To be completely honest I am really not sure what to think about this book. It was not what I was hoping for it to be, the story didn't have me hooked, it rather had me rolling my eyes as it was so unrealistic, but on the other hand, few days after finishing it I was scared to go out in the dark, as I was imagining things, so it was rather well written. I think the author has captured the atmosphere really well, making the read unsettling. There was some hunour mixed with the uncertainty and mystery.

It was fast - paced and very curvy and with plenty of dialogues and banter between the characters, so it made the reading easier. But I have never tried to guess "who did it" and it's not a good sign, because it shows that I was not invested and has actually never connected with the characters.

But the end srprised me and, like I said, the book stayed with me for a bit afterwards. For me it was more like a satire that was touching upon some important social media issues and not a mystery. Not my read, however, but if you're looking for something a bit different, this might be a book for you.

L.M. Chilton’s Everyone in the Group Chat Dies is a darkly captivating, twisty thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Centered around a tight-knit group of friends who bond over their group chat, the story takes a chilling turn when one by one, each member begins to fall victim to a series of increasingly sinister events. Chilton expertly builds suspense, weaving together themes of trust, betrayal, and the dangers lurking behind the screens we think we know so well. With sharp, witty dialogue and a plot that never lets up, this book is an exhilarating ride through the world of social media, secrets, and the unsettling realization that sometimes, the most dangerous connections are the ones we don’t even see coming. It’s a thrilling, cautionary tale that will leave you questioning everything about your own online relationships.

*thank you to net galley for providing me with an e-arc in return of an honest review*

this was a really fast paced quick read, a lot of dialogue which helped fly through it. Had me guessing and changing my theory A LOT on ‘who’ the killer was which I loved. Only reason it wasn’t higher rated is because I didn’t connect with any of the characters further than just having a good time.

Loved this book. Kept you guessing but entertained the whole way through. I didnt even see the twist at the end and I read a lot of crime. Brought the crime genre up to date.

This was HILARIOUS. I absolutely loved the back and forth banter between all the characters - I just knew there was something fishy about Esme’s death and the gradual mystery and investigation was extremely well paced. Great modern day thriller

Thanks netgalley and L.M Chilton for giving me this ARC ahead of publication.

This definitely keeps you in suspense with a surprise or two along the way. I did feel for Kirby who, for the most part, was just trying to find her way through life and do the right thing!

This is an interesting read and kept my attention throughout. I liked the dynamics between Kirby and her friends although I did want to learn more about them. They seemed interesting characters and all very different but somehow worked together. Esme did shake things up and with what seemed to be very little effort. Annoying but effective which I think was the point particularly given her vocation!!

I'm glad it ended the way it did (without giving too much away) although I did feel Kirby deserved a little more in her life... More of an holistic happy ending although maybe I'm being too optimistic or maybe there'll be a sequel!!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for allowing me to read an advanced copy of the book.

Kirby and her friends live in a small town famous for a murder in the mid 90's. Kirby moves into a flat to look into the murder, and brings her friends into it the investigation, until eventually kirby is the only one still investigating. Kirby gets a whatsapp from esme, only esme died a year ago, and when her friends leave the whatsapp group, they end up dead too, so now kirby is trying to find out what happened all those years ago, what's happened to her friends and whether or not she will be next.

It was an easy book to read and normally when a story jumps between different dates it can get confusing but this story was easy to follow, it's a great read.

Thanks to the publishers and Net Galley for an advance copy in exchange for a review. This is an easy to read thriller based on a small town called Crowhurst, 30 years ago a spree killer killed 5 teenagers and then disappeared. When Esme a social media influencer turns up insisting the killer is still at large Kirby is drawn in to try and help. The book flicks between past and present as her and her other 3 housemates try to find out exactly what happened all those years ago- has Peter Doyle really returned? I liked the writing style and read this book and quickly. I liked the mix of characters and the storyline kept me invested. I will be recommending to others

After reading L.M Chiltons last book, this was a very anticipated read and I was over the moon to get the chance to read a copy from NetGalley.
Another fantastic book, possibly funnier than the last too considering the storyline. Characters are always well written so you know exactly who is who and a bit about them. Conclusive ending too not leaving any questions. I look forward to the next book by this author!

I really enjoyed this book. It flits between 12 months ago and present day but quite clearly and it makes sense to the story. There was a mystery to be solved 12 months ago surrounding the Crowhurst killer and there is an even bigger mystery to be solved now, providing Kirby can survive long enough to get to the bottom of who the new killer in Crowhurst is. The pacing of the book is good and it’s not like anything else I’ve read which is fab. Look forward to more from this author.

Kirby and her flatmates, affectionally known as The Deadbeats live in a town in Surrey which is famous for a murder of a group of teenagers back in 1996.
When Esme arrives, to stay in Flat 4 for a few weeks, to investigate the Crowhurst Killer, Kirby and The deadbeats all get sucked in to the mystery until Esme just disappears in to thin air - and Kirby is the only one who wants to uncover the truth.

When Kirby receives a text from Esme, her ex-flatmake, Kirby decides to ignore it. Mainly because Esme died a year ago. Someone must have got hold of her mobile and is playing a sick joke on her. But then, another old flatmate leaves the WhatsApp group and is then found dead and Kirby is now wondering if the murderer is still alive and for some reason is coming after her and her flatmates.
The book has a dual timeline and we go back and forth between the present day and twelve months before, with Kirby telling the story.

I enjoyed this book and Kirby comes across as a really likeable person. There is plenty of humour and sarcasm and although some of the situations were a bit silly, it was, at times, really good to have a bit of relief from what could have been a bit too heavy.

The "Show Me" app that is a major part of the story, is a fictional app similar to TikTok and certainly gets the author's point across of how dangerous it can be to live your life through social media.

I had no idea of "whodunnit" and there were red herrings galore. I really enjoyed trying to figure it all out and was surprised when we finally found out.

A very enjoyable read.

This was just not very good. Poor character building, predictable plot, silly ending. Just not much fun unfortunately

Despite being categorised as a mystery/thriller this book absolutely isn’t a thriller and the mystery was too easy to work out. In fact it read more as satire and was amusing at times. It took over a week to read as it just didn’t grab my attention and was too easy to put down. This isn’t the book for people wanting a fast paced thriller but if you want an amusing book that seems to be poking fun at the thriller genre give it a go.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC in return for my honest and unbiased opinion.

This book actually has two storylines running through it: the present day storyline which is what is mentioned in the blurb, where the MC gets a text message from a dead girl, and a past storyline, that shows the events from twelve months ago and explains how this dead girl came into the MC’s life and what happened to her.

This book started off with a bang. The MC is working abroad in a job she clearly hates. The writing was engaging and the MC’s voice was sassy and self-deprecating and kept me entertained. The ending of the first chapter, where the MC receives a text from the dead girl had me hooked. But when we dive into back story. It was quite clear this was the story of how the MC and her friends met the dead girl and what happened to her. It started out a little slow, especially after the explosive ending of chapter one. It was, however, entertaining once it got going, and there were a few twists that I was not expecting.

The present day storyline, which was what the blurb promised, actually only accounted for about ten percent of the book (might have been a bit more, but it was definitely not enough). It also didn’t feel fully fleshed out. We basically got a few chapters scattered throughout where the MC barely does anything proactive, until we get to the end and the real killer is identified and the two storylines finally connect. I don’t think this storyline was explored as well as it could have been, and it felt like it was only included so the book could be compared to ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’. It felt like an afterthought, so it’s a shame that the blurb chose to focus on this rather than the main storyline (which was a great storyline in its own right, just different).

I think if you go into this book with little to no expectations, you might like it. It was certainly an entertaining read about finding the truth about an old murder. But if you’re expecting a storyline that focuses on the text message and want the friends to discover who knows their secret and how to keep it hidden, you will be disappointed.

Love the mismatched flatmates, the awful but oh, so realistic landlord and the not very well respected town serial killer!
it is rare for a thriller to have funny moments but this one really does and they add to the plot! Several red herrings, a respectable pile of bodies and some great twists!

This is the epitome of a small town murder mystery. The cast of characters was good, and the inclusion of the WhatsApp messages was great at building suspense. This was a decent quick read for me but I was a little disappointed with the ending even though it absolutely did make sense! I'm not sure if this book was a tongue in cheek poke at the genre or if that was unintentional, but it was quite amusing!

I liked everything about this book except the ending (might have given it an extra star if it played out differently!)

Four random folk share a flat. A mixed bunch, the flat mates get on well, each with their own little idiosyncrasies. There is the dental nurse, the pub chef, a chap known as the The Legend for some obscure reason that I must have missed, and our main protagonist, the shamed journalist. Whilst they like nothing better than to bicker over the tv remote, slob around the flat in various stages of undress, and inebriate themselves regularly at the Red Lion, life does seem to be passing them all by. There is a fifth member of the Deadbeats Group Chat, Max, who has a year’s secondment some distance away, so his room is empty, awaiting his return. When a beautiful young woman lets herself into the flat one evening, the flatmates are more than a little surprised. However, she assures them that the empty room has been sub let to her from Max, just for the summer whilst he is away. Needless to say, boring nights in front of the tv are now a thing of the past.

This was an ok read, but definitely needed some work. It all seemed a little bland, too long and very mediocre. I do think this would work much better as a YA book. Some of the “funny” bits were very cringy. I did finish reading as I wanted confirmation of who Jack Daw was, as it was pretty obvious from early on.

Not one for though I’m sure it will find its niche.

Thank you NetGalley and Head of Zeus.

Everyone in the Group Chat Dies was a super interesting take on a mystery thriller! The characters were believably in their late 20s and our protagonist had her flaws, to the point where at times she was almost unlikeable, which a lot of authors are anxious to do.

The start of the story was a little slow, but I was hooked from about halfway onwards. There weren't too many twists to mess up the pacing, just a few sprinkled in to keep you interested. While dual timelines aren't my favourite thing to read about in a thriller, I did appreciate it in this book and think it added the necessary context.

This was definitely a fun read and one which I flew through once I was hooked - I'm looking forward to reading more of the author's work!

I really enjoyed this one. The title was the appealing factor and it didn’t disappoint. I really liked Kirby, her determination to keep finding out what happened was interesting to read. The ending wasn’t where I thought it would go, but I wouldn’t have been able to come up with a different ending that made sense. If you like a good thriller, then you’ll love this.

I liked it, but I was lost about half the first quarter of the book. I wish there was a bit more context and setting the scene. Additionally , the end was rushed and that didn’t help with the book.
Overall, I still finished and didn’t hate it.