Description
A dark, intoxicating and unputdownable thriller, simmering with atmosphere.
Chloe has always dreamed of becoming a bestselling writer. Then she meets enigmatic influencer Clara Holland, and at last, Chloe has something to write about. They bond instantly, and Chloe moves into Clara’s mansion. But as Clara’s fame skyrockets, she starts behaving strangely, hosting increasingly wild parties, complete with bonfire rituals and moonlit river baptisms.
Clara opens up her home to other girls desperate to live like her. The media call it a cult, and soon Chloe begins to hear unsettling rumours from Clara's past. After one spectacular party, a girl goes missing and the rumours take on a sinister new meaning. If Chloe can’t escape Clara’s influence, she may be next …
THE GOLDENS is about to become your newest obsession.
Review
When Chloe lands her dream university placement - into a prestigious writing course - her dream of becoming a writer is one step closer.
Then she meets Clara, who is from a different world. Clara is a model and influencer with a huge following, and many of the girls on campus are drawn to her charm and beauty. But Chloe is the lucky one who soon becomes Clara’s friend, and gets to move into her family’s mansion (Clara’s wealthy parents are never there).
Clara throws the best invitation-only parties - even celebrities attend, and every local girl wants an invite. Soon, Chloe becomes just like Clara, although she is never allowed to outshine her. But when Clara starts to show a dark side, Chloe starts to wonder what she has really gotten herself into... There are rumours about incidents from Clara’s past, and when one of Chloe’s former roommates disappears from one of Clara’s parties, they get stronger.
When Clara opens her mansion to eight other lucky, like-minded girls, they soon become like a cult and the media are circling, trying to uncover what is really happening there. Are they really a bunch of girls looking out for each other, living their best lives and giving each other the support to follow their dreams? Or are they a group of puppet-like clones following the rules of a potentially crazed leader?
This is an intoxicating book that takes the reader into the heady world of high-end glamour and modern online influencers. It raises many questions about how far you would go to be a success in this world. With themes of toxic and controlling relationships, social media, glamour and luxury, this book is best suited to readers aged 15 and older, and its message is a valuable one.
