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The Sinfluencers
Jenna Miller is drowning. Between a dead-end job, a sick mother, and a failing business, her life is a constant, desperate scramble. But a chance encounter with her old friend Corinne offers an unexpected an exclusive influencer retreat promising the jet-setting lifestyle she's only dreamed of.
Dazzled by the irresistible allure of private jets and five-star luxury, Jenna is swept into the latest viral sensation Venus Ashford's inner circle—a world of flawless smiles and manufactured fame. Yet, an unsettling undercurrent quickly emerges. From virtual death threats to a chilling discovery of a secret basement under lock and key, a sinister truth begins to unravel. Ultimately, Jenna finds herself trapped in a dire situation where she’s forced to make an impossible decision in exchange for fame everlasting.
Dazzled by the irresistible allure of private jets and five-star luxury, Jenna is swept into the latest viral sensation Venus Ashford's inner circle—a world of flawless smiles and manufactured fame. Yet, an unsettling undercurrent quickly emerges. From virtual death threats to a chilling discovery of a secret basement under lock and key, a sinister truth begins to unravel. Ultimately, Jenna finds herself trapped in a dire situation where she’s forced to make an impossible decision in exchange for fame everlasting.
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Published September 10, 2025
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August 13, 2025
I love the cover of this book and the description. It really pulled me in and I was happy to “Read Now” on NetGalley. Unfortunately, it did not work for me.
The writing is cliche and inauthentic. The FMC is extremely vapid, shallow, and judgmental. The characters are more like caricatures of psychotic influencers. This is a prime example of women written by men, who have no understanding of women.
The story is a mix of Favorite Girl by Arya and Julie Chan Is Dead by Zhang with a Squid Game (2021) spin.
The writing is cliche and inauthentic. The FMC is extremely vapid, shallow, and judgmental. The characters are more like caricatures of psychotic influencers. This is a prime example of women written by men, who have no understanding of women.
The story is a mix of Favorite Girl by Arya and Julie Chan Is Dead by Zhang with a Squid Game (2021) spin.
September 10, 2025
The Sinfluencers is a sharp and timely premise that explores the world of social media, fame, and the darker price that comes with chasing influence. K.D. Wong writes with an eye for the glossy, filtered lifestyle that so many aspire to, while also pulling back the curtain to show the cracks underneath. There are important themes here ambition, vanity, competition, and the lure of instant gratification that make this a relevant and intriguing concept.
That being said, the story didn’t fully land for me. While the opening had promise, I found myself waiting for a stronger sense of direction or a deeper payoff that never quite arrived. The characters, though interesting on the surface, sometimes felt difficult to connect with, which made it harder to become invested in their journeys. The pacing also meandered at times, which lessened the tension I was hoping for in a story about high-stakes ambition and downfall.
Still, I can absolutely see this book working for readers who enjoy sharp satire and explorations of influencer culture. It raises questions about the price of fame, the masks people wear online, and how far someone might go to stay relevant. I appreciated the creativity of the concept and the effort to shine a light on such a modern obsession.
Overall, while The Sinfluencers wasn’t the right fit for me, I respect the ideas it brought forward and believe it may resonate with readers curious about the darker side of influencer life.
Thank you NetGalley and author K.D. Wong for the ARC.
That being said, the story didn’t fully land for me. While the opening had promise, I found myself waiting for a stronger sense of direction or a deeper payoff that never quite arrived. The characters, though interesting on the surface, sometimes felt difficult to connect with, which made it harder to become invested in their journeys. The pacing also meandered at times, which lessened the tension I was hoping for in a story about high-stakes ambition and downfall.
Still, I can absolutely see this book working for readers who enjoy sharp satire and explorations of influencer culture. It raises questions about the price of fame, the masks people wear online, and how far someone might go to stay relevant. I appreciated the creativity of the concept and the effort to shine a light on such a modern obsession.
Overall, while The Sinfluencers wasn’t the right fit for me, I respect the ideas it brought forward and believe it may resonate with readers curious about the darker side of influencer life.
Thank you NetGalley and author K.D. Wong for the ARC.
September 10, 2025
Failed actor, Jenna Miller, is back home in a dead-end job whilst taking care of her sick mother. A chance encounter with an old friend at a class reunion, finds Jenna attending a conference for influencers & winning the chance to attend an exclusive influencer retreat with 3 of the hottest influencers around: Venus, Sydney Blue, & Suki. Their jet-set luxury lifestyle sweeps Jenna along until she realises there's an unsettling undercurrent of something - something not quite right.
This is the second book about influencers I've read in about 6 weeks but this one was much more surface level. It's fast-paced with short chapters, but the characters are very bland & there's a fair bit of body shaming & bitchy judgmental attitudes, yet something kept me reading. Having been your basic thriller for most of the book, it suddenly turns very dark although the ending was more Scooby-Doo adjacent than anything. I wouldn't re-read it & yet it was engrossing enough to keep my attention.
My thanks to NetGalley, & author KD Wong, for the opportunity to read an ARC.
This is the second book about influencers I've read in about 6 weeks but this one was much more surface level. It's fast-paced with short chapters, but the characters are very bland & there's a fair bit of body shaming & bitchy judgmental attitudes, yet something kept me reading. Having been your basic thriller for most of the book, it suddenly turns very dark although the ending was more Scooby-Doo adjacent than anything. I wouldn't re-read it & yet it was engrossing enough to keep my attention.
My thanks to NetGalley, & author KD Wong, for the opportunity to read an ARC.
August 27, 2025
There are no words for that twist. Just hated it. On the bright side, this book was easy to follow allong and engaging. I just wish that it would have taken a better turn.
September 1, 2025
Thank you netgalley and the publishers for the opportunity to ARC read this book in return for my honest opinion
Start of this book I found brilliant got me hooked straight away and I was so excited to see what was going to happen,
However, the end twist fell flat and I werent really sure what I was reading anymore
This book had so much potential but unfortunately this disappointed
Start of this book I found brilliant got me hooked straight away and I was so excited to see what was going to happen,
However, the end twist fell flat and I werent really sure what I was reading anymore
This book had so much potential but unfortunately this disappointed
August 7, 2025
This was just poor writing of women, what a bummer.
September 14, 2025
This is a DNF for me.
The main character is insufferable. I had no idea how old she is supposed to be, but it seems disjointed between her and what her peers have accomplished.
She is extremely judgy towards other women, making fun of how they look. It's the first thing she comments on about every single female character introduced. Their weight, their body, or if they "still" look pretty after high school. Ick.
She talks about how her mother "ruined her life" by getting literal cancer and now she can't "pursue her dream" of being an actress.
She goes to her high school reunion with the singular intention of getting back together with her high school boyfriend, calling his ex fiancé a "blonde bitch" despite no reason and then meeting his boyfriend, pissed off her is dating a man and saying that his gay-ness doesn't seem to "be a phase." What? Of course, she also has to make a comment about the boyfriend's ass, because she is obsessed with other people's looks and bodies. She also narrates the character's name before she is even introduced to him, which is strange.
Next, we are introduced to another woman who immediately reveals she is wearing a wig, to which the main character says: "I thought only drag queens wear wigs."
I'm done. It's a strong no.
The main character is insufferable. I had no idea how old she is supposed to be, but it seems disjointed between her and what her peers have accomplished.
She is extremely judgy towards other women, making fun of how they look. It's the first thing she comments on about every single female character introduced. Their weight, their body, or if they "still" look pretty after high school. Ick.
She talks about how her mother "ruined her life" by getting literal cancer and now she can't "pursue her dream" of being an actress.
She goes to her high school reunion with the singular intention of getting back together with her high school boyfriend, calling his ex fiancé a "blonde bitch" despite no reason and then meeting his boyfriend, pissed off her is dating a man and saying that his gay-ness doesn't seem to "be a phase." What? Of course, she also has to make a comment about the boyfriend's ass, because she is obsessed with other people's looks and bodies. She also narrates the character's name before she is even introduced to him, which is strange.
Next, we are introduced to another woman who immediately reveals she is wearing a wig, to which the main character says: "I thought only drag queens wear wigs."
I'm done. It's a strong no.
August 15, 2025
🌟1🌟 I’ve never been so stunned as to how badly an FMC can be written in my life…
Jenna, a 24-year old housekeeper who has surprisingly (at her young age) never heard of what an influencer is, finds herself thrust into a seemingly once in a lifetime opportunity to learn the ropes of the online world and grow her social media into a marketable social presence that would undoubtedly change her life. But, as she struggles through the trials and tribulations of learning what it takes to be an influencer, she comes to realise that the influencer life is not all that it seems…
Initially, I was intrigued by the name and cover of the book, but by the end I left feeling truly disappointed by what I’d just read.
Other parts of the book that only added to my disappointment are:
✧ Descriptions of rooms, buildings and other spaces are so vivid and yet so empty at the same time that I truly struggled to picture the rooms we were in and even the villa that we spend a majority of the book in.
✧ Some dialogue between the characters felt unnatural and had the feel that they hadn’t actually been looked over or reviewed for amendments.
✧ The italics in the book felt very inconsistent. I feel as though there should have been more italics for Jenna’s internal thoughts - this use of italics rarely occurred, thus leaving the writing with an unpolished feel.
✧ Various sentences include tenses that don’t make grammatical sense for what is being discussed. And there are a few inconsistent spellings of words, e.g. “on suite bathroom” and “en suite bathroom” in the same chapter.
✧ There are minor plot holes everywhere, from Jenna having access to her phone in a time when she shouldn’t have and her having boots on in a scene where she had just crawled out of bed and subsequently detailed that in order to not be detected on a flight of stairs she was going down, she had to be barefoot or wearing socks.
✧ We, as readers, know virtually nothing about the other characters in the book and as a result aren’t able to connect with them.
✧ From reading this book, I wouldn’t have been able to tell that it’s supposed to be a horror book - the “tension” feels off and scenes that are meant to feel impactful or suspenseful don’t feel like they’ve been written as such.
With all that being said, the story reads as a first or even second draft in which minimal effort was made to make this book as enjoyable as possible. I think the general plot idea for the book is really interesting, but its execution felt subpar at best.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.
(P.S. Um what the hell happened to Sarah O’Connell?!)
TW: Murder, Death, Blood, Injury/Injury Detail, Gun Violence, (Minor Mentions of:) Body Shaming; Cancer; Kidnapping
Jenna, a 24-year old housekeeper who has surprisingly (at her young age) never heard of what an influencer is, finds herself thrust into a seemingly once in a lifetime opportunity to learn the ropes of the online world and grow her social media into a marketable social presence that would undoubtedly change her life. But, as she struggles through the trials and tribulations of learning what it takes to be an influencer, she comes to realise that the influencer life is not all that it seems…
Initially, I was intrigued by the name and cover of the book, but by the end I left feeling truly disappointed by what I’d just read.
Other parts of the book that only added to my disappointment are:
✧ Descriptions of rooms, buildings and other spaces are so vivid and yet so empty at the same time that I truly struggled to picture the rooms we were in and even the villa that we spend a majority of the book in.
✧ Some dialogue between the characters felt unnatural and had the feel that they hadn’t actually been looked over or reviewed for amendments.
✧ The italics in the book felt very inconsistent. I feel as though there should have been more italics for Jenna’s internal thoughts - this use of italics rarely occurred, thus leaving the writing with an unpolished feel.
✧ Various sentences include tenses that don’t make grammatical sense for what is being discussed. And there are a few inconsistent spellings of words, e.g. “on suite bathroom” and “en suite bathroom” in the same chapter.
✧ There are minor plot holes everywhere, from Jenna having access to her phone in a time when she shouldn’t have and her having boots on in a scene where she had just crawled out of bed and subsequently detailed that in order to not be detected on a flight of stairs she was going down, she had to be barefoot or wearing socks.
✧ We, as readers, know virtually nothing about the other characters in the book and as a result aren’t able to connect with them.
✧ From reading this book, I wouldn’t have been able to tell that it’s supposed to be a horror book - the “tension” feels off and scenes that are meant to feel impactful or suspenseful don’t feel like they’ve been written as such.
With all that being said, the story reads as a first or even second draft in which minimal effort was made to make this book as enjoyable as possible. I think the general plot idea for the book is really interesting, but its execution felt subpar at best.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.
(P.S. Um what the hell happened to Sarah O’Connell?!)
TW: Murder, Death, Blood, Injury/Injury Detail, Gun Violence, (Minor Mentions of:) Body Shaming; Cancer; Kidnapping
September 4, 2025
I received an advanced copy of this book through Netgalley.
Jenna is a down-on-her-luck young 20-something who has had to leave acting school to take over her family's cleaning business and care for her sick mother. After seemingly losing touch with everyone she went to high school with, she attends her high school reunion and reconnects with her close friend, Corinne. Corinne had also been trying to make it as actor, but is now pivoting to a career as an influencer. She invites Jenna to a "Girl Boss" Conference where they win an all expenses paid influencer retreat with the IT girl of the moment, Venus Ashford and her coterie.
I was attracted to this book because of the description. I recently read and enjoyed The Compound and generally like stories of rich people behaving badly and the social commentary that comes with it, but I was disappointed by this.
The largest issue, for me, was the way Jenna was characterized. The story is told in first person, so we're in her head for the whole book. There were a number of places where her reactions seemed well out of step with who she's supposed to be. She's a 23 year old woman trying for a career in the performing arts, but she has no idea what an influencer is, to the point that she had never heard the word before. She's a New Yorker, but on the way to the reunion in a high end restaurant she says she would be happier at Pizza Hut or Chuck E. Cheese (not all New Yorkers love fine dining, but I'm sure most of them could find better and cheaper pizza than at Pizza Hut).
She made logical leaps that were necessary for the plot but weren't justified in the text. In researching the influencers ahead of the Girl Boss Summit, she's alarmed by a single vaguely threatening comment calling them all bitches and concludes that there must be something nefarious going on, rather than just an (unfortunately normal) day on the internet. She mentions that Venus's bodyguard has "had it out for her since day one" but up until that point, they've barely interacted. There are many places where the tone doesn't match the events unfolding, as where Jenna is trying to steel herself to commit a dangerous and violent act and ends her interior monologue with a peppy "You got this!"
As other readers have noted, there are significant problems with the way women are written in this book. The main character describes another woman's (someone she otherwise was friendly with) body as looking like "a can of busted biscuit dough" and then notes that she has to restrain herself from saying something out loud to avoid being "cancelled." I don't mind a female character who isn't supposed to be likeable or "nice", but I don't think that was what was at work here. The author seems to think that this is just how young women are.
I did find the book compelling enough to read through to the end, just to see how everything played out.
Jenna is a down-on-her-luck young 20-something who has had to leave acting school to take over her family's cleaning business and care for her sick mother. After seemingly losing touch with everyone she went to high school with, she attends her high school reunion and reconnects with her close friend, Corinne. Corinne had also been trying to make it as actor, but is now pivoting to a career as an influencer. She invites Jenna to a "Girl Boss" Conference where they win an all expenses paid influencer retreat with the IT girl of the moment, Venus Ashford and her coterie.
I was attracted to this book because of the description. I recently read and enjoyed The Compound and generally like stories of rich people behaving badly and the social commentary that comes with it, but I was disappointed by this.
The largest issue, for me, was the way Jenna was characterized. The story is told in first person, so we're in her head for the whole book. There were a number of places where her reactions seemed well out of step with who she's supposed to be. She's a 23 year old woman trying for a career in the performing arts, but she has no idea what an influencer is, to the point that she had never heard the word before. She's a New Yorker, but on the way to the reunion in a high end restaurant she says she would be happier at Pizza Hut or Chuck E. Cheese (not all New Yorkers love fine dining, but I'm sure most of them could find better and cheaper pizza than at Pizza Hut).
She made logical leaps that were necessary for the plot but weren't justified in the text. In researching the influencers ahead of the Girl Boss Summit, she's alarmed by a single vaguely threatening comment calling them all bitches and concludes that there must be something nefarious going on, rather than just an (unfortunately normal) day on the internet. She mentions that Venus's bodyguard has "had it out for her since day one" but up until that point, they've barely interacted. There are many places where the tone doesn't match the events unfolding, as where Jenna is trying to steel herself to commit a dangerous and violent act and ends her interior monologue with a peppy "You got this!"
As other readers have noted, there are significant problems with the way women are written in this book. The main character describes another woman's (someone she otherwise was friendly with) body as looking like "a can of busted biscuit dough" and then notes that she has to restrain herself from saying something out loud to avoid being "cancelled." I don't mind a female character who isn't supposed to be likeable or "nice", but I don't think that was what was at work here. The author seems to think that this is just how young women are.
I did find the book compelling enough to read through to the end, just to see how everything played out.
August 7, 2025
"This is cruel and messed up but I have to do it if I want to survive."
Sinfluencers is exactly what it needs to be. It's fun, it's an easy, quick read, and it delivers on its premise. I absolutely recommend it to fans of thrillers.
Jenna feels real. Realistic, distinct voice. She's not perfect. She's actually a little annoying sometimes. But we're in her head, so we see her struggle, try not to care, but fail. Try to fit in, but fail. First person worked well for this. I would have liked more of the other characters, but the author does a good job of characterizing them and making them unique in small snippets. The relationships between the characters are weak. It's intentional, fits the theme, but it's done in a way that feels shallow.
Takes a little bit to pick up. First half, you have to really enjoy the peek into this influencer world. I would have liked more things adding to the tension. Instead, I just kind of knew something bad would happen because of the premise. I felt like I was waiting. I like a little more psychological with my thriller.
As the story progresses, events happen abruptly. It feels a little "and then I can't believe it but THIS happened." You just have to roll with it. I felt like the main character made some huge logical leaps. It was needed to escalate the action quickly, but felt a little forced. It is was a little hard to suspend my disbelief around some of the characters' actions. And it's all a bit predictable, but in a trope-y, satisfying way. Feels like it could be a 90s teen thriller easily!
Much like the industry it's based on, this book, perhaps, could be deeper, but pretty darn entertaining nonetheless.
Sinfluencers is exactly what it needs to be. It's fun, it's an easy, quick read, and it delivers on its premise. I absolutely recommend it to fans of thrillers.
Jenna feels real. Realistic, distinct voice. She's not perfect. She's actually a little annoying sometimes. But we're in her head, so we see her struggle, try not to care, but fail. Try to fit in, but fail. First person worked well for this. I would have liked more of the other characters, but the author does a good job of characterizing them and making them unique in small snippets. The relationships between the characters are weak. It's intentional, fits the theme, but it's done in a way that feels shallow.
Takes a little bit to pick up. First half, you have to really enjoy the peek into this influencer world. I would have liked more things adding to the tension. Instead, I just kind of knew something bad would happen because of the premise. I felt like I was waiting. I like a little more psychological with my thriller.
As the story progresses, events happen abruptly. It feels a little "and then I can't believe it but THIS happened." You just have to roll with it. I felt like the main character made some huge logical leaps. It was needed to escalate the action quickly, but felt a little forced. It is was a little hard to suspend my disbelief around some of the characters' actions. And it's all a bit predictable, but in a trope-y, satisfying way. Feels like it could be a 90s teen thriller easily!
Much like the industry it's based on, this book, perhaps, could be deeper, but pretty darn entertaining nonetheless.
September 4, 2025
Thank you NetGalley for providing me with this ARC.
Initially, this books synopsis peaked my interest. A cleaner for her mothers business, Jenna finds herself in a less than desirable place. She had put her dreams on hold to take care of her mother. Within the first couple chapters, after meeting former classmates at a high school reunion, she reconnects with an old friend and gets swept up into the of influencing and social media.
The first few chapters I enjoyed certain descriptions and how the setting was laid out. However, that was about it. During the third chapter I started to dislike Jenna, the main character, as her inner dialogue judgmental and juvenile about other women. I know that's how some people can be, however, being critical at a high school reunion is a bit much. To be in your early to mid twenties and that pressed about other people is ridiculous and I feel no one cares that much in the real world. Also, with how social media is nowadays certain things that happened should not have been that much of a shock. While that may have been the authors intent to make them dislikable I feel it could have been done in a more mature way for the characters.
I started losing interest in the plot and characters about half way through the book. Leading me to have harsher opinions about the twist and ending.
To wrap it up, I don't think this book is for me, however it was a pretty quick read.
Initially, this books synopsis peaked my interest. A cleaner for her mothers business, Jenna finds herself in a less than desirable place. She had put her dreams on hold to take care of her mother. Within the first couple chapters, after meeting former classmates at a high school reunion, she reconnects with an old friend and gets swept up into the of influencing and social media.
The first few chapters I enjoyed certain descriptions and how the setting was laid out. However, that was about it. During the third chapter I started to dislike Jenna, the main character, as her inner dialogue judgmental and juvenile about other women. I know that's how some people can be, however, being critical at a high school reunion is a bit much. To be in your early to mid twenties and that pressed about other people is ridiculous and I feel no one cares that much in the real world. Also, with how social media is nowadays certain things that happened should not have been that much of a shock. While that may have been the authors intent to make them dislikable I feel it could have been done in a more mature way for the characters.
I started losing interest in the plot and characters about half way through the book. Leading me to have harsher opinions about the twist and ending.
To wrap it up, I don't think this book is for me, however it was a pretty quick read.
September 1, 2025
I would like to start by thanking NetGalley for providing this e-book to me to read and review.
To be perfectly honest, I’m not sure where to start. I did read the majority of this book on my Kindle yesterday morning. I was captivated by the story and how it was going to end, but unfortunately, in the end, I found myself just disappointed.
The story and plot felt very formulaic to me and the twists I felt coming from miles away, but to me, it was the characters that really fell short. There was nobody worth rooting for, even Jenna, the main character, felt insufferable. The other females seemed like vapid and shallow female types instead of actual developed characters. Also, and this is a small thing in the scheme of things, but it felt that the book was constantly describing how hot the main influencer, Venus, was, to the point I, out loud to no one said, “we get it. She’s very attractive.” I also took issue with the fact that for all the craziness and drama, there’s really no consequences… for anyone…
It was almost like the events the happened in the book were for nothing.
I’m not sure if this was supposed to be a commentary or satire or what about influencer culture, but it just feels like a great idea, but one that didn’t land. Maybe I just was not to target audience for this one…
To be perfectly honest, I’m not sure where to start. I did read the majority of this book on my Kindle yesterday morning. I was captivated by the story and how it was going to end, but unfortunately, in the end, I found myself just disappointed.
The story and plot felt very formulaic to me and the twists I felt coming from miles away, but to me, it was the characters that really fell short. There was nobody worth rooting for, even Jenna, the main character, felt insufferable. The other females seemed like vapid and shallow female types instead of actual developed characters. Also, and this is a small thing in the scheme of things, but it felt that the book was constantly describing how hot the main influencer, Venus, was, to the point I, out loud to no one said, “we get it. She’s very attractive.” I also took issue with the fact that for all the craziness and drama, there’s really no consequences… for anyone…
It was almost like the events the happened in the book were for nothing.
I’m not sure if this was supposed to be a commentary or satire or what about influencer culture, but it just feels like a great idea, but one that didn’t land. Maybe I just was not to target audience for this one…
December 29, 2025
I really wanted this to be a sharper, more immersive psychological thriller, but for me it mostly just skimmed the surface. The fact that a 24 year old housekeeper doesn't know what an influencer is just is not believable to me. The premise, critiquing influencer culture and placing Jenna in this glamorous yet sinister world, had a lot of potential, but the execution didn’t fully deliver. Instead of feeling pulled into the story, I never felt fully invested in the stakes or atmosphere. Every interaction was fabricated to move the story along and all of it felt fake. A lot of the dialogue also felt wrong, and I'm not quite sure why.
The characters, especially Jenna, often came across as juvenile rather than nuanced; their choices frequently felt dictated by plot convenience rather than believable development. I struggled to connect with them on an emotional level, which made it difficult to care about their fates. What should have been tension and depth often felt like surface level dramatics. This just did not feel like a horror story at all, and I feel like the story we were promised is not what we were given.
The characters, especially Jenna, often came across as juvenile rather than nuanced; their choices frequently felt dictated by plot convenience rather than believable development. I struggled to connect with them on an emotional level, which made it difficult to care about their fates. What should have been tension and depth often felt like surface level dramatics. This just did not feel like a horror story at all, and I feel like the story we were promised is not what we were given.
August 9, 2025
Jenna Miller never planned to mix with the influencer crowd—but when her best friend, Corinne, wins an exclusive trip to a luxury Bermuda villa with three of social media’s biggest stars, she tags along for the ride. Private jet. Ocean views. VIP access. It’s the kind of glamorous escape most people only dream about.
But paradise comes with a price. Behind the curated posts and perfect smiles, something dangerous is brewing—and it’s not for the feed. As tensions rise and alliances shift, Jenna realizes this isn’t just about likes and followers…it’s about survival.
K.D. Wong’s The Sinfluencers didn’t fully deliver on the thrill, and the plot execution felt disjointed and underdeveloped. It reads more like a rough draft than a polished final product. While it didn’t completely work for me, it may appeal to readers seeking a quick, drama-filled escape.
Read my full review here: https://whitneydaniell.com/2025/08/09...
But paradise comes with a price. Behind the curated posts and perfect smiles, something dangerous is brewing—and it’s not for the feed. As tensions rise and alliances shift, Jenna realizes this isn’t just about likes and followers…it’s about survival.
K.D. Wong’s The Sinfluencers didn’t fully deliver on the thrill, and the plot execution felt disjointed and underdeveloped. It reads more like a rough draft than a polished final product. While it didn’t completely work for me, it may appeal to readers seeking a quick, drama-filled escape.
Read my full review here: https://whitneydaniell.com/2025/08/09...
August 16, 2025
I went into this hoping for a twisty thriller, and while there were definitely twists, most of them felt a little too far-fetched for me. The premise had potential, but the execution left me struggling. The influencer event was over-the-top and unbelievable, and the characters’ relationships just didn’t make sense — one minute they were “best friends” again after years apart, and the next they were betraying each other with no hesitation. The dialogue also felt a bit cringy at times, and the main character came across as overly dramatic.
That said, it was fast-paced and I never found myself bored. There were moments that genuinely made me say “what on earth is happening?” out loud — but not always in a good way. I didn’t see the twists coming, but only because they felt so unrealistic.
Unfortunately, this one just missed the mark for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the ARC.
That said, it was fast-paced and I never found myself bored. There were moments that genuinely made me say “what on earth is happening?” out loud — but not always in a good way. I didn’t see the twists coming, but only because they felt so unrealistic.
Unfortunately, this one just missed the mark for me.
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the ARC.
October 13, 2025
The title, description and book cover piqued my interest. Reading this book and being in the generation of ‘influencers,’ this was very cliché. Wong does a nice job of blending together the world of fame and social media with what’s ‘behind the curtain.’
The first few chapters when introduced to Jenna, who gave up on her dream to take care of her sick mother and her failing cleaning business, the book flows well. Once Jenna is off to an influencer retreat with her friend, Corinne, the pace slowed and missed the mark on satire.
While I didn’t dislike it – it promised more than it delivered. In my opinion, the writing is simple and reads pedestrian. It was a quick read that didn’t fully hold my interest or keep me engaged.
Thank you NetGalley and K.D. Wong for providing a copy.
The first few chapters when introduced to Jenna, who gave up on her dream to take care of her sick mother and her failing cleaning business, the book flows well. Once Jenna is off to an influencer retreat with her friend, Corinne, the pace slowed and missed the mark on satire.
While I didn’t dislike it – it promised more than it delivered. In my opinion, the writing is simple and reads pedestrian. It was a quick read that didn’t fully hold my interest or keep me engaged.
Thank you NetGalley and K.D. Wong for providing a copy.
August 15, 2025
2.5/5 rounded up.
I was kind of quite disappointed in this. Based on the blurb/description, this sounded like it would be so much fun. I am always so down to read a thriller/mystery about influencers. I think that is just so fun and interesting given today's world.
This just felt very unpolished in a way, almost like it wasn't the final draft (and maybe it wasn't). But it really felt like certain important elements weren't given the time and attention they should've had. The plot felt a little choppy and thrown together at times too.
This was definitely a quick-paced book, which I really do love and NEED in a thriller.
I did like how our main character was made to be kind of annoying and desperate in a way, I think that added to the tension and how shallow and cliché things can be. But I do wish that there was even more tension added to truly make this the psychological thriller it could be.
It does feel a tad YA (specifically teen) to me, but I don't think that is a bad thing.
Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
I was kind of quite disappointed in this. Based on the blurb/description, this sounded like it would be so much fun. I am always so down to read a thriller/mystery about influencers. I think that is just so fun and interesting given today's world.
This just felt very unpolished in a way, almost like it wasn't the final draft (and maybe it wasn't). But it really felt like certain important elements weren't given the time and attention they should've had. The plot felt a little choppy and thrown together at times too.
This was definitely a quick-paced book, which I really do love and NEED in a thriller.
I did like how our main character was made to be kind of annoying and desperate in a way, I think that added to the tension and how shallow and cliché things can be. But I do wish that there was even more tension added to truly make this the psychological thriller it could be.
It does feel a tad YA (specifically teen) to me, but I don't think that is a bad thing.
Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
November 8, 2025
Thanks to @netgalley for a advanced copy in exchange for a honest review.
This is a story portraying, fame, greed and social media in a new light. It was a very interesting take on things and had a great cover to pull me in. It was going so good and definitely a page turner as the book unfolded, but fell short at the end. I think it could of built up to so much more then what it did. Jenna was the only character that felt real that i could get behind, and the book came across as a thriller instead of a psychological thriller. But still a great read if your after a quick read, short chapters with a unique concept.
This is a story portraying, fame, greed and social media in a new light. It was a very interesting take on things and had a great cover to pull me in. It was going so good and definitely a page turner as the book unfolded, but fell short at the end. I think it could of built up to so much more then what it did. Jenna was the only character that felt real that i could get behind, and the book came across as a thriller instead of a psychological thriller. But still a great read if your after a quick read, short chapters with a unique concept.
August 4, 2025
This book was a wild ride! I liked Jenna as a main character because her life is relatable with family issues, a job she can’t stand, and all the other stresses.
Then suddenly she’s on an influencer retreat with some old friends and the drama starts because as we all know - the reality of what we see on social media isn’t always REAL. I was devouring every bit of this book and all the twists and was really eager to see what Jenna would do in the end. This is definitely a juicy read for modern times.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Then suddenly she’s on an influencer retreat with some old friends and the drama starts because as we all know - the reality of what we see on social media isn’t always REAL. I was devouring every bit of this book and all the twists and was really eager to see what Jenna would do in the end. This is definitely a juicy read for modern times.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 25, 2025
I normally go into ARCs blind and form my own opinions but I looked before I read this one and some of the reviews were bad and harsh so I was a little worried but thought I’ll decide for myself and I’m happy I did! This was a really intense story about trying to be a social media influencer and what some people would truly do to get it!
All the ladies are invited to a week long event which promises to help them become famous influencers but at what cost?! I truly did enjoy the story it was a quick thriller read!
All the ladies are invited to a week long event which promises to help them become famous influencers but at what cost?! I truly did enjoy the story it was a quick thriller read!
August 10, 2025
Jenna’s life isn’t what she imagined. Running into old classmates feels like just another bad day in a long streak that’s lasted for years — especially after seeing her ex. But then fate offers an unexpected invitation through an old friend. She might finally have everything she’s dreamed of… if she has the courage… or the luck.
September 14, 2025
I was really excited to pick up The Sinfluencers—the premise of peeling back the glossy world of influencer culture instantly grabbed my attention. The setup had so much potential: ambition, social media excess, the darker side of fame. There were definitely moments where the atmosphere worked, especially in the early chapters where the retreat’s luxury lifestyle is described. I could see what the author was aiming for, and I appreciate the effort to spotlight how toxic and dangerous online obsession can become.
That said, the execution didn’t quite land for me. The characters felt difficult to connect with, and some of the dialogue and inner monologue pulled me out of the story rather than drawing me in. The pacing also struggled—I kept waiting for a twist or payoff that matched the bold concept, but it never fully came together.
While this wasn’t the right book for me, I do think readers who enjoy satirical takes on influencer culture, or who are looking for a quick, glossy read with a dark edge, may still find it engaging. The themes are timely and relevant, and I can see it sparking conversation.
Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
That said, the execution didn’t quite land for me. The characters felt difficult to connect with, and some of the dialogue and inner monologue pulled me out of the story rather than drawing me in. The pacing also struggled—I kept waiting for a twist or payoff that matched the bold concept, but it never fully came together.
While this wasn’t the right book for me, I do think readers who enjoy satirical takes on influencer culture, or who are looking for a quick, glossy read with a dark edge, may still find it engaging. The themes are timely and relevant, and I can see it sparking conversation.
Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
September 9, 2025
This was not an enjoyable book. What seemed like an intriguing premise was so absurdly executed, you question if this is a real book that someone CHOSE to write and put out into the world. Not only was the plot just unfathomably stupid, it reeked of misogyny.
Despite my dislike of this book, I appreciate NetGalley providing me with the opportunity to read this advanced reader’s copy.
Despite my dislike of this book, I appreciate NetGalley providing me with the opportunity to read this advanced reader’s copy.
September 10, 2025
Thanks to NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for an ARC of The Sinfluencers in exchange for an honest review.
Rating: 2/5
Unfortunately, this book just didn't work for me. I found the writing style and the direction of the story not to my taste. I had been looking forward to it, but ultimately it wasn't the right fit for me.
Rating: 2/5
Unfortunately, this book just didn't work for me. I found the writing style and the direction of the story not to my taste. I had been looking forward to it, but ultimately it wasn't the right fit for me.
September 10, 2025
What a wild ride! The Sinfluencers perfectly captures the dark side of influencer culture and the terrifying price of fame. Jenna’s journey from desperation to being caught in Venus Ashford’s glamorous but sinister world had me hooked. The twists kept me guessing, and that locked basement detail gave me chills. A smart, unsettling thriller that lingers long after the last page.
September 14, 2025
The juvenile writing was one thing but almost immediately I started to realize that K D was in fact a man. By the second ‘omg does she think I’m a lesbian?’ thought bubble from our main character I was out.
There is just no way. Read a book about influencer women by a woman because this is not it.
I got this as an eARC on NetGalley
There is just no way. Read a book about influencer women by a woman because this is not it.
I got this as an eARC on NetGalley
August 25, 2025
I throughly enjoyed this book.
Jenna and corrinne win a influencer retreat and once there its fight for survial. It had me hooked, its shocking, cruel and messed up. If you like a psychological thriller go give it a read when its out in September
Jenna and corrinne win a influencer retreat and once there its fight for survial. It had me hooked, its shocking, cruel and messed up. If you like a psychological thriller go give it a read when its out in September
August 31, 2025
Just wasn't it for me. The blurb made it seem so interesting but it just didn’t keep me engaged and it took me forever to finish
September 13, 2025
this book was just okay. I had a hard time getting through it. It's not something I'd read again. just poorly done overall.
December 20, 2025
All that build up, and the ending was just….bland. Definitely a disappointment.
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