3.31 AVERAGE

dark medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I was super disappointed with this book. I found the main character so annoying and unreliable. I normally like a split timeline but this one sometimes left me confused and blended together. I thought it was going to have a bit more humor? The vilain in the end was a bit of a let down. 
funny mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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nibbseyreads's review

4.25
dark funny mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
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aimesfire's review

2.0
mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
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whiskey_and_pine's review

3.5
mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
funny mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

jessma1997's review

4.0
mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
 Creepy, Clever, and Darkly Funny

Everyone in the Group Chat Dies by L.M. Chilton is a darkly comedic thriller that blends elements of murder mystery with modern social media culture. 

The story centers on Kirby Cornell, a disillusioned aspiring journalist stuck in a dead end job and living with messy housemates in the quiet town of Crowhurst known primarily for its award-winning sausage rolls and a notorious serial killer from the 1990s.  Her mundane life takes a sinister turn when she receives a chilling message in an old group chat: "Everyone in the group chat will die."  The message is from Esme, a former flatmate and social media sleuth who died a year prior.  

The narrative unfolds through dual timelines, alternating between the present and events from a year earlier when Esme moved into Kirby's flat.  Esme was investigating the decades-old Crowhurst killings, suspecting that the real murderer was never caught.  As the past and present intertwine, Kirby is drawn into a web of secrets, lies, and a quest to uncover the truth before it's too late.  

If you're interested in a story that combines mystery, humor, and a critical look at digital culture, Everyone in the Group Chat Dies might be a great addition to your reading list.

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miamia1's review

3.5
adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Interesting story, kept my interest throughout

jamesmcevoy's review

3.5
funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes