MYSTERY

You Will Never Be Me

Berkley. Aug. 2024. 352p. ISBN 9780593546949. $29. SUSPENSE
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Sutanto (I’m Not Done with You Yet) delivers a gripping read, this time looking at the dark underbelly of “momfluencers.” Perky mom “All-Day Aspen” makes motherhood look effortless as she documents her three daughters’ adorable matching outfits and their organic and photo-worthy meals at their spotless home with a doting husband. Her social media followers continue increasing as her personal relationships fall apart. Her former best friend “Merry Meredith” feels like she launched Aspen’s career, only to be left behind during a colossal fight. While trying to keep it together as a new mom without her best friend and no longer finding success with her own social media, Meredith starts stalking Aspen, even posing as her with potential sponsors. When Aspen’s perfectly curated online presence starts cracking with nasty comments, Meredith disappears, and Aspen must work overtime to keep her millions of followers engaged and believing her life to be picture-perfect.
VERDICT This twisty page-turner gives a razor-sharp look at just how scary and capricious social media can be. Sutanto’s fans and domestic suspense readers will be riveted and may never look at social media influencers’ posts in the same way again.
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