This book showed the smarmy back side of producing reality tv. The constant goading and things said innocently enough taken out of context. To make a drama filled train wreck of a show making its viewers wanting to come back each week for more. The same goes for reading this book. It was so entertaining to read the backstories and current lives of each character. This book was so cleverly planned out it was a thrill to read. Cudos for a great plot and well developed characters. Thank you to NetGalley for this free advanced copy. I’m voluntarily leaving this review .

This book was really difficult to get into. Plot is basically behind the scenes of the lives of pick your city real housewives. Typical drama that seeps into your life and affects it from being on tv. Was good in some parts and disappointing in others. Honestly predictable and hard to get through. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I love all things Bravo and Real Housewives, so this one was easy to like! My one gripe was the use of first person narrator for one of the characters, while the others are--at most--third person omniscient. I wish the story was told through a multi=vocal first person perspective.

As someone who grew up watching reality TV-Shows and had a chance to work with one of those shows, it was always fascinating to see how everything was scripted. I watched them knowing that none of it was true but also I believed that participants were on board of it.

Most Hated demonstrates how far people can go for a few minutes of fame and it also dives in the ugly side of the industry. It was fun to read about characters that were from different backgrounds, actress, influencer, pop-singer, wag. Their characters brought lots of fun to the book and each of their stories sadly reflected the reality we live in.
No matter how much you try to fit in or be liked, there will still be people who hate you for no reason.

Zoe was the character I disliked the most and also loved. Author deserves all the praise for portraying her quite masterfully and I loved reading her character's story through the book.
The ending might be a plot twist for some but I saw it coming, or maybe I wished for this kind of ending.

I'm not sure whether Dahlia made right call about her relationship but it's her life, right?

Biggest thanks to author and netgalley for giving me a chance to read this book.

I really had lots of fun reading it.

I expected to love this book, but it was very slow and I found all of the women's voices blended together and I couldn't envision them, so it was difficult to track who was who. While it did feel very superficial and Real Housewives, I was hoping to dive deeper into the inner workings of these women. I wanted to see not just behind the scenes of the show, but behind the scenes of the women themselves. Perhaps it gets there eventually, but it didn't hold my attention long enough to keep pushing past the halfway mark.

Reality TV in a book! What a ride! There is nothing I love more than a real housewives moment and this book gave a glimpse behind the scenes of that life.

"Most Hated" by Kara Alloway is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Alloway's writing is filled with suspense and tension, creating an enthralling narrative that delves into the darkest corners of the human psyche. The characters are multifaceted, their secrets and motivations unraveling as the plot twists and turns. This novel is a chilling exploration of obsession and revenge that will leave you guessing until the very end.

As a lover of reality TV and books, I was really excited when I heard about Most Hated. The premise sounded exciting and fun. I think that the format of the book was good, it was helpful to have the different viewpoints, it allowed the reader to get a fuller sense of the story. Prior to writing this review, I did not know that the author was on Real Housewives of Toronto. Now that I know that, it makes a bit more sense. The book took a sinister turn pretty quickly, and I think it was a little jarring. I understand that reality tv isn't actually real, but I would've thought there'd be more.... fun in the book. I also think the characters could've used a bit more development, as some of them felt very one-dimensional. I found that I was forgetting who was who, except for two or three characters, and I wasn't very invested in most of their lives or what happened to them. Thank you to NetGalley and re:books for this ARC!

A light, easy read set in the world of reality tv. This one was difficult for me. I did finish it, and was curious about what would happen, but it was repetitive at a lot of points and had an overall feel of Real Housewives. This catty behavior and drama is just not my thing, but is a booming business and attracts a lot of people. So, if you are into reality television, female drama, and backstabbing, this may be the book for you.
Most Hated by Kara Alloway. #realityTV #NetGalley

I could;t get enough of all the drama, rich people problems and revenge! I could see this being adapted into a TV show. Couldn't put it down- a fast paced, suspenseful read!

This was a cute and simple read. I had a good time because I am a very big fan of the real housewives franchise so I really appreciated that aspect of the story. It wasn't a brand new favorite but it was a super fun read if you just want a new story to pass the time!

- Thank you NetGalley for the ARC -

super beach read, reality tv and what more?
Most Hated is a fictional account of a reality show tell all and it's a thinly veiled look into the life of Kara Alloway - a Real Housewife of Toronto.

In Most Hated, we follow Zoe, a show runner who has put together a group of has been stars and socialites. Zoe is completely merciless and will stop at nothing to make her show the most talked about - the most well known and the most dramatic. It is addictive and eye opening and reminded me of the show UnReal only much, much better!

We also meet several women vying for a good edit all for different reasons. As the week continues, Zoe work behind the scenes to trigger the women and cause more and more drama, taking it further and further to the edge for a good shot - the ultimate question is, to what end? Kara Alloway provides an inside view to the well known culture of reality shows and the reveal is totally worth it.

I read this in two settings because I was so addicted. Kara Alloway's debut makes me want more books from her, I would even read more reality TV books from her. She's a Real Housewife and has the qualifications, why not? She certainly learned a thing or two about capturing the drama.

"Most Hated" is fabulous and dramatic. It's reality TV in a book! Alloway meshes the glitz and glamour of reality TV with the harsh realities of life. It's "Firefly Lane" on steroids! Love, love, love it.

I enjoyed "Most Hated" quite a bit! All of the characters, but especially Dahlia, were on a path towards becoming the people they want to be and I loved being a part of that journey.

Thank you to NetGalley and Rebooks for this ARC of Most Hated by Kara Alloway.

I admit to the ‘guilty pleasure’ of certain reality television. I don’t really care for the present influencer era we live in, but to me, shows like The Real Housewives franchise were the original (for me) media for socials, after Robin Leach’s show Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.
I admit to coveting wealthy, glamorous lives and enjoy voyeurism into it.

The description of this book grabbed my attention because of this habit of watching reality tv.

However, I dislike, have always disliked, the heavily-produced drama of these shows.
In my opinion the best ones such as the early versions, have been lower-drama, more realistic and not overly orchestrated and contrived. I want true reality! Give me the mundane of rich women’s lives. :)

In this book, the play-by-play of the cameras filming and directing every scene quite fatigued me.

I was a bit disappointed by the production descriptions and Zoe’s input as a self-titled “grifter,” an opportunist for good TV no matter what. Spoiler: I was glad to observe her ultimate professional demise.

I like to suspend disbelief when I watch this television genre and now I cannot as easily apply that. The “fourth wall” is broken.

I most enjoyed the parts of the book when the cameras were off and I could get to know the undirected women: their pasts and presents publicized and televised for entertainment purposes - and if and how it met their own personal agendas. My favorite character was Dahlia for her modest background and personality. Sabrina’s story was sympathetic to me as well.

This book is an uncorrected proof but I have to note that the formatting errors made reading dialogue confusing for me.

I have just now learned that the author was on the Real Housewives of Toronto, which I now want to watch!

Three stars.

As a fan of all reality shows, this was such a fun look behind the curtain and how sometimes our favorite reality villains aren't that bad after all! Nicole's character came out of left field a bit, but her character didn't frustrate me as much as Marianas. LOVED Sabrina!

I find the influencer world so fascinating so this story definitely did not disappoint - I plan on looking out for more from this author!

Loved the concept and 'bones" of this book, and I think anyone who enjoys reality TV of the "Real Housewives" persuasion would enjoy it as a vacation read. But the execution wasn't great. It needed a stronger editing hand, or an outright book doctor/whisperer. There were a lot of characters to keep track of, and something about the structure didn't help. I found the choice to have the book told from the perspective of 3 characters, but have only 1 of those 3 in first person, very odd. It made the narrative feel janky.

thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC, in exchange for this honest review.

I love a good romance, and this one was wonderful! It had witty banter, and lovable characters. I was rooting for them the whole way through!