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Little One - by Olivia Muenter (Hardcover)

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  • A searing new novel from the USA Today bestselling author of Such a Bad Influence, about a young woman whose life is upended when a journalist uncovers her hidden past as the daughter of an insidious cult leader.
  • About the Author: Olivia Muenter is a writer, reader, and co-host of the Bad on Paper podcast.
  • 320 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Family Life

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A searing new novel from the USA Today bestselling author of Such a Bad Influence, about a young woman whose life is upended when a journalist uncovers her hidden past as the daughter of an insidious cult leader.

From the outside, Catharine West's childhood sounds idyllic--balmy days spent running barefoot through the gardens, plucking ripe tomatoes straight from the vine as sunlight warmed her skin. Her parents built a life that was simple and community-focused, an ethos that soon attracted others in need of a change. For a time, Catharine's magnetic father was enough to keep the farm thriving, and temptation outside its gates. But as she grew older, the farm and family she was raised to love faded into something darker, forcing Catharine to evolve with it.

​It's now been a decade since Catharine abandoned the farm and has done her best to reinvent her life, until an email from a charismatic journalist interrupts her peace. Her first instinct is to ignore the stranger's prying questions--whether she knew about a mysterious "cult" in central Florida, whether she is the same "Catharine-with-an-A" who lived there for a time. But when she realizes the journalist knows far more than he's letting on, she reconsiders. If Catharine can stay one step ahead of him, she may be able to find the one thing she never wanted to leave behind--her sister, Linna--and make sure her own secrets remain buried too.

Sharp-eyed and sweltering, Little One masterfully captures the dread of facing your deepest desires, when the hunger to become your best self threatens to drown out everything else. An achingly astute look at modern womanhood and wellness culture, it tackles the enduring question: How far would you go to be good?



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Praise for Such a Bad Influence:

"Such a Bad Influence is as addictive as Instagram. Woven into its twisty, propulsive story of a missing influencer are complicated questions about the cost of mining one's life for content. I was riveted the whole way through."--Ana Reyes, author of The House in the Pines

"A fascinating exploration of the dangers of social media . . . smart and timely."--Carola Lovering, author of Tell Me Lies

"A smart and intelligent thriller that is a not-to-be-missed page-turner. Buy multiples because this one has the making of a big best seller."--Library Journal (starred review)

"Packed with trenchant critiques of internet celebrity and topped off by a satisfyingly nasty finale, this leaves readers wanting more from Muenter."--Publisher's Weekly (starred review)

"Timely, riveting. . . . This story is as addictive as scrolling Instagram, and marks the launch of a talented new writer."--Ashley Winstead, author of Midnight is the Darkest Hour



About the Author



Olivia Muenter is a writer, reader, and co-host of the Bad on Paper podcast. She lives in an old house in the Hudson Valley with her family. Her first novel, Such a Bad Influence, was an instant USA Today bestseller.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.5 Inches (H) x 6.25 Inches (W) x 1.05 Inches (D)
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Family Life
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Theme: General
Format: Hardcover
Author: Olivia Muenter
Language: English
Street Date: February 3, 2026
TCIN: 1004993048
UPC: 9780316594561
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-5759
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.05 inches length x 6.25 inches width x 9.5 inches height
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