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I'm Andy (he/him). I love to read and will read books from pretty much any genre. I love to talk about books too. I'm in Bristol, UK and I can’t write a good review to save my life!

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Classic Literature from the United States
Made for the Movies
Supporting* Women's Wrongs
Level 5
Taboo Topics
My Taste
My Year of Rest and Relaxation
The Bell Jar
All's Well
The Three Lives of Cate Kay
The Safekeep
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Written in the Stars (Written in the Stars, #1)
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Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath
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    daniellechassen
    Jun 17, 2026
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    Popular lifestyle blogger Lauren thinks nothing of posting a picture online of a stranger running on the beach. She never expected the photo to go viral, and definitely never expected the menacing messages she'd start receiving from an anonymous account, asking who the woman in the picture is. As the messages grow more frequent and more threatening, no matter how many times she blocks the sender, she realizes she needs to talk to the woman and tell her about what's happening. 

    When Cleo learns that her picture has gone viral and that an internet troll is asking who she is, she's initially not worried. She has a feeling it's tied to someone in her past - someone who lives across the world, and poses no real threat. She tells Lauren not to worry about it, but the women exchange contact information and plan to keep in touch. As time goes by and as the messages become increasingly personal, and mention details about Lauren's life that no one should know, they begin to think there might be something more at play. 

    The book is told in alternating perspectives between Lauren and Cleo, both with separate storylines that weave together in dangerous ways. Both women will soon come to learn that one click can change everything...

    When I read the description for One Click, I was really excited to read it! Not only do I love books about stalking, but I was also intrigued by the social media element! The book started off holding my attention, and kept me engaged the entire time. I really liked that each woman had their own storyline that drove the story forward in very interesting ways. We learn about Cleo's dark past, and about Lauren's current client who gives her the creeps. Are either of these things related to the messages Lauren is getting? 

    I had a lot of theories about what was happening and who was behind the messages, and while I had some pieces of the puzzle figured out, there were still things that left me surprised. In general, the book does require the reader to suspend disbelief a little bit, but if you don't mind that, and are interested in psychological thrillers, or suspense novels with an aspect of social media, you'll enjoy this book! I think if you were a fan of Britney King's The Social Affair, you'll love this one! It's been a minute since I rated a book 5 stars, but this one got 5 big stars from me, and I absolutely can't wait to see what else Mara writes in the future! 

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    Jun 18, 2026
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    Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 3.5Characters: 4.0Plot: 3.5

    Well that was fun! It was a highly enjoyable story with twists aplenty, even if some of them were a bit bobbins. That’s modern thrillers for you I suppose. It really was fun though. It did get a bit flabby in the middle but tightened up nicely for ending. Recommended. I look forward to reading more books by Andrea Mara.

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