Thank you @harpercollinsca for sending me a copy of Followers ❤💙💜
Does anyone else miss the days before social media?
I know there are positive sides to it, bookstagram being one of them. But there are days when I miss the joy of running to blockbuster and browsing the selection of VHS, instead of now scrolling through netflix. This book not only made me feel nostalgic, but also fearful for the future of social media 📖
In the year 2055, Marlow is a government appointed celebrity living every moment of her life on camera. Despite having millions of followers and a seemingly perfect life, Marlow is lonely and not ready for the pregnancy that the network has decided for her.
Back in 2016, Orla is an aspiring writer. When she realizes how hard it will be to break into the literary world, Orla teams up with her fame-hunting roomate as they use social media to become famous. But neither of them realized the price they would have to pay for stardom 📖
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Reading this book felt like being on a roller coaster. The story got under my skin because the future of social media felt very believable. There was a lot of suspense and crazy twists along the way. My only complaint is that the ending felt a bit rushed. The last 4 chapters were so packed with suspense that it was a bit overwhelming. Apart from that I felt like the author did a great job in creating a world that left you feeling suffocated for the characters. Full review to come on the blog!
