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Julie Chan is Dead
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This book seems to have mixed reviews, but I really enjoyed the wild ride. I would describe this as Yellowface mixed with Bunny - but less literary and more mainstream. If you enjoyed those two books, you will probably enjoy this one. If you did not like those, this is probably not for you. 4.5⭐️

I finished listening to this while sitting on a rooftop in Savannah, trying to calm my nerves before The Kid competed in the USA Track & Field Junior Olympics. Not sure it relaxed me, but WHAT A RIDE!!! I loved this book! And the narrator was *chef‘s kiss*. A perfect summer read. I think I‘ll revisit it one day for sure!

Julie Chan is Dead, by Liann Zhang (2025 🇨🇦)
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Premise: A down-on-her-luck twenty-something stumbles into taking over her dead twin sister‘s social media empire, but uncovers disturbing truths behind her success.

Review: There is probably no group today more ripe for satire than social media influencers. I thought this did a pretty good job of doing that, overall. I loved how it showed how the demands of the algorithm ⬇️

You guys! I am loving this book so far! The snark is sending me! The undercurrent of sadness is tugging at my heart. So far, I am loving this journey!

Initially I had R. F. Kuang‘s Yellowface and Cinderella vibes which then morphed into Mona Awad‘s Bunny. It‘s dark and twisted and crazy. 🇨🇦 lit for the win

Peace out to the 2024-25 school year! It‘s cocktails and reading on a weeknight now 🎉

some parts have some vibes from the movie blink… #audiophile #readingbook #readinggoal #weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

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I was really invested in this at the beginning - it reminded me of Yellowface - but my interest fizzled toward the end as it spiraled out of control. The narration was great! 🎧

This was a quick, entertaining read with “just-one-more” short chapters — so, exactly what I was looking for after the last few weeks of the school year with a graduating senior and all the attendant stress and exhaustion. Horror, satire, dark humor — I give this wild debut ⭐️⭐️⭐️ and a 🍿.

This book starts out as a normal thriller, with some decent humor thrown in and then takes a wild, dark turn. I realize that the 'over the top' outrageous last half of the book is satirical and campy, but it was just a little too much for my taste. I did appreciate the commentary on social media and had no trouble finishing the book. Even though it was crazy tale, it was easy to read and I will remember it. Thanks to Edelweiss+ for the ARC. 3/5

My evening read. Just starting it.

#aardvarkbookclub

Remember how about two weeks ago I was chastising myself for not sticking to my 2-out-1-in rule? I continue to throw the rules in my own face.

This novel feels like two separate books. In the first half Julie Chan semi-inadvertently steals her dead influencer twin‘s identity. It was absurd, but I was keen to see how/if she‘d get her comeuppance. The second half was more of a closed door thriller (with a possible dash of inspo from Awad‘s Bunny) and much less of a compelling read. #netgalley - thank you!

I‘m such a sucker for twin stories, so gobbled this one up in one sitting! Julie & her twin sister Chloe were raised apart after their parents‘ death. Adopted by a wealthy NYC couple, Chloe is an influencer while Julie struggled with being raised by their aunt, has worked in her upstate grocery store for almost a decade & tries to avoid seeing her quasi-famous twin online. This debut only starts here before Julie learns more about her twin‘s life!

Twins Julie and Chloe are separated quite young after their parents die. Now, Chloe is a trending influencer and Julie is at a dead end. Then Julie finds Chloe dead and finds herself slipping into Chloe‘s life. I really enjoyed this. It has a good tone and veers into camp (but it works) while providing social commentary on social media.

#aardvark and #botm bookmail!

I started reading this one with a lot of expectations, since it has been listed as an anticipated release this year (that should‘ve been my first red flag…). The story was engaging for about 50%, but then it took a whole different turn (not for the better, IMO).

It became predictable, which in turn made it boring for me.

This being the author‘s first novel makes it a great effort and I will read her future work.

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I wanted to read something a little less heavy than my normal reads and this is proving to be a good choice! #arc

Independent Book Store Day means a short drive to St Mary‘s to my favourite wee shop to buy myself some essentials 🤣🤣🤣 here‘s hoping Camp Litsy chooses Julie Chan to read and if we don‘t I will go back and buy the others #independentbookstoreday #booklover