This book had so much potential but my goodness was it boring! I kept waiting for the plot to speed up and offer true suspense but it never came.

Such a Bad Influence approaches the reality of aging child social media influencers who are realizing their whole lives have been broadcast to the world by their parents. Of course, this is a hot topic and one that interests me so I couldn’t wait to dive into this book. Unfortunately, the plot didn’t hold up and for the record- this should not be considered a thriller.

Evie has lived most of her life in front of the camera. Her mom is the classic “momager” (mom and manager) living out her dreams through her kid and addicted to the social popularity and money that comes from the numerous brand deals she’s garnered for herself and Evie. As Evie matures she realizes that almost everyone around her is invested in her fame and money and she’s looking for a way out.

When she suddenly disappears from home and social media her sister Hazel becomes distraught looking for her and we’re taken on a journey with her to find Evie. The journey is boring, nothing really happens, and reading this was a waste of time.

One star for the premise, another for the interview/podcast structure but this was a terrible read.