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Social media is made for connection, but what happens when two influencers’ past history turns deadly?
Find out with the newest addictive psychological thriller from Jesse Q. Sutanto.
August 20, 2024
Berkley Hardcover
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PRAISE FOR YOU WILL NEVER BE ME:
"Once best friends, the two momfluencers in this searing black comedy compete so greedily for sponsors and popularity that they destroy their relationship — and may stop at nothing to stay on top. Read this instead of doomscrolling."—People
“A juicy, electric thriller about a pair of warring momfluencers—just imagine the drama—You Will Never Be Me is the kind of read-in-one-sitting story tailor-made for a summer weekend… Hilariously wicked, this is a book social media addicts will relish.”—Elle
"Having established her credentials in YA fiction and gentle, albeit often manic comedy, Sutanto spins on a dime to show Meredith and Aspen dishing on each other with sublime and incandescent hatred... Social media mavens will nod in recognition; everyone else will come away relieved that this could never happen to them."—Kirkus, starred review
"Sutanto has devilish fun with her premise, lacquering the story’s well-executed twists with a satirical sheen that pokes wicked fun at internet celebrity. The result is a near-perfect beach read."—Publishers Weekly
"Sutanto expertly traps willing readers into an over-the-top chaotic vacuum with surprisingly satiating results.”—Booklist
"You Will Never Be Me is an ultra twisty, unpredictable, and devilishly fun thrill ride, exploring the dark side of influencer culture. Prepare to be shocked and wildly entertained by this gripping and addictive thriller. Jesse Sutanto is a true talent!"—Jeneva Rose, New York Times bestselling author of Home is Where the Bodies Are
"If you've ever scrolled and judged, you must read the stunning suspense novel, You Will Never Be Me, a deliciously dark tale of two influencers turned best friends turned enemies willing to pay any price to keep the perfect life projected on social media. Heavy is the head that wears the mom-fluencer crown, and you won't be able to turn the pages fast enough to see whose heads will roll in this deliciously twisted book."—Vanessa Lillie, USA Today bestselling author of Blood Sisters
"Prepare to put everything else on hold, because this is one wildly twisty, ridiculously entertaining thrill ride of a book that you won’t be able to put down. You Will Never Be Me is both a deep dive into the world of influencers, and a careful examination of how female friendships can irreparably fracture over time. Readers will love (and love to hate) Aspen and Meredith, and jaws will drop as the story unfolds and secrets are revealed. This is Jesse Q. Sutanto at her masterful, devious best."—Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, bestselling author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here
"You Will Never Be Me is Jesse Q. Sutanto at her most bingeable and demonic yet. No one writes toxic female friendships as blisteringly as Sutanto and I guzzled You Will Never Be Me in a few delicious sittings and was positively hungover when I was finished, sad that the devious, delirious thrill ride was over. The heir apparent to Patricia Highsmith, Jesse Q. Sutanto is one of the boldest and most unapologetic, unflinching voices in crime fiction today. You Will Never Be Me is an utterly unputdownable triumph, a skewering, yet somehow sympathetic peek behind the lives of momfluencer culture and the impossible expectations society heaps upon women. A standing ovation!"—May Cobb, author of The Hunting Wives
“This book is the cure to the seemingly picture perfect influencer culture that's unavoidable in contemporary life. If you're a mom who has ever wondered how women on the internet do it all, then you'll love this thrilling and cathartic read.”—Tasha Coryell, author of Love Letters to a Serial Killer
“With You Will Never Be Me, Jesse Sutanto has proven she is a real force when it comes to writing gripping suspense novels. This book is not only an 'up all night' page turner, but a biting social commentary on social media, influencer culture and why we should never believe everything we see online. The twists are unrelenting with several gasp-out-loud moments and Jesse perfectly balances these with pitch black comedy. In short, it's thrilling, funny and gloriously dark. I loved it.”—Katy Brent, author of How to Kill Men and Get Away With It
“This book gripped me from the first page and never let up. Incredibly smart, entertaining, twisty, and darkly humorous. It shines a light on the pressures of motherhood, influencer culture, and the lengths some may go to for their children...and their follower count. I absolutely loved it.”—Natalie Sue, author of I Hope This Finds You Well
**PRAISE TAKEN FROM THE BOOK'S AMAZON PAGE**
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ABOUT YOU WILL NEVER BE ME:
Influencer Meredith Lee didn’t teach Aspen Palmer how to blossom on social media just to be ditched as soon as Aspen became big.
So can anyone blame her for doing a little stalking? Can anyone blame her for swiping one of Aspen’s kids iPads and accessing all of her social media accounts?
Yes, she then starts tweaking things here and there, showing up in Aspen’s place for meetings with potential sponsors, but she’s only taking back what she deserves—what should have been hers.
Meanwhile, Aspen has no idea why her perfect life is falling apart. Sponsors are dropping her, fellow influencers are ghosting her, and even her own husband seems to find her repulsive.
If she doesn’t find out who’s behind everything, she might just lose it all.
But when her old mom-tor Meredith goes missing, Aspen’s world is upended and mysterious threats begin to arrive—
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Jesse Q. Sutanto is the author of adult, YA, and children's middle grade books.
She has an MSt in Creative Writing from Oxford University and a BA in English Lit from Berkeley, though she hasn't found a way of saying that without sounding obnoxious.
The film rights to her women’s fiction, Dial A for Aunties, was bought by Netflix in a competitive bidding war. Her adult books include Dial A for Aunties, its sequel, Four Aunties and a Wedding, and Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers.
Her YA books include The Obsession, The New Girl, and Well, That Was Unexpected.
Her MG books include Theo Tan and the Fox Spirit and its sequel, Theo Tan and the Iron Fan.
FIND HER ON:
Twitter: @thewritinghippo
Instagram: @jesseqsutanto
**AUTHOR INFORMATION AND PHOTO TAKEN FROM THE BOOK'S AMAZON PAGE**
