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A review by katisfullybooked
Influencer Island by Kyle Rutkin
3.0
I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This story takes place on a mysterious island, where the most elite influencers must go neck-to-neck in a challenge hosted by one of the most elusive and mysterious artists of the modern time. They know nothing about the challenge, and are not expecting what they have to face. We read the transcript of a podcast all about the horrors that these influencers must face on the island, while also figuring out the mystery behind the great Wyatt James.
While reading this, I was quite confused by the format. It's a podcast transcript, and most times there are two different stories happening on the one page. It took me a while to get into how to read it and how to follow along properly. Due to this, I did not really enjoy the first 30% of the book. However, once you get into to the groove of reading it, it does become easier to follow.
I thought the concept was absolutely fantastic. Think Hunger Games, but instead of unwilling teens you have fame hungry influencers. Really cool idea! However, the execution was just so-so. I thought things moved way too slow in the beginning, and way too fast at the end. I was left unsatisfied with the ending because I couldn't connect with the characters. It's hard to connect with characters when you're just reading a transcript.
I thought Cal was boring and whiny, and Carrie had no depth outside of the arc of her missing brother plotline. I just couldn't care! Despite this, it was interesting to read because the concept is kind of new and unwritten. I would definitely check out other books by this author in the future!
This story takes place on a mysterious island, where the most elite influencers must go neck-to-neck in a challenge hosted by one of the most elusive and mysterious artists of the modern time. They know nothing about the challenge, and are not expecting what they have to face. We read the transcript of a podcast all about the horrors that these influencers must face on the island, while also figuring out the mystery behind the great Wyatt James.
While reading this, I was quite confused by the format. It's a podcast transcript, and most times there are two different stories happening on the one page. It took me a while to get into how to read it and how to follow along properly. Due to this, I did not really enjoy the first 30% of the book. However, once you get into to the groove of reading it, it does become easier to follow.
I thought the concept was absolutely fantastic. Think Hunger Games, but instead of unwilling teens you have fame hungry influencers. Really cool idea! However, the execution was just so-so. I thought things moved way too slow in the beginning, and way too fast at the end. I was left unsatisfied with the ending because I couldn't connect with the characters. It's hard to connect with characters when you're just reading a transcript.
I thought Cal was boring and whiny, and Carrie had no depth outside of the arc of her missing brother plotline. I just couldn't care! Despite this, it was interesting to read because the concept is kind of new and unwritten. I would definitely check out other books by this author in the future!