The story is easy for readers to sink into, and Harding hits the ground running giving readers a few possible culprits of who is behind the harassment. She also adds an extra layer of tension and emotional baggage when complicated personal relationships come into play and Camryn's professional and personal lives spin dangerously out of control.
Readers will get a peek into the mind of an author as Harding explores the vulnerability authors can feel as they send their books out 'into the wild' for people to enjoy ... and to critique. I also enjoy a 'book within a book' and the snippets from Camryn's novel, Burnt Orchid, which were interspersed through the main story, were a compelling addition.
Chilling in its plausibility for anyone with social media, The Haters is a cautionary tale that explores its dark side with a building sense of tension and dread that may have you rethinking every post, comment and picture you've ever posted on social media.
Add this book to your 2024 summer reading list in anticipation of its July 2, 2024 publication date!
Disclaimer: Thanks to Grand Central Publishing for the digital advanced copy which was given in exchange for my honest review.
My Rating: 4.5 stars
Author: Robyn Harding
Genre: Suspense, Canadian
Type and Source: ebook from publisher via NetGalley
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
First Published: July 2, 2024
Book Description from GoodReads: The bestselling author of The Party and The Drowning Woman returns with a twisted tale of fame, obsession, and the dark recesses of social media.
Camryn Lane is living her dream. After years of struggle and rejection, her first novel has finally been published. Her editor is happy; her teenage daughter is proud; and her boyfriend and friends are all excited for her. She’s on top of the world—until she receives a disturbing message from an unknown sender.
Rattled by the accusations she finds there, Camryn swallows the sick feeling in her stomach and resolves to put the missive out of her mind. But when she checks her ratings on a popular book site, she finds a scathing one-star review. The reviewer is so articulate and convincing that soon, Camryn’s book is flooded with bad reviews. Could the reviewer be the same person who sent the ugly email? And why do they want to ruin her?
As the online harassment creeps into Camryn’s personal life, she vows to find out who’s behind it. Is it really a disgruntled reader? Or could it be someone she knows? The troll’s actions are escalating, and when the abuse turns deadly, it will take everything Camryn has to unmask the enemy so intent on destroying her—and finally learn why she's being targeted.
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