It contains nine essays about topics including internet culture, marriage, scams, and contemporary feminism.

[2] On August 25, 2019, Trick Mirror debuted at #2 on The New York Times Bestseller list in the category Combined Print & E-Book Non-Fiction.

"[7] Writing for Slate, reviewer Laura Miller called Tolentino "a classical essayist along the lines of Montaigne.

"[8] The Guardian called Trick Mirror "a bold and playful collection of essays from a hugely talented writer.

"[9] NPR's Vincent Acovino called the collection "phenomenal" and praised Tolentino's "trademark brand of freewheeling wit and intelligence.