The Haters
By Robyn Harding
Pub Date July 2, 2024
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
I really like this author and recommend her books if you like psychologic thrillers,
I read this book in just a few days. It had my complete attention, I found the content believable and interesting.
The epilogue was great!
5 stars

Camryn is a high school counselor who just published her first fiction novel. Unfortunately, someone does not like her book. In fact, they believe it to be far from fiction, instead, the plagiarism of one of her student's tragic experiences. And so the trolling begins. And it not only destroys her book and any dreams she gas of writing another, but her whole life.

Thus was captivating. I was on the edge of my seat, dying to know who the culprit was. There were so many convincing red herrings, but in the end the villain was quite obvious. Yet, I didn't feel cheated by this.

Well written with believable characters and a mine field of sudden turns.

The Haters tells the story of a recently published author and the bad reviews she receives online. It's a timely story as we live in a world consumed by social media. The story made me feel very anxious and bad for the main character as she tries to figure out who is terrorizing her online and in real life. I went back and forth with all the red herrings the author throws out convincing myself each time that I now know the culprit! I was never really right! I enjoyed the fast pace story and its satisfying ending. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Get ready to dive into the dark and twisted world of cyber harassment and obsession in Robyn Harding's chilling thriller, "The Haters."

Camryn Lane's dreams have finally come true with the publication of her first novel. But just as she's basking in the glow of success, her world is turned upside down by a series of disturbing messages from an unknown sender. Brushing off the initial shock, Camryn tries to ignore the ominous warnings, only to find herself targeted by a relentless online campaign of harassment.

As one-star reviews flood in, Camryn's once-promising career is threatened by a faceless enemy determined to destroy her reputation. But who is behind the vicious attacks, and why are they so hell-bent on ruining her life?

With each passing day, the harassment intensifies, pushing Camryn to her breaking point. As she races to uncover the identity of her tormentor, she realizes that the danger is far closer than she ever imagined. With lives on the line, Camryn must confront the demons of her past and fight back against a relentless foe before it's too late.

"The Haters" is a heart-pounding thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final, shocking revelation. Robyn Harding's gripping storytelling and expertly crafted suspense will leave you breathless as you race to uncover the truth behind the relentless campaign of terror. If you're a fan of pulse-pounding psychological thrillers, then "The Haters" is a must-read that will keep you guessing until the very end.

The Haters is a bold story that had my rethinking my stance on social media. The pace of this story is spot on. I felt my anxiety build as I turned the pages. Then my anxiety turned to paranoia. Harding had me questioning everyone. It was brilliant. The messaging is so important in today’s internet driven life.

That was quite the ride.
I kept trying to figure out who was harassing Cam, I had so many ideas- and yet all of them were so wrong. The way things played out and turned and twisted at the end of the book! Man I should have seen it coming!

I loved the drowning woman! It was one of my top 5 in 2023! This was really good too! Not as good but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. Robyn knows how to keep you intrigued and interested in the story.

And I really loved the premise of this book, with all the haters and bad reviews, and it going so dark completely ruining Cams personal and Professional life. I felt soooo bad for Cam the whole book and my heart is with her. You just go through so many thoughts and emotions during this novel and I loved every second of it!

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read this in exchange for my honest opinion!

This was so refreshing and different, I loved it. A solid 4.5 stars if that was an option. I see people mentioning they didn’t understand the inclusion of book passages but I enjoyed them. The internet is a scary, scary place!

Robyn Harding has written a new book just as good as The Drowning Woman (which was great). However, The Haters was a nerve wracking read for me. The characters were made up from the author’s fantastic imagination, but I felt anxious about the unfair situations taking place. While this was not a relaxing read for me, it is indeed a well written piece of fiction sure to please Robyn Harding’s fans.

I love me some Robyn Hardjng but this one fell flat for me. I was gripped at first but a little past the middle I was really bored and found myself not caring about how it was all going to end.

I thought the premise seemed timely and I liked how Camryn had to keep her day job after publishing her book. I thought the backlash at her job made sense. I think it would have made more sense coming from a parent vs children but I can see how people would be worried she was mining the students for details for her book even if most authors would never do that.

I didn’t think the chapters from her “book” flowed in the novel. They were long and until the end had no real connection to the plot.

I also thought it was weird that while Camryn seemed perfectly pleasant if commitment phobic, no one in her life seemed to like her at all or were honest with her. Not her longtime best friend or her husband, not her ex husband, his new wife or her own child, not her coworkers or bosses or ex writing group members. No one liked her or confided in her at all. Why? Surely if she wasn’t a monster someone in her life would like her and tell her basic things like “hey, I met a member of your writing group today!”. But no, no one in her life seemed to like her more than they would a stranger. I was hoping in the end that
she would just run away and tell no one where she was and start over. She did have a stalker but it really wasn’t her fault exactly why they wanted to destroy her life. So why did everyone hate her? Or at best, be indifferent to her?

I loved The Drowning Woman and could not have been more excited to read this book. It did not disappoint. WOW!! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to enjoy this ARC!

Robyn Harding has a gift when it comes to exploring social issues and presenting them to us in an engaging, unputdownable manner. The Haters is no exception. Within the story, she explores the world of teen bullying, and online harassment turned deadly.
Camryn Lane is a guidance counsellor turn author who is facing intense scrutiny from the public regarding her first book Burnt Orchid. She is accused of using her experiences as a guidance counsellor for content for her book, an accusation which she vehemently denies. At the same time, she is dealing with 'mean girls' and a horrible incident within at the school. Camryn tries to dig deeper into the incident but no one is talking and at the same time, the online hate towards her book and her is escalating.
The book concludes with a surprising climax that will keep readers on the edge of their seat wondering what really happened and who is behind everything....

Well this was (painfully) relatable—and definitely a book any author will appreciate! I love the way Harding tackled this subject matter…the suspense was spot on and kept me turning pages and this cover is 👌🏼!

Thank you kindly to NetGalley & Grand Central Publishing for the digital ARC to read and review!

The author tackled a very timely topic effortlessly, with the fear and panic Camryn felt pulsating from each page. Every single person in her orbit was either a suspect, and her desperation to find the source was tangible. Cancel culture, doxing, and review bombing are just a few ugly things infecting the book community lately. Harding's book lends humanity to these issues, reminding us that there is a person on the receiving end of this contemptible behavior. This one may be one of my new favorites in competition with The drowning man.

I recently finished "The Haters" by the author of "The Party" and "The Drowning Woman." It's a story that delves into fame, obsession, and the murky side of social media. Camryn Lane, who finally achieves her dream of publishing her first novel, faces a nightmare when she receives a disturbing message from an unknown sender. As her book gets flooded with harsh one-star reviews, Camryn is determined to uncover the identity of the mysterious antagonist.

I devoured the book in just a few days, drawn to its unique concept and the intriguing inner story. However, there were moments when the narrative felt prolonged, and I believe it could have been more concise. I found myself frustrated with the main character's naivety and her tendency to direct her anger at the wrong people. Despite these aspects, I gave "The Haters" a three out of five.
I think this book will be well received by many thriller enthusiast.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review

This is a stressful story that is ripped right out of the book influencer headlines! When Camryn's first novel is published, she is incredibly happy. She is looking forward to becoming a full time author and quitting her counseling job at a local high school.
It's not long, however, before some haters claim that she is using her own student's stories to drive her novel's success. Camryn is beside herself and unable to handle the stress or the advice to not respond to social media posts.

It's not long before her whole life is encompassed into a nightmare that impacts her job, her relationship with her daughter and her boyfriend. The question is, who is behind it all? If you love social media stories, are a writer or just are interested what drives the social media trolls (who isn't?) The Haters is for you! #grandcentral #robynharding #thehaters

Another thriller from Robyn Harding that I couldn’t our down. The Haters had me struggling to fall asleep while replaying the story in my mind, a fantastic read.

3.7
I'm abnormally concerned about giving this a poor review...for some reason (haha). No, but, outside from the MC being somewhat out of touch, this bends in all the right places and is otherwise satisfying. Bonus points for the author character's work not sucking.

Ohhhh man, I felt so terrible for poor Camryn while reading this book. As humans, we've all been in a situation where we feel like our entire life is crumbling around us, and for Camryn, it actually WAS. Because of a misguided- albeit well-intentioned- confrontation, Cam essentially lost her job, her significant other, her friends, her daughter, and her sanity in one fell swoop. Robyn Harding did an excellent job of making the situation feel dire, scary, hopeless.....claustrophobic, even, at times. I couldn't wait to see if/how the remnants of Camryn's life would be pieced back together. I sort of neglected my laundry and some other chores this weekend to avoid having to put this book down, and I wouldn't be shocked if other readers did the same. If you've ever felt like one silly decision cost you everything.... well, this is definitely one for you.

𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥. 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐡𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐈'𝐦 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧.

Accessibility is a double-edged sword for the online community. For readers, it's such a dream come true to communicate so readily with authors we love, and most of the time, the interactions are pleasant, passing on praise and admiration for a new release or eagerly questioning the next highly anticipated release.

However, sometimes these interactions are anything but pleasant, something that Camryn Lane is about to learn. Camryn, a high school guidance counselor, has just written her first novel. All the hardships, rejections, and doubt have been worth it. But right before she's poised to give a reading a large crowd, an e-mail full of vitriol lands in her inbox. Even worse, a well-written, scathing one star review is left on a public book forum, insinuating that Camryn has exploited the traumas of her students as fodder for her book.

Mob mentality takes over, and the abuse is coming from every direction. To add to Camryn's problems, her friends seem distant, her teenage daughter is angry and humiliated, and the abuse escalates to someone gaining entry into her home. She has no idea who would want to ruin her career this way, and she has no idea who to trust.

The author tackled a very timely topic effortlessly, with the fear and panic Camryn felt pulsating from each page. Every single person in her orbit was either a suspect, and her desperation to find the source was tangible. Cancel culture, doxing, and review bombing are just a few ugly things infecting the book community lately. Harding's book lends humanity to these issues, reminding us that there is a person on the receiving end of this contemptible behavior.

Many, many thanks to Grand Central Publishing and the author for this highly anticipated early copy. THE HATERS will publish July 2, 2024.