Julie Chan Is Dead

Received as ARC from Edelweiss. I wasn't quite sure how I felt about this book from the beginning but the concept is intriguing so I wanted to give it a try. Ultimately, there was a plot point about 35% of the way in that wasn't for me.

From the beginning, the characters are not likeable - you aren't rooting for anyone. I don't necessarily need to like my characters though and I was curious to dig into the underbelly of influencing. About 10% of the way in “" Julie lies to the police to assume Chloe's life - it's way to easy. I rolled my eyes and was almost out. I could believe that Julie could scam Chloe's "friends" because it's a superficial relationship and her sister just died but when she decides to call her Aunt? It was beyond stupid to me and I couldn't continue. I think the author could have dealt with the Aunt in the plot without the stupidity. It was added drama that wasn't necessary, in my opinion. "“