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Follow Me Back (Follow Me Back #1)
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A.V. Geiger (Goodreads Author)
Tessa Hart’s world feels very small. Confined to her bedroom with agoraphobia, her one escape is the online fandom for pop sensation Eric Thorn. When he tweets to his fans, it’s like his speaking directly to her…
Eric Thorn is frightened by his obsessive fans. They take their devotion way too far. It doesn’t help that his PR team keeps posting to encourage their fantasies.
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Eric Thorn is frightened by his obsessive fans. They take their devotion way too far. It doesn’t help that his PR team keeps posting to encourage their fantasies.
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Follow Me Back (Follow Me Back, #1)
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Follow Me Back is the perfect mix of fandom with just the right amount of suspense. An enthralling page turner from beginning to end." ―Anna Todd, New
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When I requested this novel, I had no idea it was the first book in a series. So when I finished the book......at first I was REALLY mad. THAT ending! Then I realized it said book #1 after the title (I have no idea how I missed that). So after seeing that there is another book coming, I was feeling a whole lot better. Wow! I just wasn't expecting it to end the way it did.
Tessa Hart spends almost all of her time in her bedro ...more
When I requested this novel, I had no idea it was the first book in a series. So when I finished the book......at first I was REALLY mad. THAT ending! Then I realized it said book #1 after the title (I have no idea how I missed that). So after seeing that there is another book coming, I was feeling a whole lot better. Wow! I just wasn't expecting it to end the way it did.
Tessa Hart spends almost all of her time in her bedro ...more
All Eric wants to do is release some stress and backlash on some of his fans. What he doesn't expect is a lonely fan named Tessa to understand the struggle he’s going through. The last thing Eric wanted to do was fall in love with her.
Tessa’s only way of coping with her agoraphobia (fear of leaving her room) is by listening to her favourite artist, Eric Thorn. When talking to people in real life becomes too difficult, Tessa turns to social media where she can be completely anonymous and express ...more
Tessa’s only way of coping with her agoraphobia (fear of leaving her room) is by listening to her favourite artist, Eric Thorn. When talking to people in real life becomes too difficult, Tessa turns to social media where she can be completely anonymous and express ...more
(I received an advance copy of this book for free. Thanks to SOURCEBOOKS Fire and NetGalley.)
This was a YA contemporary romance story about a girl with agoraphobia, and a pop star, who fell in love over twitter.
I felt really sorry for Tessa in this story, her agoraphobia seemed really bad, and it was totally ruining her life. I really liked Eric though, even if he was catfishing her.
The storyline in this was about Tessa being a fangirl for Eric Thorn, an ...more
“Eric Thorn (@EricThorn) followed you”
This was a YA contemporary romance story about a girl with agoraphobia, and a pop star, who fell in love over twitter.
I felt really sorry for Tessa in this story, her agoraphobia seemed really bad, and it was totally ruining her life. I really liked Eric though, even if he was catfishing her.
The storyline in this was about Tessa being a fangirl for Eric Thorn, an ...more
HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HOLY. FREAKIN'. CRAP. I. CANNOT. EVEN. WHAT. WAS. THAT. ENDING. EVEN. I. JUST. CANNOT. EVEN. THIS BOOK WAS SO FREAKIN' GOOD AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
OKay... I have calmed myself down a little... jUST KIDDING THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING.
Okay, seriously. I'm calm now.
I first saw this one on NetGalley and was drawn to it because of the cover. And then I read the blurb. If you've been following my reviews for a while, you probably know that I love books with romance ...more
HOLY. FREAKIN'. CRAP. I. CANNOT. EVEN. WHAT. WAS. THAT. ENDING. EVEN. I. JUST. CANNOT. EVEN. THIS BOOK WAS SO FREAKIN' GOOD AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
OKay... I have calmed myself down a little... jUST KIDDING THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING.
Okay, seriously. I'm calm now.
I first saw this one on NetGalley and was drawn to it because of the cover. And then I read the blurb. If you've been following my reviews for a while, you probably know that I love books with romance ...more
About: Follow Me Back is a young adult mystery written by A.V. Geiger. It will be published on 6/6/17 by Sourcebooks Fire, imprint of Sourcebooks, 368 pages. The genres are young adult, contemporary, and mystery. This is the author’s debut novel.
My Experience: I started reading Follow Me Back on 5/17/17 and finished it on 5/19/17. This book is suspenseful! Normally a book with too long of a suspense will lose my interest, but this book has other things going on that kept me turning the pages. Th ...more
My Experience: I started reading Follow Me Back on 5/17/17 and finished it on 5/19/17. This book is suspenseful! Normally a book with too long of a suspense will lose my interest, but this book has other things going on that kept me turning the pages. Th ...more
Why you should read it: HOLY CRAP! Such an awesome plot!
The ending?
Mind = Blown
I literally cannot right now. What a crazy twist!
OK OK. I wasn’t sure if I was going to enjoy this story toward the beginning because I kept wanting to know what happened to Tessa that made her agoraphobic but as the story progressed, it became less about Tessa’s problem and more about Eric “Taylor” and Tessa sharing their experiences and being able to understand the other person, offering a safe place to expre ...more
Wow! I just finished reading this last night, so my brain is still grappling with all the twists and turns and processing the events of this story. And when I say twists and turns, I really mean it. This one was jaw-droppingly twisty and continually surprising, two qualities I love and admire in a book.
One of my favorite things about FOLLOW ME BACK is A.V. Geiger's ability to create and sustain suspense and heighten the stakes in a complex, nuanced way. The story is told from two perspectives-- ...more
One of my favorite things about FOLLOW ME BACK is A.V. Geiger's ability to create and sustain suspense and heighten the stakes in a complex, nuanced way. The story is told from two perspectives-- ...more
3,5 - I AM RATING THE WATTPAD VERSION
I trust the book version will be copy-edited ;)
read it on wattpad, nice story, but at times didn't seem quite plausible,
it was funny, had a romance, had suspense and a bit of mystery, no sex scenes.
the wattpad version took me 8hours to finish it
the book version says will have some new extra scenes and a second book following to end the story,
to be honest I think she should end the story in one book, anyway it's only a personal opinion so,
all in all, it is a ...more
I trust the book version will be copy-edited ;)
read it on wattpad, nice story, but at times didn't seem quite plausible,
it was funny, had a romance, had suspense and a bit of mystery, no sex scenes.
the wattpad version took me 8hours to finish it
the book version says will have some new extra scenes and a second book following to end the story,
to be honest I think she should end the story in one book, anyway it's only a personal opinion so,
all in all, it is a ...more
O-M-G
MIND = BLOOOOOWWWWWWWN
Usually, I write a little summary with my opinion, but for this one I can't. This has to be one of my new favorites and I can't lie, I was OVERLY SHOCKED by the ending. At the beginning of the story, I felt like it was boring and a bit recommend, but that ending? SUPER SURPRISE. I hope there is another book that explains the ending or the real truth repetitive those events. I behind this to EVERYONE and it is a big lesson to all the naive people who think meeting peopl ...more
MIND = BLOOOOOWWWWWWWN
Usually, I write a little summary with my opinion, but for this one I can't. This has to be one of my new favorites and I can't lie, I was OVERLY SHOCKED by the ending. At the beginning of the story, I felt like it was boring and a bit recommend, but that ending? SUPER SURPRISE. I hope there is another book that explains the ending or the real truth repetitive those events. I behind this to EVERYONE and it is a big lesson to all the naive people who think meeting peopl ...more
PREPARE FOR A ROLLER COASTER OF THIS:
AND THIS:
AND MORE THIS:
AND LOTS OF THIS:
AND, OH YEAH, MORE THIS:
PREPARE YOUR HEART! GOOD LUCK!
AND THIS:
AND MORE THIS:
AND LOTS OF THIS:
AND, OH YEAH, MORE THIS:
PREPARE YOUR HEART! GOOD LUCK!
I'm sad that I can't give Follow You Back a higher score, because the story had all the ingredients for a great rating - epistolary parts, a main character with agoraphobia, and a sense of doom hanging over both protagonists. But there were several things that bothered me.
First of all, the way Tessa's agoraphobia was treated. I mean, I just felt sorry for her. Her boyfriend was a condescending jerk who didn't understand anything; her psychiatrist must have gotten her PhD for free with a jar of N ...more
First of all, the way Tessa's agoraphobia was treated. I mean, I just felt sorry for her. Her boyfriend was a condescending jerk who didn't understand anything; her psychiatrist must have gotten her PhD for free with a jar of N ...more
All I can say is.... *SCREAMS*
I received an ARC of this book and the day it arrived in the mail, I devoured it. Like from 9:15PM until 1:30AM devoured it. It's kind of like an episode of Catfish... but way better and with way more anticipation. But before I get too excited, let me point out a few details in case you are a reviewer who is unsure about reading this book.
1. READ IT.
At first glance it looks like a cute heart-warming story about an ordinary girl falling in love with a super star over ...more
I received an ARC of this book and the day it arrived in the mail, I devoured it. Like from 9:15PM until 1:30AM devoured it. It's kind of like an episode of Catfish... but way better and with way more anticipation. But before I get too excited, let me point out a few details in case you are a reviewer who is unsure about reading this book.
1. READ IT.
At first glance it looks like a cute heart-warming story about an ordinary girl falling in love with a super star over ...more
Apr 03, 2017
Elise (The Bookish Actress)
rated it
it was ok
Shelves:
arc,
a-mystery-suspense,
series-ill-never-finish,
dnf,
2017,
tropey-bullshit,
2017-releases,
a-2-star
Follow Me Back was a bit of disappointment, sadly, even for a hokey suspense story.
In all honesty, the whole thing just reads like the bad kind of fanfiction. It's full of the worst amateurish writing mistake: the characters constantly telling us how they feel rather than us actually seeing it. While this is certainly an addictive book, I felt unengaged in the story due to mediocre writing. This might have been also been due to the overly fast POV changes. Whatever it was, I immediately realize ...more
In all honesty, the whole thing just reads like the bad kind of fanfiction. It's full of the worst amateurish writing mistake: the characters constantly telling us how they feel rather than us actually seeing it. While this is certainly an addictive book, I felt unengaged in the story due to mediocre writing. This might have been also been due to the overly fast POV changes. Whatever it was, I immediately realize ...more
There a few things that seemed over-the-top/weird and some things bothered me (Tessa's doctor for one, I wanted to smack and shake her a few times... it seemed she was written that way on purpose, or with not alot of research?... Some of Eric's attitude irritated me too) but all in all, I really enjoyed this.. it kept me interested the whole time and I was thinking about it when I was away from the book... I'd say that's a win :).
A certain someone was definitely not what I expected... let's just ...more
A certain someone was definitely not what I expected... let's just ...more
This book was so much fun!!! It was kind of ridiculous but in a good way. It worked. This is a rare author that actually understands fandom culture and the way kids today actually speak!
The plot twists will leave you shook. Stan twitter—particularly Bieber or One Direction stans—will definitely love this book and relate to the main character.
My only real problem with this book is that I didn't love the way it dealt with agoraphobia. It wasn't portrayed realistically, in my opinion.
The plot twists will leave you shook. Stan twitter—particularly Bieber or One Direction stans—will definitely love this book and relate to the main character.
My only real problem with this book is that I didn't love the way it dealt with agoraphobia. It wasn't portrayed realistically, in my opinion.
Ok... so this was one of those totally addictive reads which I LOVED! But what happened at the very end? What the f@&$ happened??? Seriously, can someone tell me?
Full for review, follow this link: http://www.theyashelf.com/follow-me-b...
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This book was a great surprise, I wasn't expecting to like it that much.
A very young-adult story, with modern and up-to-date contours and that left me completely hooked, when I started reading the book I had many difficulties in stopping, I wanted to know more and more, I picked up the book several times during the day.
I loved Tessa but even more Eric/Taylor, I think this story is very current, it talks about the world of fame, social networks, catfishing, stalking and anxiety.
And now I'll be ea ...more
A very young-adult story, with modern and up-to-date contours and that left me completely hooked, when I started reading the book I had many difficulties in stopping, I wanted to know more and more, I picked up the book several times during the day.
I loved Tessa but even more Eric/Taylor, I think this story is very current, it talks about the world of fame, social networks, catfishing, stalking and anxiety.
And now I'll be ea ...more
3.5 Stars
I was clearly not the intended demographic for this book but I still found it heartfelt and I could relate to our main characters Tessa and Eric.
If you intend to read this book I recommend you know a lot about how Twitter works (I had a rudimentary concept) and you should know what the term "Catfish" means.
Eric is a pop star who is clearly modeled after Justin Bieber. I hope the author intended the similarity to be crystal clear because if not she would be insulting the intelligence of ...more
I was clearly not the intended demographic for this book but I still found it heartfelt and I could relate to our main characters Tessa and Eric.
If you intend to read this book I recommend you know a lot about how Twitter works (I had a rudimentary concept) and you should know what the term "Catfish" means.
Eric is a pop star who is clearly modeled after Justin Bieber. I hope the author intended the similarity to be crystal clear because if not she would be insulting the intelligence of ...more
My jaw is on the floor at that ending! Excellent tension and interesting characters. Definitely a unique story worth checking out!
Apr 30, 2017
Danielle (The Blonde Likes Books)
rated it
really liked it
Shelves:
netgalley-edelweiss-publisher
Teen celebrity Eric Thorn is constantly on edge after another celebrity was murdered by a crazed fan. He's worried the same thing will happen to him, and he feels forced by his producers, manager, and record label into being a teen heartthrob who constantly takes his shirt off. All he wants is to live a normal life.
After a terrifying experience a few months earlier, Tessa Hart has developed severe agoraphobia and won't leave her house. She spends the majority of her time in her room, obsessing o ...more
After a terrifying experience a few months earlier, Tessa Hart has developed severe agoraphobia and won't leave her house. She spends the majority of her time in her room, obsessing o ...more
I devoured this book and I'm already thinking about reading it again. Without giving anything away, the pacing and characterization is terrific. Like "Kill the Boy Band," this book explores how teen age girls view celebrity crushes, how the music industry manufactures celebrity, and the sometimes toxic nature of social media narratives. Add some dark, twisty turns, a severe and relatable phobia, and fully fleshed out characters and you have what may be the next best thing in YA thrillers. I'd pu
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In the words of Eric Thorn,
Whoa
Whoa
Whoa
Whoa
Whoa
Was I expecting to really enjoy this? No, not really, but this book made me sit down for a three to four straight hours and just read and read and read until I was done with it. And then I wanted to read some more. I’m not entirely sure what happened, but I’m going to try and talk about it in a somewhat articulate manner here.
First off, A. V. Geiger has a wonderful writing style. I liked how she included texts, DMs, and regular ole writing inside t ...more
Whoa
Whoa
Whoa
Whoa
Whoa
Was I expecting to really enjoy this? No, not really, but this book made me sit down for a three to four straight hours and just read and read and read until I was done with it. And then I wanted to read some more. I’m not entirely sure what happened, but I’m going to try and talk about it in a somewhat articulate manner here.
First off, A. V. Geiger has a wonderful writing style. I liked how she included texts, DMs, and regular ole writing inside t ...more
In FOLLOW ME BACK, pop star Eric Thorn sets up a fake twitter account and falls in love with one of his fans.
What intrigued me: Mixed format books are always a treat.
Romance-heavy page turner
FOLLOW ME BACK is an absolute page-turner. There is just something about this story that's captivating, especially through the mixed format with police interviews and tweets, it keeps you on your toes at all times. Even when the story gets a little too repetitive for my taste, I couldn't quit simply beca ...more
What intrigued me: Mixed format books are always a treat.
Romance-heavy page turner
FOLLOW ME BACK is an absolute page-turner. There is just something about this story that's captivating, especially through the mixed format with police interviews and tweets, it keeps you on your toes at all times. Even when the story gets a little too repetitive for my taste, I couldn't quit simply beca ...more
I have always had a fetish for reading books about social media, so needless to say, I was very intrigued by the concept of this book, and thus I decided to request it on Netgalley. And just like I was expecting, out of it came a riveting plot, great character development, and a fabulous story!
To quickly summarize, Follow Me Back revolves around Tessa, who has agoraphobia, and Eric, who is a pop star. Eric has a lot of Twitter fans, but he doesn't love that type of limelight. Tessa is one of tho ...more
To quickly summarize, Follow Me Back revolves around Tessa, who has agoraphobia, and Eric, who is a pop star. Eric has a lot of Twitter fans, but he doesn't love that type of limelight. Tessa is one of tho ...more
Just finished reading this book, and—just—wow. I couldn't read this one fast enough: it kept me up (very) late into the night (twice), and I just did. not. want. to. put. it. down. FOLLOW ME BACK was full of twists and turns, and basically, the ending left me with chills upon chills. I'll be biting my nails waiting to read what A.V. Geiger writes next!!
As a disclaimer this review will be filled with gifs, rants, followed by witty words. Proceed as you wish ;) Spoiler-free as always though!
As a book blogger, it's never good when you have no words for a book. It's hard to express your love for a book when all you want to say is ASDFGHJJKL. Of course it is an accepted term to other fangirls/fanboys but I will try to form proper sentences.
Full review here --> http://www.futuremedicalleaders.com/2...
As a book blogger, it's never good when you have no words for a book. It's hard to express your love for a book when all you want to say is ASDFGHJJKL. Of course it is an accepted term to other fangirls/fanboys but I will try to form proper sentences.
Full review here --> http://www.futuremedicalleaders.com/2...
OK. OK. OK. OK. OK. WAIT.
My mind is reeling right now. That ending might be one of my top 5 favorite twists of all time. I reread the last few pages just to be sure I let it all sink in.
We meet Tessa, who is afraid to leave her house, and has a crazy obsession with singer Eric Thorn. Eric is a world famous singer that hates fame and is afraid of obsessive fans. (Pop star was a great career choice).
Eric creates a fake twitter page to.... well I'm not really sure.. something about he hopes to ex ...more
My mind is reeling right now. That ending might be one of my top 5 favorite twists of all time. I reread the last few pages just to be sure I let it all sink in.
We meet Tessa, who is afraid to leave her house, and has a crazy obsession with singer Eric Thorn. Eric is a world famous singer that hates fame and is afraid of obsessive fans. (Pop star was a great career choice).
Eric creates a fake twitter page to.... well I'm not really sure.. something about he hopes to ex ...more
Thank you Netgalley and SOURCEBOOKS for providing me with a eARC of this book!
I was so excited to read Follow Me Back that I finished it in one sitting. I am seriously reeling at that ending! This is a book filled with surprises, shocks and an insight into the life of a pop star and a fangirl. The characters are really well-rounded, the story flowed perfectly and I can't wait to get myself a physical copy of the book once it's released in June.
I was so excited to read Follow Me Back that I finished it in one sitting. I am seriously reeling at that ending! This is a book filled with surprises, shocks and an insight into the life of a pop star and a fangirl. The characters are really well-rounded, the story flowed perfectly and I can't wait to get myself a physical copy of the book once it's released in June.
I couldn't get enough of this book! I read it all in a day and now I'm eagerly waiting for the sequel. Both me and A.V. Geiger started on Wattpad, and there's no question why this book became as popular as it did. It sucks you in and won't let you go, constantly taking turns you only think you're expecting. I can't recommend this one enough!
What a page-turner! I absolutely loved this story, the characters, and all the twists.
Utterly engaging -- don't miss it!
Utterly engaging -- don't miss it!
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A.V. Geiger writes contemporary young adult fiction. Her debut novel, FOLLOW ME BACK, is available now from Sourcebooks Fire.
A.V. is an epidemiologist who spends far too much spare time on social media. By day, she studies women’s psychiatric and reproductive health. By night, she can be found fangirling, following people back, and photoshopping the heads of band members onto the bodies of unicor ...more
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A.V. is an epidemiologist who spends far too much spare time on social media. By day, she studies women’s psychiatric and reproductive health. By night, she can be found fangirling, following people back, and photoshopping the heads of band members onto the bodies of unicor ...more
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