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Idol was dark, deceptive, and entirely engaging � Samantha Miller has built an empire as an influencer. Her “girls� seek her advice and follow her directives on how to best live their lives. Samantha’s newest book, Chaste, quickly rises to the top of the bestseller list and she follows it up with an essay that goes viral. �
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Not everyone agrees with Samantha’s new essay though, most notably her teenage best friend, Lisa, who challenges Samantha’s recollection. Lisa’s claims threaten to destroy the public image Samantha has worked hard to build. Samantha returns to her hometown to try to put an end to this and while there, is forced to confront people and a past she’d rather leave behind. �
I can’t say I liked many of the characters in this book but wow, I couldn’t put it down! The character development was great � Sometimes we see a different side of people when they’re pushed to, or beyond, their limits. I had to know how things would play out.
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Idol was my first book by Louise O’Neill and it will not be my last, highly recommend.
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Not everyone agrees with Samantha’s new essay though, most notably her teenage best friend, Lisa, who challenges Samantha’s recollection. Lisa’s claims threaten to destroy the public image Samantha has worked hard to build. Samantha returns to her hometown to try to put an end to this and while there, is forced to confront people and a past she’d rather leave behind. �
I can’t say I liked many of the characters in this book but wow, I couldn’t put it down! The character development was great � Sometimes we see a different side of people when they’re pushed to, or beyond, their limits. I had to know how things would play out.
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Idol was my first book by Louise O’Neill and it will not be my last, highly recommend.
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Oct 19, 2022 07:44AM
Terrific review Brandice!🧡
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It's great when a book is so engaging. Glad you enjoyed it, Brandice
Kaceey wrote: "Terrific review Brandice!🧡"Thanks, Kaceey :)
Bianca wrote: "Fantastic review, Brandice."
Thanks, Bianca :)
Jen wrote: "It's great when a book is so engaging. Glad you enjoyed it, Brandice"
It really is! Thanks, Jen :)
Elyse wrote: "I really felt what you said about seeing people from different sides when they’re pushed to, or beyond their limits. That’s such an interesting concept. Like?�.can a person push their limits on th..."
Thanks, Elyse! Lots of interesting themes and questions raised in this story, especially IMO, how much people can let influencers they’re already fans of continue to influence them � If someone else was promoting the same idea/ product, would it be as well-received? If you decide to read this book, I hope you enjoy it too! :)
