I was really intrigued by the premise of this book, and thought social media would play a huge role in the solving of the murder. Unfortunately while social media does play a large role in the book, it is mostly through increasing repetitive mentions of the book's main character, Coco Cline, and her successful blog.

Coco is not likeable as a main character - she is obsessed with her own image, and what the community of the small town thinks of her and her boyfriend, Hudson, who despite a relationship of four years still hasn't proposed and refuses to give up his apartment. I didn't find I could really connect with any of the characters but Coco in particular is quite unrelatable. The characters are all quite one dimensional, and there is very little character development throughout the book.

The first half of the book is a real slow burner and unfortunately, not in a good way. The first couple of chapters read more like a CV of Coco's achievements and could easily be removed from the book.

However, it does pick up substantially around 60% of the way through. The pace picks up and I found I did enjoy the remainder of the book, despite the slightly predictable ending.

Overall it wasn't a book for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and Level Best Books for the opportunity to read the ARC.

Follow me for murder is a thrilling mystery novel. A 28- year old celebrity blogger Coco started a new firm. Her new clients are ten days away from their grand opening when she finds the cashier clerk dead. She decided to work with the cops to help speed things along for the investigation and she hopes that will make things run smoothly for the opening. I was hoping for a bigger twist at the end but unfortunately that was not the case.

Thank you Netgalley and publisher for this advanced copy! I was in the mood for a cosy mystery and this was a fun one! Influencer Coco is representing a couple who want to open a business in their small seaside town when a body is found in their shop. As their marketing consultant Coco tries to find out what happened so her clients’ company’ image will not be damaged by this murder.
She is helped by her boyfriend (who still hasn’t proposed), who is a news reporter, and her two best friends.

This was an enjoyable read though the fact that just everybody in Coco’s life happens to have a lot of money was a bit difficult to believe sometimes and bothered me.

#FollowMe for Murder is an easy, fun mystery novel. I enjoyed the pacing, the characters, the setting, and the mystery. While I was able to figure out who the killer was pretty early on, it was still a fun read. Perfect book for relaxing on a beach with a glass of wine!

#FollowMe for Murder has a lot going for it and is a good start to a cozy mystery series. The story feels modern as Coco, our heroine and sleuth, is a social media Influencer and Blogger. She even uses her social media expertise to help gather clues. Coco comes across an a confident and motivated woman. Coco’s friends and boyfriend, help her try to solve this mystery and they were very likable. I actually connected more to them than Coco who at times see, very self centered. Having spent time at Delaware beaches, it was nice to see an author pick this location for a cozy mystery. The start of the book felt a bit bogged down in details and descriptions. Once the murder occurs, things packed up and the pace felt fine. The best part of the book was that I did not guess the murderer even though I really thought I had. The author gave us a good twist.

The author has a great writing style and the story was very easy to read. I would like to continue read N this series, especially since it takes place in Delaware.

Thank you NetGalley and a level Best Books for the arc.

2 out of 5 steam level- kissing and closed door sex scenes

Trigger warning- infertility, miscarriage, cheating spouse, psychological abuse

Cordelia "Coco" Cline is a blogger/influencer and PR consultant who finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation when she discovers a dead body in her current clients' store. Coco and her friends decide to do their own investigation into the murder in order to help solve the crime faster. What they uncover will shake up their small town.

This book had a lot of potential. The murder and investigation were intriguing, and I didn't figure out who the killer was until the end. Unfortunately, there was a lot that took away from this interesting plot. The first half of the book drags on and includes so much detail about Coco's past that could have been cut out. I also never really connected with Coco's character, and I really didn't like how she was jealous of her boyfriend, Hudson's, fame. I actually liked Hudson the most out of all the characters! He seemed like a devoted, loving boyfriend other than the fact that he still had his own apartment and hadn't proposed to Coco yet. I think the author wanted there to be romantic tension, but instead I just found Hudson lovable while Coco was the jealous girlfriend. I'm glad I tried something different from my usual romance books, but it just wasn't a winner for me.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book.

Overall, I was pleasantly surprised with this read. Cozy mysteries aren’t usually something I enjoy because I tend to like the darker side of mysteries and psychological thrillers but this may have made me a cozy mystery fan! Burr was able to perfect the cozy mystery meets 21st century vibes throughout. This was an extremely easy read to dive into - the writing style was really intriguing and very well executed for first person writing. The small beach town vibes were impeccable and made me feel nice and warm while dealing with freezing temperatures and snow at home. While the ending was a tad predictable, it really didn’t take away from the rest of the story. The character development was enjoyable and I felt like I really became friends with the main characters. I’m excited to see how the rest of this series pans out when it comes time - this may be one series I dedicate myself to reading.

Read this book if you like:
- small town vibes ☀️🌊
- a strong cast of characters
- first person writing
- relatable to today’s social media and generation 📱🤳

#FollowMe for Murder by Sarah E. Burr is a fresh take on the cozy mystery genre. Coco Cline is back home in Central Shore Delaware where she finds a dead body and vows to bring the killer to justice.

Coco, a social media influencer and PR consultant along with her close group of friends are such fun and likable characters. I like the small town description of Central Shores, which also paints the picture of life for Coco as a teen.

I appreciate the author for bringing diverse characters and the importance of helping others to her mystery series. Coco is strong and confident, but is still vulnerable, which makes her relatable.

I had a few ideas as to who the murderer was, and had a good time reading the story. Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the electronic ARC.

Super cute and cozy murder mystery. I’ve never read this author before but definitely plan to try more in the future, maybe the full series. Easy read that ties up nicely in the end.

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Synopsis
This book follows the story of social media influencer Coco Cline. Coco previously found her fame as social media star and turned her expertise into a consultancy business in which she advices small businesses about their social media presence and how to grow in this domain. The beginning of the book see’s Coco taking on The Chen’s a new couple in town who’s business is due to open however her big re-opening plans are put on hold when she finds their assistant Stacey dead in the store. Coco is motivated by both her desire for the case to be resolved quickly and her own intrigue to explore this murder herself with the help of her TV news anchor boyfriend and friends.

Thoughts
• I loved the idea of what this book could be, from reading the blurb I thought it would be similar to A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder with a more mature undertone with this not being YA however I didn’t find this to be the case and instead felt like I was reading the types of overly descriptive books I read in high school.
• I didn’t enjoy the flow of the story and I predicted the ending as soon as I met the character in question which I thought was quite disappointing.
• I found that any element of mystery throughout the story was lost in how quickly it resolved and how quickly Coco was able to find information or for people to allow her to just get involved?
• In terms of characters I didn’t feel as though I connected to any of them enough to either like or dislike them other than the main character Coco who I just found a bit annoying. Even the way she was so jealous of Hudson at every move just felt so unnecessary and made her really unlikeable.
• The ending was extremely predictable which usually I wouldn’t mind but the way it all unfolded and the convenience of the police being in ‘the right place at the right time’ just made me feel frustrated. It all just felt a little to forced and way too convenient which just prevented me from buying into the story properly.
Overall I would say that the premise of this book was good, I liked the idea of the small town, the social media star and solving a mystery part. I just think it lost some of its direction in the way it just made everything easy to find for Coco. For me I would have enjoyed this more if she’d had to push against the authorities to find information rather then them completely unbelievably feeding her own investigation.

This was such a fun book. I was hooked from the beginning. Everyone will enjoy this little gem! This was my first time reading this author and i will read more in the future from her.

Coco is someone anyone who is interested in social media can relate to! Who doesn’t love scrolling through their feeds, looking for recommendations and “how-tos”? But never did she think being a popular influencer would play a role in solving a murder case!

I loved Coco’s character! This was such a fun and easy read to start the new year off with. Not your average thriller/mystery, this cosy whodunit has a comical spin among the characters. A strong relationship between friends in a small town making big names for themselves, this is a modern day Mystery INC!

I am excited to see how the Trending Topic series will play out!

I just finished this ARC and while it definitely was a murder mystery, I think it was too "cozy" for my taste. It felt somewhere between a rom-com and a true crime novel and it just didn't mesh well for me.

The MC has me deeply worried for a while. Being a full time influencer and getting swept up in a crime, I really thought she would be a problem for the investigation and just be a problematic character, but she wasn't too terrible.

Maybe I'm just used to reading longer novels, but this also seemed so short and rushed in some places.

Overall, 3.25 stars. Thank you to NetGalley and Sarah E. Burr for the opportunity to read and review this book ahead of publishing!

This was a quick, easy and fun read that intertwined a murder mystery with social media which was very relatable in the times that we live in. I really enjoyed it.

Coco Cline is a social media influencer. It was intriguing at first however wasn’t that interesting. The mystery was okay and the characters are fun. She goes into to many details about her job. I felt like it took away from the mystery. She is hired to help out at a grand opening of a store and discovers a body. Overall I would like to learn less about her social media and more on her.
#FollowMeforMurder #NetGalley

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishing team for sharing this ARC with me!

This is my first read for this author and I was entertained. It follows influencer and celebrity blogger Coco Cline as she navigates a murder mystery in her small town. The story was easy to follow and easy to get into though Coco wasn't the most likable MC. Her success is great but it did get very tiresome to keep reading about all the things she did on a daily basis and what she accomplished. I think the writing style did too much telling vs showing; there were too many lengthy monologues and it made Coco really annoying, real fast.

The romance drama felt pointless? In fact, I didn't see a point in her having a boyfriend at all. I thought it would add to the plot later on but it didn't. Four years and he still has his own apartment across town he won't let go? Babes, pls. If he wasn't going to give it up and propose to her by the end, which is something she clearly wanted and he "loved" her, what was the point of Hudson? Sure, he was supportive but idk, I found him fishy but I'm unsure if that will be elaborated on in future books.

I liked the idea behind the story. I think with social media being the way it is and weaving it in with a murder mystery is fun but I thought it would go differently. I wasn't too disappointed as the mystery kept me going but I find that I will likely not continue with the series. The characters didn't leave too lasting of an impression on me.'

Overall, fun and easy read but won't be continuing with the series.

I really loved this book. It was so fun and quick. Who doesn’t love a murder mystery? I loved the characters and their chemistry; it made the book even more fun to read. I was rooting for Coco and her friends the whole time!

100% worth the read!

This book has the staples of chick lit meets funny crime novel. A richer version of Evanovich's Stephanie Plum. Using her skills to dig into the murder of a client's shop assistant, Coco Cline adds a new layer to what it means to be an "influencer".

The story was well thought out, and although i had guessed the perp early on, it was still an interesting read to see how Coco got there herself. One thing i would mention is that the book is very brand heavy, which can make the main character a little bit unlikeable (maybe unrelatable?) at times, but overall it was a great read to see how skills from one job can transfer to another.

Hopefully these styles of novels can become some sort of series from the author!

After starting up her new company, Center of Attention Consulting Services, celebrity blogger Coco Cline’s new clients are about to launch the opening of their consignment shop when their store clerk Stacy turns up dead. Who killed and her and why?
An interesting cozy mystery. Would recommend

Thank you to Sarah E. Burr, NetGalley, and Level Best Books for the arc of this book.

A quick and easy read! Coco Cline is a famous influencer turned consultant in her small beach town in Delaware. When the couple she is helping to open their Antique consignment shop, it gets her thrown into the middle of a murder investigation. As she arrives at the shop one morning she stumbles upon their worker Stacy dead in a puddle of blood. She works behind the scenes to piece together everything she can find out about Stacy’s secretive life. While also trying to navigate a successful opening for her clients new shop. Will she be able to solve this murder in time for the shop to open?