Really enjoyed this. It could be seen as a young person read but I’m 54 and loved it. I really thought I’d worked it out but absolutely not!
The characters, especially Naomi, are really well written. I feel like I know her now. It’s a proper rollercoaster and the ending is fabulous.
Great debut. Look forward to more.

A captivating page turner with surprising twists, I really enjoyed #RUMOURED

Harlow Hayes: the pop star.
The icon…
The murderer 🎤🕶️🔪

I found the premise for this book irresistible & it did not disappoint!

It was fast paced, full of wild twists & I enjoyed how it explored the darker side of fame.

I also enjoyed the articles, interviews and social media posts included in the book and I loved how the lyrics in Harlow Hayes songs finally revealed the truth.

Thank you for my ARC 🩷🩵

Outstanding Debut..
Is Harlow Hayes, the pop star global phenomenon, a killer? How much does anyone know about her? After all, the world is riddled with fake news. Who even is she? Relayed effectively through a multi mixed array of news media inserts, social media snippets and the perspective of an investigative journalist narrative this outstanding debut is as entertaining as it is darkly immersive whilst still providing a compelling social commentary. A real rollercoaster.

Harlow Hayes is a global sensation, adored by many. Harlow seemed to be ascending into greatness. As a public figure, the fans felt they knew her through her music. She was arrested for murder and the story finally unfolds.

Thank you to NetGalley and the authors for providing me with an ARC of this book. This novel explores some really fascinating concepts, especially with its take on the intertwined nature of true crime and the entertainment industry. I enjoyed how it tied in different artists and real-world elements into itself. The premise was enough to keep me intrigued, and it’s clear the authors have the skill for crafting creative ideas.

That said, while the concepts were strong, the execution felt uneven at times. Huge portions of this book require a lot of suspension of disbelief. The writing leaned heavily on direct, point-by-point narration, which occasionally lacked emotional depth. As a result, many scenes felt expository as opposed to fully realized. Similarly, there were noticeable plot conveniences that strained credibility—like the protagonist overhearing critical information at just the right time. Character traits often seemed to emerge only when the plot demanded them (even then only as a throwaway line) which made the characters feel a bit improvised.

Despite these challenges, I see potential in the authors - there's clearly a lot of passion behind the book, and the flaws aren't anything that can't be fixed with a little work on their craft

A perfect beach read bubblegummy and full of gossip. If you love celebrity read this its a page turner.

Great mystery! So much fun to read, If you think you know when Rep TV is dropping and WHY this is the book for you.

An interesting concept for a novel, consisting of murder, conspiracy theories and more! It could have gone one of two ways, but it was clearly well thought out and planned and is gripping from the first note! When you think you have it all figured out, there are more twists and turns to keep you guessing until the last page! It is a book that you wish you could read again and again for the first time.

Rumoured

Thank you to NetGalley and Head of Zeus for the ARC!

I was immediately drawn to Rumoured from the blurb. I am a pop culture addict - I’ve been gulping down celebrity gossip since I was old enough to buy Heat Magazine and log on to the Mail Online’s showbiz sidebar. So I knew I’d like this: celebrity meets murder.

In Rumoured, we meet Naomi, a journalist grappling with her sister’s death, who catches the biggest story of her career when pop icon Harlow Hayes is arrested for murder. Who’s the victim? Did she do it? Is all what it seems?

Over the course of the story, the authors unravel the secrecy and deception surrounding the world of Harlow, and keep you guessing throughout.

I really enjoyed this book - it flowed seamlessly, despite being written by two authors, which I always find so impressive, with great pacing and twists and turns.

The addition of social media posts and articles really helped make the story more immersive, adding some realism in the form of the infamous internet armchair detectives.

As a Swiftie, I enjoyed the Easter eggs throughout and I know readers will have fun with this!

A fun thriller that fellow celebrity culture fans will love!

A fantastic novel about celebrity journalist Naomi Barnes who is tasked with covering the arrest of global pop superstar Harlow Hayes.

It's a great story packed with twists and turns.

This was a great piece of writing! I loved the characters and the suspense. I will be looking out for this author more!

Fantastic book. I loved the storyline line, & the characters . Kept me up all night as I couldn't put it down ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I didn’t love this. I found it too far-fetched for my liking and the characters two-dimensional. Apologies that I can’t give this a better review, but thanks to the publisher for giving me access to this ARC in return for an honest review.

Just finished Rumoured by the Mancaruso Sisters, and WOW—what a ride! A celebrity reporter digging into the shocking arrest of a superstar? Yes, please. But the best part? They included her actual articles, complete with likes, comments, and internet chaos. It felt like scrolling through a real scandal in real time! Plus, the deep dive into conspiracy theories? Absolute perfection. I was hooked from start to finish!

Harlow Hayes is a pop star, a global sensation and then, she is arrested on suspicion of murder. The world thinks they know her but really, they have no idea.

Naomi is a reporter and sent to write a piece on the arrest but what she finds is so much more! I loved the mixed media in this one and the way the authors weaved the various threads through the story, it was so cleverly written. It was dark in places and the secrets that were uncovered piece by piece really drew me in.
This was such a fabulous debut and I look forward to more by these authors.

Loved that as a reader you were also finding information out as Naomi did. Worked out the ending a few pages before the reveal, which is exactly how I like thriller books to be.

I saw a couple of resembelences to Taylor Swift, mainly at the beginning of the book, but not so much that it felt like fan fiction.

I hope once the book is released, the list of Easter eggs and anagrams is posted somewhere, either in the book or on the authors website - because I can never find them myself!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

This book had a great plot with intriguing characters. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this author.

This book had a great plot with intriguing characters. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this author.

This gripping thriller plunged me into a whirlwind of suspense, keeping me on the edge of my seat as I frantically searched for clues alongside the characters. Though I confess my detective skills could use some sharpening, the intricate plot kept me guessing until the very end.

The author masterfully weaves social media into the narrative, providing a captivating glimpse into the court of public opinion and the power of online sleuths. The inclusion of humorous and outrageous comments added a touch of realism, mirroring the often-absurd nature of online discussions.

While the story expertly explores the aftermath of the crime, I found myself craving a deeper dive into the initial investigation. Unraveling the chain of events that led to Harlow's arrest and delving into the evidence that painted her as the prime suspect would have added another layer of intrigue to this already captivating tale.

With its clever plot twists and exploration of social media's influence, this book is poised to become a sensation upon its release. The line "When we said SLAY QUEEN, we didn't mean literally" perfectly encapsulates the story's dark humor and chilling implications.

Gratitude to the publishers and NetGalley for providing me with an early copy of this thrilling read.

3 / 5

Thanks to NetGalley and publishers Aria & Aries for this ARC in return for an honest review.

I enjoyed the book but I expected more. Harlow Hayes is an A-list pop star who gets arrested for the murder of a Hollywood actor. Naomi is the journalist looking into the case for a celebrity gossip magazine.

I love the premise but there were just too many unrealistic things that were niggling away at me - lots of things Naomi wouldn't have gotten away with in real life and she would've been fired for immediately. Everyone she interviewed and asked tips from were so easy to open up and tell her everything - it all felt too easy at times. Her journalism was always based on nothing - a random rumour or quote. I didn't warm to Naomi as a character either and I felt she lacked emotional depth. I struggled to really care about any of the characters as they all seemed very surface-level.

I would've liked more perspective from Harlow as I thought she was more interesting than Naomi. But Harlow reminded me way too much of Taylor Swift and it was distracting. I also felt it dragged in the middle and there was a lot of repetition in Naomi's mind - constantly asking the same questions and mulling over the same theories over and over, so the story didn't move forward.

I enjoyed the ending however, it was satisfying and I liked how everything tied together with the plot really picking up pace during the last 15%.