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Someone Just Followed You
An addictive psychological thriller about a kidfluencer and their mom manager brand new for 2026 with an unpredictable twist!
396 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 10, 2026
About the author
Liane Child
3 books61 followersLiane Child is a pen name of Sarah Clarke.
Her thriller The Tradwife's Secret was inspired by influencers who believe in traditional gender roles in marriage. When she isn’t scrolling Instagram or TikTok, you can find her reading, walking her dog, or attempting to bake banana bread after not perfecting it in lockdown. She has travelled extensively and now lives in London.
Her thriller The Tradwife's Secret was inspired by influencers who believe in traditional gender roles in marriage. When she isn’t scrolling Instagram or TikTok, you can find her reading, walking her dog, or attempting to bake banana bread after not perfecting it in lockdown. She has travelled extensively and now lives in London.
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September 11, 2026
This was a fun read.
Now, I live in L.A. so I will admit that my hatred of influencers and their 'culture' is intense. They come from all over the country to LA, hoping to make it big, and living life as inauthentically as possible. I admit it - I just have no patience for them.
While this book takes place in Utah (and I do wonder if the author has actually ever spent time in Utah), the lifestyle of the chronically online - and those desperately seeking followers - is the same. And, yes, it's a totally schadenfreude-filled read as you see that lifestyle completely fall apart.
I liked our main character, but hated (HATED) her mother.
I will warn you that the book is a bit of a morality play, though. It kind of felt like the author took every single thing they'd ever heard of going wrong on the internet and crammed them all into one book. It leaves you with: Internet Bad! Social Media Bad! Even though it's a little much at times, the fact is that the public is weirdly parasocial when it comes to online personalities.
When I didn't feel lectured to, I definitely enjoyed the book. Fast paced and entertaining.
Now, I live in L.A. so I will admit that my hatred of influencers and their 'culture' is intense. They come from all over the country to LA, hoping to make it big, and living life as inauthentically as possible. I admit it - I just have no patience for them.
While this book takes place in Utah (and I do wonder if the author has actually ever spent time in Utah), the lifestyle of the chronically online - and those desperately seeking followers - is the same. And, yes, it's a totally schadenfreude-filled read as you see that lifestyle completely fall apart.
I liked our main character, but hated (HATED) her mother.
I will warn you that the book is a bit of a morality play, though. It kind of felt like the author took every single thing they'd ever heard of going wrong on the internet and crammed them all into one book. It leaves you with: Internet Bad! Social Media Bad! Even though it's a little much at times, the fact is that the public is weirdly parasocial when it comes to online personalities.
When I didn't feel lectured to, I definitely enjoyed the book. Fast paced and entertaining.
September 13, 2026
I absolutely loved Someone Just Followed You. I went into it expecting a good thriller, but I honestly got so much more out of it than that. The story is gripping, but what really stayed with me was the way it shows the sad reality of what can happen when a child’s life becomes content.
Maple was definitely my favourite character. I loved watching her change throughout the book and slowly realise that being seen by millions of people isn’t the same as actually being understood. She has so much pressure on her, yet underneath all the followers, money and attention, she’s still just a teenager trying to figure out who she is and what she actually wants. Her growth felt really natural and made me care about her so much.
I also really enjoyed seeing how all the characters changed and how their relationships developed. Nobody felt completely simple, and I liked that the story made me question people and their motives as it went on.
What I found most thought-provoking was the idea that children can become products before they’re even old enough to understand what being a product means. Social media can make attention look like success, but this book really shows the cost of constantly being watched, photographed and shared. A child can’t fully consent to having their entire childhood put online because they haven't had the chance to understand what that exposure could mean years later.
This book made me think about how easily numbers can replace boundaries: more followers, more views, more money, more content. And at some point, you have to ask whether the child is actually benefiting from it, or whether everyone around them is.
It was addictive, unsettling and genuinely made me think. I loved Maple, I loved the character development, and I loved how the thriller aspect had something meaningful underneath it. Definitely a 5/5 from me.
Maple was definitely my favourite character. I loved watching her change throughout the book and slowly realise that being seen by millions of people isn’t the same as actually being understood. She has so much pressure on her, yet underneath all the followers, money and attention, she’s still just a teenager trying to figure out who she is and what she actually wants. Her growth felt really natural and made me care about her so much.
I also really enjoyed seeing how all the characters changed and how their relationships developed. Nobody felt completely simple, and I liked that the story made me question people and their motives as it went on.
What I found most thought-provoking was the idea that children can become products before they’re even old enough to understand what being a product means. Social media can make attention look like success, but this book really shows the cost of constantly being watched, photographed and shared. A child can’t fully consent to having their entire childhood put online because they haven't had the chance to understand what that exposure could mean years later.
This book made me think about how easily numbers can replace boundaries: more followers, more views, more money, more content. And at some point, you have to ask whether the child is actually benefiting from it, or whether everyone around them is.
It was addictive, unsettling and genuinely made me think. I loved Maple, I loved the character development, and I loved how the thriller aspect had something meaningful underneath it. Definitely a 5/5 from me.
September 10, 2026
My rating is 4.5!
This is my first Liane Child book and it definitely won't be my last!
What a brilliant prologue! This one immediately grabbed my attention and the storyline is really interesting and relevant in the age of social media.
For a nearly 400 page book I absolutely breezed through it as I was so thoroughly immersed in the story.
We meet Maple, who we learn in the prologue has been taken and held against her will. She is a 14 year old kidfluencer hitting impressive numbers on her socials. We also meet her mum Kirsten - as the story progresses it seeks she may well be living vicariously through Maple and her other children, Aspen and Ash.
Any mother wants the best for her children, but Kirsten takes it to another extreme. I was so mad at her throughout this book and I would say she got what she deserved in the end!
The chapters are short and the pacing is fast, making it easy to binge this book. The twists were twisting and just made the ending all the more explosive!
I loved how this story really put a spotlight on the dangerous and negative side of putting children on the internet and if I'm really honest it was so scary. This may be fiction but I can see this and many similar situations playing out in real life.
This was a solid 4.5 star read for me as there were just a few things I had to bend the realms of believability for. Otherwise it was a great story with a poignant message.
If you love fast paced thrillers that sail very close to real life, and characters that will have you screaming at your book, this may just be the one for you.
Thank you to Liane Child and Hq digital for this advanced complimentary copy via Netgalley. This review is being left voluntarily and all opinions expressed are my own.
This is my first Liane Child book and it definitely won't be my last!
What a brilliant prologue! This one immediately grabbed my attention and the storyline is really interesting and relevant in the age of social media.
For a nearly 400 page book I absolutely breezed through it as I was so thoroughly immersed in the story.
We meet Maple, who we learn in the prologue has been taken and held against her will. She is a 14 year old kidfluencer hitting impressive numbers on her socials. We also meet her mum Kirsten - as the story progresses it seeks she may well be living vicariously through Maple and her other children, Aspen and Ash.
Any mother wants the best for her children, but Kirsten takes it to another extreme. I was so mad at her throughout this book and I would say she got what she deserved in the end!
The chapters are short and the pacing is fast, making it easy to binge this book. The twists were twisting and just made the ending all the more explosive!
I loved how this story really put a spotlight on the dangerous and negative side of putting children on the internet and if I'm really honest it was so scary. This may be fiction but I can see this and many similar situations playing out in real life.
This was a solid 4.5 star read for me as there were just a few things I had to bend the realms of believability for. Otherwise it was a great story with a poignant message.
If you love fast paced thrillers that sail very close to real life, and characters that will have you screaming at your book, this may just be the one for you.
Thank you to Liane Child and Hq digital for this advanced complimentary copy via Netgalley. This review is being left voluntarily and all opinions expressed are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Review of an advance copy provided by NetGalley.
After loving The Tradwife’s Secret, I had high hopes for Someone Just Followed You, and I’m happy to say it completely lived up to my expectations.
The story explores the world of a teen influencer, an overbearing and thoroughly unlikeable mother, and the darker side of social media and AI. It felt unsettling and frighteningly relevant, making for a gripping and thought-provoking read.
Told through multiple points of view, with short chapters that kept the pace moving, I found myself flying through this book. Just when I thought I had things figured out, a twist came along that completely shocked me and left me reeling.
This was a tense, addictive thriller that kept me hooked from beginning to end, and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.
Release Date: 10th September 2026
Review of an advance copy provided by NetGalley.
After loving The Tradwife’s Secret, I had high hopes for Someone Just Followed You, and I’m happy to say it completely lived up to my expectations.
The story explores the world of a teen influencer, an overbearing and thoroughly unlikeable mother, and the darker side of social media and AI. It felt unsettling and frighteningly relevant, making for a gripping and thought-provoking read.
Told through multiple points of view, with short chapters that kept the pace moving, I found myself flying through this book. Just when I thought I had things figured out, a twist came along that completely shocked me and left me reeling.
This was a tense, addictive thriller that kept me hooked from beginning to end, and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.
Release Date: 10th September 2026
July 25, 2026
Okay wow! I really enjoyed this, from the very start of the book I couldn’t wait to see where the book would take me.
We are thrown into Maple’s life and presence on social media, it was clear how important social media was to Maple’s mum from very early in the book. Little do we realise at first the extent to which her being obsessed about being successful on social media has impacted her family. However, I wasn’t expecting her to have such a high regard social media, some of her actions really shocked me and she very quickly became my least favourite character! She was just wrong on so many levels.
I felt for Maple at the start of the book, being in the spotlight constantly and how that made her feel when she wasn’t able to make some decision for herself. I loved the relationship she had with Coco (until I didnt) and Dylan because it felt nice for her to finally have someone that understood.
Maple and Dylan’s new friendship gives them both a chance to reflect on their social media presence and come to the realisation that it’s not what they want to do. They both want to do something more meaningful. Launching a campaign to find a missing influencer their new page soon goes viral and both of them find busy with that. This comes at a cost for Maple, one that throws her in a path of danger.
I loved the pace of the book and when we started to get the ‘Him’ chapters I was hooked! I couldn’t guess what was going on and I was so shocked when everything is revealed. The character building was great and mostly full of really likeable character.
Some of the references content may be upsetting to some so please have a look at potential triggers. I also feel like the book covered the dangers of having such a huge, unfiltered and non private life on social media and how things can be fabricated through the use of AI. This was done really well.
We are thrown into Maple’s life and presence on social media, it was clear how important social media was to Maple’s mum from very early in the book. Little do we realise at first the extent to which her being obsessed about being successful on social media has impacted her family. However, I wasn’t expecting her to have such a high regard social media, some of her actions really shocked me and she very quickly became my least favourite character! She was just wrong on so many levels.
I felt for Maple at the start of the book, being in the spotlight constantly and how that made her feel when she wasn’t able to make some decision for herself. I loved the relationship she had with Coco (until I didnt) and Dylan because it felt nice for her to finally have someone that understood.
Maple and Dylan’s new friendship gives them both a chance to reflect on their social media presence and come to the realisation that it’s not what they want to do. They both want to do something more meaningful. Launching a campaign to find a missing influencer their new page soon goes viral and both of them find busy with that. This comes at a cost for Maple, one that throws her in a path of danger.
I loved the pace of the book and when we started to get the ‘Him’ chapters I was hooked! I couldn’t guess what was going on and I was so shocked when everything is revealed. The character building was great and mostly full of really likeable character.
Some of the references content may be upsetting to some so please have a look at potential triggers. I also feel like the book covered the dangers of having such a huge, unfiltered and non private life on social media and how things can be fabricated through the use of AI. This was done really well.
September 16, 2026
Kirsten is the kind of mother you will love to hate; every thought she has is filtered through social media performance, completely disconnected from her kids' feelings or privacy. Mostly alternating between her perspective and Maple's in the present tense creates an uncomfortable, front-row seat to a family slowly coming apart behind the curated posts. Maple balances the narrative out so well as an easy-to-relate-to, normal teenager, which only amplifies the tension as you watch her go through the motions and fulfill Kirsten’s endless demands out of sheer obligation. What really anchors the drama is how deep and well developed the characters are—not just Maple and Kirsten, but also Maple’s father, Garrett, giving the whole family dynamic a genuinely layered, messy feel.
Maple doesn’t go missing until well past the halfway mark, making the first half a tense, character-driven build-up centered on what her daily reality looks like leading up to that breaking point. Even though I clocked the twists pretty early on, I still found it hard to put down. The writing is sharp, the pacing pulls you right along, and the ending leaves things on an intriguing note that works nicely without wrapping everything up in a neat little bow.
If you like toxic family dynamics, influencer culture, and domestic suspense, then you will enjoy this book.
Want to see spoilers or trigger warnings? Check out: https://www.spoiltheplot.com/books/so...
Maple doesn’t go missing until well past the halfway mark, making the first half a tense, character-driven build-up centered on what her daily reality looks like leading up to that breaking point. Even though I clocked the twists pretty early on, I still found it hard to put down. The writing is sharp, the pacing pulls you right along, and the ending leaves things on an intriguing note that works nicely without wrapping everything up in a neat little bow.
If you like toxic family dynamics, influencer culture, and domestic suspense, then you will enjoy this book.
Want to see spoilers or trigger warnings? Check out: https://www.spoiltheplot.com/books/so...
September 16, 2026
Thank you to netgalley and HQ for my E-Arc in exchange for my honest feedback
Having previously enjoyed Liane's previous work. I was beyond excited to be allowed to opportunity to read this novel as well. Honestly this novel kept me on the edge of my seat for most of the read.
I really enjoyed the use of different styles of text swapping between the usual novel standard writing and then the 'Script' style of some of the videos of Maple and Dylan.
I enjoyed the charecter growth that most of the charecters displayed and the ending left me angry at one specific character and thier personal lack of growth, however that felt realistic with the way the charecter was portrayed all the way through.
I enjoyed all of the small twists and turns, managing to guess one before the reveal but not the rest which is always a great outcome for me personally.
Overall I throughly enjoyed this and would happily recommend it others
Having previously enjoyed Liane's previous work. I was beyond excited to be allowed to opportunity to read this novel as well. Honestly this novel kept me on the edge of my seat for most of the read.
I really enjoyed the use of different styles of text swapping between the usual novel standard writing and then the 'Script' style of some of the videos of Maple and Dylan.
I enjoyed the charecter growth that most of the charecters displayed and the ending left me angry at one specific character and thier personal lack of growth, however that felt realistic with the way the charecter was portrayed all the way through.
I enjoyed all of the small twists and turns, managing to guess one before the reveal but not the rest which is always a great outcome for me personally.
Overall I throughly enjoyed this and would happily recommend it others
September 23, 2026
SO gripping!
Absolutely loved Someone Followed You! I've been in a reading slump recently and a few friends recommended this, and what a hit it was.
I spent most of my time furious at Maples mother and that doesn't change. There were some unexpected twists and one that I had anticipated but it all played out so well. Truly a must read for parents too - very on point with the rise of AI generated imagery. Scary times.
Absolutely loved Someone Followed You! I've been in a reading slump recently and a few friends recommended this, and what a hit it was.
I spent most of my time furious at Maples mother and that doesn't change. There were some unexpected twists and one that I had anticipated but it all played out so well. Truly a must read for parents too - very on point with the rise of AI generated imagery. Scary times.
September 22, 2026
Thank goodness I didn’t grow up as a “kidfluencer” … the internet is truly terrifying
September 24, 2026
⭐️3.5/5
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you NetGalley and HQ Digital for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
“Someone Just Followed You” by Liane Child is the kind of thriller that makes you want to throw your phone across the room, delete every social media app you own, and then immediately keep reading because you absolutely need to know what happens next. It's tense, twisty, unsettlingly relevant, and somehow manages to turn follower counts and sponsorship deals into genuine nightmare fuel.
The story opens with a bang: fourteen-year-old influencer Maple Clark has been kidnapped. From there, the narrative rewinds to show how she got there, and honestly, watching the pieces fall into place is almost as stressful as the kidnapping itself.
Maple has spent her entire life online thanks to her mother, Kirsten, who has built a family brand around her children. And when I say built a brand, I mean completely bulldozed every possible boundary in the process. Kirsten is one of those characters who is so frustratingly awful that every chapter from her perspective had me muttering "Are you serious right now?" under my breath. She doesn't care about privacy, education, or what her kids actually want. She cares about views, sponsorships, engagement, and keeping the money flowing. If there were Olympic medals for terrible influencer parents, Kirsten would be standing on the podium.
Poor Maple, meanwhile, just wants to be a normal teenager for five minutes.
As the story unfolds, Maple starts trying to take control of her own life by launching a channel investigating the disappearance of another teen influencer. Naturally, this goes viral because apparently the internet loves nothing more than watching teenagers investigate mysteries. But the deeper Maple digs, the more dangerous things become. Suddenly she's attracting all kinds of attention, and not the good kind.
One thing I really liked was the way the book uses multiple points of view. We get Maple's perspective as she's swept up in internet fame, Kirsten's perspective as she makes one terrible parenting decision after another, and even occasional chapters from a mysterious adult man known only as "Him." Those chapters are deeply uncomfortable, which is exactly the point. They highlight one of the book's biggest strengths: its willingness to explore the very real dangers that come with putting children online for millions of strangers to watch.
And honestly? That's where the book shines. This isn't just a kidnapping thriller. It's a story about visibility, exploitation, privacy, and what happens when a child's entire life becomes content. The themes surrounding influencer culture, online predators, AI-generated images, deepfakes, and digital surveillance feel incredibly timely. At times the messaging is a little heavy-handed, but it's also hard to argue with the point the book is making.
The pacing is fantastic. The chapters are short, the perspectives keep rotating, and the social media posts sprinkled throughout the story add an extra layer of realism. I flew through the book because every chapter ended with me needing just one more chapter.
The mystery itself kept me guessing. Once Maple disappears, almost everyone becomes a suspect. Is it the creepy stalker? Someone connected to Maple's investigation? An obsessed follower? One of the countless strangers watching her online? The book does a great job creating paranoia because, realistically, Maple's audience includes nearly two million people. That's a lot of potential suspects.
Not every aspect worked perfectly for me. Some of Maple's dialogue occasionally felt older than her age, and a few plot points stretched believability. There were also moments when the social commentary became a bit preachy. But honestly, I was having too much fun racing through the story to care very much.
What really surprised me were the twists. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, another revelation would come along and send me in a completely different direction. Several of the late-game twists genuinely caught me off guard, especially as it became clear there wasn't just one danger lurking around Maple's online life.
By the end, I was completely invested in Maple's journey. Watching her fight to reclaim her identity from the internet, her audience, and even her own family was incredibly satisfying. I only wish certain characters—looking directly at you, Kirsten—had faced a little more fallout for their actions. Though this does show that some people will do anything to become famous, no matter the consequences.
Overall, “Someone Just Followed You” is a fast-paced, addictive thriller that takes modern fears about social media and turns them into a genuinely gripping mystery. It's equal parts cautionary tale and page-turner, packed with suspense, twists, and enough internet horror to make you rethink every family vlog you've ever seen. If you enjoy contemporary thrillers that feel ripped from today's headlines, this one is definitely worth adding to your feed.
“Someone Just Followed You” by Liane Child is the kind of thriller that makes you want to throw your phone across the room, delete every social media app you own, and then immediately keep reading because you absolutely need to know what happens next. It's tense, twisty, unsettlingly relevant, and somehow manages to turn follower counts and sponsorship deals into genuine nightmare fuel.
The story opens with a bang: fourteen-year-old influencer Maple Clark has been kidnapped. From there, the narrative rewinds to show how she got there, and honestly, watching the pieces fall into place is almost as stressful as the kidnapping itself.
Maple has spent her entire life online thanks to her mother, Kirsten, who has built a family brand around her children. And when I say built a brand, I mean completely bulldozed every possible boundary in the process. Kirsten is one of those characters who is so frustratingly awful that every chapter from her perspective had me muttering "Are you serious right now?" under my breath. She doesn't care about privacy, education, or what her kids actually want. She cares about views, sponsorships, engagement, and keeping the money flowing. If there were Olympic medals for terrible influencer parents, Kirsten would be standing on the podium.
Poor Maple, meanwhile, just wants to be a normal teenager for five minutes.
As the story unfolds, Maple starts trying to take control of her own life by launching a channel investigating the disappearance of another teen influencer. Naturally, this goes viral because apparently the internet loves nothing more than watching teenagers investigate mysteries. But the deeper Maple digs, the more dangerous things become. Suddenly she's attracting all kinds of attention, and not the good kind.
One thing I really liked was the way the book uses multiple points of view. We get Maple's perspective as she's swept up in internet fame, Kirsten's perspective as she makes one terrible parenting decision after another, and even occasional chapters from a mysterious adult man known only as "Him." Those chapters are deeply uncomfortable, which is exactly the point. They highlight one of the book's biggest strengths: its willingness to explore the very real dangers that come with putting children online for millions of strangers to watch.
And honestly? That's where the book shines. This isn't just a kidnapping thriller. It's a story about visibility, exploitation, privacy, and what happens when a child's entire life becomes content. The themes surrounding influencer culture, online predators, AI-generated images, deepfakes, and digital surveillance feel incredibly timely. At times the messaging is a little heavy-handed, but it's also hard to argue with the point the book is making.
The pacing is fantastic. The chapters are short, the perspectives keep rotating, and the social media posts sprinkled throughout the story add an extra layer of realism. I flew through the book because every chapter ended with me needing just one more chapter.
The mystery itself kept me guessing. Once Maple disappears, almost everyone becomes a suspect. Is it the creepy stalker? Someone connected to Maple's investigation? An obsessed follower? One of the countless strangers watching her online? The book does a great job creating paranoia because, realistically, Maple's audience includes nearly two million people. That's a lot of potential suspects.
Not every aspect worked perfectly for me. Some of Maple's dialogue occasionally felt older than her age, and a few plot points stretched believability. There were also moments when the social commentary became a bit preachy. But honestly, I was having too much fun racing through the story to care very much.
What really surprised me were the twists. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, another revelation would come along and send me in a completely different direction. Several of the late-game twists genuinely caught me off guard, especially as it became clear there wasn't just one danger lurking around Maple's online life.
By the end, I was completely invested in Maple's journey. Watching her fight to reclaim her identity from the internet, her audience, and even her own family was incredibly satisfying. I only wish certain characters—looking directly at you, Kirsten—had faced a little more fallout for their actions. Though this does show that some people will do anything to become famous, no matter the consequences.
Overall, “Someone Just Followed You” is a fast-paced, addictive thriller that takes modern fears about social media and turns them into a genuinely gripping mystery. It's equal parts cautionary tale and page-turner, packed with suspense, twists, and enough internet horror to make you rethink every family vlog you've ever seen. If you enjoy contemporary thrillers that feel ripped from today's headlines, this one is definitely worth adding to your feed.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I really enjoyed this one. From a pure enjoyment standpoint, it’s a 5-star read for me. However, I needed to take a star off because of the factual errors in the book, particularly when it comes to geography and Mormonism, as I know those inaccuracies are going to tick certain readers off. If you can take it purely as a fictional story and not worry too much about those details, it’s quite an enjoyable read filled with twists and turns and interesting POVs.
In addition to the eARC, I also received the physical finished copy from Harper 360 ahead of publication. The paperback comes out in November 2026, while the ebook and audiobook release September 8, 2026.
I really enjoyed Liana Childs’ first book under this pen name, Sarah Clarke, who is an experienced thriller author. Both Tradwives Secret and Someone Just Followed You focus on current social media niches taking place in America, which is a fun departure from the author’s British home.
This book takes on “kidfluencer” culture and is essentially a cautionary tale about putting your children on the internet. That aspect felt incredibly authentic. It combines the entertainment of a thriller with situations that are very real possibilities. Alongside the child influencer is the “momager,” aka mom manager, who goes to great lengths to propel and keep her child in the public eye, even when a 14-year-old is literally responsible for being able to afford their life.
I really enjoyed the multi-POV format, which primarily follows Maple, the 14-almost-15-year-old fashion/lifestyle influencer; Kirsten, her mother; “Him” (no spoilers); and Dylan, a 15-going-on-16-year-old skateboarding influencer and new friend of Maple’s. There are also a chapter or two from some minor characters toward the later part of the book, which is also where the handful of Dylan chapters appear.
Beyond the general entertainment factor, what I really liked about this book is that it can appeal to both a teen and adult audience despite being an adult thriller. While it is clearly a missing-person thriller, as the description states, it doesn’t delve into some of the more triggering activities that can often accompany these tropes. I actually think this would be a great book for teens to read and take to heart. I know that isn’t necessarily the book’s goal, but it serves as a warning to both teens and adults about the realities of putting children online.
Anyway, this brings me to some of the challenges.
The book really needed an American developmental editor because there are quite a few inaccuracies when it comes to Mormon Church facts and the geography of the area. They didn’t bother me personally because I was able to take them as dramatic liberties within a fictional story. However, people learn from books, and if you’re going to use real places and a real religion as major parts of the story, I think those details should be fairly accurate. These errors go well beyond what I would consider reasonable dramatic liberties.
Lastly, the book is about an American family and is being released worldwide. While the book will likely be easily understandable to the author’s UK audience, for a US audience, some of the language is going to be confusing. This is one of those cases where I think two versions should have been considered if keeping the British language was important.
Personally, I love reading British thrillers. I’m familiar with the differences in language and actually prefer the British-isms, but the average reader is likely to be confused, especially when you have an American character using them. And it isn’t just one or two instances. There are quite a few word swaps as well as sayings that an ebook dictionary isn’t going to help you with.
So, in the end, for me personally, this was a 5-star read from an enjoyment standpoint. But as an ARC reader, I’m giving it 4⭐️ because of the inaccuracies mentioned above.
In addition to the eARC, I also received the physical finished copy from Harper 360 ahead of publication. The paperback comes out in November 2026, while the ebook and audiobook release September 8, 2026.
I really enjoyed Liana Childs’ first book under this pen name, Sarah Clarke, who is an experienced thriller author. Both Tradwives Secret and Someone Just Followed You focus on current social media niches taking place in America, which is a fun departure from the author’s British home.
This book takes on “kidfluencer” culture and is essentially a cautionary tale about putting your children on the internet. That aspect felt incredibly authentic. It combines the entertainment of a thriller with situations that are very real possibilities. Alongside the child influencer is the “momager,” aka mom manager, who goes to great lengths to propel and keep her child in the public eye, even when a 14-year-old is literally responsible for being able to afford their life.
I really enjoyed the multi-POV format, which primarily follows Maple, the 14-almost-15-year-old fashion/lifestyle influencer; Kirsten, her mother; “Him” (no spoilers); and Dylan, a 15-going-on-16-year-old skateboarding influencer and new friend of Maple’s. There are also a chapter or two from some minor characters toward the later part of the book, which is also where the handful of Dylan chapters appear.
Beyond the general entertainment factor, what I really liked about this book is that it can appeal to both a teen and adult audience despite being an adult thriller. While it is clearly a missing-person thriller, as the description states, it doesn’t delve into some of the more triggering activities that can often accompany these tropes. I actually think this would be a great book for teens to read and take to heart. I know that isn’t necessarily the book’s goal, but it serves as a warning to both teens and adults about the realities of putting children online.
Anyway, this brings me to some of the challenges.
The book really needed an American developmental editor because there are quite a few inaccuracies when it comes to Mormon Church facts and the geography of the area. They didn’t bother me personally because I was able to take them as dramatic liberties within a fictional story. However, people learn from books, and if you’re going to use real places and a real religion as major parts of the story, I think those details should be fairly accurate. These errors go well beyond what I would consider reasonable dramatic liberties.
Lastly, the book is about an American family and is being released worldwide. While the book will likely be easily understandable to the author’s UK audience, for a US audience, some of the language is going to be confusing. This is one of those cases where I think two versions should have been considered if keeping the British language was important.
Personally, I love reading British thrillers. I’m familiar with the differences in language and actually prefer the British-isms, but the average reader is likely to be confused, especially when you have an American character using them. And it isn’t just one or two instances. There are quite a few word swaps as well as sayings that an ebook dictionary isn’t going to help you with.
So, in the end, for me personally, this was a 5-star read from an enjoyment standpoint. But as an ARC reader, I’m giving it 4⭐️ because of the inaccuracies mentioned above.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy of *Someone Just Followed You* before publication. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
*Someone Just Followed You* is a dark, timely psychological thriller about social media, parental ambition and the dangers of exposing a child’s life to millions of strangers. Maple Clark may experience the same insecurities and frustrations as many teenage girls, but her life is anything but ordinary. She is a hugely successful online influencer whose mother is determined to keep growing her audience, income and public profile. Then Maple suddenly disappears—and the content stops.
The central premise is genuinely unsettling. Maple has almost two million followers, meaning that countless strangers know where she lives, what she wears, where she goes and intimate details about her family. Her online popularity has created financial success, but it has also removed almost every boundary between her private life and the public. When she vanishes, the enormous audience that once appeared to represent admiration becomes a vast pool of possible suspects.
The novel examines kidfluencer culture particularly well, raising uncomfortable questions about consent and exploitation. Maple’s mother presents their lifestyle as a family business and an extraordinary opportunity, but Maple is also a teenager whose identity has been turned into content. The distinction between supporting a child’s success and profiting from them becomes increasingly blurred, particularly when popularity and engagement begin taking priority over privacy and safety.
The short chapters and changing perspectives create a fast pace and a constant sense that someone is watching. Nearly every character appears to be concealing something, and the online world makes it difficult to separate genuine supporters from obsessive followers, trolls and predators. I enjoyed the way the story showed how carefully edited posts can create a convincing version of a perfect family while hiding serious tensions behind the screen.
Some of the characters are deliberately unlikeable, and a few twists require suspension of disbelief. Certain decisions also feel influenced by the need to preserve an online image when ordinary common sense should have taken priority. However, those frustrations fit the novel’s wider criticism of people becoming so dependent on attention and validation that they stop recognising the danger directly in front of them.
Overall, *Someone Just Followed You* is an addictive and thought-provoking thriller with a highly relevant premise. It combines a gripping missing-person investigation with a disturbing examination of online fame, obsessive followers and parents who share too much of their children’s lives. Dark, twisty and increasingly tense, it is also a powerful reminder that millions of followers may offer visibility—but they do not necessarily offer protection.
*Someone Just Followed You* is a dark, timely psychological thriller about social media, parental ambition and the dangers of exposing a child’s life to millions of strangers. Maple Clark may experience the same insecurities and frustrations as many teenage girls, but her life is anything but ordinary. She is a hugely successful online influencer whose mother is determined to keep growing her audience, income and public profile. Then Maple suddenly disappears—and the content stops.
The central premise is genuinely unsettling. Maple has almost two million followers, meaning that countless strangers know where she lives, what she wears, where she goes and intimate details about her family. Her online popularity has created financial success, but it has also removed almost every boundary between her private life and the public. When she vanishes, the enormous audience that once appeared to represent admiration becomes a vast pool of possible suspects.
The novel examines kidfluencer culture particularly well, raising uncomfortable questions about consent and exploitation. Maple’s mother presents their lifestyle as a family business and an extraordinary opportunity, but Maple is also a teenager whose identity has been turned into content. The distinction between supporting a child’s success and profiting from them becomes increasingly blurred, particularly when popularity and engagement begin taking priority over privacy and safety.
The short chapters and changing perspectives create a fast pace and a constant sense that someone is watching. Nearly every character appears to be concealing something, and the online world makes it difficult to separate genuine supporters from obsessive followers, trolls and predators. I enjoyed the way the story showed how carefully edited posts can create a convincing version of a perfect family while hiding serious tensions behind the screen.
Some of the characters are deliberately unlikeable, and a few twists require suspension of disbelief. Certain decisions also feel influenced by the need to preserve an online image when ordinary common sense should have taken priority. However, those frustrations fit the novel’s wider criticism of people becoming so dependent on attention and validation that they stop recognising the danger directly in front of them.
Overall, *Someone Just Followed You* is an addictive and thought-provoking thriller with a highly relevant premise. It combines a gripping missing-person investigation with a disturbing examination of online fame, obsessive followers and parents who share too much of their children’s lives. Dark, twisty and increasingly tense, it is also a powerful reminder that millions of followers may offer visibility—but they do not necessarily offer protection.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 Stars
Thank you to NetGalley, Liane Child, and Harper 360 for a copy of Someone Just Followed You in exchange for an honest review.
NOW THIS is an influencer book I can get behind! 👏
I have read my fair share of influencer thrillers lately, and some of them are starting to feel like the same book with different character names. But Someone Just Followed You? This one actually had something to say.
Mom & Maple starts when Maple is just a child, and we watch her grow into a teenage girl with a million followers and a life that is anything but normal. Every move she makes is watched, documented, judged, and—most importantly—monetized.
Maple is caught between wanting the money, the brands, the perks, and the lifestyle that comes with being an influencer and simply wanting to be a normal teenage girl. And honestly, watching that struggle was one of my favorite parts of the book.
Then we have Kiersten.
😳😳😳
That woman was absolutely NUTS.
I understand wanting the best for your child. I understand wanting to take advantage of opportunities. I understand the money and the brands are tempting. BUT MA'AM… THAT IS YOUR DAUGHTER. The lengths Kiersten went to absolutely appalled me. At times I wanted to reach through the book and say, “Put the phone down and BE HER MOM!”
There is SO much going on in this book, and underneath the thriller aspect is a pretty eye-opening look at what happens behind the perfectly curated social-media posts. The pressure, the expectations, the constant scrutiny, and the fact that Maple's life essentially becomes a product.
Honestly, aside from some of the more obviously fictional parts, I could absolutely see this book being used as a conversation starter for parents and kids about the reality of being an influencer. What looks glamorous from the outside can be a completely different story behind the camera.
And then Liane Child decided to throw “The Man” at me toward the end.
EXCUSE ME?! 😳
That little addition had me shaking my head and realizing I had been looking at the entire story wrong. I love when an author can pull that off because I thought I had things figured out, and apparently I did NOT.
This was engaging, disturbing, thought-provoking, and actually gave me something to think about after I finished it.
Final Verdict: Finally, an influencer thriller that didn't feel like a copy-and-paste job! Someone Just Followed You had plenty of twists, some seriously questionable parenting, and a storyline that actually made me think about the darker side of social media fame.
4 stars from me! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to NetGalley, Liane Child, and Harper 360 for a copy of Someone Just Followed You in exchange for an honest review.
NOW THIS is an influencer book I can get behind! 👏
I have read my fair share of influencer thrillers lately, and some of them are starting to feel like the same book with different character names. But Someone Just Followed You? This one actually had something to say.
Mom & Maple starts when Maple is just a child, and we watch her grow into a teenage girl with a million followers and a life that is anything but normal. Every move she makes is watched, documented, judged, and—most importantly—monetized.
Maple is caught between wanting the money, the brands, the perks, and the lifestyle that comes with being an influencer and simply wanting to be a normal teenage girl. And honestly, watching that struggle was one of my favorite parts of the book.
Then we have Kiersten.
😳😳😳
That woman was absolutely NUTS.
I understand wanting the best for your child. I understand wanting to take advantage of opportunities. I understand the money and the brands are tempting. BUT MA'AM… THAT IS YOUR DAUGHTER. The lengths Kiersten went to absolutely appalled me. At times I wanted to reach through the book and say, “Put the phone down and BE HER MOM!”
There is SO much going on in this book, and underneath the thriller aspect is a pretty eye-opening look at what happens behind the perfectly curated social-media posts. The pressure, the expectations, the constant scrutiny, and the fact that Maple's life essentially becomes a product.
Honestly, aside from some of the more obviously fictional parts, I could absolutely see this book being used as a conversation starter for parents and kids about the reality of being an influencer. What looks glamorous from the outside can be a completely different story behind the camera.
And then Liane Child decided to throw “The Man” at me toward the end.
EXCUSE ME?! 😳
That little addition had me shaking my head and realizing I had been looking at the entire story wrong. I love when an author can pull that off because I thought I had things figured out, and apparently I did NOT.
This was engaging, disturbing, thought-provoking, and actually gave me something to think about after I finished it.
Final Verdict: Finally, an influencer thriller that didn't feel like a copy-and-paste job! Someone Just Followed You had plenty of twists, some seriously questionable parenting, and a storyline that actually made me think about the darker side of social media fame.
4 stars from me! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
August 8, 2026
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!
This is my first book by Liane Child, and I had no idea what to expect.
Wow, just wow! I’m having a hard time figuring out where to start with this one.
I suppose the beginning…
The prologue starts with a bang! Maple is a 14 year old social media influencer with 1.9 million subscribers. Sounds idyllic, yet she finds herself chained to a bed shackled by her wrists and ankles.
Let’s rewind a little bit into the past now…her overbearing mother, Kirsten, has groomed Maple from birth to be an online media darling, exposing everything that Maple has ate, drank, worn, seen, etc throughout her entire childhood.
In present day, Maple’s life seems perfect. She’s gorgeous with two God fearing Mormon parents, adorable twin siblings who are also on the rise on social media, everything she could ever want (for free!), a new modeling gig which included a free trip to Vegas, and a luxurious home with a pool in the mountains of Utah.
The dark side of things quickly begin to show with Maple’s stardom: suffering from a lack of privacy, maintaining an incredibly strict work schedule, dealing with her mother who never ceases filming, being distanced from her friends, struggling with being the entire family’s sole breadwinner…
As a young teen, Maple also is bothered by the unwanted attention from grown men and the realization that AI can take innocent online images and create literally anything on the dark web.
I don’t usually comment on trigger warnings and won’t therefore go into detail, but readers beware that this one could be upsetting to some.
The story escalates about halfway through when Maple and her friend, Dylan, decide to investigate a fellow missing social media star.
Outstanding character development, short chapters with cliff hangers, multiple points of view, and shocking twists throughout make this one unputdownable.
It came off a little YA with the FMC being so young, and I feel that it could have been shorter, but I would definitely recommend it.
Also, it is a must read for any parent who has underage children heavily on social media!
This is my first book by Liane Child, and I had no idea what to expect.
Wow, just wow! I’m having a hard time figuring out where to start with this one.
I suppose the beginning…
The prologue starts with a bang! Maple is a 14 year old social media influencer with 1.9 million subscribers. Sounds idyllic, yet she finds herself chained to a bed shackled by her wrists and ankles.
Let’s rewind a little bit into the past now…her overbearing mother, Kirsten, has groomed Maple from birth to be an online media darling, exposing everything that Maple has ate, drank, worn, seen, etc throughout her entire childhood.
In present day, Maple’s life seems perfect. She’s gorgeous with two God fearing Mormon parents, adorable twin siblings who are also on the rise on social media, everything she could ever want (for free!), a new modeling gig which included a free trip to Vegas, and a luxurious home with a pool in the mountains of Utah.
The dark side of things quickly begin to show with Maple’s stardom: suffering from a lack of privacy, maintaining an incredibly strict work schedule, dealing with her mother who never ceases filming, being distanced from her friends, struggling with being the entire family’s sole breadwinner…
As a young teen, Maple also is bothered by the unwanted attention from grown men and the realization that AI can take innocent online images and create literally anything on the dark web.
I don’t usually comment on trigger warnings and won’t therefore go into detail, but readers beware that this one could be upsetting to some.
The story escalates about halfway through when Maple and her friend, Dylan, decide to investigate a fellow missing social media star.
Outstanding character development, short chapters with cliff hangers, multiple points of view, and shocking twists throughout make this one unputdownable.
It came off a little YA with the FMC being so young, and I feel that it could have been shorter, but I would definitely recommend it.
Also, it is a must read for any parent who has underage children heavily on social media!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I wanted this to be good. I was asked by the publisher to read and review this book because I liked Liane Child’s first book quite a bit. This one had a lot of potential, but there were so many poorly researched and poorly edited details, that it felt lazy and rushed.
The premise was promising- calling out the dangers of child influencers on social media. At its heart, it’s a very creepy cautionary tale that could have been very relevant and an important warning. The narcissistic stage mom and the Utah obsession with influencing and status and prosperity was perfectly rendered. The big problems for me were the details about Mormonism, Provo, and Utah. I was a Mormon for over 40 years, a sixth generation ancestor of pioneers, and I attended BYU and lived in Provo for 10 years. So, hear me when I say that she did not get a single detail right. Not one. Simple details that could have been easily verified were false, like the names of church meetings, the geography of Provo, the fact that most Mormons don’t swear (there was SO much swearing), have pageants, anything called Bible Study, or buy dirty Cokes on Sunday. The ban on coffee drinking has nothing to do with caffeine, there definitely would not be a coffee maker in their house, and the thing that really made me mad was the quip about all the girls in Utah being descended from Joseph Smith, which is not just verifiably wrong, but an ignorant and offensive jab. I have a lot of criticisms of the Mormon church, but details matter if you want to be taken seriously or have your criticisms be considered valid. This felt condescending and uninformed.
It was also incredibly distracting every time British English appeared in the text. Calling a hoodie a jumper, weighing in kilograms, calling a seat a longue (just a few examples) demonstrated a hasty editing job and a lack of attention to detail.
I don’t like giving bad reviews, and I won’t be posting this on my socials, but I really can not in good faith give anything but an honest review. The missed potential of this book makes me sad. Thank you, Net Galley, for this advance reader copy.
The premise was promising- calling out the dangers of child influencers on social media. At its heart, it’s a very creepy cautionary tale that could have been very relevant and an important warning. The narcissistic stage mom and the Utah obsession with influencing and status and prosperity was perfectly rendered. The big problems for me were the details about Mormonism, Provo, and Utah. I was a Mormon for over 40 years, a sixth generation ancestor of pioneers, and I attended BYU and lived in Provo for 10 years. So, hear me when I say that she did not get a single detail right. Not one. Simple details that could have been easily verified were false, like the names of church meetings, the geography of Provo, the fact that most Mormons don’t swear (there was SO much swearing), have pageants, anything called Bible Study, or buy dirty Cokes on Sunday. The ban on coffee drinking has nothing to do with caffeine, there definitely would not be a coffee maker in their house, and the thing that really made me mad was the quip about all the girls in Utah being descended from Joseph Smith, which is not just verifiably wrong, but an ignorant and offensive jab. I have a lot of criticisms of the Mormon church, but details matter if you want to be taken seriously or have your criticisms be considered valid. This felt condescending and uninformed.
It was also incredibly distracting every time British English appeared in the text. Calling a hoodie a jumper, weighing in kilograms, calling a seat a longue (just a few examples) demonstrated a hasty editing job and a lack of attention to detail.
I don’t like giving bad reviews, and I won’t be posting this on my socials, but I really can not in good faith give anything but an honest review. The missed potential of this book makes me sad. Thank you, Net Galley, for this advance reader copy.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
At just fourteen, Maple Clark carries more than most teenagers ever will - nearly two million followers, a serious income, and a mother pushing hard to keep her in the spotlight. Underneath all that, though, she's still a normal girl who gets tongue-tied around boys and feels like her parents don't really get her. Then her videos simply stop, and Maple is nowhere to be found.
This is an outstanding read with so much to unpack and lots of thought provoking moral topics - it would make for an excellent bookclub discussion. Maple started out as a YouTube creator as a toddler, back when it was really her mum's project rather than hers. Inevitably, though, Maple became the star, yet it's still her mum calling the shots - the sponsorship deals, the regular GRWM videos, all the content Maple's mum insists on, even though Maple sometimes just wants to be a normal teenager. Since her dad lost his job, the family's entire income rests on her shoulders. I can't imagine the pressure of being the breadwinner at fourteen, even with the editing, posting and negotiating handled by her mum - it's still an enormous burden for a young girl to carry.
Of course, a beautiful young girl posting content online is always going to attract creeps looking to use her for their own gratification, and when one person's obsession with Maple tips over into something far more dangerous, her life is suddenly at risk. It made me wonder whether that would finally be enough for her mum to see there's more to a young girl's childhood than social media.
I was absolutely gripped from the start and couldn't put the book down - it was completely immersive. The characters are superbly written, and the plot is packed with excellent twists, hooks and red herrings. Even the epilogue blew me away.
An absolutely stunning read. Highly recommended.
5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Liane Child and HQ for an ARC of this book.
This is an outstanding read with so much to unpack and lots of thought provoking moral topics - it would make for an excellent bookclub discussion. Maple started out as a YouTube creator as a toddler, back when it was really her mum's project rather than hers. Inevitably, though, Maple became the star, yet it's still her mum calling the shots - the sponsorship deals, the regular GRWM videos, all the content Maple's mum insists on, even though Maple sometimes just wants to be a normal teenager. Since her dad lost his job, the family's entire income rests on her shoulders. I can't imagine the pressure of being the breadwinner at fourteen, even with the editing, posting and negotiating handled by her mum - it's still an enormous burden for a young girl to carry.
Of course, a beautiful young girl posting content online is always going to attract creeps looking to use her for their own gratification, and when one person's obsession with Maple tips over into something far more dangerous, her life is suddenly at risk. It made me wonder whether that would finally be enough for her mum to see there's more to a young girl's childhood than social media.
I was absolutely gripped from the start and couldn't put the book down - it was completely immersive. The characters are superbly written, and the plot is packed with excellent twists, hooks and red herrings. Even the epilogue blew me away.
An absolutely stunning read. Highly recommended.
5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Liane Child and HQ for an ARC of this book.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Synopsis
Fourteen-year-old Maple has spent her life online as a kidfluencer, with her content (and income) carefully managed by her Mum.
Longing for a life beyond the camera, Maple becomes obsessed with the disappearance of another young influencer. But what begins as a search for answers soon uncovers the darker side of social media, exposing the dangers of online predators, AI and deepfakes.
Then, Maple disappears too...
My Review
What an addictive, brilliant, jaw-dropping read! As a parent of young children, I found myself connecting even more with the themes explored throughout the story, particularly as the pressure to have phones and engage with social media seems ever-present.
The short chapters and multiple points of view kept the pacing moving quickly, and I was instantly drawn into Maple's world and the complexities of her influencer lifestyle. I also loved how the dialogue between the children while filming content was woven into the narrative. It felt authentic, broke up the text nicely and really brought the story to life.
What makes this book stand out is that it's far more than a simple disappearance story. It explores online culture, children's vulnerability, privacy, exploitation, and the dangers of AI and deepfakes. The way these issues are examined through the lens of social media and young influencers felt both realistic and unsettling.
I genuinely didn't see the twists coming and had some "OMG, what the?!" moments along the way. Tense, gripping and thought-provoking, this is a book I would recommend widely. Given the current conversations around children's online safety and social media use, it feels especially relevant and timely.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you to @netgallley @hqstories and @lianechild for the opportunity to read this advanced copy. Opinions expressed here are my own.
Publication date: 10 September 2026
Fourteen-year-old Maple has spent her life online as a kidfluencer, with her content (and income) carefully managed by her Mum.
Longing for a life beyond the camera, Maple becomes obsessed with the disappearance of another young influencer. But what begins as a search for answers soon uncovers the darker side of social media, exposing the dangers of online predators, AI and deepfakes.
Then, Maple disappears too...
My Review
What an addictive, brilliant, jaw-dropping read! As a parent of young children, I found myself connecting even more with the themes explored throughout the story, particularly as the pressure to have phones and engage with social media seems ever-present.
The short chapters and multiple points of view kept the pacing moving quickly, and I was instantly drawn into Maple's world and the complexities of her influencer lifestyle. I also loved how the dialogue between the children while filming content was woven into the narrative. It felt authentic, broke up the text nicely and really brought the story to life.
What makes this book stand out is that it's far more than a simple disappearance story. It explores online culture, children's vulnerability, privacy, exploitation, and the dangers of AI and deepfakes. The way these issues are examined through the lens of social media and young influencers felt both realistic and unsettling.
I genuinely didn't see the twists coming and had some "OMG, what the?!" moments along the way. Tense, gripping and thought-provoking, this is a book I would recommend widely. Given the current conversations around children's online safety and social media use, it feels especially relevant and timely.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you to @netgallley @hqstories and @lianechild for the opportunity to read this advanced copy. Opinions expressed here are my own.
Publication date: 10 September 2026
August 28, 2026
Someone Just Followed You by Lee Child, 14 year-old Kidfluencer Maple, has been on YouTube ever since she was born and her mom try hard Christine started a series called Maple and mommy and now that she’s 14 she’s tired of every day having to be happy even if she feels like she’s not. her mom has even trained her twin brother and sister who’s eight years old to be kid influencers as well. Maple has to film everything from her getting ready for school to made up scenarios of what she does at home but when she gets a fancy photo shoot in Las Vegas her stage mom really believes maple is about to blow up. she’s so tired of her mom micromanaging her that when she learns another Kidfluencer may be missing her and her friend Dylan unknown to her mom, launch their own YouTube channel to try and get answers as to what happened to the missing girl Ella. they get really good information but soon Maple herself goes missing in the next time the reader sees her she is chained to a bed. Recently she has become very close with a True Crime podcaster named Coco but when Dylan and her dad try to find out more it seems Coco‘s channel is no longer and it isn’t long before they run out of ways to find her. just like this author’s last book this book was super awesome but I must say the ending is not a tense nor sit on the edge of your seat ending but because the book was so good I still rated it four stars it seems the author really knows how to put together a great story that makes you want to find out what happened because I definitely wanted to know. there’s a lot more in the book than just what I put in this review so trust me when I say if you want a really good thriller this is a great one just don’t set yourself up for a wow ending it was still a good ending just not the best. #NetGalley, #BlindReviewer, #MyHonestReview,
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is the first book i have read by the author Liane Child and it won't be the last. Someone just followed you is an eye-opening read that really delves into the terrifying and dangers of social media and predators that can easily find out stuff about you or someone close to you based of what you post and where you post them.
This book follows Maple, an kid-influencer that has been on youtube ever since she was a kid alongside her mum, Kirsten basically her manager and who is addicted to posting even when it is something that doesn't need to be seen by the world but she sees it as the ' perfect ' content even though Maple doesn't see it that way as she wishes she could step away from all the posting as she has had strange people approach her and look at her in a certain way that is uncomfortable to her but nobody seems to think the way she does as she is basically the one bringing the money in.
Kirsten, right from the start i did not like at all. The stuff she did and posted without thinking of the dangers and really was just to make money of it was horrible and even trying to get her young twins to make content despite their father not wanting that was so wrong in many ways. I think this is the first time that i have really despised a character like her.
This is such a believable book that shows how easily it is to be addicted to social media and the dangers behind it. The plot and all the characters were so easy to get into and following alongside the pacing. The chapters are short and once i started i couldn't stop, i finished this book in a matter of hours. Full of some dark moments, it is a thoughtful but great read that i would recommend.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher HQ | HQ Digital for the copy of this arc in exchange of my full honest review.
This book follows Maple, an kid-influencer that has been on youtube ever since she was a kid alongside her mum, Kirsten basically her manager and who is addicted to posting even when it is something that doesn't need to be seen by the world but she sees it as the ' perfect ' content even though Maple doesn't see it that way as she wishes she could step away from all the posting as she has had strange people approach her and look at her in a certain way that is uncomfortable to her but nobody seems to think the way she does as she is basically the one bringing the money in.
Kirsten, right from the start i did not like at all. The stuff she did and posted without thinking of the dangers and really was just to make money of it was horrible and even trying to get her young twins to make content despite their father not wanting that was so wrong in many ways. I think this is the first time that i have really despised a character like her.
This is such a believable book that shows how easily it is to be addicted to social media and the dangers behind it. The plot and all the characters were so easy to get into and following alongside the pacing. The chapters are short and once i started i couldn't stop, i finished this book in a matter of hours. Full of some dark moments, it is a thoughtful but great read that i would recommend.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher HQ | HQ Digital for the copy of this arc in exchange of my full honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
What happens when you live your life via social media? What if your own mother is the one behind the scenes making the decisions? I had not come across the word "kidfluencer" before. What happens when the "kid" wants to make their own choices and decisions?
Maple is a well-known social media star; she earns money by posting everything about her daily life, carefully micro-managed by her mother. Making her brand the one for others to follow, showing a wholesome life, a happy family and living the dream. In reality, Maple does not have a real life, but she is starting to have ideas of her own.
When Maple's own project takes a turn, and she herself becomes a missing person, the social media world begins speculating, finger-pointing, blaming, and offering their own opinions. Gradually, the darker side of this life on the screen is revealed.
This story plays very well on social media fears, the keyboard warriors, trolls and how people can make money by being or managing influencers. Having followers becomes the norm, but when followers become stalkers, there are problems. When they become fixated, when their whole world revolves around a managed icon, the danger is elevated.
I enjoyed the routes the author took with the plot, storylines and subplots. It made for an eye-opening glimpse into the world of parents using their children for content and monetising it. This sort of thing has happened for years, and as I read, I remember the pageants that were so popular and some of the scandals around them. So as tech has moved on, so has the stage.
The story really plays into the fear of not knowing who you are friends with online; anyone can make a profile, and therefore the danger lurks. Often innocently, but the author took a darker approach and created a story that really has you on the edge of your seat.
If you are a fan of psychological thrillers, family dynamics, mystery and suspense, then this is a book I would definitely recommend.
Maple is a well-known social media star; she earns money by posting everything about her daily life, carefully micro-managed by her mother. Making her brand the one for others to follow, showing a wholesome life, a happy family and living the dream. In reality, Maple does not have a real life, but she is starting to have ideas of her own.
When Maple's own project takes a turn, and she herself becomes a missing person, the social media world begins speculating, finger-pointing, blaming, and offering their own opinions. Gradually, the darker side of this life on the screen is revealed.
This story plays very well on social media fears, the keyboard warriors, trolls and how people can make money by being or managing influencers. Having followers becomes the norm, but when followers become stalkers, there are problems. When they become fixated, when their whole world revolves around a managed icon, the danger is elevated.
I enjoyed the routes the author took with the plot, storylines and subplots. It made for an eye-opening glimpse into the world of parents using their children for content and monetising it. This sort of thing has happened for years, and as I read, I remember the pageants that were so popular and some of the scandals around them. So as tech has moved on, so has the stage.
The story really plays into the fear of not knowing who you are friends with online; anyone can make a profile, and therefore the danger lurks. Often innocently, but the author took a darker approach and created a story that really has you on the edge of your seat.
If you are a fan of psychological thrillers, family dynamics, mystery and suspense, then this is a book I would definitely recommend.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
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Maple Clark is like many teenage girls. She feels misunderstood by her parents, feels awkward around boys and loves to gossip with her best friend. But she is also an internet sensation with just short of 2 million followers, a huge income and a momager who is driven to do whatever it takes to make her even bigger.
Maple is wrapped up in the ‘kidfluencer’ world, wanting for nothing but having no ownership of her own time or privacy. Mum Kristen equates happiness with viewing numbers and followers, which in turn produces money and opportunities, no matter the risk to her family. ‘Him’ is an unknown older male character, following Maples every online move.
Sadly, Maple is constantly forced to make or be present in content, until one day, the videos stop. Maple has suspiciously vanished. And there are 2 million suspects who may know what has happened to her …
Wow! This is a topical book that holds a mirror up to society and ‘influencing’ as a whole.
The story is told through multiple POV, showing different perspectives of Maple’s vulnerability and experiences. Short chapters keep the flow of the story fast and gripping and I was not expecting several twists that had me shocked! 💭
Terrifying, informative and addictive, this story focuses on the dark side of social media and now AI, in particular the exploitation of young people by their parents and adults, with the pull of followers, money and popularity. How far does information we provide on socials travel? Do you really know everyone you post personal information or images too? 🤯
Thank you to NetGalley, Harper Collins UK and Liane Child for the ARC of this book in return for an honest review.
Maple Clark is like many teenage girls. She feels misunderstood by her parents, feels awkward around boys and loves to gossip with her best friend. But she is also an internet sensation with just short of 2 million followers, a huge income and a momager who is driven to do whatever it takes to make her even bigger.
Maple is wrapped up in the ‘kidfluencer’ world, wanting for nothing but having no ownership of her own time or privacy. Mum Kristen equates happiness with viewing numbers and followers, which in turn produces money and opportunities, no matter the risk to her family. ‘Him’ is an unknown older male character, following Maples every online move.
Sadly, Maple is constantly forced to make or be present in content, until one day, the videos stop. Maple has suspiciously vanished. And there are 2 million suspects who may know what has happened to her …
Wow! This is a topical book that holds a mirror up to society and ‘influencing’ as a whole.
The story is told through multiple POV, showing different perspectives of Maple’s vulnerability and experiences. Short chapters keep the flow of the story fast and gripping and I was not expecting several twists that had me shocked! 💭
Terrifying, informative and addictive, this story focuses on the dark side of social media and now AI, in particular the exploitation of young people by their parents and adults, with the pull of followers, money and popularity. How far does information we provide on socials travel? Do you really know everyone you post personal information or images too? 🤯
Thank you to NetGalley, Harper Collins UK and Liane Child for the ARC of this book in return for an honest review.
August 30, 2026
4.5⭐️💫 Maple Clark is like many teenage girls. She's awkward around boys and feels misunderstood by her parents. But she is also an internet sensation with a huge income and a mom who is driven to do whatever it takes to make her more famous. She’s constantly creating content for her millions of followers. Until the day the content stops. Maple Clark has vanished. And there are 1.9 million suspects. Anyone could have followed her. Only one person knows where she is…
Wow, when you say you can’t put a book down, this was literally the case, I completely devoured it in one sitting as I NEEDED to know what came next after every single chapter.
The short chapters make this book easy to fly through, the alternating character POV’s alternating throughout, building the story through the eyes of several, ramping up the intensity. I also especially enjoyed the ‘Him’ sections as this provides a very unexpected twist - can’t say too much more though without spoilers!
The world of social media can obviously be a dangerous one and this book very cleverly delves into the world of influencers, the perspective from the ‘pushy parent’ to the obsessed fan, to the actual influencer themselves all giving a deeper insight into just how oppressive and sinister this life can be.
The fast pace throughout is addictive and the concluding section definitely brings the action, although I did feel that it ever so slightly felt a little rushed,but this didn’t take away the enjoyment of this title in any way. A really great thriller with some revealing and surprising twists which definitely keeps the reader’s attention from start to finish.
Wow, when you say you can’t put a book down, this was literally the case, I completely devoured it in one sitting as I NEEDED to know what came next after every single chapter.
The short chapters make this book easy to fly through, the alternating character POV’s alternating throughout, building the story through the eyes of several, ramping up the intensity. I also especially enjoyed the ‘Him’ sections as this provides a very unexpected twist - can’t say too much more though without spoilers!
The world of social media can obviously be a dangerous one and this book very cleverly delves into the world of influencers, the perspective from the ‘pushy parent’ to the obsessed fan, to the actual influencer themselves all giving a deeper insight into just how oppressive and sinister this life can be.
The fast pace throughout is addictive and the concluding section definitely brings the action, although I did feel that it ever so slightly felt a little rushed,but this didn’t take away the enjoyment of this title in any way. A really great thriller with some revealing and surprising twists which definitely keeps the reader’s attention from start to finish.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Maple Clark is like many teenage girls. But she’s also an internet sensation with a mother who will do whatever she can to make her famous and create more and more content for her online fans. So when Maple disappears, there are 1.9 million suspects and only one person knows where she is.
I enjoyed The Tradwife’s Secret and the good twists in the story, so was hoping this would be another I enjoyed. This ended up being a really compelling read, with the premise around influencer culture and the darker side of this. The exploration around kidfluencers and the moral issues around this was not something I had read too much about before and I found it really fascinating learning about Maple and her families life in the spotlight. The story also managed to create an unsettling, uncomfortable atmosphere at times, exploring dark themes and how social media can be misused and negatively impact those around it.
I enjoyed that the story was told in different voices and that there were social media posts to break up the story. Although at times repetitive, the chapters were short and snappy, making you want to read just one more. The main thing that kept me turning the pages was my rage at one of the most unlikeable characters I have read for a long time. Despite being unlikeable, she was fascinating to uncover.
I enjoyed the twists and turns, but did find it started to get slightly convoluted towards the end. Overall though, this was another entertaining, thought provoking read by this author and I would certainly be interested to see what else she comes up with. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.
I enjoyed The Tradwife’s Secret and the good twists in the story, so was hoping this would be another I enjoyed. This ended up being a really compelling read, with the premise around influencer culture and the darker side of this. The exploration around kidfluencers and the moral issues around this was not something I had read too much about before and I found it really fascinating learning about Maple and her families life in the spotlight. The story also managed to create an unsettling, uncomfortable atmosphere at times, exploring dark themes and how social media can be misused and negatively impact those around it.
I enjoyed that the story was told in different voices and that there were social media posts to break up the story. Although at times repetitive, the chapters were short and snappy, making you want to read just one more. The main thing that kept me turning the pages was my rage at one of the most unlikeable characters I have read for a long time. Despite being unlikeable, she was fascinating to uncover.
I enjoyed the twists and turns, but did find it started to get slightly convoluted towards the end. Overall though, this was another entertaining, thought provoking read by this author and I would certainly be interested to see what else she comes up with. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is the first book that I have read by this author but I also have The Tradwife's Secret on my tbr list.
I love books that throw me right into the chaos from the get go. Fourteen year old social media influencer Maple Clark with almost two million followers has disappeared.
There is a backstory about Maple's life as an influencer, how her mother Kirsten who is basically her manager, makes unwise and unhealthy decisions about the safety and privacy of her daughter on the internet. Kirsten is one of those fame and money hungry parents that records and posts anything and everything for the world to see. Kind of reminds me of the Ruby Franke story that has been on the news in recent years. Maple is now of the age that she wants to make her own choices and decisions and wants to be a normal teenager. Maple has disappeared, what has happened to Maple? There are so many predators in those followers that could be a villain, there are so many potential suspects.
I liked that this wasn't just a mystery/thriller but also thought provoking about the dangers of social media not only about the predators that may be out there but also for the fake curated perfection. No one's life is perfect but some people try to make it seem it is. Also anybody can hide behind a fake identity and pretend to be anybody they want to be. There are definitely some dark aspects of social media. I liked the pacing of the story, the short chapters that kept me going through the pages, the twists and turns, and it was a fairly quick read
Thank you Netgalley and HQ Digital for the complimentary copy of the story.
I love books that throw me right into the chaos from the get go. Fourteen year old social media influencer Maple Clark with almost two million followers has disappeared.
There is a backstory about Maple's life as an influencer, how her mother Kirsten who is basically her manager, makes unwise and unhealthy decisions about the safety and privacy of her daughter on the internet. Kirsten is one of those fame and money hungry parents that records and posts anything and everything for the world to see. Kind of reminds me of the Ruby Franke story that has been on the news in recent years. Maple is now of the age that she wants to make her own choices and decisions and wants to be a normal teenager. Maple has disappeared, what has happened to Maple? There are so many predators in those followers that could be a villain, there are so many potential suspects.
I liked that this wasn't just a mystery/thriller but also thought provoking about the dangers of social media not only about the predators that may be out there but also for the fake curated perfection. No one's life is perfect but some people try to make it seem it is. Also anybody can hide behind a fake identity and pretend to be anybody they want to be. There are definitely some dark aspects of social media. I liked the pacing of the story, the short chapters that kept me going through the pages, the twists and turns, and it was a fairly quick read
Thank you Netgalley and HQ Digital for the complimentary copy of the story.
September 13, 2026
Someone Just Followed You by Liane Child
@lianechildauthor
Really easy read (or listen!), with short chapters and a fast pace that kept me wanting to carry on.
I sometimes struggle to connect with modern elements in books, but this felt really natural. I liked that it explored both the good and the bad sides of social media without feeling forced, and it made for an interesting and unsettling read.
The twists kept me on my toes, and I especially enjoyed hearing the story from multiple perspectives which I love!! It really kept me guessing.
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About the book ⬇️
Kristen is an overbearing mother who manages her children’s social media accounts. Maple is one of her most popular children, with millions of followers, but her online presence is tightly controlled by her mother, who even has a strict filing routine for everything she posts.
Maple is getting tired of her mother creating a false narrative around her life online. When a popular influencer who has already been missing for some time becomes the focus of attention, Maple teams up with another influencer to help find her.
Having lost trust in her parents, who aren’t happy with the way Maple has chosen to use her social media, she decides to take the investigation into her own hands. As she starts looking into what happened, she discovers that not everyone can be trusted.
As the story unfolds, we find out the truth about what social media did to the missing influencer and just how damaging the online world can be.
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Started on NetGalley and finished on Audible
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@lianechildauthor
Really easy read (or listen!), with short chapters and a fast pace that kept me wanting to carry on.
I sometimes struggle to connect with modern elements in books, but this felt really natural. I liked that it explored both the good and the bad sides of social media without feeling forced, and it made for an interesting and unsettling read.
The twists kept me on my toes, and I especially enjoyed hearing the story from multiple perspectives which I love!! It really kept me guessing.
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About the book ⬇️
Kristen is an overbearing mother who manages her children’s social media accounts. Maple is one of her most popular children, with millions of followers, but her online presence is tightly controlled by her mother, who even has a strict filing routine for everything she posts.
Maple is getting tired of her mother creating a false narrative around her life online. When a popular influencer who has already been missing for some time becomes the focus of attention, Maple teams up with another influencer to help find her.
Having lost trust in her parents, who aren’t happy with the way Maple has chosen to use her social media, she decides to take the investigation into her own hands. As she starts looking into what happened, she discovers that not everyone can be trusted.
As the story unfolds, we find out the truth about what social media did to the missing influencer and just how damaging the online world can be.
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Started on NetGalley and finished on Audible
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July 19, 2026
Thank you Netgalley, HQ Digital and Liane Child for the chance to read and review and ARC of Someone Just Followed You. This is my first book by this author and I look foward to more from her.
Someone Just Followed You follows the story of Maple Clark, a fourteen year kidfluencer. She feels misunderstood by her parents, awkward around boys, but she is an internet sensation with nearly 2 million followers. Maple enjoys creating content but Maple's mom has complete control of career, creating content to the point of oversharing.
Maple creates her own channel, much to her mom, Kirsten's disappointment. It involves searching for a fellow influencer who just disappeared and left everyone wondering where she went. One day, Maple herself just disappears.
This story was told from several points of view, Maple, Kirsten the mom and Him-an unknown person from the internet. Kirsten was the worst kind of mom. She didn't really care about her children and was only interested in creating content, getting the likes and followers. It also makes you think about the dangers of AI, what you share and how much of what you share. It got really creepy at one point when there was a reveal about the AI. There were definitely some twists I was not expecting and when I got close to the end I could not stop reading and had to stay up into the night and see how it all unfolded.
This is a page turner for sure and will keep your attention once the story gets going.
Someone Just Followed You follows the story of Maple Clark, a fourteen year kidfluencer. She feels misunderstood by her parents, awkward around boys, but she is an internet sensation with nearly 2 million followers. Maple enjoys creating content but Maple's mom has complete control of career, creating content to the point of oversharing.
Maple creates her own channel, much to her mom, Kirsten's disappointment. It involves searching for a fellow influencer who just disappeared and left everyone wondering where she went. One day, Maple herself just disappears.
This story was told from several points of view, Maple, Kirsten the mom and Him-an unknown person from the internet. Kirsten was the worst kind of mom. She didn't really care about her children and was only interested in creating content, getting the likes and followers. It also makes you think about the dangers of AI, what you share and how much of what you share. It got really creepy at one point when there was a reveal about the AI. There were definitely some twists I was not expecting and when I got close to the end I could not stop reading and had to stay up into the night and see how it all unfolded.
This is a page turner for sure and will keep your attention once the story gets going.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC.
Maple, Aspen, and Ash. How disgustingly cute are those names?! 😂
Three siblings. One extremely controlling mother. And when I say controlling, I mean CONTROLLING. Their entire lives revolve around becoming social media influencers, especially Maple, the oldest daughter.
And then there’s the secret.
There is something deeply wrong hiding inside this family, and you don’t find out what it is for a long, long time. But when you finally do, suddenly so many things make sense.
The whole social media influencer aspect of this book honestly scared me. I kept thinking, I know this is an extreme case…right?! Because as crazy as some of this gets, I could absolutely see pieces of it happening in real life.
And THAT is what makes this book so unsettling.
Kids see social media and think it’s all perfect lives, fame, followers, and millions of dollars. This book shows the much darker side of what that obsession can do to children, families, individuals—and really, society.
I actually enjoyed this book far more than I expected to.
Now…the ending involving a certain character? 🤔 I’m going to say I wasn't completely buying it. If you read the book, I think you’ll know exactly who I mean. But I’m not saying another word because NO SPOILERS!
Overall, this was a definite surprise for me.
Definitely, definitely read this one, people. READ IT.
Maple, Aspen, and Ash. How disgustingly cute are those names?! 😂
Three siblings. One extremely controlling mother. And when I say controlling, I mean CONTROLLING. Their entire lives revolve around becoming social media influencers, especially Maple, the oldest daughter.
And then there’s the secret.
There is something deeply wrong hiding inside this family, and you don’t find out what it is for a long, long time. But when you finally do, suddenly so many things make sense.
The whole social media influencer aspect of this book honestly scared me. I kept thinking, I know this is an extreme case…right?! Because as crazy as some of this gets, I could absolutely see pieces of it happening in real life.
And THAT is what makes this book so unsettling.
Kids see social media and think it’s all perfect lives, fame, followers, and millions of dollars. This book shows the much darker side of what that obsession can do to children, families, individuals—and really, society.
I actually enjoyed this book far more than I expected to.
Now…the ending involving a certain character? 🤔 I’m going to say I wasn't completely buying it. If you read the book, I think you’ll know exactly who I mean. But I’m not saying another word because NO SPOILERS!
Overall, this was a definite surprise for me.
Definitely, definitely read this one, people. READ IT.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Someone Just Followed You is a razor‑sharp, compulsively readable dive into the glossy, hyper‑curated world of kidfluencers — and the shadows lurking just outside the ring light. I flew through this book, completely absorbed by Maple Clark’s life of filters, followers, and the relentless pressure to stay relevant. Liane Child captures that unsettling blend of innocence and exploitation with unnerving accuracy, making Maple’s disappearance feel both shocking and disturbingly plausible.
What really hooked me was the way the story balances its slick, modern thriller pace with a deeper, more uncomfortable truth about the culture we’ve built online. Maple is vulnerable, ambitious, lonely, adored — and watched by millions. The tension builds beautifully as the narrative peels back layers of obsession, entitlement, and the parasocial relationships that blur the line between fan and threat. Every twist lands with precision, and the cast is a delicious mix of flawed, fascinating, and impossible to trust.
Dark, clever, and frighteningly current, this is a binge‑worthy thriller that lingers long after the final page. A smart, twisty exploration of fame, family, and the dangers of being visible to the world. I couldn’t look away.
With thanks to Liane Child, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
What really hooked me was the way the story balances its slick, modern thriller pace with a deeper, more uncomfortable truth about the culture we’ve built online. Maple is vulnerable, ambitious, lonely, adored — and watched by millions. The tension builds beautifully as the narrative peels back layers of obsession, entitlement, and the parasocial relationships that blur the line between fan and threat. Every twist lands with precision, and the cast is a delicious mix of flawed, fascinating, and impossible to trust.
Dark, clever, and frighteningly current, this is a binge‑worthy thriller that lingers long after the final page. A smart, twisty exploration of fame, family, and the dangers of being visible to the world. I couldn’t look away.
With thanks to Liane Child, the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I flew through Someone Just Followed You. Every time I thought I knew where the story was going, Liane Child managed to surprise me. The suspense builds steadily, and the story feels especially relevant because it explores how much of our lives now play out online. Rather than relying on over-the-top drama, it taps into situations that feel believable, which made it all the more unsettling.
One thing that really stood out to me was how much it made me think. My children grew up before social media became such a huge part of everyday life, and I found myself feeling thankful for that. At the same time, I couldn't help but think about my grandchildren and the online world they'll inherit. Between influencers, AI, and the increasing difficulty of knowing what's real, the issues raised in this book feel like they're becoming more relevant every day.
I enjoyed that this wasn't just a thriller with unexpected twists—it also leaves you thinking long after you've finished the last chapter. If you enjoy suspense that feels current, believable, and just a little too close to reality, I'd definitely recommend picking this one up.
Thank you to @netgalley and HQ Stories @HQStories for providing me with an advance reader copy of Someone Just Followed You, publishing September 10, 2026, in exchange for an honest review.
One thing that really stood out to me was how much it made me think. My children grew up before social media became such a huge part of everyday life, and I found myself feeling thankful for that. At the same time, I couldn't help but think about my grandchildren and the online world they'll inherit. Between influencers, AI, and the increasing difficulty of knowing what's real, the issues raised in this book feel like they're becoming more relevant every day.
I enjoyed that this wasn't just a thriller with unexpected twists—it also leaves you thinking long after you've finished the last chapter. If you enjoy suspense that feels current, believable, and just a little too close to reality, I'd definitely recommend picking this one up.
Thank you to @netgalley and HQ Stories @HQStories for providing me with an advance reader copy of Someone Just Followed You, publishing September 10, 2026, in exchange for an honest review.
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