The Influencers

Praise

“A murder mystery crossed with a cautionary tale about family, authenticity, and social media . . . Funny, heartbreaking, wonderfully written.” —Jane Pek, author of The Verifiers

“Juicy, twisty, and full of ruthless details . . . Be careful who you unfollow—they just might kill you.” —Maggie Thrash, author of Rainbow Black

“The Kardashians meets Knives Out—a murder mystery with slices of a Virgin Suicides Greek chorus . . . I whipped through it!” —Frances Cha, author of If I Had Your Face

“A witty and razor-sharp whodunit that will leave you both satisfied and challenged . . . A gorgeous, gloriously scathing story.” —Ashley Herring Blake, author of Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date

“As sharp as it is delicious, The Influencers is a page-turning delight as well as an incisive critique of the culture of unmitigated self-display. No one is spared—including the readers—but everyone is granted their full, complex humanity.” —Jessie Gaynor, author of The Glow

“Brilliantly dissects the pressures of influencer culture, privacy, and power while exploring the complex dynamics of sisterhood . . . McLemore’s voice and wit shine through, making this a must-read for anyone who loves a smart, subversive take on contemporary life. Gripping, cunningly plotted, and thought-provoking, The Influencers balances escapist fun with deep social commentary.” —Christina McDowell, author of The Cave Dwellers

“An intriguing and thrilling murder mystery . . . Questions abound, but the only certainty is that The Influencers will keep readers guessing through twist after twist. . . . McLemore builds a world that draws from reality in engaging and even playful ways as they explore family, social, and even parasocial relationships. The Influencers is a stunning novel that is sure to please McLemore’s fans and bring new readers to their YA novels.”—Shelf Awareness

“A stellar adult debut . . . McLemore writes a gimlet-eyed take on social media’s infiltration of society, with a murder mystery as the novel’s fulcrum. . . . A compelling read, rather like watching a train wreck. Recommend to fans of the Kardashians and novels like Kevin Wilson’s The Family Fang.”—Library Journal

“McLemore uses a clever, collective point of view: various social audiences narrate a significant part of the book. Each Iverson gets a chance to speak as well, providing a view of this complex story from all angles.”—Booklist