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Feeders | Matt Serafini
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From "one of the best new voices in horror fiction" (Brian Keene, Bram Stoker Award-winning author), this darkly satirical supernatural thriller follows a would-be influencer whose dreams of online fame spiral into nightmare territory when she encounters a mysterious and dangerous social media platform--perfect for fans of Grady Hendrix and Joe Hill. When a video depicting the brutal murder of a former classmate leaks online, Kylie Bennington's--whose dreams of becoming a successful influencer remain frustratingly elusive--curiosity gets the better of her, leading to the discovery of an off-the-grid social media app called MonoLife. As it turns out, there are certain cryptic rules in the user agreement that must be adhered to, such as interacting with other users at least twice daily or risk losing it all...and never, ever speaking of MonoLife's existence to non-users or risk dire consequences. For this is a platform that primarily rewards the worst in human behavior, and which begins chipping away at Kylie's sanity across post after post for an ever-increasing audience of immoral fans. Now Kylie's going to find out just how far she's willing to go on her unyielding rise to the top--even if that means coming face-to-face with the frightening and ruthless forces behind MonoLife, who see all from deep within the shadows...
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vivastory
Feeders | Matt Serafini
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Today I read the vast majority of this 400 page novel, about young social media influencers, that get sucked into the disturbing app:MonoLife. One aspect that really bugs me is the use of free indirect speech: that is third person POV while allowing the writer liberties of first person. This has been a great device for many years, but Serafini seems to want to have it with all angles: have the MC be a psycho and sympathetic, but pretty much (Cont)

vivastory Every one in this book suffers from raging Main Character Syndrome. There's literally a point where another person is referred to as a NPC....🙄🙄 2d
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Feeders | Matt Serafini
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Mehso-so

Feeders by Matt Serafini starts with an intriguing premise but quickly loses its footing. What begins as a promising horror setup drags on too long and veers into the kind of weird that feels more muddled than meaningful. It‘s got flashes of potential, but ultimately, the story overstays its welcome and leaves you more confused than creeped out. 🖤🖤