Thought this was a quick, fun and easy thriller. Too many characters and the plot didn't flow at times like why would these people play spin the bottle after literally just discovering Zane was a SA? take that our, please.

A solid whodunit with several suspects to choose from. There were some surprises as well
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

So many twists and turns that kept me constantly guessing. This would make a fantastic movie. I really enjoyed all of the characters and the premise of the book. Highly recommend!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the arc of this book.

This book was amazing! there were so many twists and turns that kept me constantly guessing. I loved all of our characters and how easily distinguishable they were. I started this book one night and then could not put it down until I had finished it! I hope this book becomes a movie or series one day it would be so good in that media format as well.
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thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this arc in exchange for an honest review.

As a reality TV producer, and a micro influencer from time to time, I was so excited to get this book!

The story kicks off when ten influencers are sent to an island to compete on a reality show. The twist is when one of them is “cancelled,” they are actually killed. Each of the ten characters is set apart from the others well, and this was such a fun, fast paced read. I also truly did not figure out the ending, and enjoyed the story until the very last page!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

*This book was received as an ARC. This review is voluntary.*

⭐️: 4.5/5
📖: People to Follow
⚠️: murder, cursing

Y’alllllll! This book came out swinging with the drama and I LOVE IT. It’s giving Natasha Preston vibes. It’s giving MTV’s Big Brother mixed with “The Island” mixed with “Come Out Come Out Whatever You Are”. If you are a fan of authors Preston or Foxfield, then this book needs to be added to your TBR immediately! The dialogue is witty and up to date with the current slang. It’s relatable (because who wouldn’t want to be an influencer and live your life doing whatever you want on a remote island?). Olivia Worley did a great job with the multiple POV. Each character has their own voice and develops in a way that is unique and authentic to them. Worley really SUCKS you in with he first few chapters and the plot flows so easily, you won’t know you’re almost done. This one is hard to put down and has you screaming “wtf” with even new twist!

Thank you NetGalley and Olivia Worley for this ARC!

This was such a fun thriller. I didn’t guess the twists. I enjoyed all of the characters.Definitely recommend this one!

I had so much fun reading this. THIS WILL be a movie or tv show. It really kept me guessing. It's a fun read ! Check it out if you reality shows and influencers for sure ! Just a all around fun read

Thanks netgalley!!!!!

Wow this book was the perfect quick read I needed! I wanted a good mystery/thriller and boy did this book deliver. I enjoyed this who did it book that is perfectly captivating gen z and their personalities. I loved how it followed 10 influencers to this private island. It had big brother/scream/clue vibes and it had me hooked until the end. I found the beginning of the story a bit slow but once the first murder happened I was hooked. This book has me guessing until the end and I did not see the ending coming. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars. Thank you netgalley and publisher for the advanced copy.

Completely captivating and just what I needed to read. This will keep your mind guessing and your head spinning. Highly recommend to readers of all types.

People to Follow is a fast-paced, gripping thriller set on a private island to where 10 influencers agree to travel. These influencers are told to unplug for the next three weeks: no phones, no tablets, no televisions, no screens. Unfortunately, quite a few members of the group have bad relationships with other members. And, of course, everyone is hiding a major secret or two. Before the first night is even over, one of the group is found dead. Was it an accident or did one of the group members kill him? After that death, all Hell breaks lose: secrets are revealed, lies are told, betrayals outted. None of the characters are likable; however, that is part of the story. The author writes them to not be likable. WIth that said, I still thoroughly enjoyed each of the POVs chapters. I was kept guessing from page 1. People to Follow is unique and quite dark. I will definitely be recommending it to anyone looking for a great thriller!

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.
"People to Follow" is about what happens when a group of Influencers put their screens away for a reality show on an otherwise deserted island. What happens next kept me glued to the book until the very end, as I could not wait to see how it ended up. I really loved how well the different character perspectives were written in different chapters. It was easy to follow and still kept me on the edge of my seat.
Can't wait to see what Olivia Worley writes next!

My Thoughts

As the story progresses we find with each chapter a new reason to be wary of Gen Z.

The ten characters that this young adult mystery thriller revolves around are one and all not ever anyone I would find to easily relate with, my age disparity aside, because they personally represent a culture that actually exists and has a power it really should not.

Written from 4 viewpoints with chapters featuring each of the narrators as they learn more about what is driving the deadly game they are all caught in none of them endear themselves to me for very long.

Filled with modern slang and references, some of which are unfamiliar to older readers like myself and which I neither care about or know the meaning of, did not stop me from having to know the what, when, who or why this particular scenario was masterminded to punish.

A page turner that brought everyones dirty little secrets out of the darkness and into the spotlight shone on them with tragic results until the final reveal brought out all the real secrets before story concluded.

Many things to discover along this winding twisty road and just as each discovery seems to be the last we are privy to one more.

Fast read, characters range from somewhat balanced to totally the opposite, the setting is spectacular but also pretty creepy for someone who likes to be able to see land at all times.

The final twist was actually pretty interesting to me, as it should be to others, and worth waiting for as well.

Not a reread but a good indication the author has a storytellers knack which will appeal to the target audience this was penned for.

On every book read as soon as it is done and written up for review it is posted on Goodreads and Netgalley, once released then posted on Amazon, Barnes and Nobles as well.

I knew this was YA when I downloaded it, and there's some YA that is fun and light to read, and then there's some that just feels too juvenile. For me this fell into the latter category. The pros: it was an easy read, the mystery keeping you guessing. The cons (for me): some of the youthful language was grating -- the overuse of "literally" and "babe," plus some of the decisions the people (teenagers) are making in the book. If people are dying, why are we getting drunk and playing games? It felt like some non-sensical decisions. Plus, we decide to move the first body to a respectful location, and then as other deaths happen we just let them lie where they are? Strange. So this one was not for me but might appeal to a more youthful audience (as intended, I suppose!).

I have to say this was highly entertaining. A clever take on And Then There Was None. A group of Tik-Tok influencers (five women and five men who are more teenagers than adults) are invited to an island to film a reality show called IRL. Some of them have history and know each other, while others only know each other from their social media accounts. They are supposed to be filming for 3 weeks without having access to the outside world (no phones, computers and access to social media). When a storm keeps the filming crew on the mainland things start to go awry. The mysterious Sponsor of the show starts sending them messages though their phones threatening to expose their darkest secrets and people start to drop dead (or "get canceled"). With no way out of the island, panic starts to settle among the influencers. Did the Sponsor have a second motive to attract them on the island and is there a murderer among them? As I said it was entertaining and I had no idea who to trust or what was going on until the end, I was never bored and I devoured it in two days (just because I am a slow reader). The secrets weren't mind-blowing but it all kind of felt believable and made sense in the end. A nice debut and an author to watch. Thank you to NetGalley and MacMillian for providing a free advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

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Special thanks to @netgalley @stmartinspress @wednesdaybooks & @olivia.worley for the chance to read and review this ARC!

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MY REVIEW::
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I loved this fun, murderous, Gen Z version of Survivor. It had a great locked 🔐 room premise and yet had hints of humor 🤣 throughout. It also gave me Scream 😱 movie vibes and how they tend to explain how things will go for the murderer and the murderee. 🔪🩸
It's ALSOOOOO a great summer ☀️ time read. I read this recently while on a mini vacay 🏖to Florida🌴 and it was the perfect pair!

The ending got kinda crazy 🤪 for me. So many crazy secrets 🤫 unraveled, and it went from one crazy to the next. It definitely was shocking🫢, but I did guess who it was out of like 3 I narrowed it down to.
Overall, I think this was a great fun thriller!👍🏻 Definitely add this to your TBR!!!!

ℙ𝕌𝔹 𝔻𝔸𝕋𝔼 : Oct 31, 2023

QOTD: Would you go on an island trip all expenses paid even if it felt sketchy? What if they told you to completely unplug?

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10 influencers, trying to keep their careers afloat by participating in a reality tv show on an isolated island—what could go wrong?

I know you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover but I do and I did, once I read the description I knew I had to give it a shot. Yes, I’m in my 30s still reading YA and I feel ZERO shame about that.

The beginning started off slow for me and I had a hard time remembering which influencer was which, in fact when the first influencer was found D*E*A*D I had to go back to the beginning chapters to read the back story.

Once I got into it, it was a quick read and I didn’t know who “the sponsor” was though there were clues scattered throughout.

As the story progressed I found myself caring more about the whodunit than the actual influencers getting #CANCELED in the worst way possible. The secrets that piled up echoed real life problems happening in the influencer space and outside of it.

I do wish that Elody would stop saying “like” and “babe” so much, it was distracting but the point was made about what kind of person she’s suppose to be.

For me this was a 3.5. Which means I liked it and it’s worth a read if you think it sounds interesting.

ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Teens who loved the movie The Menu and People to Follow will love this book. Set in a remote island, a select group of influencers are chosen for a reality show getaway. It quickly turns to murder as influencers are forced to face lied they have told and their ugly truths. An interesting book for discussions with teens about the desire to be social media famous, no matter what the cost.

A YA thriller focused on privileged teens? Yes please! None of the characters were particularly likeable, but I felt that was what the writer wanted. I wasn’t cheering for anyone’s demise, but I also wasn’t sad when certain things happened.
I always love a good thriller and the end twist wasn’t what I expected, which is always awesome when I can’t guess it, but the clues are there.
This it a great summer, guilty pleasure read that I think many people who enjoy other, similar YA thrillers would love.

A beautiful isolated island. Ten influencers participating in a reality show. A dead body and then the dead continue to pile up. They are cut off from society and stranded. No means to reach out to the outside world. Everyone is a suspect and they have to participate in the game. A game that reveals secrets. Secrets that will get them cancelled in more ways than one.

There are more twists and turns than you can count. All the characters are unreliable and as a reader you trust no one. There are 10 characters each with their own story/narration. Initially it's rather confusing and you feel overwhelmed but as time passes and characters are "cancelled" the plot is easier it is to follow and the characters voices become more unique.

Super fast pace, dark and exciting. I couldn't put the book down! I want to see it made into a TV series.