Hate Follow: A Novel [Paperback]

A rich and witty story with two complicated women at its heart,Hate Followis a beautiful debut. Quinn-Kong's story of an influencer mom sued by her resentful daughter is of the moment, but its exploration of female power and privilege is timeless. — Amanda Eyre Ward,New York Timesbestselling author ofLovers and Liars

This riveting, thought-provoking novel pulls back the curtain on influencer culture to reveal a story of a mother and daughter grappling with what they owe one another as they struggle to navigate life in the glaring public eye.

Influencer Whitney Golden has it all: beautiful, photogenic children; a handsome new boyfriend; a gorgeous house; and designer clothes and beauty products that arrive on her doorstep every day. After spending years building her brand as a popular mommy blogger and widowed mother of four (including twins!) to over a million followers, the thirty-seven-year-old is at the peak of her career.

But in this relatable family drama, it all comes to a screeching halt when Mia, her teenaged daughter, announces shes tired of the social media life. She wants nothing more to do with her mothers online brandand demands that not just she, but her siblings and their deceased father be removed from Whitneys Instagram, blog, and just about everywhere else on the internet.

When Whitney doesnt agree, Mia does the unthinkable: She sues her mother. What started as a family spat turns into a monumental court case about child privacy, individual agency, and modern parenting that shatters Mia and Whitneys relationship and wreaks havoc on both their lives. As the case ignites a media firestorm and unrelenting online bashing from a Greek chorus of internet snarkers, Whitney has to decide whether shes willing to risk everything shes built to win back her daughter.

Hate Followis such an important and timely book. Without judgment, and with nuance and care, Erin QulC,