story developed and I kept going, I couldn't put it down. I had to see what happened to Violet. It certainly wasn't what I expected, but it was a clever tale.

My apologies- I reviewed this one a while back but must have forgotten to put my feedback on Net Galley. Thanks to the publishers for sharing this one. It was quite a page turner. My full review appears on Weekend Notes.

Book source ~ NetGalley

Violet Young has a million social media followers and is considered an “infuencer”. She puts out videos of herself, her kids, her husband, her life. But one day she’s suddenly gone. All her accounts except her rarely updated website are deleted and her fans are shocked. What happened to her? Is she okay? Her fans want to know the truth. Or do they?

Told from a couple different POVs, this is a mystery that, the more it unfolds, the more questions there are than answers. At first it’s all about what happened to Violet. Why did she drop out of sight so abruptly? Then, the further along the story moves, the more sinister it becomes. And then there are the bombshells. Holy shitballs. I really did not see some of that coming. By the time I was well into the book I started to get the idea I was not seeing the whole truth. Yep. There are some doozies waiting for you if you decide to tackle this. None of these characters are very likeable and some are downright loatheable. However, the story is compelling and it’s one you’ll want to read.

Violet is a mom of 3 that has become a very popular You Tuber that, like other influencers, has a very devoted following. So when Violet disappears, along with all of her social media, avid followers Yvonne and Lily wonder what happened to her and start to investigate. The story is told from their perspectives as well as Violet’s husband, Henry. The question is, what will they find - and does anyone really know who Violet truly is?
I enjoyed this book, although it was pretty average for me. Nothing really stood out and none of the characters really stuck with me. Overall, though, a pretty good read.
Thanks to Charlotte Duckworth, Crooked Lane Books and NetGalley for the ARC.

Well written thriller!

Captivating from the start. This was different than other books in a good way. I loved that it's closed to reality. Internet bloggers... You follow someone's blog/vlog to the point that you know everything about them, their life, of think you do then suddenly they disappear and there is a void and you have to find out why.

The storyline is well developped and told at a good pace, it's intriguing and you find yourself wanting to know more, what really happened...

Also shows how people can be obsessed with the internet world, bloggers...

Thank you to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for the ARC of this book. This is my honest review. All opinions are my own.

I really enjoyed this book! Pager turner with twists and “hold your breath” moments peppered amongst the story! Great read! Fast paced and well written!

This book is great! Would definitely recommend. Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

"Unfollow Me" was a solid three star read for me. I didn't not like it but it's not my favorite. I found it to be more of a mystery vs an actual thriller. I did not care for the narrators but I liked how their stories tied together. The ending fell a little flat in my opinion.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy in exchange for an honest review.

I loved the unique take of this book incorporating social media and the dangers of displaying your life for all to see. This was an exciting & fast-paced read that made me laugh out loud multiple times. This book has something for everyone.

Social media thrillers always manage to suck me in, even though the plot was slightly lacking. Completely unnecessary epilogue.

I thought this book was interesting. It could be a Lifetime movie. None of the characters were likable but that's not necessary for entertainment It's easy to think everyone else's lives are perfect compared to yours but as we know, what you see online isn't the whole story. Mostly, it's not a suspense, thriller but a tale of sadness.

A captivating novel that will leave you hooked and wanting to know more. A woman with a great online presence, with many online followers as they watch her life online suddenly disappears without a trace. No word on where she went, why she left online, why her account was deleted - nothing! Not only is that interesting enough, but then what follows is a revelation of lies and deceit.

Do you truly know the people you think you know? Or do you only see what they want you to see, whether it is real and true or not? An interesting novel that had me guessing and hooked to see what would unfold next. I wanted answers and needed to know what exactly happened.

Youtube sensation Violet seems to have it all. She features her picture perfect family on her channel. She has a massive following. One day she just.... Disappears. All her social media is gone.

We follow Lily, a single mother who is obsessed with Violet. When Vi disappears, Lily takes it upon herself to find out what happened and where she went.

Yvonne was the wedding photography when Violet wed Henry. Henry has history with Yvonne. She may not be done with him yet.

This makes me know for sure that I never want to put my family it there for all to see. You can get crazy people following you... this book showed that really well!,

I usually love books about social media creepiness and this is no different. Unfollow Me is a fascinating look into the dangerous of obsession surrounding these social media stars that some people seem to think they have some kind of ownership over. The characters felt very real and rounded and I could completely see this happening, as freaky as that is. A great read!

Special thanks to Crooked Lane for providing our copy in exchange for an honest & fair review.

Obsessions and a stalkerish story - LOVE it! This one is thrilling, fun, wild & a great look into the downside of being a social media influencer. A great airplane or beach read to keep your attention.