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A modern-day tale of online harassment with a side of "who's out to get me?" paranoia, Camryn Lane goes from basking in the glow of her success to drowning in a sea of one-star reviews and ominous emails. It's like watching a social media influencer's worst nightmare come to life but with a slightly higher body count.

I agree, these are very real anxieties of online vulnerability and the initial setup is undeniably gripping. The question of "who's behind it?" keeps you turning the pages. Camryn's descent into suspicion and paranoia is portrayed with a raw intensity that's both compelling and unsettling.

However, the plot quickly veers into the realm of "suspension of disbelief required." The escalating harassment while initially intriguing became increasingly convoluted and at times, downright ludicrous. The characters while initially promising started acting like they're in a bad movie after.

The pacing is also erratic, with moments of intense suspense followed by long stretches of character introspection. The "twists" felt less like shocking revelations and more like plot conveniences designed to keep the narrative afloat.

The book attempts to explore the dark side of online culture but it often felt like it's skimming the surface. The exploration of online harassment and its real-world consequences is overshadowed by the increasingly outlandish plot.

Ultimately it is a thriller that promises more than it delivers. It's a quick albeit forgettable read that relies on shock value rather than genuine suspense.

(This was a Thriller Lovers Book Club read from Fable)