An intriguing read. Loved the different characters viewpoints and the way that the story develops throughout.

Unreliable narrators, the illusions of social media and the voyeurs of their lives combine to make an irresistible thriller, you won't want to put down.

This was quite a topical book, dealing with the issues of social media and online stalking. I thought the plot was very well written and clever and found myself engaged throughout

Dark thriller that had you hooked from the off. The book was very well written. Great plot. Very exciting. Fast paced to get your heart racing. Loved this book. It was everything I hoped for

This is an interesting take on the new phenomena of obsessive following of people whose lives you identify with, but really you do not know them - as they are social sites influencers.
Violet, a popular Youtube mommy blogger, suddenly stops adding to her channel. Her online follower community immediately realizes that and worries about her - and some followers worry more than others. Single mom Lily and successful married Yvonne with hopes to become a mother soon are more anxious as the others, so they start to invest their time into sleuthing about what became of Violet.

Interesting, fast-paced and with well-built sense of tension. The authoress has her storytelling reins in her hands all the time and while throwing some serious red herrings our way, she very well knows which kind of story she wants to tell. And it is a good story. Yes, there is much what goes behind the closed doors - in our lives as well as in the lives of others.

My thanks to NetGalley and Quercus Publishing for a copy of “ Unfollow Me “ for an honest review.

This was definitely a book for present day , dealing with social media influencers and online stalking.
I enjoyed the beginning of the book ,but unfortunately I couldn’t warm to any of the characters, and I soon lost interest in the outcome of the story.
It seems from others reviews I am in the minority but I can only give this an average score

Violet, a mummy blogger and YouTuber with millions of followers suddenly deletes all her social media accounts without any warning, much to her loyal followers dismay.
Two followers in particular, Yvonne and Lily take it upon themselves to investigate her mysterious disappearance.
They'll soon realise that nothing is ever as perfect as it appears on social media.
I was hooked from right from the start of this one. It really gave me the creeps to realise how easy it is to find out so much about a person online and how guilty so many are of oversharing. A page Turner from start to finish that I highly recommend

You really don't know what goes on behind closed doors do you? What can seem like a reality of someone's life cab simply be a perfectly painted picture. I was throughly invested in this story from the get go and it did not disappoint. I loved every single chapter and I found the ending perfect.

What a great read ! Highly addictive storyline that had you gripped from the first page ! Highly recommend, I will definitely read more by this author !!

Well the plot grabbed me at first. I have to say the book was repetitive in some parts and left me wanting more. I have read lots of books with this subject and I got a little bored. I still liked it though.

Oooooo this was a creepy one, loved it, thought it was a gripping little thriller that had me guessing throughout, I did fall for some of the Red herrings and so that was annoying 😂 the twists were good and came in droves so kept you on your toes! Thought it was great keep em coming Charlotte!

Unfollow Me is a thriller with a difference, that had me galloping through to the end but falling for some of the red herrings that this book has.
Violet is a vlogger and has an abundance of followers but suddenly disappears, shutting down her on line accounts including her popular YouTube account. The book is told from the perspective of Lily and Yvonne, these are two women that follow Violet intensely but for very different reasons.
This was a solid read with a lot of twists and turns along the way that made it hard to put this down. I loved the way the story of the two women seamlessly came together with no gaps and although the characters weren’t really likeable there were parts of their lives that were relatable and I think that was down to the great writing. I’m not going to go into the storyline as I think this is best read with little knowledge to fully enjoy the reveals.
I would like to thank Netgalley and Quercus Books for this ARC I received in exchange for an honest review.

I received a copy of the book from Netgalley to review. Thank you for the opportunity.
A razor shirp and spine chilling thriller. The writing is good and there is plenty of suspense building to a dramatic finish.
A great read.

Thank you to Netgalley and Quercus Books on the arc of this book by Charlotte Duckworth


4 star read- the story was very well written and very interesting to read about, as Violet who is an influencer as a mother has her own youtube channel to help out other mothers who have also sufffered Post Partum depression and helps them.... until her accounts seem to disappear online and people start to wonder what has happened and if Violet is okay?!

What a great read, definitely recommend!!!⭐⭐⭐⭐

A new to me author, and a book very in tune with the times, and how influential social media influencers are. Plenty of twists, and very much a page turner. Recommended.

What happened to Violet Young?

Not having read The Rival, I had absolutely no expectations from Unfollow Me, other than what I had gleaned from the very promising synopsis.

In this gripping tale that delves into the modern inclination towards social media, blogging, and celebrity influencers, Violet Young is an ex-journalist turned mummy-vlogger with a huge following throughout various social media platforms. One day, without explanation, all of her accounts appear to have been suddenly deleted. A group of her followers on the GoMamas forum ruminate on what may have happened and this is gradually revealed through three narratives; those of Yvonne, Lily and Henry.

Photographer Yvonne, 40, is married to Simon who is younger than her, and they desperately want to have children, however, they have some fertility issues. Young widow Lily is a single mother with a 3-year-old son. She is an obsessive follower of Violet and has been suffering from depression. Henry is Violet’s handsome and devoted husband. Although there is much made of the mystery of Violet’s whereabouts, the novel also delves into the lives of its narrators. As the story unfolds via the alternating chapters, the reader becomes privy to the characters' deep and dark secrets, as well as how their lives are connected.

Unfollow Me is a delightfully absorbing story. I just had to figure out what was going on, and the one-liner funnies along the way added so much levity to this thriller that made it all the richer for me. Yvonne, in particular, was incredibly droll, adding comedic notes to what otherwise might have been a rather sombre read. My desire to know how things closed out was so great that I finished Unfollow Me in one sitting and I definitely fell victim to 'just one more page' syndrome!

I loved Unfollow Me so much that I have been inspired to read The Rival, and I have also discovered another author, Charlotte Duckworth, to add to my list of favourites.

I received a complimentary digital copy of this novel, at my request, from the publisher via NetGalley and this review is my own unbiased opinion.

Violet is a social media influencer. She shares her life with her army of fans. The trials and tribulations as well as the joy. When all her accounts are shut down over night, with no explanation, it will be down to her most loyal fans to find out why. The characterisation is good. Plenty of twists and there are times when you don't know who you should be supporting. A good plot

Charlotte Duckworth’s “Unfollow Me” is equal parts devastating psychological thriller and blistering social critique. It’s a gripping read, shrouded in mystery, which clears to a tense ending that ties together multiple story lines in a surprising way.

Violet is a mummy influencer, with millions of followers across social media platforms. At the peak of her popularity she suddenly deletes her online presence, much to the surprise of her legions of fans. As these fans begin to speculate what has happened to Violet, two women - Lily and Yvonne - will do what it takes to each find out the truth. But are they exactly who we think they are and do they really have Violet’s welfare at heart? What’s happened to Violet and does her husband Henry have anything to do with it?

“Unfollow Me” is a solid, entertaining, novel that is well written, with great style. Adopting a format that develops the story from multiple viewpoints, Duckworth has created an elaborate mystery that is skilfully unraveled. Like an onion, the plot is peeled back layer by layer until the bitter heart of the enigma is revealed. I really enjoyed how the events unfolded from different perspectives and this allowed for there to be multiple shocking reveals throughout the plot. There were lots of moments where I gasped out loud as the intricate details of the character’s lives were gradually woven together. Duckworth’s skill as a writer is clear, as the plot came together in ways I didn’t see coming. This kept it suspenseful, engaging and a perfect example of a “just one more chapter” read! I found each of the lead characters really interesting and none of them were quite who they originally seemed. All of them take a ride on an emotional rollercoaster throughout the narrative and I found it really intriguing that not all of them arrived at the destination I thought they would. There is an element of unreliable narrators here, not so much in that they are lying, there is just a lot more to each of their stories and a lot more linking them together than would first seem. I found this really appealing whilst reading this novel and Duckworth kept me guessing until the final page.

The main element of the book that I found most engaging is the multiple themes at play. They build a complex plot that I became ensnared in. Whilst “Unfollow Me” is certainly a great mystery thriller, it’s also a much deeper social commentary and emotional drama. The disappearance of Violet drew me into the novel, but the deconstruction of the web of lies surrounding the lead characters and their interlinking stories, kept me turning the pages. This is a tale of retribution and redemption, as well as the mystery of a missing vlogger, and there are so many well explored issues. Some of the best executed are explorations of: motherhood, loss, injustice/revenge, jealousy, idolisation, fame and social media addiction. All of these have lead to both toxicity and misery for the main characters, which is then heightened and exaggerated via social media interaction. I found the variety of issues raised to be very topical and Duckworth writes with authority and passion on the pitfalls of modern life and society. The exploration of exposing one’s life via social media - laying everything bare for the world to see - is expertly crafted, generating a tense and uneasy atmosphere throughout the novel. It is clear that Violet and Henry’s choices to publicly document their lives has left them more vulnerable than those who maintain a greater level of privacy. However, similarly, Lily and Yvonne’s interaction with Violet’s social media is equally toxic for them. Obsession is fed by social media and that appetite is never quite sated, leading to dangerous and questionable behaviour from those who are obsessed. Both Lily and Yvonne have reached a critical point in their “relationship” with Violet and it is now that they will find their retribution or redemption.

If you’re a fan of a well executed mystery, psychological thrills or scathing criticism of 21st century society/the YouTube influencer generation, then “Unfollow Me” is the perfect read. A very enjoyable novel!

I was intrigued by this synopsis and the cover immediately, and I'm lucky that I wasn't disappoint. The book has this electrifying atmosphere and creepy feeling that makes you unable to put it down. The haracters ware unlikable, but that wasn't the problem I dare to say it make it little better and different.

“It’s what you want, after all, isn’t it? Without an audience, without people like me watching, then what are you?”

When popular mummy-vlogger, Violet Young deletes all of her social media accounts without any warning or explanation, her millions of fans are left to speculate as to the reasons why.

Unfolding primarily from the perspectives of two of Violet’s most ardent followers, Lily, and Yvonne, and Violet’s husband, Henry, Unfollow Me is a story of obsession, secrets, betrayal, deception and yearning.

Lily, a widowed single mother, is devastated by Violet’s sudden disappearance. She’s been an admirer of Violet, and the image of family perfection she projects, since the birth of her own son. Yvonne is a photographer in her 40’s, newly married and desperate to conceive, her interest in Violet has little to to do with her channel content though. Henry refuses to comment on his wife’s actions, fuelling gossip among her followers, and suspicion from Lily and Yvonne.

“Nothing about her was accidental. It was all meticulously constructed, her carefree façade, when in truth she was in control of everything the whole time.”

None of these characters however are quite who they present to be, hiding aspects of themselves from others, and even themselves. The women have a relationship to Violet marked by an uncomfortable mix of reverence, envy and resentment. Neither is Henry the perfect husband he is portrayed as in Violet’s vlog.

The plot is timely as Duckworth explores issues related to the social media influencer zeitgeist, among them the veracity of the carefully constructed facade presented by influencers; the entitled obsession and fickle nature of their fans; the perceived exploitation of minor children, the line between a public and private persona, and the culture of trolling.

“I just . . . I just lost all sense of what was appropriate.’”

I had some issues with the pacing, finding the latter half a little slow and a touch repetitive, which reduced the tension. There are some entertaining and unexpected twists, but not much in the way of excitement.

I thought Unfollow Me was an engaging read with a modern, interesting premise but not as gripping as I had hoped.