Dennis's Reviews > Followers

If you told me that Followers would be the debut novel of Megan Angelo, I would've told you that you were lying. I actually had to double check Ms. Angelo's Goodreads profile because I actually didn't believe it for a second. Followers showcases the dark reality of society's addiction to technology, instant gratification through social media, and the world of the celebrity. As it alternates between 2015-16 and 2051, it shows the vast differences between society's role in the aforementioned themes. The three main characters, Orla, Floss, and Marlow, all battle with the attention that they've been given. With its perks, comes great responsibility.

Between the two time periods, society was affected by what has been titled as "The Spill"—an "emotional terrorism" attack on society that has affected technology profoundly. As the three women navigate through this society overpowered by the pheromone of celebrity and influence, it's vastly entertaining. I really could not put this book down if I tried and I'm sad that it's over. It doesn't dab too much into the realm of make-believe, so science-fiction skeptics can still enjoy it. I definitely recommend and I'm excited to see what Megan Angelo has up her sleeve next.