Everyone in the Group Chat Dies by L.M. Chilton Review

Hello Readers,

Thank you to NetGalley for giving me access to an eBook copy of Everyone in the Group Chat Dies by L.M. Chilton in exchange for an honest review.  Since today is the official publication day, this review will be spoiler-free.

Please note that I don’t own the rights to the cover image the image is being used under Fair Use for review and recommendation purposes, in accordance with sections 29 and 30 of the Copyright Act.
 
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Title: Everyone in the Group Chat Dies
Author: L.M. Chilton
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Mystery
Pages: 342
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Synopsis: Kirby Cornell needs a break from everything:
- Her crumbling flat in the sleepy town of Crowhurst (famous for its award-winning sausage rolls and a second-rate serial killer from the 90s).
- Her dead-end job.
- Her sleazy landlord
- Her slobbish housemates.
- And, most of all, the terrible thing they all did. 
Luckily, that hasn't caught up with her just yet. Until a new message on their old group chat pops
Everyone in the group chat will die.

It's the first text her ex-flatmate and social-media sleuth Esme has sent for ages, but that's not the really weird thing. The really weird thing is, Esme died twelve months ago…

Miniature Review

From the very first pages, Everyone in The Group Chat Dies had me hooked. I was instantly drawn into the mystery of Crowhurst and the town’s bizarre obsession with its mascot.

I love a good small-town mystery with twists, red herrings, and humour, and this book delivered. Told from Claire "Kirby" Cornell’s perspective, the story jumps between present day and twelve months ago, keeping the suspense high.

The writing style felt natural and chatty, like being part of the group. Claire’s witty narration, sprinkled with inside jokes, made it even more engaging. What started as a fun, light-hearted read slowly built-up tension, and before I knew it, I was racing through the pages.

Beyond the mystery, the friendships felt real and relatable. The balance between humour and suspense was perfect I laughed, felt the tension, and even teared up. I couldn’t stop forming my own theories and loved every second of it.

I expected to enjoy the premise, but the clever, fast-paced writing made it even better than I imagined. Sharp, gripping, and packed with personality, this is a must-read for anyone who loves a slasher-style thriller with a strong dose of humour.

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