I received this book for free, as an Arc, in exchange for an honest review.

The language used in this story was very much on par with how I talk, so I was able to be enveloped within the book from the very start.

The story follows Kirby, an almost 30 year old minor journalist who wants to make it big. She shares a flat with three other people, and they're known as "The Deadbeats".

One day, a young woman by the name of Esme enters the flat, and this is where the story gets interesting. Esme is a social media influencer, who reports on cold case crimes, and this is what brought her to the sleepy, quiet village of Crowhurst.

When Esme goes missing, just after 24 hours of being in the village, Kirby knows there's something sinister going on.

Could the rumours be true, that the spree killer of 1996 never actually died, and has come back to stop the chitter chatter?

A gripping, addictive read that I finished in one sitting.

This story revolves around Kirby, a journalist, and her housemates, The Deadbeats. It is told across two interwoven timelines a year apart. Both storylines are packed with thrills and intrigue as Kirby tries to get to the bottom of both mysteries.

In the past, Esme, an armchair detective with a massive social media following, turns up in Crowhurst to investigate a spree killer case from 30 years ago. When she goes missing, Kirby takes to social media to enlist the help of Esme’s fans and solve her disappearance.

In the present, members of the Deadbeats group chat are dying after an eerie message from the now-deceased Esme. Kirby returns to Crowhurst to find out who is behind this series of murders and try to stop them before anyone else is killed.

The author explores themes such as the decline of print journalism, the rise of social media, and the consumption of true crime as a source of entertainment. Newspaper articles give way to clickbait headlines, and true crime enthusiasts investigate alongside police as they try to help solve cases with their own research.

This story is funny, witty, and light hearted. The characters are relatable and fun, and the Deadbeats banter was fantastic! I was a little bit suss on nearly everyone at one point or another and didn’t pick the ending at all. This is an easy read, and the switching between timelines kept me engaged and turning pages. Some scenes were a bit cringe, but this only added to the laughs and it suited the sassy, sarcastic tone in which Kirby tells her story.

If you’re looking for a fun, easy-to-read mystery, give this book a try. I enjoyed reading this story and I’d recommend it!

This book gave me I know what do you did last summer vibes. The characters are likeable, the story is interesting and it’s a great, easy read. I did not predict the ending.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC. Loved the title and the cover, but I really didn't care for this book. The humour wasn't funny to me, and the switching of timelines across chapters didn't have the tension-building effect that it can have when used well. It almost felt laborious to read to the end just to know for sure whodunnit. I've given it two stars because it wasn't bad, per se; it was just too bland for my liking.

With cracking characters, pacy plotting and a sitcom-esque style, Everyone In The Group Chat Dies is to murderous crime thrillers what Scary Movie is to Scream.

Fabulous Fun.

Fast paced is the best way to describe this book. Short and snappy keeps you engaged with a mix of characters that keep hold of your attention. The storyline itself kept me guessing. I loved the whole use of modern day technology (WhatsApp!).

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for this great ARC. I loved this book, it is written with wit and humour and has a fast paced narrative that means you cannot put it down. I loved the story and the sense of mystery with a modern day focus on socials and online presence. A great read.

Having enjoyed 'Swiped' I devoured this book over two nights.

We meet Kirby Connel who, whilst working on a 18-30 type holiday, gets a text from her old flatmate Esme, only problem is Esme died the previous year.

The story moves between present day and a year ago where Kirby lives in a dreary Surrey in her shared flat with her 3 flatmates, they call themselves The Deadbeats and have a group chat to discuss things such as dinner time and who broke the toilet flush.

One night Esme turns up stating she's renting out the temporarily vacated boxroom. Esme is popular on video sharing app Showme (tiktok is sooo last year), investigating various crimes and mysteries. She's in town to investigate a serial killer from 30 years ago (that's the 90s btw). A bunch of teenagers are murdered and the killer threw himself off a cliff, case closed...Esme is here to open it back up, was he really the killer?

An enjoyable, fast moving read, funny in parts, certain events skimmed over and a slightly rushed ending but I liked it.

Thank you very much Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book in advance.

While this was atmospheric and spooky, the storyline was a little incoherent and could definitely do with some further development. On reflection, whilst it was enjoyable to read, there was no real purpose to the storyline and was a little futile in places. An extremely average thriller; personally, I would be inclined to recommend something more worth your while.

I received a free eARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this opportunity. This was an enjoyable read but not that rememberable.

This book really took me by surprise. When I read the description I already knew I was going to enjoy the plot but the writing style was perfect ! There was so much humour and wittiness that the characters felt so relatable.

At certain points in the book I felt as thought the author struggled to communicate emotions such as sadness due to the excess humour. I did not feel entirely connected to the characters but the world building and cliff hangers really made this book for me !!

This was a fun "who done it" mystery. I really enjoyed the modern take on the influencer tiktok/show me world.

Police cover ups, murder, serial killer baby daddies, traps, past and present POVs, this had all the fun stuff you want in an easy read light hearted thriller.

Kirby Cornell is back in the town of Crowhurst, where she worked as a local journalist when things went awry in London. She made good friends with her housemates, though they’re not necessarily a group you’d place together, but things take an odd turn when a message in their group chat pops up – that everyone in the group chat will die. Kirby thinks back to the arrival of their newest housemate, who, though wasn’t there for very long, made a lasting impression. Moreover, the text came from that most recent housemate… who died a year ago. Cue much investigation as she uses her skills to figure out who’s responsible and how she can avoid being killed.

We follow Kirby in two different timelines. She used to live with some good friends and when we meet her she is in a dead end job, but what happened in between?

I loved this book, it was clever, the friendships were relatable and in amongst it all there is a slasher/horror/mystery/thriller! You truly couldn’t ask for more.

The author has weaved a story that starts with a new housemate and ends in secrets, lies and a serial killer.

Truly brilliant and definitely one for anyone that enjoys thrills with a really good story.

I received this eARC from NetGalley in return for an honest review, which this is.

Part slasher horror, part thriller. A group of flatmates/friends drift apart after an incident with their surprise flatmate Esme, until a year later when a mysterious message in their group chat brings them back together to investigate. Until they start leaving the group chat just before they die. The twists and turns along the way kept me guessing how it would end and it was not the ending I would have predicted. There were themes around the death of print journalism, the rise in social media, civilian investigators and true crime junkies. It was a fairly light hearted read so even so it didn't delve very deep into social commentary. The story jumps between past and present as the mysteries unravel. It was a nice easy read and an entertaining story overall.

Thanks to the Aria & Aries team and Netgalley for the advance reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

I was unsure of this initially. It kind of felt too Tik Tok generation but I was pleasantly surprised by it. It’s a good whodunnit with decent characters and a good twist.

It would make a lovely read for holidays or on a flight.

This was a quick read which went between present day and 12 months before, and follows Kirbys story. I much preferred present day Kirby, her a year before was rather annoying. It's got some funny moments and quite a few deaths but I wasn't the biggest fan of the ending.
3.5 stars rounded up.

I started reading this during my lunch breaks at work and about a third of the way in, I regretted the choice immediately because I wanted to continue to read and not put it down until the next day. I was surprised -- but in the best way -- at how much I really enjoyed the story and the characters and the pacing of it. If there is one thing this book isn't, it's boring. The fast pace keeps you wanting more at the end of every chapter and the twist is something I didn't see coming and almost audibly gasped out loud at the reveal. The characters are likeable and if not likeable, then certainly interesting enough to keep going and I really enjoyed the past and present POV -- it really helped with telling the story.

Would absolutely recommend this book!

This is the second book by L.M Chilton and I would highly recommend both books. A dark, funny modern day story, that had me hooked throughout. It's rare these days to find a good psychological thriller that makes you scared and giggle simultaneously, but here it is. Highly recommended xx

I really enjoyed this read. Very Gen Z and Morden- day. I kept thinking I guessed the killer but didn’t, even until the killer was released at the end.
Love the relationships the ‘deadbeats’ had.