tanyakonerman 's review for:

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

2.75

lighthearted slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

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While the premise of this book was good, the effort was not so much.: I felt as if I was reading a mix of horror-lite, whiny teenager, and social media wanna-be's with a touch of weird friends vibe and small-town misfits thrown in. At the heart of this book are several mysteries all revolving around a killing spree decades ago, a new killing spree, a social influencer, and a dying small town. Throw in some red herrings, a few misunderstandings, slimly-drawn characters, and a yearly Crow-themed festival, and there's your story. While I did not figure out the ultimate bad person before the big reveal, I also did not really care enough about any of the characters to try too hard. This was lite fun for a while, but ultimately, not my cup of tea.