"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

"A creepy and exciting tale of AI gone awry" — Trinity School Book Awards

"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