Such a Bad Influence
Will be published approx. on 9. December 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-1-68369-496-0 (ISBN)
Description
An electric psychological thriller about what happens when one of the first child stars of the social media age grows up . . . and goes missing.
"A fascinating exploration of the dangers of social media told through a propulsive mystery . . . smart and timely."-Carola Lovering, best-selling author of Tell Me Lies and Bye, Baby
A USA Today Best Seller
aEUR<aEUR<"Wildly entertaining."-Publishers Weekly, starred review
"This story is as addictive as scrolling Instagram, and marks the launch of a talented new writer."-Ashley Winstead, best-selling author of Midnight Is the Darkest Hour
"A twisty, propulsive story of a missing influencer. . . . I was riveted the whole way through."-Ana Reyes, New York Times bestselling author of Reese's Book Club Pick The House in the Pines
Hazel Davis is drifting. Her career has stalled out, and she lives in the shadow of her younger sister, @evelyn, a mega-popular influencer who rocketed to fame as the child star of their family's viral YouTube channel. Now, at eighteen, Evie has a multimillion-dollar career and everyone wants a piece of her-Evie's followers, her YouTuber boyfriend and influencer frenemies, and even her opportunistic mother.
Ten years older, Hazel has nothing to do with the family business. But when Evie vanishes during an unsettling livestream, theories about her disappearance tear through the internet and Hazel must throw herself into the darkest parts of her sister's world to uncover the truth.
Addictive and thought-provoking, Such a Bad Influence offers a razor- sharp commentary on influencer culture and social media.
"A fascinating exploration of the dangers of social media told through a propulsive mystery . . . smart and timely."-Carola Lovering, best-selling author of Tell Me Lies and Bye, Baby
A USA Today Best Seller
aEUR<aEUR<"Wildly entertaining."-Publishers Weekly, starred review
"This story is as addictive as scrolling Instagram, and marks the launch of a talented new writer."-Ashley Winstead, best-selling author of Midnight Is the Darkest Hour
"A twisty, propulsive story of a missing influencer. . . . I was riveted the whole way through."-Ana Reyes, New York Times bestselling author of Reese's Book Club Pick The House in the Pines
Hazel Davis is drifting. Her career has stalled out, and she lives in the shadow of her younger sister, @evelyn, a mega-popular influencer who rocketed to fame as the child star of their family's viral YouTube channel. Now, at eighteen, Evie has a multimillion-dollar career and everyone wants a piece of her-Evie's followers, her YouTuber boyfriend and influencer frenemies, and even her opportunistic mother.
Ten years older, Hazel has nothing to do with the family business. But when Evie vanishes during an unsettling livestream, theories about her disappearance tear through the internet and Hazel must throw herself into the darkest parts of her sister's world to uncover the truth.
Addictive and thought-provoking, Such a Bad Influence offers a razor- sharp commentary on influencer culture and social media.
Reviews / Votes
A USA Today Best SellerA Good Morning America Sizzling Summer Reads Roundup Pick
One of Goodreads Readers' Most Anticipated Summer Mysteries and Thrillers in 2024
A CrimeReads Best Psychological Thriller Book of 2024
An Apple Books Best Books Pick of June 2024
A Betches Book Club Pick
A Reading Group Choices Most Popular June Book
One of Electric Literature's Best Books of Spring 2024, According to Indie Booksellers
"A smart and intelligent thriller that is a not-to-be-missed page-turner. Buy multiples because this one has the making of a big best seller."-Library Journal, starred review
"Packed with trenchant critiques of internet celebrity and topped off by a satisfyingly nasty finale, this leaves readers wanting more from Muenter."-Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Clever, cutting, and utterly unputdownable, Muenter's ice pick-sharp tale is a thoroughly modern page-turner."-Apple Books
"This unsettling plot is delivered with a sense of humor and is filled with twists and turns that are sure to inspire a buzz within the thriller community. The shocking ending will leave readers wanting more. Muenter is a fresh new voice with a compelling perspective."-Jayme Oldham, Booklist
"Wickedly clever and incredibly self-assured."-Molly Odintz, CrimeReads
"Timely, riveting. . . . This story is as addictive as scrolling Instagram, and marks the launch of a talented new writer."-Ashley Winstead, author of Midnight Is the Darkest Hour
"An addictive psychological thriller that will totally immerse you in the terrifying, overexposed world of child social media stars. Muenter's debut will have you rethinking everything about your Instagram scroll as you inhale this book in a single sitting."-Jo Piazza, author of The Sicilian Inheritance and host of the Under the Influence podcast
"Such a Bad Influence is as addictive as Instagram. Woven into its twisty, propulsive story of a missing influencer are complicated questions about the cost of mining one's life for content. I was riveted the whole way through."-Ana Reyes, author of The House in the Pines
"A fascinating exploration of the dangers of social media . . . smart and timely."-Carola Lovering, author of Tell Me Lies and Bye, Baby
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 202 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-68369-496-0 (9781683694960)
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Olivia Muenter is a writer and cohost of Bad on Paper, a weekly podcast about books, life, and everything in between. Previously she was a senior fashion and beauty editor at Bustle.com. Olivia's work has appeared in Refinery 29, HuffPost, Glamour.com, Philadelphia magazine, Byrdie, Apartment Therapy, and more. This is her first novel.