Well this was fun!! What a crazy book! I wasn’t sure what to expect as I hadn’t read the authors first book Don’t Swipe Right, but I really enjoyed it. Thank you to the author and NetGalley for the ARC. I’m off to read Donr Swipe Right now!

A fun, twisty and thrilling mystery centred around a 'spree-killer' case in Crowhurst and the events that occur when a social-media detective comes to town, declaring that the killer is still alive. Featuring a dual-timeline where each timeline is equally important, we are constantly thrown around between events, leaving the reader on edge throughout, questioning everything you have been told. With an excellent setting and a crow motif that will make sure you never look at a mascot the same way ever again, nor a claw machine for that matter - this is a sure fire winner for anyone after a creepy, small-town thriller-mystery that will keep you up until 2am reading.

First things first the plot twist at the end had me gagged I will not lie! Serial killer, comedy and unqualified 'couch detectives' saving the day? ATE. IT. UP.
Will be reading 'Don't Swipe Right' because I absolutely enjoyed Chilton's writing style.
Thanks to Aries Fiction, Head of Zeus and NetGalley for the opportunity to receive this ARC.

Having enjoyed Don't Swipe Right, I was excited to see what this author would do next and this was another fun read.
You do have to suspend belief a bit, but it was well written with short, snappy chapters.
The ending was a bit rushed for me and for some reason it reminded me of some of the recent YA mysteries that I've been reading.
Kirby and her friends definitely didn't always feel like they were in their thirties, that's for sure.
However, there were some nice twists and reveals and I will certainly be reading what L.M. Chilton does next.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A fun crazy wild ride of a read, a perfect combination of humour and mystery.

A well written, interesting, entertaining page turner,

Everyone in the group chat dies by L M Chilton
Includes: a killer group chat. Reunion chapters. 5 flatmates.
Dark past catching up with them. Lots of funny parts
Thank you @headofzeus for my gifted copy!

I got gifted a netgalley version of Don't swipe right and I really enjoyed it. So I was excited to read another book by this author, especially after reading the title
I read chapter one of this and it was very short but gripping and made me want to keep reading which is always a good sign. I like how some chapters were set in the present and some were set twelve months ago. It feeds you the answers and mystery very slowly so you can piece it together bit by bit

This was dark and twisty and hard to put down. Different to most thrillers l've read which I really liked. Something tragic happens that changes lives and everyone thinks they know the story but there's plenty of untold chapters left

Thanks NetGalley for the free advance read of this book for honest review.
Brilliantly written, my only complaint is I didn’t get anything else done as I couldn’t put it down!
The ‘film version’ in my head was very much that of the Scream! film franchise, but British, and slightly more believable.
I REALLY enjoyed this book, the main character, whilst flawed, was still likeable as were her rather unfortunate friends!
I will be looking for more by LM Chilton, and will TRY to pace myself next time so I don’t stay awake all night reading! Thanks for a great read.

This was certainly a different type of book! I was sucked in my the title, blurb and cover and when I started reading, I found that it was funny and well written. Based on a dual timeline of only a year in between, we find ourselves immersed in quite a few mysteries at once.

What I liked:
-Kirby was very likable and not just another teen hero
-The humour and relationships between the flatmates
-The background unearthed throughout the book
-The highlight of the perils of social media

What wasn't my cup of tea:
-The somewhat rushed ending
-Because of the rushed ending, the horror of what was happening was glossed over
-The romance never got there

I feel like the book had a very 'funny yet somewhat completely unrealistic' vibe that lends itself to movies like Hot Fuzz. It was a fun read and if you are in the mood for something not too serious, pick this one up!

Thanks to Netgalley and Head of Zeus Publishing for this ARC.

After reading this authors previous book I was eager for this and over the moon to be accepted.

Whilst I did enjoy it, it didn’t wow me, it was a little too predictable and I didn’t particularly gel with any of the characters.
I think it’s definitely more of a YA book.
I did quite like the ending though and would still recommend.

The interwoven timelines make for a very interesting reveal of a small town mystery. The characters are well written and evolved, with a healthy sprinkle of humour within the unfolding mystery. The group chat and internet element of the story makes for an interesting read and keeps the approach to the story current. Clever red herrings keep even seasoned mystery readers guessing until the end.

Fast-paced and highly entertaining, "Everyone in the Group Chat Dies" kept me hooked until the end.
This was my first book by L.M. Chilton, but it certainly won't be my last.

I really enjoyed Everyone in the Group Chat Dies. It was full of suspense, drama, mystery, and secrets. It was also funny and quirky.

I loved the way the story was told with Kirby/Clare as narrator and it being told in two timelines, too.
The storyline was fun and twisted, the writing style was addictive, and the characters were interesting, likable, and relatable.

I thought I had it figured out, but I wasn't even close. The twists and turns were crazy and they just kept coming.

This is the first book I've read from L.M. Chilton, and I'm definitely interested in reading more from this author.

I highly recommend it.

4 stars from me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to Netgalley, Head of Zeus, and L.M. Chilton, for the chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Well this was highly enjoyable, and amazingly I didn't manage to predict the final outcome.

Told in two timelines, the previous year and current year, we get to learn the truth about various happenings in this small fairly sleepy town.

Kirby and her flatmates are central to everything, although I was getting Dylan and Dave confused at times (2 D names in the same flat share leads to that!), it certainly made for an interesting read.

There are some really odd dynamics at play, and Kirby is a bit of a bumbling, impulsive sort of new internet detective, who is trying to find Esme in the previous year time line, and find out why she is getting messages from Esme in the current time line.

What very soon becomes apparent is that if you were flatmates with Kirby, your life may be over sooner than you think.

This was an enjoyable story, and gave me a good indication that I'm likely to be happy to read more from the author in the future too.

Thank you to Head of Zeus and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Unfortunately this wasn't for me. I couldn't connect with any of the characters which was a me problem not a book problem. I am sure it will find the right target audience and is a hit!

This book started off well but became a little too far fetched for my liking. That said, the story was well paced throughout and the premise of the book is good.

Everyone in the Group Chat Dies has such a great title, I couldn’t resist reading it. The premise is fun, dark, and very now—with a mix of murder, humour, and internet culture that starts off strong.

The writing is witty, and there are definitely some laugh-out-loud and “wait, what just happened?” moments. It’s fast, a bit wild, and doesn’t take itself too seriously—which I appreciated! But as the plot twisted and turned (and twisted again), it got a little too chaotic for me. The plot gets increasingly over-the-top (which may be the point), but I found myself losing interest and struggling to stay invested in the characters.

Still, it’s a quick, quirky read with a lot of personality. If you like your thrillers with a side of satire and don’t mind things getting a bit crazy, this might be your kind of book.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Smart, sinister, and totally binge-worthy. This contemporary thriller taps into digital paranoia and group dynamics with eerie accuracy. L.M. Chilton crafts a fast-paced narrative full of twists, making it a perfect choice for fans of dark, modern suspense.

A quirky, funny, murder mystery that is an enjoyable read.

‘Kirby’ is an aspiring but struggling journalist, living in a small flat with her flatmates affectionately nicknamed ‘the deadbeats’ in Crowhurst. Esme soon appears in their lives, an investigative reporter with a wide social media follower, determined to unearth some old truths about the legendary Crowhurst serial killer. As Esme sets out to prove that this serial killer is very much alive and back for vengeance. When Esme goes missing, Kirby takes over determined to find Esme and prove her theory.

The book is split into two timelines, moving between the year before and the present day. The reader finds out what happened to Esme, and also who is tormenting the ‘deadbeats’ in the present world.

There’s plenty of twists along the way and a couple of surprises. Overall, a good read, that is a bit slasher, a bit of murder, a bit of humour and not too much darkness. Good spring/summer read.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Head of Zeus for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

4 stars.

7/10
Hello dear reader or listener, I have a short and sweet one for you today for Head of Zeus’ latest comedic thriller. With thanks to the publisher for granting my NetGalley request, here are my honest thoughts.

Promoted as Friends meets I Know What You Did Last Summer I can safely say this book is the equivalent of the B-Movie version of the latter. And I don’t mean it in a bad way, mind you. Chilton has a fun enough narrative voice and a snappy pace that keeps you entertained and curious about the mysteries of the story. You follow protagonist Kirby as she alternately recounts, in between pop culture refs, what happened a year before and what is happening in her present, as someone she thought dead seems to be back and vengeful. As the main pov she is the most fleshed out which just about makes up for the lack of any considerable depth from any other character in the story, but sometimes that’s all you want from a book like this. You can relate to some of Kirby’s struggles if you’re her age (it me, dear reader) but at the same time I felt the strength of her initial drive and some of her actions that get the story going a tad far fetched given the premise the author sets down. But I wasn’t all too bothered either.

If you take it as a chill read to while away an afternoon, without all that much of an emotional investment, this is the perfect vacation or pool/sea side book. Bit light on the thrills perhaps but still technically a slasher, Chilton doesn’t shy from some gore but still keeps it accessible to most age groups, and the big reveals are not predictable in any way that’ll ruin your enjoyment of the story before it’s time. It’s simple and relaxing fun, with good banter, and mild (ok plenty, ngl) poking fun at Gen-Z influencer culture.

Until next time,
Eleni A.E.

Fun, fun, fun!
A cozy crime I did like so I won’t give up!!
This kept me hooked until the end and I didn’t want it to finish. This is well written and it made me laugh at times,