Review: Follow Me

Follow Me by Kathleen Barber
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This thriller is one of those that I thought that I would not like because it is a "stalker" themed book. Usually this genre makes my DNF pile or run and do not touch pile. However, this was an entertaining and well done story. It is based on the protagonist, Audrey, who is a social media influencer with one million followers on her Instagram account. She initially lives in NYC but takes a job in DC to be the social media director for a gallery. It seems like the perfect timing and the perfect fit of a job for her. She creates a social media marketing plan for the gallery previewing the latest exhibit following a woman who had a stalker and then was brutally murdered in the DC area. Audrey is a naive and carefree sort of character who rents her apartment prior to the move, sight unseen. She is also not afraid to overshare her life through social media and one thing leads to another.
The premise of this story was a bit different from the recent stalker type books and shows, such as You, which also follows the life of a young woman whose life is easily followed by a stalker. There were many characters who seemed suspicious throughout this story and kept the pacing of the novel going. The conclusion was intriguing and well done overall.
This is a recommended read for thriller lovers, especially if You was a favorite. I liked the story in this one better than You, where the gory details were too much of the novel. That is not the case here. This is more about the build-up.
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