Disturbing!
Imagine you are a police detective and a homicide was perpetrated by a narcissistic loon in your community. This investigation will drag you behind the scenes into the glitter-bomb realm of internet influencers and social media hype. The escalating trouble with dysfunctional families who live entirely for the whims of the camera, the sponsors, and the clicks . . . perception and persona become blurred between the act and real life.
This story did not hook me until halfway in, which means some will DNF it before it has a chance to grab you by the boo-boo. Occasionally it was a tad over the top drama for me (I’m probably too old), mainly because beyond pithy discussions of books and/ or film, I can’t relate to much of what takes place on platforms of the interactive web.
This novel needs to be finished in its entirety to be fully felt or appreciated and I have an inkling it will do quite well with the younger pop-culture-loving crowd.
I’d like to thank NetGalley and Scarlet for an advanced copy of Chole Cates is Missing for my unbiased evaluation. 3.5 stars
