Actually closer to 3.5 Stars*
This book explores fame, social media, reality stars' lives, and the harm it can do to the children involved. I felt like there were clear parallels to the Kardashians, the LaBrant Fam, and other family vloggers, the story dives into the impact of living under the public eye and the toll it takes on personal identity.
I thought the book had such an amazing premise and was so excited about where it could go! However, I found myself less drawn to the central mystery. The plot, while engaging at times, felt secondary to the exploration of the characters' relationships with fame, making it hard to fully invest in the unraveling mystery itself.
What I did appreciate was McLemore's choice to narrate the story from the perspective of the followers – fans who are both fascinated by and critical of their idols. How fans can both crave drama and also turn their cheek as soon as their "fav" does something they don't agree with. This format added a layer of complexity, offering a fresh take on the way a story can be told.
Overall, "The Influencers" delivers a needed message about the dangers of having children grow up as influencers on social media, but the mystery didn’t quite grab me like I thought it would.
Thank you Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group - Random House | The Dial Press for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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