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I Think We Should Kill Other People
The new laugh-out-loud serial killer thriller from L.M. Chilton, author of Don't Swipe Right and Everyone in the Group Chat Dies.
The nation watched them fall in love. Now someone's watching them die.
Hazel and Marc were paired together on revolutionary new reality TV show Love Synced, in which sophisticated AI matches hopeful lovers based on its perceptive algorithms.
But when it came time to say I Do on camera, Hazel couldn't go through with it, leaving her perfect match at the altar, his family furious and the whole TV production in jeopardy.
Now all she wants to do is fly home. Instead, she's trapped in a tiny isolated airport that's been ground to a halt amidst a massive snow storm... with her ex and his obnoxiously rich family sitting at the gate with her. But when they start turning up dead, a jilted lover is the least of Hazel's worries – there's a serial killer to catch first.
The heart's a fickle thing, so it's no surprise that AI couldn't predict true love for Hazel… But could it help crack the case when a murderer is picking off her almost-in-laws one by one?
The nation watched them fall in love. Now someone's watching them die.
Hazel and Marc were paired together on revolutionary new reality TV show Love Synced, in which sophisticated AI matches hopeful lovers based on its perceptive algorithms.
But when it came time to say I Do on camera, Hazel couldn't go through with it, leaving her perfect match at the altar, his family furious and the whole TV production in jeopardy.
Now all she wants to do is fly home. Instead, she's trapped in a tiny isolated airport that's been ground to a halt amidst a massive snow storm... with her ex and his obnoxiously rich family sitting at the gate with her. But when they start turning up dead, a jilted lover is the least of Hazel's worries – there's a serial killer to catch first.
The heart's a fickle thing, so it's no surprise that AI couldn't predict true love for Hazel… But could it help crack the case when a murderer is picking off her almost-in-laws one by one?
304 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 9, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Meet CILLA, a computer generated love language algorithm. An AI for the perfect love story, matching those suited for everlasting wedded bliss. For TV and public consumption and comment natch, in the never ending thirst for reality TV, it will be entitled Love Synched. However, when Hazel is meant to say I do to Marc on the Arctic Norwegian Island of Skardbalt, she baulks and bolts. Now, she stranded at the tiny airport in the midst of an epic snowstorm which is bad enough, except all of Marc’s obnoxious family are here too, also desperate to get away. As if that’s not enough of a problem (wait until you meet Marc’s stepmother) there’s a killer on the loose in a virtually deserted airport. If CILLA can’t get the love algorithms right for Hazel, maybe the AI can crack a murder case before it’s too late.
This is great fun, if indeed murder can be described as fun, except in the hands of LM Chilton it can! It’s witty, smart, entertaining, has a terrific premise and a great setting with the terrible weather outside matching the distinctly subzero temperatures inside the small airport. Is it fast paced? Are you kidding! Of course. Does it have intrigue? Absolutely. Is it twisty? Er, hello! Is it a far-fetched wild ride? You betcha. Is there some predictability? Ask CILLA. Is it a bit hammy places? I’d be telling porkies if I say no. Is it fun, easy to read and entertaining? You’d better believe it. A 100% match.
Overall, if you’re looking for something that doesn’t take itself too seriously, but which keeps you amused and reading on, then this is for you.
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to the publishers for the much appreciated early copy in return for an honest review.
This is great fun, if indeed murder can be described as fun, except in the hands of LM Chilton it can! It’s witty, smart, entertaining, has a terrific premise and a great setting with the terrible weather outside matching the distinctly subzero temperatures inside the small airport. Is it fast paced? Are you kidding! Of course. Does it have intrigue? Absolutely. Is it twisty? Er, hello! Is it a far-fetched wild ride? You betcha. Is there some predictability? Ask CILLA. Is it a bit hammy places? I’d be telling porkies if I say no. Is it fun, easy to read and entertaining? You’d better believe it. A 100% match.
Overall, if you’re looking for something that doesn’t take itself too seriously, but which keeps you amused and reading on, then this is for you.
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to the publishers for the much appreciated early copy in return for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was such a fun listen! 🎧
I devoured it in a day, so easy to do. It is full of vile characters that I really wanted to get what they deserved. The setting was fun, a remote airport in Norway in the middle of a snowstorm. The place is deserted apart from the Van Batton family and a few others and they are stuck there with no escape. It is not long before one of them is dead.
There is no love lost amongst these people. Marc and Hazel were meant to marry in a reality TV show that matches people with AI. The wedding doesn’t happen and we go back in time to find out what happened and why they all hate each other.
This is one dark book, and if dark humour is your thing you will love this book. There are plenty of laugh out loud moments. A story of revenge, family secrets and love.
Thanks to Head of Zeus Audio for my early listening copy. The narrator did all the different accents so well and it was easy to keep all the characters straight while listening. Out on April 9th
I devoured it in a day, so easy to do. It is full of vile characters that I really wanted to get what they deserved. The setting was fun, a remote airport in Norway in the middle of a snowstorm. The place is deserted apart from the Van Batton family and a few others and they are stuck there with no escape. It is not long before one of them is dead.
There is no love lost amongst these people. Marc and Hazel were meant to marry in a reality TV show that matches people with AI. The wedding doesn’t happen and we go back in time to find out what happened and why they all hate each other.
This is one dark book, and if dark humour is your thing you will love this book. There are plenty of laugh out loud moments. A story of revenge, family secrets and love.
Thanks to Head of Zeus Audio for my early listening copy. The narrator did all the different accents so well and it was easy to keep all the characters straight while listening. Out on April 9th
April 11, 2026
Loved the authors previous 2 books ‘ ‘Don’t Swipe Right’ and ‘Everyone In The Group Chat Dies’, I liked this one
A bit ‘Married At First Sight’ ish finds us in a remote Norwegian airport where the 2 reality stars ( Marc and Hazel ) and some of Marc’s family are all very jaded and jilted!
And then the murders start
The dark comedy is there and the good chatty narrative but it excelled at the end where everything ‘came together’ and surprisingly and excitingly so ( with a Will Young song featured which made my day )
Am still not sure how the title fits with the story unless I am missing something ( probably )
Fairly enjoyable with a good slab of mystery to keep it intriguing
A bit ‘Married At First Sight’ ish finds us in a remote Norwegian airport where the 2 reality stars ( Marc and Hazel ) and some of Marc’s family are all very jaded and jilted!
And then the murders start
The dark comedy is there and the good chatty narrative but it excelled at the end where everything ‘came together’ and surprisingly and excitingly so ( with a Will Young song featured which made my day )
Am still not sure how the title fits with the story unless I am missing something ( probably )
Fairly enjoyable with a good slab of mystery to keep it intriguing
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Really enjoyed this. Written in the same humourous style as his other books.
The storyline was good - I've not seen it before, quite like this.
The whole dating/reality show format was interesting. Not sure why Hazel pulled away from it so much as, ultimately, she applied for the show in the first place. This is broadly explained later on, but I'd have thought she'd be a bit more into it, on the surface at least.
Anyway, no complaints here, loved it.
The storyline was good - I've not seen it before, quite like this.
The whole dating/reality show format was interesting. Not sure why Hazel pulled away from it so much as, ultimately, she applied for the show in the first place. This is broadly explained later on, but I'd have thought she'd be a bit more into it, on the surface at least.
Anyway, no complaints here, loved it.
April 9, 2026
This is a cozy murder mystery with dark humour and a dash of romance.
Easy to read or listen to in a day. If you are looking a book that doesn't take itself too seriously, can suspend your disbelief easily and or perhaps as an intro to the genre you would most likely enjoy this. However for more seasoned thriller readers you will probably spot those plot holes and there are quite a few as well as miss some character depth. I felt these characters were a bit too one dimensional for my liking.
The narration was performed with humour and each character was easily identifiable especially with the well executed accents, however I felt they lacked some emotion that would have lent some warmth to the book.
Overall good book for beginners but perhaps not for me as a more seasoned reader of thrillers.
Many thanks to Head of Zeus who provided me with a copy of the audiobook via NetGalley for review. All opinions are my own.
Easy to read or listen to in a day. If you are looking a book that doesn't take itself too seriously, can suspend your disbelief easily and or perhaps as an intro to the genre you would most likely enjoy this. However for more seasoned thriller readers you will probably spot those plot holes and there are quite a few as well as miss some character depth. I felt these characters were a bit too one dimensional for my liking.
The narration was performed with humour and each character was easily identifiable especially with the well executed accents, however I felt they lacked some emotion that would have lent some warmth to the book.
Overall good book for beginners but perhaps not for me as a more seasoned reader of thrillers.
Many thanks to Head of Zeus who provided me with a copy of the audiobook via NetGalley for review. All opinions are my own.
October 1, 2026
I have been a fan of Chilton's writing since Don't Swipe Right and she does it again. This was a fun murder mystery with elements of a dating reality show with locked room mystery.
The story starts with Hazel becomes a runaway bride and tries to leave and is at the airport. Her to be husband, Marc, and his family and the show's producer decides to leave the remote town as well despite a looming snowstorm. Once at the airport, they learn all flights are canceled, roads are closed and they all stuck at the tiny airport.
Then the show producer turns out dead and more people starts dying. Who is killing these people? Hazel decides to leverage, CILLA, the AI component that brought her and Marc together to solve the mystery. This was such a fun element and CILLA became a fun side character.
I enjoyed the flash back episodes and seeing how Marc and Hazel relationship develop and seeing Marc's complicated rich dysfunctional family.
The story slowly reveals the reason Hazel couldn't marry Marc and the connection between Hazel and Marc's family.
Mei Mei Macleod did a perfect job on the narration. The pacing was perfect and she brought all the characters to life. I could not stop listening and seeing what happens.
Thank you @simon.audio for the audiobook.
The story starts with Hazel becomes a runaway bride and tries to leave and is at the airport. Her to be husband, Marc, and his family and the show's producer decides to leave the remote town as well despite a looming snowstorm. Once at the airport, they learn all flights are canceled, roads are closed and they all stuck at the tiny airport.
Then the show producer turns out dead and more people starts dying. Who is killing these people? Hazel decides to leverage, CILLA, the AI component that brought her and Marc together to solve the mystery. This was such a fun element and CILLA became a fun side character.
I enjoyed the flash back episodes and seeing how Marc and Hazel relationship develop and seeing Marc's complicated rich dysfunctional family.
The story slowly reveals the reason Hazel couldn't marry Marc and the connection between Hazel and Marc's family.
Mei Mei Macleod did a perfect job on the narration. The pacing was perfect and she brought all the characters to life. I could not stop listening and seeing what happens.
Thank you @simon.audio for the audiobook.
April 28, 2026
Vermakelijk. Heerlijk makkelijk weg lezen op vakantie. Precies waar ik zin in had. Niet hoogstaand maar deed wat het moest doen.
April 4, 2026
L.M Chilton does not disappoint and I couldn't stop listening to this book finishing it in one day!
Taking the reality TV style concept (perfect if you're a fan of Married at first sight) and adding an AI twist, plenty of drama and oh... a dead body! This was an easy read book with lots happening, great characters and a who done it that has you questioning everyone and on edge waiting for a reveal. I'm a huge fan of thriller books that take a reality TV root and when it's done as well as this is proves exactly why. I have seen this kind of angle done before but this still felt fresh and different to the others like it. The humour in this book really brought it to life, I found myself shocked and laughing pretty much at the same time. Chilton gave us a female lead who was witty and smart but far from perfect managing to still feel relatable. The addition of the AI element was fun taking very dark and haunting moments and making them humorous and entertaining.
Most of this story takes place an in airport but I really enjoyed the flashback scenes taking us back to the reality show and that process. I would have liked to have learnt even more about Hazel and I probably would have enjoyed the book even more if it was a bit longer. There were a few character and plot points that confused me at stages but reveals at the end tied everything together very well and made certain things make sense and come together. This was a fun thriller with a concept that felt current and fresh and is sure to appeal to so many different kinds of readers. I would say this is a perfect book for those looking to get into thriller books working as a perfect read to start that.
The audio narration for this book was great! Clear and bringing these characters to life I was able to listen to this at a fast speed and keep up very well.
Taking the reality TV style concept (perfect if you're a fan of Married at first sight) and adding an AI twist, plenty of drama and oh... a dead body! This was an easy read book with lots happening, great characters and a who done it that has you questioning everyone and on edge waiting for a reveal. I'm a huge fan of thriller books that take a reality TV root and when it's done as well as this is proves exactly why. I have seen this kind of angle done before but this still felt fresh and different to the others like it. The humour in this book really brought it to life, I found myself shocked and laughing pretty much at the same time. Chilton gave us a female lead who was witty and smart but far from perfect managing to still feel relatable. The addition of the AI element was fun taking very dark and haunting moments and making them humorous and entertaining.
Most of this story takes place an in airport but I really enjoyed the flashback scenes taking us back to the reality show and that process. I would have liked to have learnt even more about Hazel and I probably would have enjoyed the book even more if it was a bit longer. There were a few character and plot points that confused me at stages but reveals at the end tied everything together very well and made certain things make sense and come together. This was a fun thriller with a concept that felt current and fresh and is sure to appeal to so many different kinds of readers. I would say this is a perfect book for those looking to get into thriller books working as a perfect read to start that.
The audio narration for this book was great! Clear and bringing these characters to life I was able to listen to this at a fast speed and keep up very well.
April 22, 2026
4.5 stars
It's been a mixed bag for me with this author. I wasn't a big fan of their first book (it was a 2 star for me), then I really liked their second book (which was a 4 star) so I went into this with an open mind, hoping for the best, and I'm happy to say that I really enjoyed this!
Going off the blurb this sounded right up my alley and thankfully it didn't let me down.
I liked this right away, the setting was great (a small airport on an island in Norway cut off by a snow storm) which really added to the story.
The humour I have come to expect from this author was here in boat loads and it had me laughing and chuckling throughout.
I also really loved the characters. Our main character Hazel was great, I loved her from the start, so I was fully invested in her and plot which had me hooked throughout.
My favourite character however was CILLA. Yes, she may basically be a talking Smart Watch but the author really made her feel like a real person and I though she was hilarious. This was an absolute genius move by the author and she was a brilliant addition to the plot.
I found myself totally immersed in this story. It was fast paced, entertaining and fun, I loved it!
I can't wait to see what comes next from this author.
Thanks to Aria & Aries for the ARC I received in exchange for an honest review
It's been a mixed bag for me with this author. I wasn't a big fan of their first book (it was a 2 star for me), then I really liked their second book (which was a 4 star) so I went into this with an open mind, hoping for the best, and I'm happy to say that I really enjoyed this!
Going off the blurb this sounded right up my alley and thankfully it didn't let me down.
I liked this right away, the setting was great (a small airport on an island in Norway cut off by a snow storm) which really added to the story.
The humour I have come to expect from this author was here in boat loads and it had me laughing and chuckling throughout.
I also really loved the characters. Our main character Hazel was great, I loved her from the start, so I was fully invested in her and plot which had me hooked throughout.
My favourite character however was CILLA. Yes, she may basically be a talking Smart Watch but the author really made her feel like a real person and I though she was hilarious. This was an absolute genius move by the author and she was a brilliant addition to the plot.
I found myself totally immersed in this story. It was fast paced, entertaining and fun, I loved it!
I can't wait to see what comes next from this author.
Thanks to Aria & Aries for the ARC I received in exchange for an honest review
May 16, 2026
I Think We Should Kill Other People follows Hazel, who signs up for the new dating show Love Synced. The show uses advanced AI algorithms to match contestants with their supposed perfect soulmate. Our prince charming is Marc Van Batten, heir to an energy drink empire, and according to CILLA — the matchmaking AI — Hazel is his perfect match. After a series of staged dates where they must prove to CILLA that they are truly in love, the pair are promised a lavish wedding in a Norwegian castle.
However, when the moment finally comes to say “I do,” Hazel panics and leaves Marc at the altar, humiliating him and enraging his wealthy and deeply unpleasant family. All Hazel wants is to escape the fallout and fly home, but a brutal snowstorm strands her in a tiny isolated airport alongside Marc, his obnoxious relatives, and the show’s producer, Julian. Tensions are already high when Hazel finds Julian dead in the toilet, and then, one by one, Marc’s family members start getting picked off, transforming the airport into a claustrophobic crime scene. As paranoia spreads, Hazel is forced to work out who among them is capable of murder while also questioning whether the AI that matched her and Marc in the first place may somehow hold the key to solving the mystery.
The novel swaps between the present-day murders and the lead-up to the wedding and filming of Love Synced, gradually revealing the cracks beneath this reality TV romance and exposing just how manipulated and artificial the entire experience really was.
This book was hugely entertaining from start to finish and struck a great balance between comedy and thriller elements. The idea of an AI-generated romance turning into a serial killer mystery in a snowed-in airport is ridiculous in the best possible way, and the novel fully embraces its over-the-top concept. Hazel is a funny and relatable narrator whose sarcasm and growing frustration with Marc’s rich, entitled family make even the slower moments enjoyable. The isolated airport setting works brilliantly, creating a tense locked-room atmosphere while still leaving room for plenty of dark humour and absurd situations.
What I particularly enjoyed was the satire of reality dating shows and the modern obsession with algorithms, compatibility scores, and performative relationships. The AI matchmaking element adds a clever contemporary twist, and the novel pokes fun at influencer culture and the way audiences consume other people’s relationships as entertainment. The murders themselves are inventive — although fairly graphic in places — and the pacing is so fast that it’s difficult not to keep turning the pages.
I absolutely binged this in one sitting and loved every second of it. There is definitely a need for suspension of disbelief because much of it is completely outrageous, but this is not a thriller that asks to be taken seriously. By design, it is sharp, witty, and laugh-out-loud funny, and it succeeds perfectly at being wildly entertaining.
However, when the moment finally comes to say “I do,” Hazel panics and leaves Marc at the altar, humiliating him and enraging his wealthy and deeply unpleasant family. All Hazel wants is to escape the fallout and fly home, but a brutal snowstorm strands her in a tiny isolated airport alongside Marc, his obnoxious relatives, and the show’s producer, Julian. Tensions are already high when Hazel finds Julian dead in the toilet, and then, one by one, Marc’s family members start getting picked off, transforming the airport into a claustrophobic crime scene. As paranoia spreads, Hazel is forced to work out who among them is capable of murder while also questioning whether the AI that matched her and Marc in the first place may somehow hold the key to solving the mystery.
The novel swaps between the present-day murders and the lead-up to the wedding and filming of Love Synced, gradually revealing the cracks beneath this reality TV romance and exposing just how manipulated and artificial the entire experience really was.
This book was hugely entertaining from start to finish and struck a great balance between comedy and thriller elements. The idea of an AI-generated romance turning into a serial killer mystery in a snowed-in airport is ridiculous in the best possible way, and the novel fully embraces its over-the-top concept. Hazel is a funny and relatable narrator whose sarcasm and growing frustration with Marc’s rich, entitled family make even the slower moments enjoyable. The isolated airport setting works brilliantly, creating a tense locked-room atmosphere while still leaving room for plenty of dark humour and absurd situations.
What I particularly enjoyed was the satire of reality dating shows and the modern obsession with algorithms, compatibility scores, and performative relationships. The AI matchmaking element adds a clever contemporary twist, and the novel pokes fun at influencer culture and the way audiences consume other people’s relationships as entertainment. The murders themselves are inventive — although fairly graphic in places — and the pacing is so fast that it’s difficult not to keep turning the pages.
I absolutely binged this in one sitting and loved every second of it. There is definitely a need for suspension of disbelief because much of it is completely outrageous, but this is not a thriller that asks to be taken seriously. By design, it is sharp, witty, and laugh-out-loud funny, and it succeeds perfectly at being wildly entertaining.
June 29, 2026
this was such an entertaining read from start to finish. the premise immediately pulled me in. i loved how the mystery and romance balanced each other and the writing felt like listening to real people talk.
i really enjoyed how the story slowly revealed pieces of the past through flashbacks and interviews instead of giving everything away at once. every new detail made me question my theories, and the isolated airport setting added just the right amount of tension. there were plenty of twists, misdirections and secrets that kept me guessing, even when i thought i had things figured out.hehe glad i didn’t
you think it’s about a serial killer couple, but that’s not the case at all. this is much more of a murder mystery with a romance subplot. it stays suspenseful while keeping a fun, witty tone, which made it such an entertaining read from start to finish.
if you’re looking for a fast-paced, entertaining mystery that’s easy to binge and keeps you invested until the end this one is definitely worth picking up🙌🏻
i really enjoyed how the story slowly revealed pieces of the past through flashbacks and interviews instead of giving everything away at once. every new detail made me question my theories, and the isolated airport setting added just the right amount of tension. there were plenty of twists, misdirections and secrets that kept me guessing, even when i thought i had things figured out.hehe glad i didn’t
you think it’s about a serial killer couple, but that’s not the case at all. this is much more of a murder mystery with a romance subplot. it stays suspenseful while keeping a fun, witty tone, which made it such an entertaining read from start to finish.
if you’re looking for a fast-paced, entertaining mystery that’s easy to binge and keeps you invested until the end this one is definitely worth picking up🙌🏻
May 15, 2026
I could not put this book down, I read it in just over 24 hours. It feels incredibly British in the best way possible. I loved all the little modern pop culture references sprinkled throughout, and the mix of genres is so fun. It’s a thriller, but it also feels like a messy romance novel at the same time…
The story follows Hazel, who signs up for a new reality TV show where AI is supposed to find her soulmate. Everything is going smoothly… until she jilts her almost husband at the altar and escapes to the airport to fly home, only to find him and his entire family waiting for the exact same flight back to the mainland.
Such a witty thriller, I thoroughly enjoyed this one!
The story follows Hazel, who signs up for a new reality TV show where AI is supposed to find her soulmate. Everything is going smoothly… until she jilts her almost husband at the altar and escapes to the airport to fly home, only to find him and his entire family waiting for the exact same flight back to the mainland.
Such a witty thriller, I thoroughly enjoyed this one!
June 9, 2026
I usually get right persnickety when authors play fast and loose with Norwegian geography and language but because I love L.M. Chilton’s books, I’ll let it slide this time.
(Borgenhus Fortress, really. ☺️)
(Borgenhus Fortress, really. ☺️)
June 2, 2026
This was an easy read although I did feel the ending was slightly rushed. A story of revenge, wealth, greed and murder centred around a reality tv show called Love Synced.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
With AI intruding into every aspect of human life these days, it was only a question of time before some bright spark in a TV studio decided to use it to do some matchmaking for contestants on a reality show.
And when things go awry and predicted matches prove to be surprisingly unpredictable in terms of delivering happy endings as planned
to the lucky couple, the last thing anyone expects is for dead bodies to begin appearing instead. Least of all, one that involves death by Toblerone!
But after the filming for the show bombs, and the (un)happy almost-couple find themselves trapped by a snowstorm in the tiny airport at the place where they had travelled for their destination wedding, that is just what happens...
Chilton delivers this story with trademark humor and needle sharp wit, which just goes to show that hunting down a killer doesn't have to be such a serious business after all!
The narrator of the audio book gets a special shout out for doing a great job with the accents - given the range required, it was truly impressive.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
And when things go awry and predicted matches prove to be surprisingly unpredictable in terms of delivering happy endings as planned
to the lucky couple, the last thing anyone expects is for dead bodies to begin appearing instead. Least of all, one that involves death by Toblerone!
But after the filming for the show bombs, and the (un)happy almost-couple find themselves trapped by a snowstorm in the tiny airport at the place where they had travelled for their destination wedding, that is just what happens...
Chilton delivers this story with trademark humor and needle sharp wit, which just goes to show that hunting down a killer doesn't have to be such a serious business after all!
The narrator of the audio book gets a special shout out for doing a great job with the accents - given the range required, it was truly impressive.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
June 24, 2026
2.5/5
Fun easy time, nothing special
Fun easy time, nothing special
May 11, 2026
Gut rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
CAWPILE rating: TBD
Spice: Closed door
ARC publication date: April 9th 2026
Tropes: Murder mystery, isolated location, Married at First Sight, reality TV show, AI bot, family secrets, rags to riches, arranged marriage, forced proximity
Quote
‘Hazel, I have some good news!’ CILLA says. ‘Yes?’ I sit up a bit straighter. ‘What?' 'Statistically, based on your current circumstances, you are more likely to die than go to prison.’
My synopsis
After exposing her fiance's billionaire family's dirty secrets and leaving him at the altar on an AI powered reality TV dating show, all 32yo Hazel Harper wants to do is get off this Norwegian Island. But when a sudden blizzard leaves her stranded overnight in an isolated airport with her (now ex) fiance, his angry family, and an even angrier producer, it's not long until things erupt. When the producer is found dead and the show's reputation-ruining memory cards go missing, Hazel teams up with the AI bot to find the killer and prove her innocence, all while trying to stay alive.
My review
A fun mystery with sarcastic humour and conversational writing that made this an engaging story. I loved the high tension, isolated setting that amped up the drama, with twists and reveals I wasn't expecting. The flashbacks to interview transcripts and events from before the airport scene were cleverly placed to reveal snippets of info that had me enjoying piecing together what really happened on the TV show (and before...).
With thanks to the Publishers and NetGalley for providing me with this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Other quotes:
People like to say ‘I was born ready’, but I always felt like I was born slightly unsure and a bit surprised to even be here.
Trigger warnings: Death, murder, stalking, classism, injury detail, blood, abandonment, drug use, drug abuse, addiction, alcohol, alcoholism, Infidelity, bullying, car accident, cursing, death of parent, dementia, gun violence
CAWPILE rating: TBD
Spice: Closed door
ARC publication date: April 9th 2026
Tropes: Murder mystery, isolated location, Married at First Sight, reality TV show, AI bot, family secrets, rags to riches, arranged marriage, forced proximity
Quote
‘Hazel, I have some good news!’ CILLA says. ‘Yes?’ I sit up a bit straighter. ‘What?' 'Statistically, based on your current circumstances, you are more likely to die than go to prison.’
My synopsis
After exposing her fiance's billionaire family's dirty secrets and leaving him at the altar on an AI powered reality TV dating show, all 32yo Hazel Harper wants to do is get off this Norwegian Island. But when a sudden blizzard leaves her stranded overnight in an isolated airport with her (now ex) fiance, his angry family, and an even angrier producer, it's not long until things erupt. When the producer is found dead and the show's reputation-ruining memory cards go missing, Hazel teams up with the AI bot to find the killer and prove her innocence, all while trying to stay alive.
My review
A fun mystery with sarcastic humour and conversational writing that made this an engaging story. I loved the high tension, isolated setting that amped up the drama, with twists and reveals I wasn't expecting. The flashbacks to interview transcripts and events from before the airport scene were cleverly placed to reveal snippets of info that had me enjoying piecing together what really happened on the TV show (and before...).
With thanks to the Publishers and NetGalley for providing me with this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Other quotes:
People like to say ‘I was born ready’, but I always felt like I was born slightly unsure and a bit surprised to even be here.
Trigger warnings: Death, murder, stalking, classism, injury detail, blood, abandonment, drug use, drug abuse, addiction, alcohol, alcoholism, Infidelity, bullying, car accident, cursing, death of parent, dementia, gun violence
June 6, 2026
Thanks to NetGalley, Gallery Books and Gallery/Scout Press, I read an advanced review copy of I Think We Should Kill Other People by L.M. Chilton. This is my second book by L.M. Chilton (Don’t Swipe Right), and after reading I Think We Should Kill Other People, I immediately added his other book, Everyone In The Group Chat Dies, to my must read list.
I was quickly hooked into this storyline because of the romance based reality show concept (the author even thanks several LIB seasons in his acknowledgments) and the Taylor Swift references. I devoured it in one sitting because of the very authentic and believable dialogue and the depth of the descriptions, which made it a perfectly fun and adventurous movie in my mind while I read.
I am a reader who tries to figure out the plot and solve the mystery as quickly as I can. If you’re like me then I Think We Should Kill Other People provides plenty of subtle clues that pop up throughout the interactions among the characters as they are trapped in an airport following a failed reality show wedding.
At the heart of the story are Marc and Hazel - the perfect couple according to an AI algorithm designed to help you find your “person.” I Think We Should Kill Other People gives the reader multiple “will they or won’t they” storylines! Will Marc and Hazel find love? And maybe more importantly, will they discover the killer among them before they are killed themselves?
If you loved the ABC show Revenge and Netflix’s Something Very Bad is Going to Happen, and if you can’t help but binge every new season of Love is Blind, Married at First Sight, and The Bachelor/Bachelorette, then you will thoroughly enjoy I Think We Should Kill Other People. I’m giving this book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ because of the character and story development plus all of the twists and turns that keeps the reader engaged all the way through!
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I was quickly hooked into this storyline because of the romance based reality show concept (the author even thanks several LIB seasons in his acknowledgments) and the Taylor Swift references. I devoured it in one sitting because of the very authentic and believable dialogue and the depth of the descriptions, which made it a perfectly fun and adventurous movie in my mind while I read.
I am a reader who tries to figure out the plot and solve the mystery as quickly as I can. If you’re like me then I Think We Should Kill Other People provides plenty of subtle clues that pop up throughout the interactions among the characters as they are trapped in an airport following a failed reality show wedding.
At the heart of the story are Marc and Hazel - the perfect couple according to an AI algorithm designed to help you find your “person.” I Think We Should Kill Other People gives the reader multiple “will they or won’t they” storylines! Will Marc and Hazel find love? And maybe more importantly, will they discover the killer among them before they are killed themselves?
If you loved the ABC show Revenge and Netflix’s Something Very Bad is Going to Happen, and if you can’t help but binge every new season of Love is Blind, Married at First Sight, and The Bachelor/Bachelorette, then you will thoroughly enjoy I Think We Should Kill Other People. I’m giving this book ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ because of the character and story development plus all of the twists and turns that keeps the reader engaged all the way through!
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March 2, 2026
I really enjoyed this book. It’s got a great setting, it’s a really fun and modern concept, a bit of tongue in cheek commentary. I read an eARC of this book on NetGalley so thank you to the author and the publisher.
This book is largely set in a very remote airport in Norway during a storm. So the isolation is pretty extreme! It’s an awful situation where our main character finds herself trapped at a gate with the worst possible people. The man she just left at the alter and his family. This setting was so entertaining with the creative ways airport features were integrated into some of the dramatic moments in the story. It also brought in unusual challenges as they find most of the staff have gone home and they’re stuck with no communication and only a vending machine for food. It’s a very stressful place to get trapped, even without the family nightmare!
While the bulk of the story takes place in the airport, we do flash back to the events that took place to find our main character trapped there. She had been taking part in a TV programme that aimed to use AI to help people find and marry their soulmate, using data to assess their compatibility leading to a fairytale wedding in a remote Norwegian castle, if they can get their score where it needs to be. The AI was quite funny. The main character consults it to try and make sense of what’s happening and solve the ongoing mystery. Sometimes it’s helpful, sometimes not. Sometimes its statistics are a bit too honest! I found this entertaining and it was an unusual concept. This book felt really modern in some of the concepts it explored, but also rooted in traditional mystery storytelling.
A fantastic and entertaining story!
This book is largely set in a very remote airport in Norway during a storm. So the isolation is pretty extreme! It’s an awful situation where our main character finds herself trapped at a gate with the worst possible people. The man she just left at the alter and his family. This setting was so entertaining with the creative ways airport features were integrated into some of the dramatic moments in the story. It also brought in unusual challenges as they find most of the staff have gone home and they’re stuck with no communication and only a vending machine for food. It’s a very stressful place to get trapped, even without the family nightmare!
While the bulk of the story takes place in the airport, we do flash back to the events that took place to find our main character trapped there. She had been taking part in a TV programme that aimed to use AI to help people find and marry their soulmate, using data to assess their compatibility leading to a fairytale wedding in a remote Norwegian castle, if they can get their score where it needs to be. The AI was quite funny. The main character consults it to try and make sense of what’s happening and solve the ongoing mystery. Sometimes it’s helpful, sometimes not. Sometimes its statistics are a bit too honest! I found this entertaining and it was an unusual concept. This book felt really modern in some of the concepts it explored, but also rooted in traditional mystery storytelling.
A fantastic and entertaining story!
April 12, 2026
Married at First sight meets murder in this fast paced closed door mystery with a dating show twist.
“The truth is, the Van Battens have good reason to hate my guts. Because while Marc Van Batten might arguably be the world’s most infuriating man, he’s not the one who jilted their fiancé on their wedding day. That, I’m afraid, would be yours truly. So maybe it’s me, I’m the problem.”
Hazel and Marc were paired together on a reality TV show - where AI matched them together on the basis they’re likely to be compatible. Everyone is flown out for the season finale - the wedding. The only hitch, Hazel runs away from the altar. What’s worse is she runs into her ex in-laws at the airport. And there’s a storm so they can’t fly out. And even worse than that, someone is killing them one by one. With drama and plenty of comedy - this was a fun read!
‘She can offer relationship advice, settle an argument, even predict likely outcomes, like whether Marc and I were going to be happily married. Although, judging by what happened this morning, she’s obviously had a malfunction.’
I enjoyed the AI dating aspect - the idea that it looked at their hobbies, personalities and interests and deemed them a good match. And I loved how it was integrated into trying to solve the mystery of who was responsible for the murders. A topical take on the use of AI in our daily lives.
Overall I enjoyed this one - I love a murder mystery with comedic vibes and this didn’t disappoint. With multiple dramatic reveals and a captivating airport setting - I flew through this book and would recommend for anyone looking for a cosy mystery.
ARC copy provided by Aria & Ares & NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
“The truth is, the Van Battens have good reason to hate my guts. Because while Marc Van Batten might arguably be the world’s most infuriating man, he’s not the one who jilted their fiancé on their wedding day. That, I’m afraid, would be yours truly. So maybe it’s me, I’m the problem.”
Hazel and Marc were paired together on a reality TV show - where AI matched them together on the basis they’re likely to be compatible. Everyone is flown out for the season finale - the wedding. The only hitch, Hazel runs away from the altar. What’s worse is she runs into her ex in-laws at the airport. And there’s a storm so they can’t fly out. And even worse than that, someone is killing them one by one. With drama and plenty of comedy - this was a fun read!
‘She can offer relationship advice, settle an argument, even predict likely outcomes, like whether Marc and I were going to be happily married. Although, judging by what happened this morning, she’s obviously had a malfunction.’
I enjoyed the AI dating aspect - the idea that it looked at their hobbies, personalities and interests and deemed them a good match. And I loved how it was integrated into trying to solve the mystery of who was responsible for the murders. A topical take on the use of AI in our daily lives.
Overall I enjoyed this one - I love a murder mystery with comedic vibes and this didn’t disappoint. With multiple dramatic reveals and a captivating airport setting - I flew through this book and would recommend for anyone looking for a cosy mystery.
ARC copy provided by Aria & Ares & NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
April 9, 2026
This book has everything a trashy tv show contains where contestants are looking for "love" with the added twist of an AI deciding whether they are truly matched then takes it to a isolated airport with drama of a wedding dashed and a serial killer taking out the family! Lots of funny laugh moments, especially with CILLA giving Hazel quite sensible advice (mostly) on how to find out who the killer might be and how she can survive the ordeal. Though you know with AI, they can be right but when they go wrong... lets just say you can't trust anybody stuck at that airport in the storm!
This was quite entertaining to listen to with quirky, and sometimes killer characters, lots of drama (being jilted at the wedding tends to wind people up), plus how it was all recorded to be used for the Love Synched show and many suspects with reasons to want certain people dead. And everybody is hiding something! I am glad I wasn't invited but it makes for a great tale.
I can say that this was a great audiobook to listen to! The narrator, Mei Mei Macleod did a great job in bringing Hazel, the other characters, and of course don't forget CILLA, to life and their crazy deadly night at the airport! Many thanks to NetGalley and Head of Zeus for giving me the chance to listen to this audiobook!
This was quite entertaining to listen to with quirky, and sometimes killer characters, lots of drama (being jilted at the wedding tends to wind people up), plus how it was all recorded to be used for the Love Synched show and many suspects with reasons to want certain people dead. And everybody is hiding something! I am glad I wasn't invited but it makes for a great tale.
I can say that this was a great audiobook to listen to! The narrator, Mei Mei Macleod did a great job in bringing Hazel, the other characters, and of course don't forget CILLA, to life and their crazy deadly night at the airport! Many thanks to NetGalley and Head of Zeus for giving me the chance to listen to this audiobook!
July 29, 2026
‘I think we should kill other people’ 💒💰👰🏻
🩸✈️ ⌚️🥂✂️🎥 🍫
When finding the love of your life just isn’t working, what should you try next? Well for Hazel, the only possible answer was to enter a brand new TV dating show where AI matches you with your soulmate.
But when things don’t quite work out and Hazel ditches her groom at the alter, the next thing she knows she’s trapped in the airport in the middle of a snow storm, and dead bodies start turning up one by one.
Whilst the infamous Van Batten family were on many people’s hit lists, it’s time for Hazel to figure out who the murderer on the loose is. But Hazel has her own secrets to hide, right?
I thoroughly enjoyed this comedy, whodunnit thriller! I loved Hazel but despised the Van Battens and that’s when you know the writer did a good job🤣! The twists and turns kept on coming and I was literally so surprised at the final big shocker, I had to re-read the pages !! This author has some great books and isn’t talked about enough. If you love an easy read thriller packed with a punch, this one’s for you.
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🩸✈️ ⌚️🥂✂️🎥 🍫
When finding the love of your life just isn’t working, what should you try next? Well for Hazel, the only possible answer was to enter a brand new TV dating show where AI matches you with your soulmate.
But when things don’t quite work out and Hazel ditches her groom at the alter, the next thing she knows she’s trapped in the airport in the middle of a snow storm, and dead bodies start turning up one by one.
Whilst the infamous Van Batten family were on many people’s hit lists, it’s time for Hazel to figure out who the murderer on the loose is. But Hazel has her own secrets to hide, right?
I thoroughly enjoyed this comedy, whodunnit thriller! I loved Hazel but despised the Van Battens and that’s when you know the writer did a good job🤣! The twists and turns kept on coming and I was literally so surprised at the final big shocker, I had to re-read the pages !! This author has some great books and isn’t talked about enough. If you love an easy read thriller packed with a punch, this one’s for you.
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
June 9, 2026
4⭐
One of the most entertaining books I have read in a while. Like I enjoyed the whole while I was reading the book. It was a good time.
The whole atmosphere of continuous suspicion on each of the characters, the doubts really built a good premise for the book. The book has the ability to keep people hooked and entertained throughout the book. If you only expect to have a twisty, thriller book then you won cuz not only does it have that it also is a good romance book with trope like forced Proximity, slow burn. It's a modern day book with the whole concept of ai brought out beautifully through a well written book. And you know what, I devoured this book.
The only flaw is that the back and forth between the timelines felt a bit disruptive. Also the ending was a bit anticlimactic cuz I pretty much figured out who the killer was.
I would love to see this one get a series adaptation cuz it would slay🤩
One of the most entertaining books I have read in a while. Like I enjoyed the whole while I was reading the book. It was a good time.
The whole atmosphere of continuous suspicion on each of the characters, the doubts really built a good premise for the book. The book has the ability to keep people hooked and entertained throughout the book. If you only expect to have a twisty, thriller book then you won cuz not only does it have that it also is a good romance book with trope like forced Proximity, slow burn. It's a modern day book with the whole concept of ai brought out beautifully through a well written book. And you know what, I devoured this book.
The only flaw is that the back and forth between the timelines felt a bit disruptive. Also the ending was a bit anticlimactic cuz I pretty much figured out who the killer was.
I would love to see this one get a series adaptation cuz it would slay🤩
June 21, 2026
I was kindly gifted this by Bloomsbury Books (Bloomsbury Creator Circle). This is my first book by this author, and it is a standalone thriller. I liked the sound of the plot. The font size and style are really nice, and it features short chapters and a short overall length.
The story is told from the POV of the FMC, Hazel. I liked the sense of humour, and the writing is good quality. There were a few typos, but as this is an uncorrected ARC, hopefully these were all ironed out for future readers! The timelines were done well and were very clear.
So many twists!! I guessed one, but I didn't guess the rest. This was really easy to read, so quick, and highly enjoyable! I had no expectations going into this, and I really liked it. 4.25⭐ I would definitely recommend this book!
~ "But if you make a deal with the devil, you will always lose in the end. Even the closest hand can hold a dagger. Remember that."
The story is told from the POV of the FMC, Hazel. I liked the sense of humour, and the writing is good quality. There were a few typos, but as this is an uncorrected ARC, hopefully these were all ironed out for future readers! The timelines were done well and were very clear.
So many twists!! I guessed one, but I didn't guess the rest. This was really easy to read, so quick, and highly enjoyable! I had no expectations going into this, and I really liked it. 4.25⭐ I would definitely recommend this book!
~ "But if you make a deal with the devil, you will always lose in the end. Even the closest hand can hold a dagger. Remember that."
January 7, 2026
Review of ‘I Think We Should Kill Other People’ by L.M. Chilton, due to be published on 9 April 2026 by Aria & Aries, Head of Zeus.
Hazel signs herself up to a new ‘social experiment’ dating show, Love Synched - the prize? Marrying an eligible bachelor who is kept secret until a love match is made.
After being issued with wearable technology, CILLA, Hazel is found to be soulmate to Marc, who is indeed a very eligible bachelor and heir to his family fortune. It’s a dream come true, right? Well it is, until Hazel leaves Marc at the altar, and is shocked to come face to face with his furious family at the tiny, isolated airport just as a blizzard rolls in and grounds their flight home. As if that’s not insufferable enough, bodies start piling up, a killer is on the loose and no one is seemingly safe or not under suspicion!
This was a fun and quick read, I liked Hazel’s character a lot. She was sassy and headstrong, determined to uncover the truth, all whilst keeping huge secrets of her own. Characters were well developed, the storyline engaging and amusing. The twists unfurling like springs at the end, making for a very satisfying recommended read.
Hazel signs herself up to a new ‘social experiment’ dating show, Love Synched - the prize? Marrying an eligible bachelor who is kept secret until a love match is made.
After being issued with wearable technology, CILLA, Hazel is found to be soulmate to Marc, who is indeed a very eligible bachelor and heir to his family fortune. It’s a dream come true, right? Well it is, until Hazel leaves Marc at the altar, and is shocked to come face to face with his furious family at the tiny, isolated airport just as a blizzard rolls in and grounds their flight home. As if that’s not insufferable enough, bodies start piling up, a killer is on the loose and no one is seemingly safe or not under suspicion!
This was a fun and quick read, I liked Hazel’s character a lot. She was sassy and headstrong, determined to uncover the truth, all whilst keeping huge secrets of her own. Characters were well developed, the storyline engaging and amusing. The twists unfurling like springs at the end, making for a very satisfying recommended read.
March 30, 2026
This was a really quick witted and funny read. One you could easily read in the span of a day.
As someone who consistently reads thrillers, I did guess who it was early on however that didn’t takeaway from the story and I enjoyed finding out about the AI experiment and how they ended up where they are.
I know this isn’t a romance but I would have liked a bit more on Hazel and Marc in the two week build up to the wedding to really feel any chemistry between them.
I think many people are going to find this fun read. Thank you to Head of Zeus for the proof copy.
As someone who consistently reads thrillers, I did guess who it was early on however that didn’t takeaway from the story and I enjoyed finding out about the AI experiment and how they ended up where they are.
I know this isn’t a romance but I would have liked a bit more on Hazel and Marc in the two week build up to the wedding to really feel any chemistry between them.
I think many people are going to find this fun read. Thank you to Head of Zeus for the proof copy.
March 31, 2026
Would you apply to a new reality TV show that uses AI to help you find the love of your life?
Set mostly in the present tense in an isolated Norwegian airport, the story is told from two time periods - now and during the filming of the TV show. Whodunnit murders, romance, sometimes unhelpful technology and a runaway bride…
Really loved the concept of this book! Had elements that felt very Black Mirror-esque (my favourite TV show).
Will definitely be checking out other books written by L.M. Chilton!
Thank you to NetGalley for the audiobook, all opinions are my own.
Set mostly in the present tense in an isolated Norwegian airport, the story is told from two time periods - now and during the filming of the TV show. Whodunnit murders, romance, sometimes unhelpful technology and a runaway bride…
Really loved the concept of this book! Had elements that felt very Black Mirror-esque (my favourite TV show).
Will definitely be checking out other books written by L.M. Chilton!
Thank you to NetGalley for the audiobook, all opinions are my own.
April 11, 2026
I don’t even know where to start! I absolutely love every book I have read from this author so I went in to this one with high hopes and it did not disappoint!
The little plot twists,the British humour, CILLA! What a fabulous concept and executed to perfection! I had to pace myself to stretch it over two days so I would devour it in one evening.
If you haven’t already check out L.M. Chilton he is such a talented author. Don’t swipe right and everyone in the group chat dies are amazing books and a slightly longer read than this one.
The little plot twists,the British humour, CILLA! What a fabulous concept and executed to perfection! I had to pace myself to stretch it over two days so I would devour it in one evening.
If you haven’t already check out L.M. Chilton he is such a talented author. Don’t swipe right and everyone in the group chat dies are amazing books and a slightly longer read than this one.
April 6, 2026
From the first line of the book, I knew I was going to love this author and this book was fantastic. It’s full of dark humour and witty anecdotes with a great plot, serial killer and fantastic twist. I devoured this book in less than a day and can’t wait to read more from this author. Thank you to NetGalley, Aria & Aries and the author for the chance to review.
April 8, 2026
Hazel and Marc were paired together on revolutionary new reality TV show Love Synced, in which AI matches hopeful lovers based on its perceptive algorithms.
It’s AI reality tv show, it’s funny and twisted and witty! It’s a fast paced read!
The AI algorithm failed to find Hazel her soulmate... But could it help find the murderer instead?
It’s AI reality tv show, it’s funny and twisted and witty! It’s a fast paced read!
The AI algorithm failed to find Hazel her soulmate... But could it help find the murderer instead?
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