Esther is Now Following You

Hardback Published on: 29/01/2026
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Esther is Now Following You
Addictive, Obsessive and Hilarious
I have nothing to say other than I absolutely devoured this book and loved it!!!! Esther is a character that perfectly embodies blowing your life up for a... READ MORE
Amoy Daley, Waterstones Leamington Spa
Esther is Now Following You
The unsettling side of fandom
I knew basically nothing about this book before starting it, and that turned out to be the best way to experience what unfolds. In the wake of a miscarri... READ MORE
Michelle, Chesterfield
Esther is Now Following You
A toe-curling tale of next-level celebrity obsession
Love a good limerance story! From Jenn Ashworth's A Kind of Intimacy to Emma van Straaten's This Immaculate Body, I am a huge fan of female obsession in li... READ MORE
Red
Esther is Now Following You
I'm Obsessed!
A hilarious but poignant story about the lengths we'll go to in order to escape our own lives. Think "You" meets "Baby Reindeer" with a bit of "Eleanor Oli... READ MORE
Kelly at Staines
Esther is Now Following You
Compelling and popcorn-worthy
Esther’s admiration for Canadian actor Ted Levy escalates quickly from curiosity to fixation, pulling her into a series of increasingly questionable choice... READ MORE
Wynnie

Synopsis

Are you ready to meet Esther? Because she is READY to meet you...

A fresh, funny and deeply affecting novel about a woman who becomes a bit too obsessed with her celebrity crush.

*AN INSTANT NO.1 BESTSELLER*

'This is such a great book. People will LOVE it!’ MARIAN KEYES, bestselling author of Grown Ups

'I loved this book. A wild ride of a read, funny yet poignant, it is a gripping page turner.' LIZ NUGENT, award-winning author of Strange Sally Diamond

'Just so brilliant, so well written, and takes you on such a rollercoaster.' EVANNA LYNCH, actor and audiobook narrator

'Looks set to be the smash hit of 2026.' IRISH TIMES

‘I raced through this funny yet unsettling book – and found it all too relatable.’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, Best Debut Novels for 2026

You're the love of Esther's life. You just don't know it yet...

Esther first sees Ted walking in a park in London. They lock eyes and for a fraction of a second, she feels something she’s never felt before.

She starts by reading up about his life in Canada and his work as an actor. Then she watches every interview with him online. It isn’t long before she’s joined Ted’s fan site online where her and the ‘Tedettes’ stalk his every move.

When Ted gets a new celebrity girlfriend, Esther decides that things have gone far enough. She leaves her husband, takes all their savings, and buys a one-way ticket to Canada.

After all, Ted might not know it yet, but they are meant to be together – he just needs a little bit of persuading...

***Readers are OBSESSED with Esther is Now Following You!***

'A well-written, compulsive page-turner’ - FIVE-STAR REVIEW @Tired Mammy Book Club

‘Completely addictive …Tanya Sweeney has a completely unique voice’ FIVE-STAR REVIEW @LucysChronicLife

'ESTHER IS NOW FOLLOWING YOU wasn't what I expected, it was more’ FIVE-STAR Review @BethReadsCrime

‘Brilliantly funny, and freakishly weird, it also had a much deeper emotional undercurrent. Tanya managed to tackle some serious themes, whilst still managing to balance them with comedic writing, that’s some accomplishment. Loved it’ FIVE-STAR REVIEW @JTayAuthor

'I have nothing to say other than I absolutely devoured this book and loved it!!!!' FIVE-STAR Review

'I was utterly immersed in this and hope that Sweeney writes more.' FIVE-STAR Review

'A rollercoaster of a novel that keeps you strapped in and clutching the safety rail until the bitter end!' FIVE-STAR Review

'If you’re looking for a novel that’s both thought-provoking and emotionally gripping, this one’s a must-read.' FIVE-STAR Review

'Oh, never before has a character captured my heart so much, Esther completely has mine.' FIVE-STAR Review

'It's a must-read and I've never seen anything quite like it before.' FIVE-STAR Review

'I was hooked on Esther's character.' FIVE-STAR Review

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
  • ISBN: 9780857507914
  • Number of pages: 320
  • Dimensions: 225 x 145 x 30 mm
  • Weight: 422g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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Esther is Now Following You
Messy, unsettling, and strangely compelling.
Wow. This book was a wild ride. Esther felt like a burning car speeding straight toward a gas factory, and I was strapped in just waiting for the inevitabl... READ MORE
Luutske Powlesland
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Esther is Now Following You
2026 book release
Oh, never before has a character captured my heart so much, Esther completely has mine. I was immediately dawn to Esther, having been in her position, I... READ MORE
Mrsbookburnee
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Esther is Now Following You
Living vicariously through Esther
I don’t think I quite realised that this was definitely not a read on the bus book not only because it’s funny and I was giggling to myself like a lunatic ... READ MORE
Charlotte
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Esther is Now Following You
Different but good!
Esther is now following you …Ted Levy If Esther appears on Mastermind her specialist subjects would be:- 1. Ted Levy, a Canadian actor 2. The follow... READ MORE
Celia Short
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Esther is Now Following You
A superb debut that grips you from the first page!
I absolutely loved this debut novel! Tanya Sweeney has written such a clever, powerful, emotional and poignant story that had me hooked from the very first... READ MORE
Claire
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Esther is Now Following You
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“Esther is Now Following You” is a story that explores how a celebrity crush - albeit a very extreme one - can help someone process trauma and grief, somew... READ MORE
A Mother’s Musings
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Esther is Now Following You
Brilliant debut
I went in expecting a sharp, funny take on influencer culture, but it’s actually a much darker, sadder story about loneliness, grief and the ways we look f... READ MORE
Kay RhysEvans
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Esther is Now Following You
Five stars!
Esther is Now Following You is a startling, original and deeply affecting debut book that defies easy categorisation. What initially appears to be a story ... READ MORE
The Secret Book Review
Esther is Now Following You
A dark story of obsession
I do love the cover for this book although it gave me satirical vibes so let me tell you this, this is not a humorous read, it’s a dark and at times uncomf... READ MORE
Lynda’s Book Reviews
Esther is Now Following You
Brilliant debut novel
For a debut novel, this was such a brilliant and well written novel. The story was entertaining and well written and even though there were some sensitive ... READ MORE
Emma Ashley
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Esther is Now Following You
An excellent debut
I found the humorous parts very funny, and the sad parts very sad. Tanya Sweeney does an excellent tightrope walk between comedy and tragedy. There's a lau... READ MORE
Jim
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Esther is Now Following You
A tale of grief, depression and obsession that has you swinging between horror and sympathy
Esther becomes obsessed with an up-and-coming Canadian actor, Ted Levy. Convinced they are destined to be together, she leaves everything behind, including... READ MORE
D Hart
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