This is a super cute cozy mystery that follows Coco as she investigates yet another murder in her hometown. This time it’s the murder of another influencer. This is part of a series but definitely can be read as a stand alone book.
I found the characters to be fun and loveable.
The plot is fast paced and kept my attention. I did not figure out who did it until the end which was definitely nice as well .
I will definitely be reading more by this author!
I received a ARC of this book, all opinions are my own

I read this one right after I read Tag me for Murder and I liked reading this one more because I knew Coco more and I felt like that really helped me understand the story better. So even though some people wouldn’t need to read the series in order I think for me personally it would have made me like the second book more and possibly even this book if I had read the first one.

3.5 stars rounded to 4 ⭐️

This was cute, i liked the idea of the podcaster / influencer who helped solve crimes BUT i didn’t find it super believable. I don’t see a police station just allowing an influencer to assist in solving a crime.

This isn’t a “normal” thriller in my opinion. It is more lighthearted, has a lot of comedic relief and gives setting descriptions that give summer, beachy vibes.

I didn’t see the twist coming at the end, but again just found it weird how involved Coco was, and felt the ending plot points were almost pointless and gave nothing to the story.

The middle felt very slow and there was little to no “edge of seat” thriller vibes and little to no “action” that you normally find in thrillers.

It gives more rom com thriller. It was cute and had me laughing, but as someone who reads a lot of thrillers it wasn’t my favorite! Lots of pop culture references as well.

Amazing book!
I was thoroughly engaged throughout this book and I didn't want to put it down! The author captured my attention from the get go! Five stars from me :)

Murder is the farthest thing from Coco Cline’s mind that Monday morning. Instead, she is thrilled that mega-influencer LaTage wants to use Coco’s company, Center of Attention Consulting, to launch her rebranding. Then Coco arrives at their meeting to find LaTage dead. With the police asking Coco for help understanding the online world that LaTage inhabited, she can’t help but dig just a little deeper. Will she be able to uncover a clue that will lead to the killer?

This book did not disappoint at all. The plot was fantastic with a couple of great twists and many suspects that Coco had to sort out. If you are looking for a warm beach getaway, the setting is perfect for you. If you don't understand or use social media you might be lost at times but other wise i think everyone would love this book.
It was a fun modern cozy read.

The third instalment in Trending Topic series is my favourite so far. I feel that the each book in the series has improve on the previous one. In the first book, I felt like there was a lot of brand name dropping and it felt very materialistic; in this book, there was minimal mention of designers and brands and far more focus on the characters and the mystery itself.

I swear, Coco is the modern day Jessica Fletcher; she's just living her life and bam! body and murder that she must now solve! For the third book in, it's no question that Coco is going to investigate; even members of the police force don't try to stop her and instead just ask that she shares information that she finds.

In this murder mystery, Coco finds the body of a social influencer who is in town to meet with Coco for work. When the news of the death is made public, and the ties to Coco revealed, Coco herself starts to experience backlash on social media because let's face it, stumbling upon three bodies in a relatively short period of time in a small town isn't very likely. As she sets out to solve the murder, she relies on her besties and sister for finding clues, and the moral support of her boyfriend who is away for work.
The mystery was well constructed, we had some good red herrings, and the clues leading to the murderer were subtly intertwined with the story so that when the murderer is revealed, it just makes sense.

I liked how there was some self-reflection from Coco on where and how she fits into the social media world now, and the amount of time and energy it takes to maintain a presence that will generate income, while also balancing against privacy and her day-to-day life.

This series has really grown on me and I'll definitely keep reading!

Thanks to the author for an eARC of the book; all opinions are my own.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an arc of DM Me for Murder!

The title really intrigued me when I came across this book and I found it to be an enjoyable read. The plot was interesting and a nice take on a modern day thriller/mystery.
I would recommend this book if you are a thriller fan as it was also cosy as well.

thank you to netgalley for a digital arc of this book in exchange for an honest review !!

This book was so cozy and cute, i loved how it was developed through the book also.

i think this book gave me the summery vibes, with a bit of a murder investigation and a splash of pop culture references. it was lowkey quite light hearted, and is a bit more laidback.

i would recommend this book to you if you were looking for something that is quick, or you're just getting into the mystery and thriller genre and want to start small :)

First Thoughts: I was getting some Anna Delvey vibes for most of the book.

I'm not sure if it was just the type of language the author was using because it was based on a millenial/gen z type of narrative but it took quite a lot to get through the book. I felt like this book was supposed to be sort of spoofy and funny but I didnt find it so, and it made for a very hard read to get through.

It took most of the book to finally get rid of the Anna Delvey vibes with the different motives for LaTage's murder. Only when the truth finally came to light did I see her in a different way.

I would recommend that readers read the other books in the series first if your going to read this book, it will give you a much better dive into the main characters history and how she got started solving crimes in the first place.

Thank you NetGalley and publishers for letting me read this arc.

What a fun and cozy murder mystery. A big social media influencer was found dead in a small town, so I really enjoyed all the memes and text abbreviations thrown throughout the book. It made it a fun read. This was a quick and easy read and I loved all the characters. The whole gang was like nancy drew meets scooby doo vibes. I haven't read the 1st 2 books in this series, but I don't think I missed much as this was a good stand alone. Overall an entertaining book.

Thank you, NetGalley, for providing me with a digital ARC of this book for my honest review.

Coco, a true crime influencer, takes on the investigation of a murder involving another social media influencer. As she navigates through twists and turns, accompanied by lighthearted moments, Coco is determined to uncover the identity of the killer in her town.

If you're a fan of crime, mystery, and pop culture, this book may be right up your alley.

My personal take on the book is mixed. While I didn't dislike it, I also didn't love it. Some parts felt slow, and as someone not immersed in today's pop culture, certain aspects felt awkward. However, there were moments of intrigue, and the ending caught me off guard.

Book Review: DM Me for Murder…. A Trending Topic Murder
Stars: 4 X 5
Author: Sarah E. Burr @authorsaraheburr
Publisher: Level Best Books @levelbestbooks
Thank you @netgalley for this Arc

This book three in the cozy mystery series A Trending Topic Murder. The book is easily read independently from the first two.

Cordelia (Coco) Cline is an influencer and sometimes amatuer detective. A fellow influencer named La Tage’ is murdered. Coco lives in Central Shores and was suppose to meet up with La Tage’ to consult with about a brand make over. The police are working on the murder investigation but Coco and her friends decide to investigate the murder too. Coco has her friend’s Jasper, Charlotte and Hudson help her since the ‘#CocoClineistheProblem’ is trending and people online think she has something to do with the murder. There are many twist and turns for this mystery. Coco eventually prevails and discovers who the killer is. The police department does eventually admit that Coco has a talent for sleuthing. This books was fast paced and all the suspects were excellent. I enjoyed the relationship developing between Hudson and Coco and moving it to the next level. Plus there is a big surprise at the end.

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I am someone who normally really enjoys reading mystery/thriller books. However, I thought I would enjoy reading this one because the title was interesting. I felt bored while reading the first couple of chapters, which is a sign I wouldn't be able to finish. I don't think this book was for me.

Enjoyed this book although, I appreciate it is probably more for a younger young adult audience. Really takes you into a world of influencers & hashtags! Enjoyable comfortable read.

I love Coco and her team of sleuths when something goes awry in Central Shores. A popular influencer, LaTage reaches out to Coco for a rebranding of her brand and travels from LA to Central Shores to meet with Coco and Amanda. However, the day that they are supposed to meet no one answers the door. Coco discovers LaTage dead on the floor in the mansion that she is staying at and her whole entourage missing. The social media goes crazy with blaming Coco for the death of LaTage and to clear her name Coco must investigate. But who does LaTage know in Central Shores that would murder her?

This is one of my favorite series because it gives you all the feels for a quick, witty and fun read!

Thank you #NetGalley for the advance read!

A cozy mystery about Coco an influencer who get involve in trying to solve murder.
Okay mystery with some drama twists.,
Characters where good friends who help solve mystery.
A easy read.
Voluntarily reviewed.

The book was just delightful. I was hooked from the start, and I loved Coco and her friends. I did not read the first two books of the series but the third book just made me fall in love with the characters. Now I just want to read the first two books.
That aside, I really could not guess the murderer, and the further I read, the more I liked the plot. The writing is comfortable and I read the book in one sitting. Just a smooth-paced plot. And the characters are just lovely. Coco's friends, I loved them.
Totally loved the book!

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Glamorous social media lives are supposed to be perfect, free from all the bad in the world - until murder infiltrates the picture-perfect life.

DM Me for Murder is the third book in the Coco Cline series and came out February 13th.

While I found the first book a light, fun, delightful read the second and third made me realize I am probably not the target audience for the series.

I would actually label this young adult despite Coco, influencer/detective, being close to 30. The dialogue between characters is rather juvenile. Anyone over 30 or in a position of authority is portrayed as incompetent and not familiar with technology at all. Again, cutesy and forgivable when I noticed that in the first book but it has become a theme and standard now that I’ve seen it in all three books.

I gave this three stars since I’m sure there is an audience who would enjoy this. I think middle schoolers may like the series.

I enjoy murder mysteries and I loved the idea of the social media twist. However, the book wasn’t gripping me and while I tried to get past it and continue it didn’t last long. I unfortunately had to dnf the book pretty early one. I don’t think the writing style was for me but I see can the potential for this to be loved by other readers.