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Rumoured
Harlow the pop star.
I'm a global sensation adored by millions, and my star only seems to keep rising.
The icon.
My fans say I speak directly to them through my music, that I know who they are. How else could I write such visceral, personal lyrics? They love me, and I love them right back.
The murderer.
Then, at the height of my fame, I was arrested on suspicion of murder.
The world thinks they know who I am.
But they have no idea.
Told from the perspective of Naomi Barnes, an investigative journalist with a personal interest in the case, this exhilarating thriller is perfect for fans of Ellery Lloyd and Holly Jackson.
I'm a global sensation adored by millions, and my star only seems to keep rising.
The icon.
My fans say I speak directly to them through my music, that I know who they are. How else could I write such visceral, personal lyrics? They love me, and I love them right back.
The murderer.
Then, at the height of my fame, I was arrested on suspicion of murder.
The world thinks they know who I am.
But they have no idea.
Told from the perspective of Naomi Barnes, an investigative journalist with a personal interest in the case, this exhilarating thriller is perfect for fans of Ellery Lloyd and Holly Jackson.
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First published July 3, 2025
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November 16, 2024
I wrote this with my sister so I am biased :) but we had the best time writing this and hope you enjoy reading if you choose to pick it up! It’s for thriller readers craving a bit of glamour. It’s for Taylor Jenkins Reid fans looking for something a bit darker. It’s for the pop stans like us who pore over lyrics in search of clues (if you’re a swiftie sleuth, there’s a good chance you’ll love it!). It’s for anyone who enjoys searching for Easter eggs in their favorite artist’s work. It’s for celebrity gossip gluttons who love a good conspiracy… and hopefully many other readers!
October 18, 2025
If you love juicy celebrity drama, truly shocking twists, an inside look at the music industry, or whodunnits with beyond clever plotting, Rumoured is an absolute must-read. After all, it was filled with fun pop culture references all while spinning an addictive tale of potential suspects, multiple murders, and a whole host of mind-blowing secrets and lies. The best piece of all, though? That was easily the earth-shattering twist. Turning the whole book on its head, even I missed most of the Easter egg-style clues. So despite the slow start and definite need to suspend all disbelief, I fell for this complex mystery in no time at all. Besides, who doesn’t love a book that has a mixed media format and cliffhangers galore? And the fact that it’s a debut? All I can say is HOLY COW!
Done and dusted, while the beginning was a tad slow for my liking, once I got halfway through, I couldn’t have loved it more if I tried. With an escalating level of tension as the investigative journalist narrator searched for the truth, I flip-flopped from being all in and looking at Naomi as slightly unhinged. Was she an unreliable protagonist or onto to something big? I’ll leave it for you to find out, but just know that there’s one heck of a big surprise coming your way. A deft mix of suspense/thriller and crime fiction but with a mild Daisy Jones & The Six kind of feel, there was something in it for everyone—especially if you love a good scheme. After all, I happily didn’t see that twist or conclusion coming at all and I’m usually a darn good armchair sleuth. Rating of 4.5 stars.
SYNOPSIS:
Innocent celebrity or heartless murderer? It's time to find out...
Harlow Hayes: the pop star.
I'm a global sensation adored by millions, and my star only seems to keep rising.
The icon.
My fans say I speak directly to them through my music, that I know who they are. How else could I write such visceral, personal lyrics? They love me, and I love them right back.
The murderer.
Then, at the height of my fame, I was arrested on suspicion of murder.
The world thinks they know who I am. But they have no idea.
Thank you to Kelly and Kristina Mancaruso and Head of Zeus Publishing for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
PUB DATE: October 7, 2025
Content warning: grief, anxiety, drug and alcohol use, violence, mention of: drug overdose, toxic relationship
Done and dusted, while the beginning was a tad slow for my liking, once I got halfway through, I couldn’t have loved it more if I tried. With an escalating level of tension as the investigative journalist narrator searched for the truth, I flip-flopped from being all in and looking at Naomi as slightly unhinged. Was she an unreliable protagonist or onto to something big? I’ll leave it for you to find out, but just know that there’s one heck of a big surprise coming your way. A deft mix of suspense/thriller and crime fiction but with a mild Daisy Jones & The Six kind of feel, there was something in it for everyone—especially if you love a good scheme. After all, I happily didn’t see that twist or conclusion coming at all and I’m usually a darn good armchair sleuth. Rating of 4.5 stars.
SYNOPSIS:
Innocent celebrity or heartless murderer? It's time to find out...
Harlow Hayes: the pop star.
I'm a global sensation adored by millions, and my star only seems to keep rising.
The icon.
My fans say I speak directly to them through my music, that I know who they are. How else could I write such visceral, personal lyrics? They love me, and I love them right back.
The murderer.
Then, at the height of my fame, I was arrested on suspicion of murder.
The world thinks they know who I am. But they have no idea.
Thank you to Kelly and Kristina Mancaruso and Head of Zeus Publishing for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
PUB DATE: October 7, 2025
Content warning: grief, anxiety, drug and alcohol use, violence, mention of: drug overdose, toxic relationship
June 23, 2025
If this isn't the summer smash hit of 2025, I'll eat my flip-flops!
Harlow Hayes is at the top of her game. She's more famous than Taylor Swift. A megastar. A true success story.
Naomi Barnes is in the mist of grieving her sister, who died suddenly a few years back. She works for C*Leb news as a journalist, and when Harlow Hayes gets arrested for murder, the media is all over it, including Naomi.
This book was written for me and all conspirators globally. Whether it's who replaced Avril Lavigne, were Furbies spying on us, or did aliens build the pyramids, I'm all in. I LOVE a conspiracy.
Add to that TikTok's, Internet sleuths, and secret symbols, I'm in my element.
Then, the sister loss / grief representation - chef's kiss. This is never well portrayed in a thriller, yet they smashed it here.
My only grumble would be that I wish Emily had more closure, but I understand why that decision was made.
Five stars - I had so much fun reading this!
Harlow Hayes is at the top of her game. She's more famous than Taylor Swift. A megastar. A true success story.
Naomi Barnes is in the mist of grieving her sister, who died suddenly a few years back. She works for C*Leb news as a journalist, and when Harlow Hayes gets arrested for murder, the media is all over it, including Naomi.
This book was written for me and all conspirators globally. Whether it's who replaced Avril Lavigne, were Furbies spying on us, or did aliens build the pyramids, I'm all in. I LOVE a conspiracy.
Add to that TikTok's, Internet sleuths, and secret symbols, I'm in my element.
Then, the sister loss / grief representation - chef's kiss. This is never well portrayed in a thriller, yet they smashed it here.
My only grumble would be that I wish Emily had more closure, but I understand why that decision was made.
Five stars - I had so much fun reading this!
July 18, 2025
A book about an iconic popstar who gets caught up in a messy murder accusation, lots of drama to follow 😂
This book was fun, I’d call it a popcorn thriller, there is a lot happening and some of it is arguably far fetched and unrealistic however we don’t need our fictional books to be an accurate representation of real life all the time so I thought it was entertaining and personally loved the drama.
The main character definitely makes some questionable choices so even though she has likeable qualities it’s hard to know whether to root for her and have her back or not 😆
I liked the use of lyrics to sprinkle clues and subtle messages throughout the book.
Id recommend the read, its quick and entertaining.
Thank you to Bloomsbury for the gifted copy! #campnetgalley
Publishes : October 7th
This book was fun, I’d call it a popcorn thriller, there is a lot happening and some of it is arguably far fetched and unrealistic however we don’t need our fictional books to be an accurate representation of real life all the time so I thought it was entertaining and personally loved the drama.
The main character definitely makes some questionable choices so even though she has likeable qualities it’s hard to know whether to root for her and have her back or not 😆
I liked the use of lyrics to sprinkle clues and subtle messages throughout the book.
Id recommend the read, its quick and entertaining.
Thank you to Bloomsbury for the gifted copy! #campnetgalley
Publishes : October 7th
July 29, 2025
3.5 ⭐️ | If you enjoy a good murder mystery and the music industry, this one you’ll certainly enjoy. Imagine living your best life, your career is on 🔥, your music is at the top of the charts and then suddenly you’re thrown into a murder investigation.. Not as a witness, but as the prime suspect! This is exactly what happens to Harlow. And then there’s Naomi, an investigative journalist that soon realizes she has a personal connection with the case.
This whirlwind story took quite a few turns before the big reveal. And if anyone says that ending was predictable, I would be very surprised. I absolutely did not see that coming! Overall a super fun, quick & entertaining read. It was cool to see all the references to real celebrities & real incidents that have occurred. This sister duo did a great job on their debut novel, and I’m looking forward to following their writing career.
Thank you Bloomsbury USA and Camp NetGalley for this advanced reader copy. All opinions are my own.
Publication 🗓️ : 10.07.25
This whirlwind story took quite a few turns before the big reveal. And if anyone says that ending was predictable, I would be very surprised. I absolutely did not see that coming! Overall a super fun, quick & entertaining read. It was cool to see all the references to real celebrities & real incidents that have occurred. This sister duo did a great job on their debut novel, and I’m looking forward to following their writing career.
Thank you Bloomsbury USA and Camp NetGalley for this advanced reader copy. All opinions are my own.
Publication 🗓️ : 10.07.25
July 23, 2025
3.5 stars
This book is serving pop-star scandal with a side of investigative sass, and your girl is here for it. I got an ARC of this glitter-dusted thriller for Camp Netgalley, and I devoured it faster than you can say “Harlow Hayes slays.” I’m slapping 3.5 stars on this baby: think of it as a fabulous night out with one slightly underwhelming afterparty. It’s got everything we love: drama, secrets, and a heroine who’s giving us life.
Rumoured drops you into the dazzling, chaotic world of Harlow Hayes, a pop goddess so iconic she makes the charts look like her personal playground. Think Taylor Swift meets Ariana Grande with a dash of early-2000s Britney drama. When Harlow gets tangled in a murder scandal hotter than a TMZ headline, it’s like the universe said, “Let’s make Twitter explode.” (sorry but if you ever hear me call Twitter "X" just know that's a imposter wearing my face). Enter Naomi Barnes, our grieving, fierce, and slightly messy investigative journalist who’s working for C*Leb News. Naomi’s not just chasing clicks—she’s got a personal connection to this case that’ll make your jaw drop like you just saw a paparazzi shot of your fave stars wardrobe malfunction.
The Mancaruso Sisters know how to craft a vibe. This book is like scrolling through a juicy Twitter thread while sipping a martini at a VIP afterparty. It’s got social media posts, Harlow’s cryptic song lyrics, and articles complete with shady reader comments. The way they capture stan culture is hella accurate, it’s like they’ve been lurking in the group chats with us. There’s this one moment where Naomi’s decoding Harlow’s lyrics for clues, and I swear I felt like I was deep in a DeuxMoi blind item thread, trying to figure out if it’s about that A-lister we all suspect.
Naomi gives us grieving-but-glamorous, with a side of “I’ll solve this mystery or die trying.” Her personal tie to the case (no spoilers, but it’s gasp worthy) PLOT TWIST.
I take a half star off for thst ending. It’s like the DJ cut the music just as the dance floor was heating up. After all the delicious buildup, it wrapped it up faster than you can refresh a webpage trying to wait for tickets to go live. I was dying for Naomi and her crew to throw down the “bad guys” (keeping it vague, no spoilers here!). I wanted a full-on Charlie’s Angels showdown, maybe with some witty one-liners and a mic-drop moment. Instead, it’s like they solved the whole mystery via a quick DM. It’s not a total flop, but it left me wanting.
All in all, Rumoured is a must-read for anyone who lives for celebrity gossip, twisty thrillers, or just a good “what in the actual eff” moment. Or if you're a Taylor Swift fan and love to find "Easter eggs." (The authors were nice enough to help me solve them).
This book is serving pop-star scandal with a side of investigative sass, and your girl is here for it. I got an ARC of this glitter-dusted thriller for Camp Netgalley, and I devoured it faster than you can say “Harlow Hayes slays.” I’m slapping 3.5 stars on this baby: think of it as a fabulous night out with one slightly underwhelming afterparty. It’s got everything we love: drama, secrets, and a heroine who’s giving us life.
Rumoured drops you into the dazzling, chaotic world of Harlow Hayes, a pop goddess so iconic she makes the charts look like her personal playground. Think Taylor Swift meets Ariana Grande with a dash of early-2000s Britney drama. When Harlow gets tangled in a murder scandal hotter than a TMZ headline, it’s like the universe said, “Let’s make Twitter explode.” (sorry but if you ever hear me call Twitter "X" just know that's a imposter wearing my face). Enter Naomi Barnes, our grieving, fierce, and slightly messy investigative journalist who’s working for C*Leb News. Naomi’s not just chasing clicks—she’s got a personal connection to this case that’ll make your jaw drop like you just saw a paparazzi shot of your fave stars wardrobe malfunction.
The Mancaruso Sisters know how to craft a vibe. This book is like scrolling through a juicy Twitter thread while sipping a martini at a VIP afterparty. It’s got social media posts, Harlow’s cryptic song lyrics, and articles complete with shady reader comments. The way they capture stan culture is hella accurate, it’s like they’ve been lurking in the group chats with us. There’s this one moment where Naomi’s decoding Harlow’s lyrics for clues, and I swear I felt like I was deep in a DeuxMoi blind item thread, trying to figure out if it’s about that A-lister we all suspect.
Naomi gives us grieving-but-glamorous, with a side of “I’ll solve this mystery or die trying.” Her personal tie to the case (no spoilers, but it’s gasp worthy) PLOT TWIST.
I take a half star off for thst ending. It’s like the DJ cut the music just as the dance floor was heating up. After all the delicious buildup, it wrapped it up faster than you can refresh a webpage trying to wait for tickets to go live. I was dying for Naomi and her crew to throw down the “bad guys” (keeping it vague, no spoilers here!). I wanted a full-on Charlie’s Angels showdown, maybe with some witty one-liners and a mic-drop moment. Instead, it’s like they solved the whole mystery via a quick DM. It’s not a total flop, but it left me wanting.
All in all, Rumoured is a must-read for anyone who lives for celebrity gossip, twisty thrillers, or just a good “what in the actual eff” moment. Or if you're a Taylor Swift fan and love to find "Easter eggs." (The authors were nice enough to help me solve them).
July 13, 2025
Fun fact:
I had not heard of this book until I signed up for NetGalley's CAMP NETGALLEY, and boy am I glad I did.
One of my top reads of 2025 now, this book is KILLER 🔪
If you love:
Thriller/Mysteries
All things Taylor Swift-ish
Easter eggs in music, lyrics and photos
Music conspiracy theory
Then YES- this book is for you!
Harlow Hayes is one of the top pop stars in the world, and she's just been arrested for murder....
When Naomi Barnes, an entertainment journalist, is put on the story she has to return to NYC. Her old stomping ground, every corner has the ghost of her sister, who she lost recently.
Can Naomi work to investigate the Harlow Hayes story and stay objective as she navigates the dark underbelly of the music industry?
5 stars, 10 stars- just say it's on my top 10 reads of 2025! Thank you to NetGalley, Bloomsbury USA and The Mancaruso sisters for the chance to become a Hayes-ie myself.
I had not heard of this book until I signed up for NetGalley's CAMP NETGALLEY, and boy am I glad I did.
One of my top reads of 2025 now, this book is KILLER 🔪
If you love:
Thriller/Mysteries
All things Taylor Swift-ish
Easter eggs in music, lyrics and photos
Music conspiracy theory
Then YES- this book is for you!
Harlow Hayes is one of the top pop stars in the world, and she's just been arrested for murder....
When Naomi Barnes, an entertainment journalist, is put on the story she has to return to NYC. Her old stomping ground, every corner has the ghost of her sister, who she lost recently.
Can Naomi work to investigate the Harlow Hayes story and stay objective as she navigates the dark underbelly of the music industry?
5 stars, 10 stars- just say it's on my top 10 reads of 2025! Thank you to NetGalley, Bloomsbury USA and The Mancaruso sisters for the chance to become a Hayes-ie myself.
July 13, 2025
Twists and turns, up and down...this book is all over the place. Very gossipy, tabloidy, full of Easter eggs and conspiracy theories.
If that's your thing and you like looking into the secret messages in lyrics, then you'll really enjoy this book.
It's a fun read that keeps you on your toes.
If that's your thing and you like looking into the secret messages in lyrics, then you'll really enjoy this book.
It's a fun read that keeps you on your toes.
July 17, 2025
4.6⭐️
This is the book for you if you love Swiftie / BTS fandom vibes; if you crave a FMC journalist turned investigator with a dark, trauma-filled past; a slow unraveling of the twisted underbelly and influence of Hollywood and music industry tyrants; and ESPECIALLY recommend if you love fan theories, lyric deep dives, and hidden messages! This was a crazily creative debut mystery novel. I am a huge fan of books that incorporate magazine article type clippings, or album cut outs, or social media posts and comments, which this book utilized. Made this feel even more real and authentic, like this scenario could exist in our current pop culture zeitgeist! And this tickled that guilty pleasure part of my brain that rubbernecks at pop culture fan theories, and loves knowing the hot gossip of celebrities but via 20+ minute deep dive compilation videos on YouTube (are two of the 1D boys secretly dating? Were Britney and Christina truly ever feuding? Is Beyoncé part of the Illuminati??) If any part of you takes pleasure in learning or buys into pop culture conspiracy theories, add this to your TBR! Thank you to The Mancaruso Sisters, NetGalley and Bloomsbury for this ARC!
This is the book for you if you love Swiftie / BTS fandom vibes; if you crave a FMC journalist turned investigator with a dark, trauma-filled past; a slow unraveling of the twisted underbelly and influence of Hollywood and music industry tyrants; and ESPECIALLY recommend if you love fan theories, lyric deep dives, and hidden messages! This was a crazily creative debut mystery novel. I am a huge fan of books that incorporate magazine article type clippings, or album cut outs, or social media posts and comments, which this book utilized. Made this feel even more real and authentic, like this scenario could exist in our current pop culture zeitgeist! And this tickled that guilty pleasure part of my brain that rubbernecks at pop culture fan theories, and loves knowing the hot gossip of celebrities but via 20+ minute deep dive compilation videos on YouTube (are two of the 1D boys secretly dating? Were Britney and Christina truly ever feuding? Is Beyoncé part of the Illuminati??) If any part of you takes pleasure in learning or buys into pop culture conspiracy theories, add this to your TBR! Thank you to The Mancaruso Sisters, NetGalley and Bloomsbury for this ARC!
July 11, 2025
Read for Camp Netgalley 2025 (otherwise I probably wouldn't have read this...)
I read this as part of the Camp Netgalley offerings because I'm a sucker for a completion badge, digital or otherwise. Perhaps I should have chosen another option, since I had an inkling this might be where I ended up but the premise was interesting enough and I liked the cover.
I am 100% sure this book will find its audience. Unfortunately, it wasn't for me. I guessed the biggest twist about 15% of the way in. (To be fair, I'm also a chronically online girlie who is honestly mostly against my will very familiar with So it might be more obfuscated until later in the story for others.) I might have bought in more to the twists and turns if I wasn't so distracted by the writing. I found it overwrought and angsty in an unironic way. There was a version of this that could have leaned heavily into the camp and it would have been more enjoyable for me personally. This was especially true for the songwriting. I get it, songwriting is hard. But if you're going to talk a big talk about this character being a lyrical genius...it would be better if like 90% of the lyrics you share didn't make me absolutely cringe. And call me an elitist or hater or whatever you will, I just continue to be startled by the reality of people dissecting "secret messages" in such a parasocial way, and that aspect of it made it read a bit more YA-toned for me.
I do think there was the glimmer of something interesting about the fame conversation here, but it was left by the wayside in pursuit of "twists."
I read this as part of the Camp Netgalley offerings because I'm a sucker for a completion badge, digital or otherwise. Perhaps I should have chosen another option, since I had an inkling this might be where I ended up but the premise was interesting enough and I liked the cover.
I am 100% sure this book will find its audience. Unfortunately, it wasn't for me. I guessed the biggest twist about 15% of the way in. (To be fair, I'm also a chronically online girlie who is honestly mostly against my will very familiar with So it might be more obfuscated until later in the story for others.) I might have bought in more to the twists and turns if I wasn't so distracted by the writing. I found it overwrought and angsty in an unironic way. There was a version of this that could have leaned heavily into the camp and it would have been more enjoyable for me personally. This was especially true for the songwriting. I get it, songwriting is hard. But if you're going to talk a big talk about this character being a lyrical genius...it would be better if like 90% of the lyrics you share didn't make me absolutely cringe. And call me an elitist or hater or whatever you will, I just continue to be startled by the reality of people dissecting "secret messages" in such a parasocial way, and that aspect of it made it read a bit more YA-toned for me.
I do think there was the glimmer of something interesting about the fame conversation here, but it was left by the wayside in pursuit of "twists."
July 15, 2025
This book was a complete miss for me. I couldn’t connect with the characters, and I found the author’s writing style to be too pretentious. The constant switching between present, past, and social media became overwhelming and distracting.
My review is voluntary and all comments and opinions are my own.
My review is voluntary and all comments and opinions are my own.
July 8, 2025
It’s clear that this book was meant to be if Taylor Swift had a dark side and murdered people… And that’s not meant as a compliment. Even Harlow’s discography felt like a ripoff of Taylor’s, despite her being mentioned in the book.
I could barely get past the horrible formatting issues that this book had, but I am giving it the benefit of the doubt as this is an advanced readers copy, and all edits are not final.
I don’t know, something about this book just felt off to me. Whether it was the formatting issues or the T.S. ripoff, this book just didn’t hit the spot.
I could barely get past the horrible formatting issues that this book had, but I am giving it the benefit of the doubt as this is an advanced readers copy, and all edits are not final.
I don’t know, something about this book just felt off to me. Whether it was the formatting issues or the T.S. ripoff, this book just didn’t hit the spot.
May 14, 2025
Confession: I requested this book solely based on the cover. This was wild and filled with all the celebrity gossip you could ever want. I loved the multimedia aspect of the book and really appreciate all of the Easter Eggs and the work that went into the format of the book. This did get a little crazy but it was an enjoyable fast read. 3.75 juicy stars! Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!
September 1, 2025
Investigative journalist for celebrity gossip, Naomi Barnes is assigned a juicy story…Pop star Harlow Hayes has been arrested for murder! Get the latest here as the story unfolds!
Told through narrative, lyrics, research/news articles, this unique blend provides various perspectives to the unfolding story as well as pieces of the background. I almost DNFd but thankfully kept going and ended up enjoying the last third of the book! The wrap up and conclusion brought together everything that I struggled with in the beginning. So yay for not calling it quits!
I think this will hit really well with music lovers and there is definitely the Easter Egg hunt that will either help you solve the mystery or drive you crazy trying to figure it out!
Thank you to the author, Kelly and Kristina Mancaruso, Publisher Bloomsbury USA and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book. I received an epub and am leaving my review voluntarily.
Told through narrative, lyrics, research/news articles, this unique blend provides various perspectives to the unfolding story as well as pieces of the background. I almost DNFd but thankfully kept going and ended up enjoying the last third of the book! The wrap up and conclusion brought together everything that I struggled with in the beginning. So yay for not calling it quits!
I think this will hit really well with music lovers and there is definitely the Easter Egg hunt that will either help you solve the mystery or drive you crazy trying to figure it out!
Thank you to the author, Kelly and Kristina Mancaruso, Publisher Bloomsbury USA and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book. I received an epub and am leaving my review voluntarily.
July 16, 2025
Ehrm excuse me?!
What a bloody twist!!! God I’ve missed the feeling you get when a twist is so good you don’t see it coming!!
I definitely had a love/hate relationship with our main character Naomi but we ended on love so that’s the main thing!!
I was fully expecting for this book to be about a boring made up pop star following her pov for the whole book, so I am so glad that it is nothing like that! I loved that Harlow Hayes was a made up pop star but set in our world along side of Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter etc!!
We follow Naomi who works for C*leb news! With the news pop star Harlow Hayes has been arrested for murder Naomi gets to be the journalist for C*leb!
Honestly blown away by this debut!!
What a bloody twist!!! God I’ve missed the feeling you get when a twist is so good you don’t see it coming!!
I definitely had a love/hate relationship with our main character Naomi but we ended on love so that’s the main thing!!
I was fully expecting for this book to be about a boring made up pop star following her pov for the whole book, so I am so glad that it is nothing like that! I loved that Harlow Hayes was a made up pop star but set in our world along side of Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter etc!!
We follow Naomi who works for C*leb news! With the news pop star Harlow Hayes has been arrested for murder Naomi gets to be the journalist for C*leb!
Honestly blown away by this debut!!
September 15, 2025
Rating - 4⭐️
This was my first mixed media book and I loved it!
Harlow Hayes, pop superstar, the country’s sweetheart - well until she is arrested on suspicion of murder.
Naomi, a journalist, is send to New York to uncover the story of Harlow. Reluctant to return to the place of her sisters death, Naomi follows deep into the Harlow lore and all the corresponding conspiracies. Who is Harlow? What did she do?
I really loved this book, fast paced with mixed media. It felt like a breath of fresh air. I loved how we had real life pop stars and legends in this book; such as the beetles and Taylor swift. I loved as we moved further into the book, we got another persons pov. I was genuinely shook when the twist happened as I didn’t see it coming at all. I was GAGGED
This was my first mixed media book and I loved it!
Harlow Hayes, pop superstar, the country’s sweetheart - well until she is arrested on suspicion of murder.
Naomi, a journalist, is send to New York to uncover the story of Harlow. Reluctant to return to the place of her sisters death, Naomi follows deep into the Harlow lore and all the corresponding conspiracies. Who is Harlow? What did she do?
I really loved this book, fast paced with mixed media. It felt like a breath of fresh air. I loved how we had real life pop stars and legends in this book; such as the beetles and Taylor swift. I loved as we moved further into the book, we got another persons pov. I was genuinely shook when the twist happened as I didn’t see it coming at all. I was GAGGED
September 10, 2025
Rumoured by Kelly and Kristina Mancaruso. Thanks to @bloombury #bloomsburymycreatorcircle for the gifted Arc ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
When pop star Harlow Hayes is arrested for murder, only rumours go around about her and the truth.
Any fans of music fiction and/or Taylor Swift type pop with Easter Eggs will enjoy this one. It’s super fast paced, with lots of news articles and social media posts leading the story. I personally didn’t find any of the Easter eggs but I bet more astute readers will find them!
“Baby, there’s no such thing as happy endings in a world so violent and cruel.”
Rumoured comes out 10/7.
When pop star Harlow Hayes is arrested for murder, only rumours go around about her and the truth.
Any fans of music fiction and/or Taylor Swift type pop with Easter Eggs will enjoy this one. It’s super fast paced, with lots of news articles and social media posts leading the story. I personally didn’t find any of the Easter eggs but I bet more astute readers will find them!
“Baby, there’s no such thing as happy endings in a world so violent and cruel.”
Rumoured comes out 10/7.
October 5, 2025
3.5 stars
I went into this book blind, and honestly applied for the advanced reader copy because the cover ! It had a very strong hook to start, kind went a little dull in the middle but came through with a strong finish!
Naomi, an investigative journalist, is called back to New York to report on a high profile case of Harlow a huge pop star accused of murder.
Naomi hasn’t been back to NY since her sister passed away three years ago.
Naomi uncovers the truth and secrets that hit way too close to home !!
I went into this book blind, and honestly applied for the advanced reader copy because the cover ! It had a very strong hook to start, kind went a little dull in the middle but came through with a strong finish!
Naomi, an investigative journalist, is called back to New York to report on a high profile case of Harlow a huge pop star accused of murder.
Naomi hasn’t been back to NY since her sister passed away three years ago.
Naomi uncovers the truth and secrets that hit way too close to home !!
October 8, 2025
At 26, Harlow Hayes has the world at her feet. Platinum records, a cult following, and a pop empire built on charisma and a carefully managed image. But when her long time producer and rumored lover is found dead, the spotlight that once adored her turns cruel. Overnight, Harlow becomes the prime suspect in a murder that captivates the entire world. Journalist Naomi Barnes, once known for her fearless reporting, is desperate to reclaim her credibility after a scandal derailed her career. When she's assigned to cover Harlow's story, Naomi seizes the opportunity, only to realize that the truth behind the headlines is far murkier than she imagined. The deeper she digs, the more she's drawn into the toxic glamor of celebrity culture, where loyalty is currency, lies are strategy, and everyone has something to protect. As the whispers rage across social media, the line between reality and rumor blurs. Was Harlow a victim of fame, a manipulative superstar hiding dark secrets or both? And how far will Naomi go to uncover the truth, even if it means becoming part of the story herself?
Rumored is juicy, glossy, and full of the kind of celebrity scandal that keeps you turning the pages. Harlow is a great pop princess turned suspect, and the alternating POVs between her and Naomi make for an engaging read. That said, the pacing drags in the middle and some twists felt more tabloid headline then what I was wanting. It's still an entertaining read, part thriller, part gossip column. A darkly glittering look at the price of fame... not flawless but still bingeable.
Thank you to NetGalley, The Mancaruso Sisters, and Head of Zeus for this eARC! Publication date is October 7th, 2025.
Rumored is juicy, glossy, and full of the kind of celebrity scandal that keeps you turning the pages. Harlow is a great pop princess turned suspect, and the alternating POVs between her and Naomi make for an engaging read. That said, the pacing drags in the middle and some twists felt more tabloid headline then what I was wanting. It's still an entertaining read, part thriller, part gossip column. A darkly glittering look at the price of fame... not flawless but still bingeable.
Thank you to NetGalley, The Mancaruso Sisters, and Head of Zeus for this eARC! Publication date is October 7th, 2025.
July 12, 2025
Repeat after me: "Woah" is not a word.
This reads like fanfic and I don't know that that's a bad thing!
Rumoured is a super fast-paced thriller that is going to be an absolute homerun with its target audience. Admittedly, I am probably not that person but I still enjoyed this as a bit of literary eye candy.
Harlow Hayes is a mega pop star akin to Taylor Swift. (The similarities are such that I'm sort of impressed there have been no lawsuits over this book!) Everyone talks about her, fans dissect her every lyric and liner note yet no one really knows the TRUE Harlow. When she is arrested under suspicion of murder, social media is on fire as her stans fight it out with her haters. Celebrity news journalist, Naomi Barnes, finds herself sucked into the fray while trying to distinguish Harlow's carefully curated public persona from the potential murderer behind the designer duds. Her investigation turns to obsession as Naomi begins to unravel a twisted web of deceit, passion, revenge and the relentless pursuit of fame.
Pros: VERY fast-paced - can easily be binged in one sitting
The authors invite you to find clues hidden in song lyrics
Has a fun sort of voyeuristic aspect to it - like spying on the rich and famous
The epistolary fiction aspect adds a nice feel of being involved in the story in real time
Cons: Has a definite YA feel to it
I grew a little weary of reading song lyrics
If you aren't prepared to COMPLETELY suspend disbelief, this is not the read for you
I think we can all remember, to some degree, what it was like to be a teenager and have everything be so damned meaningful and important and life changing. This book took me back to the times of wattpad and LiveJournal, the days when a social media status was everything and when every song lyric was just wrought with meaning for my angst or joy. It evokes those feelings and the very capricious changes of emotion that come with the territory. Apart from all the drugs and sex, I think this would have been a wildly successful YA thriller.
It will absolutely find an audience with fans of celebrity and gossip websites, Swifties and other pop culture fandoms and anyone who loves a fast-paced thriller. It doesn't make any real sense and that's part of the fun of it. A fantastic beach read. 3.5 stars
This reads like fanfic and I don't know that that's a bad thing!
Rumoured is a super fast-paced thriller that is going to be an absolute homerun with its target audience. Admittedly, I am probably not that person but I still enjoyed this as a bit of literary eye candy.
Harlow Hayes is a mega pop star akin to Taylor Swift. (The similarities are such that I'm sort of impressed there have been no lawsuits over this book!) Everyone talks about her, fans dissect her every lyric and liner note yet no one really knows the TRUE Harlow. When she is arrested under suspicion of murder, social media is on fire as her stans fight it out with her haters. Celebrity news journalist, Naomi Barnes, finds herself sucked into the fray while trying to distinguish Harlow's carefully curated public persona from the potential murderer behind the designer duds. Her investigation turns to obsession as Naomi begins to unravel a twisted web of deceit, passion, revenge and the relentless pursuit of fame.
Pros: VERY fast-paced - can easily be binged in one sitting
The authors invite you to find clues hidden in song lyrics
Has a fun sort of voyeuristic aspect to it - like spying on the rich and famous
The epistolary fiction aspect adds a nice feel of being involved in the story in real time
Cons: Has a definite YA feel to it
I grew a little weary of reading song lyrics
If you aren't prepared to COMPLETELY suspend disbelief, this is not the read for you
I think we can all remember, to some degree, what it was like to be a teenager and have everything be so damned meaningful and important and life changing. This book took me back to the times of wattpad and LiveJournal, the days when a social media status was everything and when every song lyric was just wrought with meaning for my angst or joy. It evokes those feelings and the very capricious changes of emotion that come with the territory. Apart from all the drugs and sex, I think this would have been a wildly successful YA thriller.
It will absolutely find an audience with fans of celebrity and gossip websites, Swifties and other pop culture fandoms and anyone who loves a fast-paced thriller. It doesn't make any real sense and that's part of the fun of it. A fantastic beach read. 3.5 stars
August 7, 2025
I love celebrity gossip and a good thriller, so the premise of a Taylor Swift type being a possible murderer was right up my alley! Unfortunately, it was a major miss for me. I found the C*Leb articles mixed in with the social media comments, which was also mixed into the narratives to be messy and hard to read and stay engaged. Granted, this was an advanced copy, so maybe if the final copy is stylized to *look* more like a social media comment section or just visually stylized to be obviously different from the narrative, it might work? Sometimes the “comments” were in red font, but sometimes they weren’t and even when they were, with all the @‘s and hashtags, visually it was just messy.
To avoid spoilers I can’t really say all the things that made me roll my eyes (and omg do I want to!), but I can say that for the most part, the pieces don’t really start to “fall into place” until about 80% of the way through the book, and those pieces are basically all brand new information at that point.
I guess I just wished they had focused on the serial killer thing OR the Beatles thing, or least made the sister make sense as being connected to the famous characters in any way. The whole story felt like it was revving up to be a big twist, but then it just fell flat and came across as very convoluted and ridiculous.
Thanks, #NetGalley, for the ARC!
To avoid spoilers I can’t really say all the things that made me roll my eyes (and omg do I want to!), but I can say that for the most part, the pieces don’t really start to “fall into place” until about 80% of the way through the book, and those pieces are basically all brand new information at that point.
I guess I just wished they had focused on the serial killer thing OR the Beatles thing, or least made the sister make sense as being connected to the famous characters in any way. The whole story felt like it was revving up to be a big twist, but then it just fell flat and came across as very convoluted and ridiculous.
Thanks, #NetGalley, for the ARC!
May 3, 2025
✨2 stars✨
I really wanted to like this book as the description sounded intriguing, however the execution of this book let it down for me.
The story follows journalist Naomi as she covers the story of pop star Harlow Hayes after she’s been arrested as she is suspected to murder someone. However, she’s let out after the DNA that the police has doesn’t match. Then there’s a secondary plot following the death of Naomi’s younger sister Faye three years earlier as Naomi begins to suspect that there may have been foul play and that Harlow may be responsible…
There were several parts that let this book down for me (🚨WARNING POTENTIAL SPOILERS🚨):
- Everything was all too convenient. For example, the tracklist literally spell out “N FORGIVE ME”. If this was such a big secret you’re telling me not one person found this out?
- The whole ‘using a body double to impersonate a famous person’ and using Paul McCartney as an example seemed so far-fetched that it actually made me laugh😂. You’re telling me that Faye/Harlow’s family never noticed the similarities between the two even before she had plastic surgery? Wouldn’t Harlow’s family have noticed that their loved one is a whole different person?
- The ending felt so rushed and Faye/Harlow never receives any repercussions for her actions… so is she just going to keep on pretending to be Harlow for the rest of her life? And considering Faye has been lying to everyone for three years, Naomi was awfully quick to forgive her!!
- When Faye/Harlow was finally telling Naomi the truth in the hospital, she acted like such a brat and defensive as if she didn’t murder a woman and then just take on her life for three years?!
- Is this book adult or Young Adult? Because it reads incredibly young!
- For a so-called thriller, this was actually quite a slog to get through as the narrative felt disjointed due to the flipping between past and present and the different forms of media.
Sadly this book wasn’t for me.
I received an ARC from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
I really wanted to like this book as the description sounded intriguing, however the execution of this book let it down for me.
The story follows journalist Naomi as she covers the story of pop star Harlow Hayes after she’s been arrested as she is suspected to murder someone. However, she’s let out after the DNA that the police has doesn’t match. Then there’s a secondary plot following the death of Naomi’s younger sister Faye three years earlier as Naomi begins to suspect that there may have been foul play and that Harlow may be responsible…
There were several parts that let this book down for me (🚨WARNING POTENTIAL SPOILERS🚨):
- Everything was all too convenient. For example, the tracklist literally spell out “N FORGIVE ME”. If this was such a big secret you’re telling me not one person found this out?
- The whole ‘using a body double to impersonate a famous person’ and using Paul McCartney as an example seemed so far-fetched that it actually made me laugh😂. You’re telling me that Faye/Harlow’s family never noticed the similarities between the two even before she had plastic surgery? Wouldn’t Harlow’s family have noticed that their loved one is a whole different person?
- The ending felt so rushed and Faye/Harlow never receives any repercussions for her actions… so is she just going to keep on pretending to be Harlow for the rest of her life? And considering Faye has been lying to everyone for three years, Naomi was awfully quick to forgive her!!
- When Faye/Harlow was finally telling Naomi the truth in the hospital, she acted like such a brat and defensive as if she didn’t murder a woman and then just take on her life for three years?!
- Is this book adult or Young Adult? Because it reads incredibly young!
- For a so-called thriller, this was actually quite a slog to get through as the narrative felt disjointed due to the flipping between past and present and the different forms of media.
Sadly this book wasn’t for me.
I received an ARC from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 19, 2025
Wow, this is a seriously wild ride! Every time I thought I knew where it was going, there was another crazy twist I couldn’t have anticipated. I am appalled (and in slight disbelief, if we’re being honest) about how it all wrapped up.
If you enjoy puzzles, easter eggs, off the wall conspiracy theories, and - of course - celebrity drama, this one is for you! The main character, Harlow Hayes, is HEAVILY based on Taylor Swift, and she enjoys creating little games and secret messages for her “Hazies.” Turns out, the Mancaruso’s love leaving them for their readers as well. You’ll have a great time trying to locate all the little clues and easter eggs they’ve hidden throughout the story. I also really enjoyed learning about the real life conspiracies surrounding certain celebrities. I was unaware of some of them, and I am so intrigued to dig deeper on my own.
I thought the mixed media writing style was really fun. The authors included news articles, interviews, social media posts and comments, Naomi’s notes, Harlow’s song lyrics, etc. to make the readers feel as though they were in the midst of seeing a real scandal unfold. It was really engaging!
I did have a bit of trouble getting into the story at the beginning, and the first half was sort of slow going for me. I think that it’s a personal problem, because I’ve seen a lot of other reviewers saying that it grabbed their attention right away and they couldn’t put it down. For me, I think it came down to likability of the characters. I wasn’t initially a fan of Naomi, and felt a little icky about the TMZ style “investigative reporting” she was doing. However, the more she uncovered about the case, the more invested I became.
Overall, this is a fun read, and anyone who loves celebrity gossip, pop culture, conspiracy theories and easter egg hunting is going to have a good time with it!
Thank you so much to NetGalley, Bloomsbury, and the Mancaruso sisters for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for my review!
If you enjoy puzzles, easter eggs, off the wall conspiracy theories, and - of course - celebrity drama, this one is for you! The main character, Harlow Hayes, is HEAVILY based on Taylor Swift, and she enjoys creating little games and secret messages for her “Hazies.” Turns out, the Mancaruso’s love leaving them for their readers as well. You’ll have a great time trying to locate all the little clues and easter eggs they’ve hidden throughout the story. I also really enjoyed learning about the real life conspiracies surrounding certain celebrities. I was unaware of some of them, and I am so intrigued to dig deeper on my own.
I thought the mixed media writing style was really fun. The authors included news articles, interviews, social media posts and comments, Naomi’s notes, Harlow’s song lyrics, etc. to make the readers feel as though they were in the midst of seeing a real scandal unfold. It was really engaging!
I did have a bit of trouble getting into the story at the beginning, and the first half was sort of slow going for me. I think that it’s a personal problem, because I’ve seen a lot of other reviewers saying that it grabbed their attention right away and they couldn’t put it down. For me, I think it came down to likability of the characters. I wasn’t initially a fan of Naomi, and felt a little icky about the TMZ style “investigative reporting” she was doing. However, the more she uncovered about the case, the more invested I became.
Overall, this is a fun read, and anyone who loves celebrity gossip, pop culture, conspiracy theories and easter egg hunting is going to have a good time with it!
Thank you so much to NetGalley, Bloomsbury, and the Mancaruso sisters for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for my review!
August 28, 2025
This had an interesting plot, but it was really hard for me to read. There were several grammatical and spelling errors; I didn’t know if the author intentionally put them in.
There was also a lot of content that was unnecessary and didn’t move the plot forwards.,
I think the story could be a cool movie though, so I hope these authors find some success from this.
There was also a lot of content that was unnecessary and didn’t move the plot forwards.,
I think the story could be a cool movie though, so I hope these authors find some success from this.
September 21, 2025
3.75⭐️💫 Harlow Hayes, the pop star, is a global sensation adored by millions, with her popularity continuing to rise, becoming an icon. Her fans says she speaks directly to them through her music with visceral, personal lyrics. They love her & she loves them right back. But then she’s accused of murder, right at the height of her fame. The world thinks they know who she is, but they have no idea.
Right from the off it is evident what fantastic music knowledge the two sisters writing this book have, you can’t help but pick up a reference or two to some fabulous musical influences.
The blurb instantly drew me to this title, because all of us have embraced music in our lives in one way or another, whether that be the Taylor Swift phenomenon today or from the boy band love in the nineties to music legends that will live forever.
Considering this book is written by two people, this is not something you can tell, the story gripping you throughout, alongside the inclusion of mixed media snippets in the form of articles, social media feeds etc. This assists in perfectly builds the tension and suspicion throughout.
The pace is a little slow for the first half of the book as the scene is set, a little too much detail being built into the investigative element of Naomi’s journey to get a story. However the pace picks up rapidly in the second half, culminating in a very unexpected twisty reveal to conclude. A very satisfying read, I look forward to what comes next from the two sisters!
Right from the off it is evident what fantastic music knowledge the two sisters writing this book have, you can’t help but pick up a reference or two to some fabulous musical influences.
The blurb instantly drew me to this title, because all of us have embraced music in our lives in one way or another, whether that be the Taylor Swift phenomenon today or from the boy band love in the nineties to music legends that will live forever.
Considering this book is written by two people, this is not something you can tell, the story gripping you throughout, alongside the inclusion of mixed media snippets in the form of articles, social media feeds etc. This assists in perfectly builds the tension and suspicion throughout.
The pace is a little slow for the first half of the book as the scene is set, a little too much detail being built into the investigative element of Naomi’s journey to get a story. However the pace picks up rapidly in the second half, culminating in a very unexpected twisty reveal to conclude. A very satisfying read, I look forward to what comes next from the two sisters!
September 29, 2025
Rumoured by The Mancaruso sisters (Kelly & Kristina.)
Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
3 stars
I believe this book has been marketed as a murder mystery (thriller?) however, it wasn’t really a mystery and most definitely did not hit as a thriller (for me.) I was initially drawn to the book because of investigative journalist aspect along with the use of social media posts, news articles etc…to tell the story. Shortly after starting the book it started to feel like a hokey B rated film. I identified the big twist regarding Harlow Hayes very early. This made the rest of the novel less interesting for me.
There are some things I just didn’t have an appreciation for, I guess? The journalist, Naomi started out as a favorable character. An investigative journalist finds herself chasing the story of pop star Harlow Hayes when she’s arrested for murder. Celebrity murder drama, big story right? She was a decent character until she seemed to start to justify why murder might have been acceptable. (I mean if you’re a celebrity you can get away with murder, look at O.J. Simpson who didn’t get incarcerated until he was caught for armed robbery & kidnapping 😂) Harlow Hayes was annoying as f***. Lyrical genius? Hardly. Her songs were teenage angsty poetry at best.
The things I did appreciate: the IDEA of leaving Easter egg clues in song lyrics, the pacing and the cantankerous sh** posting between Harlow fanatics and her haters (this is very realistic as evidenced by keyboard warriors all over the world.)
So, while this book was obviously not for me it IS geared perfectly towards a YA audience. The content, the writing, the social media aspect and the obsession with celebrities are all relatable to the youth of this generation (this is the reasoning for giving it three stars.) This wasn’t my cup of tea but it IS someone’s.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bloomsbury for the digital advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest opinion, publish date is October 7th.
Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
3 stars
I believe this book has been marketed as a murder mystery (thriller?) however, it wasn’t really a mystery and most definitely did not hit as a thriller (for me.) I was initially drawn to the book because of investigative journalist aspect along with the use of social media posts, news articles etc…to tell the story. Shortly after starting the book it started to feel like a hokey B rated film. I identified the big twist regarding Harlow Hayes very early. This made the rest of the novel less interesting for me.
There are some things I just didn’t have an appreciation for, I guess? The journalist, Naomi started out as a favorable character. An investigative journalist finds herself chasing the story of pop star Harlow Hayes when she’s arrested for murder. Celebrity murder drama, big story right? She was a decent character until she seemed to start to justify why murder might have been acceptable. (I mean if you’re a celebrity you can get away with murder, look at O.J. Simpson who didn’t get incarcerated until he was caught for armed robbery & kidnapping 😂) Harlow Hayes was annoying as f***. Lyrical genius? Hardly. Her songs were teenage angsty poetry at best.
The things I did appreciate: the IDEA of leaving Easter egg clues in song lyrics, the pacing and the cantankerous sh** posting between Harlow fanatics and her haters (this is very realistic as evidenced by keyboard warriors all over the world.)
So, while this book was obviously not for me it IS geared perfectly towards a YA audience. The content, the writing, the social media aspect and the obsession with celebrities are all relatable to the youth of this generation (this is the reasoning for giving it three stars.) This wasn’t my cup of tea but it IS someone’s.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bloomsbury for the digital advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest opinion, publish date is October 7th.
July 9, 2025
4.5⭐️! This was so good!!
If you’re a fan of mysteries / thrillers and also pop culture / the music industry, I would definitely recommend this!
We’re following a journalist as she investigates a huge pop star who has just been arrested for murder. It was told through the journalists perspective, as well as other mixed media like articles, song lyrics and social media posts & comments. I always love mixed media in books because I feel like it adds something different 😍.
I lovedddd the music industry spin to this mystery - especially the Easter eggs throughout song lyrics, it felt very Taylor Swift coded 😌.
The mystery itself I found so good! I don’t read a lot of mysteries and thrillers so I will say I tend to be surprised pretty easily 😅. But I really didn’t see any of the twists coming and I found myself absolutely bingeing the book because I was dying to know what was going to happen next 👏🏻.
Would definitely recommend!
If you’re a fan of mysteries / thrillers and also pop culture / the music industry, I would definitely recommend this!
We’re following a journalist as she investigates a huge pop star who has just been arrested for murder. It was told through the journalists perspective, as well as other mixed media like articles, song lyrics and social media posts & comments. I always love mixed media in books because I feel like it adds something different 😍.
I lovedddd the music industry spin to this mystery - especially the Easter eggs throughout song lyrics, it felt very Taylor Swift coded 😌.
The mystery itself I found so good! I don’t read a lot of mysteries and thrillers so I will say I tend to be surprised pretty easily 😅. But I really didn’t see any of the twists coming and I found myself absolutely bingeing the book because I was dying to know what was going to happen next 👏🏻.
Would definitely recommend!
July 21, 2025
4.5 ⭐️ rounded up to a 5
I read this book as part of #campnetgalley and it did not disappoint!
Dang this book is infectious! If you are looking for a fun murder mystery involving celebs, journalists and a famous singer, give this a read!
Full of references to popular artists like Taylor Swift, The Beatles and Lana Del Rey, this story is a wild ride!
I couldn’t stop reading and don’t want to spoil anything… but read it! This murder mystery is twisty, shocking, fast paced, and very enjoyable! Definitely a fun, quick read that is more mystery than thriller, and will have you trying to find all the clues and Easter eggs as you read along.
I read this book as part of #campnetgalley and it did not disappoint!
Dang this book is infectious! If you are looking for a fun murder mystery involving celebs, journalists and a famous singer, give this a read!
Full of references to popular artists like Taylor Swift, The Beatles and Lana Del Rey, this story is a wild ride!
I couldn’t stop reading and don’t want to spoil anything… but read it! This murder mystery is twisty, shocking, fast paced, and very enjoyable! Definitely a fun, quick read that is more mystery than thriller, and will have you trying to find all the clues and Easter eggs as you read along.
July 28, 2025
"The last word is mine, I finished the game."
Wow, this was a lot to unpack. One of the coolest things is how we get taken along on a journey of sleuthing as a journalist. The articles and comments within the book that document Harlowe, Colton...etc throughout the years, along with people sharing their opinions shows how we are in an age of how our moves are always being watched by someone.
I loved The Beatles' reference and how it adds a layer into the story.. The authors give us our own little Easter eggs as icing on the cake. If you're a fan of mystery and a mood reader, this book is definitely for you!
Wow, this was a lot to unpack. One of the coolest things is how we get taken along on a journey of sleuthing as a journalist. The articles and comments within the book that document Harlowe, Colton...etc throughout the years, along with people sharing their opinions shows how we are in an age of how our moves are always being watched by someone.
I loved The Beatles' reference and how it adds a layer into the story.. The authors give us our own little Easter eggs as icing on the cake. If you're a fan of mystery and a mood reader, this book is definitely for you!
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