Such a Bad Influence - by Olivia Muenter (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Hazel Davis is drifting. Her career has stalled out, and she lives in the shadow of her younger sister, @evelyn, a mega- popular influencer who rocketed to fame as the child star of their family's viral YouTube channel. Now, at eighteen, Evie has a multimillion-dollar career and everyone wants a piece of her--Evie's followers, her YouTuber boyfriend and influencer frenemies, and even her opportunistic mother.

Ten years older, Hazel has nothing to do with the family business. But when Evie vanishes during an unsettling livestream, theories about her disappearance tear through the internet and Hazel must throw herself into the darkest parts of her sister's world to uncover the truth.

Addictive and thought-provoking, Such a Bad Influence offers a razor- sharp commentary on influencer culture and social media.

​​"Wildly entertaining."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

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

"A twisty, propulsive story of a missing influencer. . . . I was riveted the whole way through."--Ana Reyes, New York Times bestselling author of Reese's Book Club Pick The House in the Pines

Review Quotes

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

"Clever, cutting, and utterly unputdownable, Muenter's ice pick-sharp tale is a thoroughly modern page-turner."--Apple Books

"This unsettling plot is delivered with a sense of humor and is filled with twists and turns that are sure to inspire a buzz within the thriller community. The shocking ending will leave readers wanting more. Muenter is a fresh new voice with a compelling perspective."--Jayme Oldham, Booklist

"Wickedly clever and incredibly self-assured."--Molly Odintz, CrimeReads

"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

"An addictive psychological thriller that will totally immerse you in the terrifying, overexposed world of child social media stars. Muenter's debut will have you rethinking everything about your Instagram scroll as you inhale this book in a single sitting."--Jo Piazza, author of The Sicilian Inheritance and host of the Under the Influence podcast

"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 and Bye, Baby

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