In 'Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion', Jia Tolentino, a gifted cultural critic from The New Yorker, presents a collection of nine astute essays that dissect the intricacies of contemporary selfhood and cultural phenomena. Tolentino delves into the transformative realm of the internet, scrutinizes the rise of scam culture, and dissects the allure of optimization that shadows our existence. With incisive wit and fearless writing, she examines the landscape of a society consumed by its reflection, providing an introspective yet outward-looking critique of the forces that distort our perceptions.