"Gently cautions readers about the rampant use of AI, the dangers of social media, chasing fame and performative activism." - The Guardian "Asking interesting questions about where protest ends and criminality begins, this is a thought-provoking, gripping and hugely relevant cautionary tale." -- BookTrust, Book of the Day "AdelAIDE is full of radical ideas which initially help but soon set in motion a thriller which keeps the reader engrossed. Suspense and an atmosphere of threat and danger pervade the fast-moving narrative." -- The School Librarian "AdelAIDE is gripping, unsettling and eerily close to home. Melinda Salisbury delivers a tightly wound, thought-provoking tale about identity, social media and the price of curated perfection. In just a few pages, AdelAIDE punches hard with its commentary on how far society will go for approval and control. This is a digital-age thriller that'll make you think twice before chasing online fame.
" - BBC Bitesize Recommends "Incredibly eye-opening . Sinister, clever and unquestioningly worrying, they will make readers think twice before sharing their personal details online." - Scope for Imagination, blog "Packs a huge punch in terms of subject matter . It's suspenseful plot builds with danger and threat throughout and leaves us with a chilling warning about the world of tech . Utterly thrilling and totally absorbing." -- Mini Travellers, blog "Drop dead current. And just a sensible bit of entertainment." - NetGalley review "A very timely read, highlighting the importance of the knowledge needed when dealing with new technology.
Dark, compelling, unputdownable!" - NetGalley review.