Book Review - Over The Sea To Skye by Sue Moorcroft - #HolidayReading Tenerife

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Title: Over The Sea To Skye

Author: Sue Moorcroft

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Avon

Publication Date: 5th June 2025

Rating: 5 Stars

One summer on a beautiful island could change everything…

Valentina Taylor's life has been upended. With her marriage over, and unsure of what her future holds, she heads to the Isle of Skye for the summer with her young son, Barnaby.

But the journey there sets her on a new path, when she meets Xander Courage on the train – a charming American, running from problems of his own. After sparks fly, they go their separate ways. But on this small island, they’re never far from one another…

Skye offers Valentina the refuge she needs as she whiles away the long summer days at her beachside cottage, enjoying visits from her sisters, Thea and Ezzie. But when bad news from home throws her Scottish idyll into turmoil, Valentina finds herself pulled away from the place – and people – that she loves.

Valentina knows she must confront her heart’s desires – but can she let go of the past and embrace the future she deserves?

Lose yourself in a heartfelt story of second chances, love, and self-discovery, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Isle of Skye. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Karen Swan.

How good was it to be back on the Isle of Skye and with the Wynter sisters again. 

I felt right at home in this book very quickly, and it was wonderful getting to know Valentina and her son Barnaby a whole lot better. 

While catching up with everyone from the previous two books. 

And Valentina who is just on Skye for the the summer, is hoping for a nice peaceful break to regroup before knowing she needs to move on with her life. 

But between chance meetings of Americans on the train from Inverness, to a horrible accident involving her ex-husband, there is a whole lot going on for her suddenly, and I really felt for her being pulled in various directions. 

And add in all of that she discovers messages from a DNA site,  which throw her into turmoil too. 

This is one action packed summer, with plenty to keep a reader entertained with.  I was totally enjoying all of it and thought it was a lovely way to end this trilogy.  

Excellent writing as always from Sue Moorcroft, and a joy to read. 

Thank you to Avon and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily. 

Book Review - Hope Street by Mike Gayle

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Title: Hope Street

Author: Mike Gayle

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Publication Date: 6th February 2025

Rating: 5 Stars

Lila Metcalfe is a trainee journalist in Derby and she's very used to being given the stories that no one else wants. So, when her editor tells her that the city's Cossington Park development is being held up by a solitary resident on Hope Street who is refusing to leave, she knows she is going to be the one sent to find out more. And that's how she meets Connor.

Twenty-something Connor is the sole resident of Hope Street and he is not at all what Lila is expecting. And he has a very clear reason not to move: he is waiting for his mum to come home.

Wow. I think Mike Gayle may actually be getting even more impressive with each book and I've read almost all of his so I am a massive fan. 

The last quarter of the book I devoured, so completely absorbed by it, that my mum got worried I hadn't responded to her messenger message so 20 mins later decided to ring me to check I was still alive! - I was and was rather annoyed that she had interrupted a key point in the story. 

From the moment we meet Connor, I was intrigued. He just wants to stay in the house he has lived in his whole life, and hope that his mother who disappeared 3 years ago, will come back and can find him in their house.

But the council just needs him out so they can demolish the whole street as part of a new development project. 

Lila, who is a local journalist discovers this and makes it her mission to try to get some answers for Connor.  And in doing so gets to know his best friend Marcus very well too. 

There are many ups and downs in this book but at the heart of it, is a commentary on who society treats someone who is just a bit different.  Connor is a lovely person and doesn't deserve to be treated how he is by many a fair few over the course of the story.  

Thankfully he does have a lot of people on his side too, even if they all think there is no hope of his mother ever returning.  

This is such a heartwarming and tear jerking book. It's an absolute delight to read, and I couldn't get enough of Lila, Connor and Marcus.

Completely and utterly brilliant. 

Thank you to Hodder & Stoughton and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily. 

Book Review - I Did Warn Her by Sian Gilbert

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Title: I Did Warn Her

Author: Sian Gilbert

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Penguin

Publication Date: 3rd July 2025

Rating: 5 Stars

WHEN THERE'S BLOOD IN THE WATER, A FEEDING FRENZY IS SURE TO FOLLOW . . .

The Ophelia is your typical superyacht: luxurious, owned by a ruthless billionaire and staffed by crew who have just one job: keep the guests happy, whatever it takes. Sasha is the latest hire on a week-long Atlantic crossing, and she fits right in. In fact, she could be mistaken for any of the stewardesses: tall, blonde and model gorgeous.

But despite its sleek opulence, the Ophelia isn’t as heavenly as it seems. And when one of the stewardesses is found dead after a night of partying, all eyes turn to Sasha. But she’s not the only one with something to hide and below deck, nothing stays hidden for long.

Endlessly twisty and delightfully voyeuristic, I Did Warn Her is a whodunnit on the high seas, where the dark secrets of the ultra-wealthy have nowhere to hide.

Wow, this drew me in instantly and I was hooked throughout. 

The short sharp chapters made it very easy to whizz through, and even having chapters focusing on all the various stewardesses, who all look identical as per the owner's preferences, it's made quite easy to tell whose chapter it is as they do have distinct personalities.  We also get to focus on one of the guests on board and Jasmine is one of my favourite characters. 

I also love Sasha the new junior stew, who is running away from life, and thought working on a superyacht would be just the ticket.  Well until things start to go wrong, as no matter how big, sleek and shiny the Ophelia looks, internally well it's not great. 

There are things going missing, including staff, and not just this charter season either. 

I absolutely love a thriller based on a super yacht and this was no exception. I had no idea what was going to happen next, or who the killer was, but one this is for sure this is one super bitchy crew and no one seems to really get along with anyone else. 

This is definitely where you end up keeping your enemies close, and where all the normal rules go out the window once you are out at sea. 

With a final quarter that had me unable to look away, unable to do anything than keep reading as the drama ramps up. I was never sure how it would end and I am so glad I have now discovered this author. I was totally enthralled by every aspect of this book. 

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Book Review - A Cornish Love Story by Cressida McLaughlin

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Title: A Cornish Love Story

Author: Cressida McLaughlin

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: HarperCollins

Publication Date: 19th June 2025

Rating: 5 Stars

The most romantic house in Cornwall has got a new owner…

Journalist Georgie Monroe has watched as it has been transformed into a high-tech glass palace, renovated by a mystery buyer.

When she’s invited to report on an event there, she comes face to face not only with her first love, architect Ethan Sparks, but also with their complicated past. Finding themselves trapped inside when the house malfunctions, Georgie realises that they — and the house — are still keeping secrets.

But have Georgie and Ethan left it too late to start again, or can they write the next chapter of their love story together?

This is Cressida McLaughlin at her very best. 

And it also raises very good talking points about AI and how dangerous a smart house could potentially be.

After all Georgie goes to the open house to see the newly designed house that was originally the inspiration for her favourite books of all time, and that played a big part in her life as a teenager too - she definitely wasn't expecting to end up trapped in it overnight, with Ethan. 

Ah Ethan, who she had an intense romance with when she was 18, her first love, and then things went sour. She hasn't seen him in many years, but he is the architect of this revamped house. 

Told in two timelines of present day, and that summer that they were together, we get to know Ethan, Georgie, their friends and family and see just what happened back then. 

I loved the high tech nature of the house, just how key this building is in both timelines. It's a gorgeous romance that also includes a love story (Georgie will explain the difference between them when you read it).  

I love this author and I was totally absorbed in the pages of this book. I had a great time devouring this story and am always eager to see what she will write next. 

Thank you to Harper Collins and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily. 

Book Review - What Kind Of Mother by Anna-Lou Weatherley - #HolidayReading Tenerife

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Title: What Kind of Mother

Author: Anna-Lou Weatherley

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Bookouture

Publication Date: 8th January 2025

Rating: 5 Stars

My son and his girlfriend stand there, two terrified teenagers shivering in the doorway, and say the unthinkable. ‘I think we killed someone.’ Now, I have to decide exactly what kind of mother I am…

Everything changes in a heartbeat the night Conor and his girlfriend Paris Levinson come to us begging for help, their clothes spattered with blood. They say it was an accident, that they were in the wrong place at the wrong time…

A mother’s intuition is never wrong, and I know there is more they aren’t telling us. But Paris’ mother Helen and I have to make a choice that will change all of our lives. Do we tell the truth, and risk losing our children forever? Or do we lie to keep them safe?

We will do anything to protect our children, but one wrong move could cost us everything. Lying to the police was a risk, and now Helen is acting more unpredictable by the day – turning up at my house unannounced, harassing my husband, telling lies about my past…

The only way to save my family is to uncover the truth about that night. I’m convinced the answers lie hidden inside the Levinsons’ house. I’d do anything for Conor, but am I prepared for what I might find behind locked doors? But when your son is in danger, you find out what kind of mother you are…

Anyone who loved Lisa Jewell, Gillian Flynn and The Housemaid will be absolutely blown away by the rollercoaster ride of emotions in this gripping psychological thriller! A totally twisted page-turner guaranteed to keep you up all night turning the pages.

Totally unpredictable

Totally brilliant

Immensley enjoyable

This is a story where you can discover just how far a parent is prepared to protect their child. 

I'm not really sure either family dealt with things the right way, but it certainly made for a far more interesting story. 

There are multiple moral dilemmas present within these pages, and its certainly a story that makes you think. 

And its always good to catch up with Dan Riley and his team again, and I really do like his integrity and determination. 

There are so many layers of lies and secrets that it was at times a bit tricky to keep on top of, but ultimately let to a  fabulous finale. 

Loved every second of this. 

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Book Review - The Catch by Amy Lea - #HolidayReading Tenerife

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Title: The Catch

Author: Amy Lea

Format reviewed: Ebook 

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Penguin

Publication Date: 13th February 2024

Rating: 4 Stars

In a last ditch attempt to rescue her brand from the brink of irrelevance, fashion influencer Melanie Karlsen finds herself in a rural fishing village on the east coast of Canada. The only thing scarier than nature itself? Burly fisherman Evan Whaler - who single-handedly disproves the theory that canadians are 'nice'.

After a boating incident lands Evan in the hospital, Mel is mistaken for his fiancee by his welcoming yet quirky family. And, in exchange for Evan's help with her social media content, Mel agrees to fake their engagement for just. one. week.

But reeling in their budding feelings for each other proves more difficult than expected.

Is Mel willing to sacrifice her picture-perfect life in the city for a chance at true love in the wild?

Ooh I do love a small town romance, and this definitely gave those vibes and more.  Add in fake dating and grumpy to sunshine tropes too, and you have an incredibly enjoyable story. 

I loved getting to know Mel and Evan, as they are thrown together due to circumstances,  They are total opposites, but yet there is just something about their potential pairing that made me smile. 

Set in  a small Canadian town, there are a lot of fish and fishermen present, and even more plaid! 

I loved getting to know the members of Evan's family, and seeing how Mel slowly starts to change over her time in a fake relationship with him .

And I loved the reasoning behind the fake engagement too. 

This it the first book I've read by this author and it certainly wont' be the last either. 

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Book Review - Someone In The Water by Sarah Clarke - #HolidayReading Tenerife

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Title: Someone In The Water

Author: Sarah Clarke

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: HQ Digital

Publication Date: 3rd July 2025

Rating: 5 Stars

A gripping new destination thriller, perfect for fans of Lucy Clarke, TM Logan and Catherine Cooper.

My only child Lola is turning eighteen soon, but I won’t be with her. For two weeks every year, I hide myself away while I endure the nightmares that haunt me around her birthday.

Because she can never know the truth – that I am plagued by terrible visions from the summer I spent in Corsica when I was eighteen. It ended in tragedy, and I have never forgiven myself for the part I played.

But my world is about to fall apart all over again.

Lola calls to tell me she’s not with her friends in Cyprus, but alone in Corsica. I have no choice. I have to go back to the island and bring her home.

But as I revisit the memories, see the same faces again, I start to wonder if there was more to the events of that summer than I realised. Are there others keeping secrets just like me? Ones that are even more deadly…

Totally unputdownable, this book had me completely hooked from the first to the last page. 

I learnt a lot about the Mazzeri legend of Corsica, and also think this may be the first time I have thought anything about water skiing since I was possibly a kid seeing a small bit on TV once. 

So between an island setting that interested me, water sports that aren't the most featured anywhere, and a summer to forget this is rather intriguing. 

Especially once Lola decides to start asking questions and wants to discover the truth of that horrible summer all those years ago for the sake of her mother's mental health. 

I loved hearing how everything unfolded, and really was unsure to know who to believe.  I was loving every second of this book, it hit all the right notes for me. 

Thank you to HQ and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily. 

Book Review - A Forever Home at Honey Bee Croft by Jessica Redland - #HolidayReading Tenerife

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Title: A Forever Home at Honey Bee Croft

Author: Jessica Redland

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Boldwood Books

Publication Date: 22nd January 2025

Rating: 5 Stars

New friends, new life, new love…

Single dad, Joel Grainger, is devoted to his little girl, Imogen, doing all he can to be a key part of her life. But with Imogen’s mum being ever more difficult and Joel’s job suddenly in doubt, he’s worried that everything is about to change. Joel has given everything to Imogen, and he doesn’t regret it, but maybe he’s lost himself along the way…

Since her dad’s heart-breaking dementia diagnosis, Poppy Wells has been struggling and desperately needs a break. An opportunity to stay in gorgeous Whisperwood Farmhouse nestled in the Yorkshire Wolds and a stone’s throw away from Bumblebee Barn couldn’t be more perfect. Finally able to breathe, Poppy begins to see a new life ahead, a place where she can heal her broken heart and be part of something special. But can she ever leave her beloved dad to get the happiness she craves?

When Poppy and Joel meet there’s an instant connection. But with both of them at a crossroads, a future together seems impossible. Can they find the strength to overcome their challenges to secure their forever home together?

A BRAND NEW, uplifting standalone novel, guaranteed to put a smile on your face!

Absolute perfection...

,,,no better way to end a series,,,

Just brilliant. 

But at the same time I finished this book almost in tears, both happy and sad tears,  between the emotion of this story and the thought this may be the last time I see these characters, well it got to me. 

But  before that, Jessica Redland uberfans rejoice, as not only are we being caught up on characters in this series, but also Hedgehog Hollow series too. 

Poppy and Joel are fabulous new characters, and I totally fell in love with Joel especially. 

There i just so much to absolutely adore in this book, just believe me when I say you can't go wrong reading this.  It's everything I could have hoped for and more. 

This is Jessica Redland at her very best, I loved it! 

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily. 

Book Review - The Baby Exchange by Hannah Parry - #HolidayReading Tenerife

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Title: The Baby Exchange

Author: Hannah Parry

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Self Published

Publication Date: 1st July 2025

Rating: 3 Stars

Talent agent Mae Miller has problems . . .

Her mother, Elsa, who has Alzheimer's, has gambled away all of Mae's savings. Billy Mac, her most lucrative client, has been poached by uber-agent Matthias Bloom. And Mae is eight months pregnant, with a baby she doesn’t want.

Enter The Baby Exchange.

When a reality TV show seeks an expectant mother willing to have her baby adopted, Mae seizes the opportunity.

But there’s a price . . .

In the city of Los Angeles where viewing figures are king, Mae is about to be manipulated into giving away far more than she realises.

What will it cost to secure the happy future promised to her by The Baby Exchange for a baby she thought she didn't want – but who is becoming increasingly real each day?

I'm really unsure what I think about this book, quite a few hours after reading it. 

On the whole I generally enjoyed reading this story, but at times I wasn't really sure if I liked any of the characters. 

Mae is hard to like, I could understand her decisions, but felt she acted even younger than her young age would suggest.  On one hand she seems naïve, on the other she is pregnant with a cryptic pregnancy. 

Where this book really shone for me was highlighting the vast array of emotions of discovering you are pregnant at 37 weeks, without realising before hand.  And how that means you may not be as bonded to the baby as you might have been, had you known you were growing one of 9 months. 

And the issues surrounding surrogacy were all very interesting too. 

I think though at times the book was lacking that certain quality that for me turns a good book into a great one. 

I definitely enjoyed it, and it has a great concept behind it. 

Thank you to Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily. 

Book Review - The Happy Hour by Cressida McLaughlin - #HolidayReading Tenerife

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Title: The Happy Hour

Author: Cressida McLaughlin

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: HarperCollins

Publication Date: 9th May 2025

Rating: 4 Stars

Jess is happy working in Greenwich market selling trinkets to well-heeled locals and excitable tourists.

Then one Sunday, Jess is thrown together with handsome, funny Ash, as they chase a pickpocket through the market, and before long they are making a habit of running into each other at the same time each week.

Jess starts to realize that their hour together is the brightest part of her life. But Ash isn’t telling her everything – can she discover the truth before it’s too late?

I thoroughly enjoyed this story set in Greenwich amongst the many Greenwich market traders. 

And what a varied bunch they are, while being a totally fabulous community that Jess is part of. 

I love how she is always happy to help others, even if she isn't willing to let people get too close to her. 

And then Ash enters her life and for an hour a week while she is with him, she is really happy. 

I also really loved Ash, and he slotted into life in and around the market almost seamlessly. 

In a story that touches on tough issues, there are also plenty of the simple pleasures in life, such as flying a kite. 

Really entertaining, I loved reading this story

Thank you to HarperCollins and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily. 

Book Review - Finding Love at the Magical Curiosity Shop by Jaimie Admans - #HolidayReading Tenerife

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Title: Finding Love at the Magical Curiosity Shop

Author: Jaimie Admans

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Boldwood Books

Publication Date: 26th May 2025

Rating: 5 Stars

In a shop full of stories, some magic is real.

Mickey Teasdale loves her quaint curiosity shop, where every item feels magical to her. She loves imagining the past owners of her knick-knacks and telling her made-up tales to customers, but lately, the magic has dimmed; the shop feels cluttered, and even her stories seem as worn as the items she sells.

Everything changes when the grumpiest customer Mickey’s ever met—single dad Ren Montague—walks in with his surly teen daughter, Ava. Ren hates mess and clutter and prefers order and calm, but he'll do anything to see Ava smile. Yet, something shifts in him when he meets Mickey, who seems like she stepped out of her very own fairy tale.

When Ava discovers a secret diary, hidden from years long ago, she and Mickey believe it must have once belonged to a real-life mermaid! Ever sceptical, Ren tries to protect Ava from disappointment, but as they unravel the mystery together, something special happens…

Ren learns that happy ever afters still exist if you're brave enough to look for them, and Mickey discovers that real-life can sometimes be way more magical than anything she could have ever imagined.

Mermaids are definitely real! I'm totally convinced after reading this. 

Especially loving the mermaids diary that Mickey finds in her shop and decides to investigate with Ren and Ava. 

Ava is a teen, who is loving Mickey's mermaid's treasure trove of a shop, and Ren is her single father who seems to insult Mickey and her shop continually. 

But as the story progresses, there is clearly something magical happening with regards all of their feelings. 

I loved seeing the changes in the characters as everything happens, and I also love Mickey's shop and her sense of whimsy 

I was once again enchanted by Ever After Street, and felt like I was reading a fairy tale for adults.  This is such an amazing series, that I never want it to end.  I devoured this book in a few short hours poolside, only really aware of the fact that I needed to keep moving to get more shade, other than that oblivious to my surroundings. 

I'm not normally a fan of letters / diaries that are found from the past, but this one sucked me in instantly and i was as invested if not more so than the characters. 

An utterly brilliant and highly enjoyable book. More please! 

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily. 

Book Review - The Roommate Experiment by Camilla Isley

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Title: The Roommate Experiment

Author: Camilla Isley

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Boldwood Books

Publication Date: 27th May 2025

Rating: 4 Stars

Could there be room for attraction?

Hunter has secretly been in love with her best friend’s brother Dylan for years, despite barely registering as a blip on his radar. She’s not even in the friend zone—more like friend zone adjacent. But her luck is about to change: Dylan is taking over her spare room, and she's being promoted to roommate. Could this be the moment Dylan finally notices her?

Not so fast. When Dylan moves in, he carries more than just boxes—he brings complications. Suddenly, the dream of living under the same roof turns into a daily struggle. Dylan is off-limits, for reasons Hunter couldn’t have anticipated, and the closer they get, the harder it becomes to ignore her feelings.

But Hunter’s determined to keep her heart in check—no matter how difficult the task. She just has to avoid ogling him in a towel. Definitely don’t imagine what’s under the towel. And try not to swoon when he bakes cookies.

But after he saves her from a terrible date and they’re forced to share a sofa bed at his parents’ house, her emotions reach a breaking point. She’ll have to either move on or move out. Will she tell him the truth—or lose him forever?

The Roommate Experiment is a roommates-to-lovers, forced proximity, STEMinist rom-com perfect for fans of Lynn Painter, Sarah Adams, and Abby Jimenez.

I'm very conflicted about this book  - don't get me wrong I enjoyed it, and by the time the action and flirtation heated up, I was unable to put it down. 

But it runs along the exact same time line as If The Ring Fits, so if you have read the previous book in the series (which I did only a few weeks ago so it was still fresh in my mind), then you know exactly who will end up with you (as it was revealed in the previous book), and other bits with the friendship groups, are all things I have already read from one perspective, so didn't' really need to see it again.   

It's one of those devices that authors use occasionally in series that always bugs me and I'm just not keen on. 

That doesn't make the book any less great, just made it harder for me to totally enjoy it as much as I normally enjoy a Camilla Isley novel.   I feel like you need to have read at least the previous book to fully understand all the references to Rowena, so it probably can't stand alone, but equally had I skipped the middle book I would have possibly enjoyed it more. 

Hence I'm totally torn. 

It's a very slow build of the romantic tension between Hunter and Dylan. Hunter's dates to keep her mind off the fact she is now living with the guy she has been secretly in love with for over 10 years, are hilariously bad.  

Dylan's relationship with Olivia is hard to read, I just didn't take to her, and felt for him a lot, especially once he realises he isn't as into it as he should be.  But some of his dilemmas really showed him as a truly lovely guy. 

I love the characters, I especially loved the final quarter of the book, and there are many many moments to laugh at, as Dylan and Hunter get used to living in the same apartment, with some memorable scenes. 

On the whole I really did enjoy the book. 

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily. 

Book Review - Everyone In The Group Chat Dies by L. M. Chilton - #HolidayReading Tenerife

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Title: Everyone In The Group Chat Dies

Author: L. M. Chilton

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Head of Zeus

Publication Date: 13th March 2025

Rating: 4 Stars

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 did.

Luckily, that hasn't caught up with her just yet. Until a new message on their old group chat pops up:

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…

Don't miss the new laugh-out-loud thriller from L.M. Chilton, Everyone in the Group Chat Dies – a murder mystery that fuses the flatmate comedy of Friends with the serial-killer thrills of I Know What You Did Last Summer.

Well this was highly enjoyable, and amazingly I didn't manage to predict the final outcome. 

Told in two timelines, the previous year and current year, we get to learn the truth about various happenings in this small fairly sleepy town. 

Kirby and her flatmates are central to everything, although I was getting Dylan and Dave confused at times (2 D names in the same flat share leads to that!), it certainly made for an interesting read. 

There are some really odd dynamics at play, and Kirby is a bit of a bumbling, impulsive sort of new internet detective, who is trying to find Esme in the previous year time line, and find out why she is getting messages from Esme in the current time line. 

What very soon becomes apparent is that if you were flatmates with Kirby, your life may be over sooner than you think. 

This was an enjoyable story, and gave me a good indication that I'm likely to be happy to read more from the author in the future too. 

Thank you to Head of Zeus and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.