So, I wasn't quite sure what to expect from Influence, since I didn't think I was keen on a social media soap opera. However, I was totally blown away by what turned out to be a thrilling drama about the dangers of the internet and sharing your life with strangers.

The plot was totally engrossing, with twists and turns and so much drama I couldn't put it down! The mystery was brilliant and kept me guessing right to the end. I completely loved the book!

I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Influence gives me Gossip Girl vibes with an updated twist for the social media era and I'm absolutely here for it!

If you loved the Gossip Girl series this book is the one for you!


Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!

The thing with this book is that I could really see where it was going. I thought the premise is very up to date and modern and I think this book would be very influential for younger readers, especially with the social media climate.

What did I like?
1. I liked all of the characters. I think Delilah was my favourite but I had a soft spot for Fiona too. I think each girls stories were interesting and very interwoven.
2. The writing was good and I actually enjoyed the structure of the story. At first I wasn’t sure but it worked well in the end. I think the concept behind the story and the mystery element really carried this book.
3. I think the message behind this book was strong but the execution wasn’t all there. I could painfully see what our authors were trying to do but it just fell flat in some places where you could literally highlight such good learning moments.
I think overall this book had a lot of potential and it is definitely a good book to focus on for younger teen readers. I liked the mystery element and the reveal was well done.
I received this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was an ok read. It was interesting to read more about the Influencer lifestyle and how it all seems to work.

However, the characters weren't very likeable and the big whodunnit was disappointing. I would recommend this if you enjoy easy books to read

This is a young YA book about a group of “influencers” in LA. It’s a quick soapy fun read. Thank you to NetGalley for access to this book.