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I Think We Should Kill Other People
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Expected 9 Apr 26The 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?
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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.
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!
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 22, 2026
I wouldn’t exactly call this book a thriller or a romcom but I did have a lot of fun with it!
Book rating: 4-4.5⭐️
Audio performance rating: 4.5-5⭐️
I listened to the audiobook and the narration was so good! I was able to listen with 2.0x speed and I didn’t have any issues following the dialogues. There is one narrator but she did magnificent job with the dialogues and overall the whole performance. The audio is 7h20min long which made it easy to finish under 2 days.
The storyline is pretty unique and interesting. The execution didn’t give me the usual thriller/murder mystery vibes. It somehow is a combination of crime, mystery, thriller and romance but despite the killings it doesn’t have the serial killer-y vibes. The romance is a subplot, more like a background story. It was simply a good time and highly entertaining listen to me. I was actively NOT trying to figure out the killer but even with such intention, I did figure out some of the plot twists.
Basically it’s a story with multiple killings happening over the course of one night when the group of people is stuck at the airport but it doesn’t give you anxiety or twist your stomach (which is the usual for me when I go for thriller-thriller). (I mean it as a compliment).
There is one POV 1st person narration with kind of dual timeline - you have airport (current) chapters but they are mixed with making of the reality TV show (throwbacks) chapters. Hazel - a girl with some skeletons in her past decides to take part in new reality TV show (sorry, social experiment) that uses AI (sth like Apple Watch with Siri) to find a perfect match for Marc - the bachelor, heir of one of the wealthiest UK families. It was super fun and interesting both - the storyline of how they matched, and the murder mystery part at the airport. The role of AI in the story was pretty well balanced and well written into the story.
I enjoyed the plot twists. They were fun, unexpected (even if some of my guesses happened to be true) and overall well placed and executed.
It wasn’t exactly a laugh out loud read for me but it did have a couple of very funny moments and as a whole was kept in mostly light and funny writing style.
There were some details that you shouldn’t think too hard about - like why they stayed at the airport overnight, why she was still in her wedding dress but the type of writing made it quite easy for me to ignore those little things and just ignore for the sake of having fun with the story.
The title and cover might indicate as it’s a romance about serial killers, but it’s not exactly that. It’s not a thriller, nor a slasher. While there are multiple killings happening in this book, it’s closer to murder mystery with a romance subplot.
Big thanks to Head of Zeus Audiobooks for NetGalley ALC.
Oh, I forgot to mention: the narrator is Mei Mei Macleod and I enjoyed her narration enough to put her on my list of “if they narrate it, I’m listening to it” narrators.
Book rating: 4-4.5⭐️
Audio performance rating: 4.5-5⭐️
I listened to the audiobook and the narration was so good! I was able to listen with 2.0x speed and I didn’t have any issues following the dialogues. There is one narrator but she did magnificent job with the dialogues and overall the whole performance. The audio is 7h20min long which made it easy to finish under 2 days.
The storyline is pretty unique and interesting. The execution didn’t give me the usual thriller/murder mystery vibes. It somehow is a combination of crime, mystery, thriller and romance but despite the killings it doesn’t have the serial killer-y vibes. The romance is a subplot, more like a background story. It was simply a good time and highly entertaining listen to me. I was actively NOT trying to figure out the killer but even with such intention, I did figure out some of the plot twists.
Basically it’s a story with multiple killings happening over the course of one night when the group of people is stuck at the airport but it doesn’t give you anxiety or twist your stomach (which is the usual for me when I go for thriller-thriller). (I mean it as a compliment).
There is one POV 1st person narration with kind of dual timeline - you have airport (current) chapters but they are mixed with making of the reality TV show (throwbacks) chapters. Hazel - a girl with some skeletons in her past decides to take part in new reality TV show (sorry, social experiment) that uses AI (sth like Apple Watch with Siri) to find a perfect match for Marc - the bachelor, heir of one of the wealthiest UK families. It was super fun and interesting both - the storyline of how they matched, and the murder mystery part at the airport. The role of AI in the story was pretty well balanced and well written into the story.
I enjoyed the plot twists. They were fun, unexpected (even if some of my guesses happened to be true) and overall well placed and executed.
It wasn’t exactly a laugh out loud read for me but it did have a couple of very funny moments and as a whole was kept in mostly light and funny writing style.
There were some details that you shouldn’t think too hard about - like why they stayed at the airport overnight, why she was still in her wedding dress but the type of writing made it quite easy for me to ignore those little things and just ignore for the sake of having fun with the story.
The title and cover might indicate as it’s a romance about serial killers, but it’s not exactly that. It’s not a thriller, nor a slasher. While there are multiple killings happening in this book, it’s closer to murder mystery with a romance subplot.
Big thanks to Head of Zeus Audiobooks for NetGalley ALC.
Oh, I forgot to mention: the narrator is Mei Mei Macleod and I enjoyed her narration enough to put her on my list of “if they narrate it, I’m listening to it” narrators.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Crime mystery set mainly in NORWAY, in a tiny airport on a tiny island
Coming 9 April 2026
The novel opens in a tiny airport on a tiny Norwegian island in the middle of the Arctic Ocean. Marc and Hazel were matched on the ‘social experiment’ set of TV’s Love Synced, powered by an AI wristband called CILLA. Their ensuing wedding was to be filmed, but Hazel has just pulled out of the ceremony leaving the Van Batten family angry and upset. There is only one way out and that is via the airport, where they all unfortunately have to congregate interminably because the weather has come in and the flight is hugely delayed. The Van Batten mother has a sharp and cutting tongue aimed at Hazel, but Mark is up for trying to get along for the duration of the delay.
The trouble is, the film of their aborted nuptials will soon be in the public domain, causing all round humiliation and profound embarrassment, it proved to be a right bust-up with accusations levied and punches thrown. The film company is rubbing their hands in glee, the family is not.
And then one person associated with the wedding is found dead at the airport, slumped on the toilet with a Toblerone rammed down their throat. There will be no outside help, given the weather, so Hazel, who still has her AI CILLA wristband, knows what she has to do. And then there is another body to deal with…
Much of the story is set in the isolated airport which is atmospherically described. Other chapters are set in the South of England.
The author has clearly hit on a successful formula, to wit a young woman who finds herself embroiled in a situation and then tasks herself with getting to the bottom of the inevitable deaths. His stories are written with wit and bounce and are very easy to read.
Coming 9 April 2026
The novel opens in a tiny airport on a tiny Norwegian island in the middle of the Arctic Ocean. Marc and Hazel were matched on the ‘social experiment’ set of TV’s Love Synced, powered by an AI wristband called CILLA. Their ensuing wedding was to be filmed, but Hazel has just pulled out of the ceremony leaving the Van Batten family angry and upset. There is only one way out and that is via the airport, where they all unfortunately have to congregate interminably because the weather has come in and the flight is hugely delayed. The Van Batten mother has a sharp and cutting tongue aimed at Hazel, but Mark is up for trying to get along for the duration of the delay.
The trouble is, the film of their aborted nuptials will soon be in the public domain, causing all round humiliation and profound embarrassment, it proved to be a right bust-up with accusations levied and punches thrown. The film company is rubbing their hands in glee, the family is not.
And then one person associated with the wedding is found dead at the airport, slumped on the toilet with a Toblerone rammed down their throat. There will be no outside help, given the weather, so Hazel, who still has her AI CILLA wristband, knows what she has to do. And then there is another body to deal with…
Much of the story is set in the isolated airport which is atmospherically described. Other chapters are set in the South of England.
The author has clearly hit on a successful formula, to wit a young woman who finds herself embroiled in a situation and then tasks herself with getting to the bottom of the inevitable deaths. His stories are written with wit and bounce and are very easy to read.
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
Hazel and Marc were paired together on new reality TV show Love Synced, in which AI uses its perceptive algorithms to put together the perfect couple. But when they reached the altar, Hazel couldn’t go through with it. Now, all she wants to do is fly home, but a massive snowstorm has stranded her in a tiny isolated airport, with none other than her jilted fiancé and his furious family. But when they start being picked off one by one, a jilted lover is the least of Hazel’s worries.
This is a fun, modern, humorous murder mystery novel, with a bit of thriller and romance thrown in. I loved the setting – being trapped in a tiny, empty airport in the middle of nowhere during a snowstorm is nightmare inducing and worked really well as a setting for this kind of story.
The reality show concept was interesting, as was the inclusion of CILLA, the AI programme, but this is sold as a much larger part of the book in the synopsis than it actually is. The tagline of “The nation watched them fall in love” is completely off, because the TV show hasn’t aired yet, and no one is filming in the airport when the murders start taking place.
Where it fell down for me were the characters and the twist. I didn’t feel like I got to know Marc very well which, as the love-interest, was disappointing, and Hazel felt like quite a two-dimension character who I didn’t really take to. The twist was surprising and brought together all the disjointed aspects of the plot, but it felt like a good idea which wasn’t particularly well integrated into the rest of the story. The clues were there, but the reveal was very clunky.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This is a fun, modern, humorous murder mystery novel, with a bit of thriller and romance thrown in. I loved the setting – being trapped in a tiny, empty airport in the middle of nowhere during a snowstorm is nightmare inducing and worked really well as a setting for this kind of story.
The reality show concept was interesting, as was the inclusion of CILLA, the AI programme, but this is sold as a much larger part of the book in the synopsis than it actually is. The tagline of “The nation watched them fall in love” is completely off, because the TV show hasn’t aired yet, and no one is filming in the airport when the murders start taking place.
Where it fell down for me were the characters and the twist. I didn’t feel like I got to know Marc very well which, as the love-interest, was disappointing, and Hazel felt like quite a two-dimension character who I didn’t really take to. The twist was surprising and brought together all the disjointed aspects of the plot, but it felt like a good idea which wasn’t particularly well integrated into the rest of the story. The clues were there, but the reveal was very clunky.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I absolutely loved this book.
I’ve now read all three of Luke’s books, and every single one has been enjoyable, fun, and incredibly well written. He has quickly become one of my favourite authors.
I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley, which I was genuinely excited about, and it did not disappoint.
The story follows FMC Hazel, who signs up for a dating reality show in hopes of finding her soulmate. However, things are not quite as they seem. She meets Marc—who also happens to be a billionaire—and the two begin to develop real feelings for each other. But alongside the romance comes murder… and a lot of it. The questions quickly pile up: why is this happening, who is responsible, and can Marc truly be trusted?
This book was fun, fast-paced, and incredibly intriguing. I especially appreciated the inclusion of backstory, which was easy to follow and seamlessly woven into the narrative. Luke has a fantastic writing style—it flows naturally, everything makes sense, and there are no plot holes. Even when he creates intentionally unbearable characters, you still enjoy the journey.
At this point, I would happily read anything Luke writes. He is genuinely a wonderful writer.
The twists and turns were another highlight. I didn’t see any of them coming—and I usually do with whodunnits. The mystery was executed brilliantly, the reveal had strong motivation behind it, and just when you think everything is settled, more twists are thrown in.
I also loved how CILLA was used in the story. It felt extremely relevant and timely given how prevalent AI is in our lives today, and it added an extra layer of intrigue.
Overall, I loved this book. Highly recommended!!!
I’ve now read all three of Luke’s books, and every single one has been enjoyable, fun, and incredibly well written. He has quickly become one of my favourite authors.
I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley, which I was genuinely excited about, and it did not disappoint.
The story follows FMC Hazel, who signs up for a dating reality show in hopes of finding her soulmate. However, things are not quite as they seem. She meets Marc—who also happens to be a billionaire—and the two begin to develop real feelings for each other. But alongside the romance comes murder… and a lot of it. The questions quickly pile up: why is this happening, who is responsible, and can Marc truly be trusted?
This book was fun, fast-paced, and incredibly intriguing. I especially appreciated the inclusion of backstory, which was easy to follow and seamlessly woven into the narrative. Luke has a fantastic writing style—it flows naturally, everything makes sense, and there are no plot holes. Even when he creates intentionally unbearable characters, you still enjoy the journey.
At this point, I would happily read anything Luke writes. He is genuinely a wonderful writer.
The twists and turns were another highlight. I didn’t see any of them coming—and I usually do with whodunnits. The mystery was executed brilliantly, the reveal had strong motivation behind it, and just when you think everything is settled, more twists are thrown in.
I also loved how CILLA was used in the story. It felt extremely relevant and timely given how prevalent AI is in our lives today, and it added an extra layer of intrigue.
Overall, I loved this book. Highly recommended!!!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
‘I Think We Should Kill Other People’ is such a fun novel. It’s the kind of book you can tear through in a day or two and love every last second of it. I found myself laughing out loud frequently—perhaps I shouldn’t have read it in public!—and it provided the perfect palate cleanser after another serial killer book, of the now-I-can-no-longer-sleep-at-night variety.
Is the story predictable? Yes. Is it more than a little far-fetched? Undeniably. But that doesn’t stop it from being fun and fresh. I love the quick pace and how the plot constantly escalates. I also appreciate how many layers are woven into the story.
The topics covered—class issues, ‘Me Too’, and the limitations of AI—receive a superficial, somewhat trite treatment. Additionally, the chemistry between Hazel and Marc is lacking; there is no real sense of attraction, and there isn’t enough interaction to establish a believable connection. However, these flaws didn't detract from my overall enjoyment.
‘I Think We Should Kill Other People’ is an ideal holiday read, perfect for anyone wanting a humorous mystery/thriller. It isn’t one for those looking for substance or who pick holes rather than being able to suspend reality and go with the flow.
Many thanks to NetGalley, L.M. Chilton and Aria & Aries for the ARC.
⚠️ Fatphobia, cursing, murder, detail of injury
Is the story predictable? Yes. Is it more than a little far-fetched? Undeniably. But that doesn’t stop it from being fun and fresh. I love the quick pace and how the plot constantly escalates. I also appreciate how many layers are woven into the story.
The topics covered—class issues, ‘Me Too’, and the limitations of AI—receive a superficial, somewhat trite treatment. Additionally, the chemistry between Hazel and Marc is lacking; there is no real sense of attraction, and there isn’t enough interaction to establish a believable connection. However, these flaws didn't detract from my overall enjoyment.
‘I Think We Should Kill Other People’ is an ideal holiday read, perfect for anyone wanting a humorous mystery/thriller. It isn’t one for those looking for substance or who pick holes rather than being able to suspend reality and go with the flow.
Many thanks to NetGalley, L.M. Chilton and Aria & Aries for the ARC.
⚠️ Fatphobia, cursing, murder, detail of injury
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thanks to NetGalley & the publisher for an advanced copy of this audiobook.
I applied for this as the title jumped out at me; however, after listening to the book, I can say that what I heard wasn't what I assumed the title to mean.
The story: this was an easy listen; more of a dark comedy than a nail-biting thriller, with an interesting non-linear structure. The flashbacks and forwards in time maintained an element of surprise with the context of why events were happening. The story arc followed the typical mystery sequencing, with the obligatory misdirections & red-herrings. However, I was never really on the edge of my seat and some details were unrealistic or implausible, leaving me asking questions or dissociating from the story.
Audiobook narrator: Mei Mei Macleod was a masterclass in accents and pitch; it was so easy to identify who was speaking or narrating the events. However, the delivery was lacking in intonation, pace and emphasis, leaving the audio devoid of excitement or emotion. For this reason, I found it difficult to connect emotionally with the text or characters.
Overall thoughts: if you want a lighthearted listen that isn't cognitively taxing, then this is for you. However, if you're a seasoned thriller-reader, I think you'll pick the looser details apart, leaving you unsatisfied and wanting more oomph.
I applied for this as the title jumped out at me; however, after listening to the book, I can say that what I heard wasn't what I assumed the title to mean.
The story: this was an easy listen; more of a dark comedy than a nail-biting thriller, with an interesting non-linear structure. The flashbacks and forwards in time maintained an element of surprise with the context of why events were happening. The story arc followed the typical mystery sequencing, with the obligatory misdirections & red-herrings. However, I was never really on the edge of my seat and some details were unrealistic or implausible, leaving me asking questions or dissociating from the story.
Audiobook narrator: Mei Mei Macleod was a masterclass in accents and pitch; it was so easy to identify who was speaking or narrating the events. However, the delivery was lacking in intonation, pace and emphasis, leaving the audio devoid of excitement or emotion. For this reason, I found it difficult to connect emotionally with the text or characters.
Overall thoughts: if you want a lighthearted listen that isn't cognitively taxing, then this is for you. However, if you're a seasoned thriller-reader, I think you'll pick the looser details apart, leaving you unsatisfied and wanting more oomph.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This is the second book I have read by LM Chilton and it did not disappoint. I devoured it in two settings. Hazel and Marc have been paired up to star in a new television show where AI matches couples based on its algorithm. The couple wear AI watches called Cilla (which made me think of Cilla Black and left me with Surprise, Surprise stuck in my head). By the time it gets to their wedding they should be a 100% match. When it comes to the day of the wedding, Hazel cannot say "I do", leaving Marc and his family furious, and the TV series in jeopardy. Hazel heads to the small isolated airport, in the hopes of beating Marc and his family off the island. But a massive snowstorm has grounded all flights and they are all trapped at the airport together. But when they start turning up dead, Hazel realises she has to find out who is the killer to save herself. I really enjoyed this book, their were lots of laughs and I loved that Hazel was trying to find the killer in her wedding dress and hoodie. I did guess who was the killer but it didn't spoil the book for me. Now I have to patiently wait for the next book.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Aria and Aries, Head of Zeus for the opportunity to read this brilliant book.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Aria and Aries, Head of Zeus for the opportunity to read this brilliant book.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Oh. My. God. wtf just happened in this book??
My jaw is currently on the floor, damn!
Hazel has been unlucky in love so with encouragement from her best friend she signs up for a new experimental dating show, Love Synced. She will marry an eligible bachelor who will remain a secret until they’re matched.
When Hazel comes face to face with Marc she sees the attraction right away but things begin to happen, letters and notes start arriving and things get thrown of course.
When everything goes awry and they’re left stranded in the airport things take a very unexpected turn ..
I won’t go into the details because it’ll give away the best parts, the ‘oh my gosh that actually just happened’ parts and we don’t want that.
What I will say though is that there are many twists in this that leave your jaw on the floor..many wtf moments too. It had me constantly sat on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next and who was behind everything, I was completely immersed in this story, I just couldn’t put it down until I finished.
This is a new to me author but I am completely hooked on this writing. The storyline was fab, the characters were brilliant and man, I loved it so much. I can’t wait to read this authors other books.
My jaw is currently on the floor, damn!
Hazel has been unlucky in love so with encouragement from her best friend she signs up for a new experimental dating show, Love Synced. She will marry an eligible bachelor who will remain a secret until they’re matched.
When Hazel comes face to face with Marc she sees the attraction right away but things begin to happen, letters and notes start arriving and things get thrown of course.
When everything goes awry and they’re left stranded in the airport things take a very unexpected turn ..
I won’t go into the details because it’ll give away the best parts, the ‘oh my gosh that actually just happened’ parts and we don’t want that.
What I will say though is that there are many twists in this that leave your jaw on the floor..many wtf moments too. It had me constantly sat on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next and who was behind everything, I was completely immersed in this story, I just couldn’t put it down until I finished.
This is a new to me author but I am completely hooked on this writing. The storyline was fab, the characters were brilliant and man, I loved it so much. I can’t wait to read this authors other books.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I Think We Should Kill Other People is a book that’s fun and full of dark humour, in a murder mystery sprinkled with reality TV setting.
I really love this book. It was such a fun and easy read. I think this would be a perfect summer beach read as it was quick and easy to get through.
The story was really easy to follow, and I really enjoyed the dual timeline aspect as it really helped to build suspense and keep you guessing.
It was the first book I’ve read by L.M.Chilton, and I really enjoyed his writing. Very easy to engage with and really paints the characters so clearly.
I love that the AI “expert“ was called Cilla - excellent nod to Cilla Black.
I also really loved the character of Dante. Maybe a bit controversial given the type of character he is,(you’ll see when you read it) but he was giving me Kieran Culkin in Succession vibes and I thought he was great.
I’d recommend this book to a wide audience. It’s a great palette cleanser if you’re into longer, heavier books and also great light read that’s easy to follow if you don’t have too much time to commit to reading. If you do then you’ll devour it in one or two settings no problem!
Big thanks to Net Galley, and Aria and Aries for this advanced reader copy for review.
I really love this book. It was such a fun and easy read. I think this would be a perfect summer beach read as it was quick and easy to get through.
The story was really easy to follow, and I really enjoyed the dual timeline aspect as it really helped to build suspense and keep you guessing.
It was the first book I’ve read by L.M.Chilton, and I really enjoyed his writing. Very easy to engage with and really paints the characters so clearly.
I love that the AI “expert“ was called Cilla - excellent nod to Cilla Black.
I also really loved the character of Dante. Maybe a bit controversial given the type of character he is,(you’ll see when you read it) but he was giving me Kieran Culkin in Succession vibes and I thought he was great.
I’d recommend this book to a wide audience. It’s a great palette cleanser if you’re into longer, heavier books and also great light read that’s easy to follow if you don’t have too much time to commit to reading. If you do then you’ll devour it in one or two settings no problem!
Big thanks to Net Galley, and Aria and Aries for this advanced reader copy for review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This book is absolute fast-paced fun.
Hazel is our narrator. She’s just arrived at a small isolated airport in Norway during a blizzard wearing the remains of her wedding dress and a hoodie. She desperately wants to flee. As she rushes towards the departure lounge, the airport closes due to the storm. And the other people waiting in the departure lounge? They are none too pleased to see her, or she them.
Hazel was on a new reality-type dating show called Love Synced that uses AI to match people to their soulmate. She was matched to Marc, and after two weeks of episodes, off they went to Norway to be married. But what happened that she fled, leaving him at the altar and his wealthy family embarrassed and aghast? That’s where the twists and turns begin with Hazel, her now ex Marc, and this insufferable family stuck at the departure lounge. One by one, dead bodies mount up. Is there a killer among them?
I really enjoyed this book. It’s fast-paced. The characters are well written. There’s humour, sarcasm, and lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing.
Thank you to Aria & Aries and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Hazel is our narrator. She’s just arrived at a small isolated airport in Norway during a blizzard wearing the remains of her wedding dress and a hoodie. She desperately wants to flee. As she rushes towards the departure lounge, the airport closes due to the storm. And the other people waiting in the departure lounge? They are none too pleased to see her, or she them.
Hazel was on a new reality-type dating show called Love Synced that uses AI to match people to their soulmate. She was matched to Marc, and after two weeks of episodes, off they went to Norway to be married. But what happened that she fled, leaving him at the altar and his wealthy family embarrassed and aghast? That’s where the twists and turns begin with Hazel, her now ex Marc, and this insufferable family stuck at the departure lounge. One by one, dead bodies mount up. Is there a killer among them?
I really enjoyed this book. It’s fast-paced. The characters are well written. There’s humour, sarcasm, and lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing.
Thank you to Aria & Aries and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
February 17, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of I Think We Should Look at Other People by L.M. Chilton
This is sharp, darkly comic and deliciously uncomfortable in all the right ways. The premise is brilliantly savage: a reality TV show built around publicly ending marriages for entertainment. At the centre are Hazel and Marc, whose relationship is the central part of a reality tv show.
The author showcases the culture of spectacle.
When the experiment implodes and the cast find themselves snowed in at an airport, the plot twists from satire to claustrophobic thriller. The enforced proximity between Hazel, Marc and the other participants is brilliantly tense. Old grievances resurface, alliances shift and then people start dying. The ‘locked room’ airport setting works very well.
The pacing intensifies in the second half of the book, and while you do have to suspend disbelief at points, the combination of biting humour and escalating menace keeps the pages turning. A clever, entertaining thriller that balances relationship drama with sharp social commentary and a very solid four star read.
This is sharp, darkly comic and deliciously uncomfortable in all the right ways. The premise is brilliantly savage: a reality TV show built around publicly ending marriages for entertainment. At the centre are Hazel and Marc, whose relationship is the central part of a reality tv show.
The author showcases the culture of spectacle.
When the experiment implodes and the cast find themselves snowed in at an airport, the plot twists from satire to claustrophobic thriller. The enforced proximity between Hazel, Marc and the other participants is brilliantly tense. Old grievances resurface, alliances shift and then people start dying. The ‘locked room’ airport setting works very well.
The pacing intensifies in the second half of the book, and while you do have to suspend disbelief at points, the combination of biting humour and escalating menace keeps the pages turning. A clever, entertaining thriller that balances relationship drama with sharp social commentary and a very solid four star read.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Imagine a dating show like Blind Date, but instead of the contestant asking questions of three prospective suitors sat behind a partition, their perfect match is found using AI software, aptly named Cilla. Following a successful match, the lucky couple will marry within a fortnight of meeting for the first time. Every stage will be filmed, to be televised at a later date. 💍
The lucky couple are Hazel and Marc. The setting is a small airport on a small island off the Norwegian mainland. Hazel and Marc and some of Marc's family are stranded at the airport, their flight back to Britain delayed due to a blizzard. Then, the first of the party dies. 💍
I Think We Should Kill Other People is a darkly humourous, twisty tale. The characters are a devious bunch, and certainly had me fooled when it came to working out whodunit. Twists and revelations came thick and fast with this one. Talk about a white knuckle ride. 💍
The story is told across two timelines: the present, when everyone is stranded at the airport, and the preceding weeks, when Hazel first applied to be a contestant. 💍
Thanks to Aries Fiction and Netgalley for this enjoyable ARC.
The lucky couple are Hazel and Marc. The setting is a small airport on a small island off the Norwegian mainland. Hazel and Marc and some of Marc's family are stranded at the airport, their flight back to Britain delayed due to a blizzard. Then, the first of the party dies. 💍
I Think We Should Kill Other People is a darkly humourous, twisty tale. The characters are a devious bunch, and certainly had me fooled when it came to working out whodunit. Twists and revelations came thick and fast with this one. Talk about a white knuckle ride. 💍
The story is told across two timelines: the present, when everyone is stranded at the airport, and the preceding weeks, when Hazel first applied to be a contestant. 💍
Thanks to Aries Fiction and Netgalley for this enjoyable ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I had fun reading this book. This was a fast-paced entertaining novel with an interesting concept.
We follow Hazel who signs up for a ‘social experiment’ dating show, in which her perfect match will be chosen using AI. However, Hazel leaves the show and is shocked to come face to face with his furious family at the tiny, isolated airport just as a blizzard rolls in and a killer is hiding between them.
They of course decide to solve the mystery using AI and things take some really fun and crazy turns. The plot was quite imaginative and fun, the ending was also a big surprise for me.
I liked how sassy and fun all this was, the characters used humor a lot in this book. However, I couldn't relate to any of them and I didn't care much about what was happening to them other than to see what the real ending and consequences were.
Overall, this was quite a fun and fast read, that I think will appeal to many. Specially the audiobook which has amazing narration, making the book even funnier.
Thank you Netgalley and Head of Zeus Audiobooks for an ALC of this novel, all opinions are my own.
We follow Hazel who signs up for a ‘social experiment’ dating show, in which her perfect match will be chosen using AI. However, Hazel leaves the show and is shocked to come face to face with his furious family at the tiny, isolated airport just as a blizzard rolls in and a killer is hiding between them.
They of course decide to solve the mystery using AI and things take some really fun and crazy turns. The plot was quite imaginative and fun, the ending was also a big surprise for me.
I liked how sassy and fun all this was, the characters used humor a lot in this book. However, I couldn't relate to any of them and I didn't care much about what was happening to them other than to see what the real ending and consequences were.
Overall, this was quite a fun and fast read, that I think will appeal to many. Specially the audiobook which has amazing narration, making the book even funnier.
Thank you Netgalley and Head of Zeus Audiobooks for an ALC of this novel, all opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Could your AI Assistant help you solve a murder?
That's what I Think We Should Kill Other People asks, and the answer is... well, that would be spoiling things. But I had a lot of fun finding out!
The story follows a 'Married-at-First-Sight' type TV show contestant who has walked out of her wedding, only to get stranded overnight at the tiny, remote airport trying to get home. Unfortunately for her, her ex-fiancé is stuck there too, along with his step-mum, cousin and uncle (aka the in-laws from hell).
One-by-one, the bodies start turning up, and a night of fear and paranoia unfolds. Is one of the family the killer? Or is there a murderer loose in the airport? It's up to Hazel (and her Alexa-type AI helper) to find out. We also flashback to episodes of the TV show to find out how everything got to this point - those chapters are quite romantic and funny, a nice contrast to the tense airport chapters.
A cross between a dark rom-com and a movie like Bodies Bodies Bodies, this was a wild & crazy ride.
Not had this much fun with a book for AGES.
That's what I Think We Should Kill Other People asks, and the answer is... well, that would be spoiling things. But I had a lot of fun finding out!
The story follows a 'Married-at-First-Sight' type TV show contestant who has walked out of her wedding, only to get stranded overnight at the tiny, remote airport trying to get home. Unfortunately for her, her ex-fiancé is stuck there too, along with his step-mum, cousin and uncle (aka the in-laws from hell).
One-by-one, the bodies start turning up, and a night of fear and paranoia unfolds. Is one of the family the killer? Or is there a murderer loose in the airport? It's up to Hazel (and her Alexa-type AI helper) to find out. We also flashback to episodes of the TV show to find out how everything got to this point - those chapters are quite romantic and funny, a nice contrast to the tense airport chapters.
A cross between a dark rom-com and a movie like Bodies Bodies Bodies, this was a wild & crazy ride.
Not had this much fun with a book for AGES.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
What an addictive read this was, I found myself racing through the pages, eager to find out just what was happening.
We get chapters based on the various "episodes" of the experiment that Hazel and Marc are involved in, of a reality show that uses sophisticated AI to decide how strong a match they are.
However on the day that Hazel leaves Marc at the altar after a whirlwind two weeks of getting to know each other, she ends up in a far more precarious situation.
Trapped in a small Norwegian airport with her now ex, plus some of his family and the producer of the show, while the weather grounds planes.
And I never want to visit this airport, as it doesn't take long for the dead bodies to start mounting.
At times I was even wondering if anyone would be alive at the end of the book!
This was fast paced from start to finish, and I barely had time to try to guess murder or motive.
Loads of twists and just a a really quick and easy, while addictive book to read
Thank you to Aries and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
We get chapters based on the various "episodes" of the experiment that Hazel and Marc are involved in, of a reality show that uses sophisticated AI to decide how strong a match they are.
However on the day that Hazel leaves Marc at the altar after a whirlwind two weeks of getting to know each other, she ends up in a far more precarious situation.
Trapped in a small Norwegian airport with her now ex, plus some of his family and the producer of the show, while the weather grounds planes.
And I never want to visit this airport, as it doesn't take long for the dead bodies to start mounting.
At times I was even wondering if anyone would be alive at the end of the book!
This was fast paced from start to finish, and I barely had time to try to guess murder or motive.
Loads of twists and just a a really quick and easy, while addictive book to read
Thank you to Aries and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was a new author for me, and I flew through this book in no time! It was easy to read, entertaining, and fast-paced. I found the premise quite unique: Hazel signs up for a social experiment that uses AI to find the perfect match for a secret—but very eligible—bachelor, and she ends up being that match.
The story has a dual timeline. One follows the present, where the couple finds themselves in a remote airport after Hazel walks away from the altar, leaving her fiancé and his family in shock. The other timeline follows the interviews and recorded episodes from the reality show, giving insight into the couple’s relationship development. I especially enjoyed the humor, particularly the interactions with CILLA, the AI helping the couple reach 99% compatibility.
The twists, turns, and unexpected revelations kept me hooked. I initially thought it would be a straightforward murder mystery whodunit, but the story was more layered, which was a very pleasant surprise.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The story has a dual timeline. One follows the present, where the couple finds themselves in a remote airport after Hazel walks away from the altar, leaving her fiancé and his family in shock. The other timeline follows the interviews and recorded episodes from the reality show, giving insight into the couple’s relationship development. I especially enjoyed the humor, particularly the interactions with CILLA, the AI helping the couple reach 99% compatibility.
The twists, turns, and unexpected revelations kept me hooked. I initially thought it would be a straightforward murder mystery whodunit, but the story was more layered, which was a very pleasant surprise.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Having absolutely loved Everyone in the Group Chat Dies, I was very excited to see this third novel from L.M. Chilton!
When Hazel turns her back on the altar, and her fiancé Marc, all she wants to do is fly home and never see him or his family again. Unfortunately for her, they all end up stuck together in a remote airport, whilst a killer starts to pick them off one by one.
She enlists the help of her AI matchmaker, the reason she’s here in the first place, to try to catch the killer and save the family that she resents.
Given the age of tech that we’re living in right now, the introduction of this AI matchmaker involved in a reality dating show seemed particularly fitting. Honestly, if Love, Synced was a real tv show, I’d be giving it a watch!
I Think We Should Kill Other People didn’t quite grip me in the way that Everyone in the Group Chat Dies, and it took a bit longer for me to become invested in the characters. However, it was certainly an enjoyable read!
Thank you to NetGalley and Aria & Aries for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
When Hazel turns her back on the altar, and her fiancé Marc, all she wants to do is fly home and never see him or his family again. Unfortunately for her, they all end up stuck together in a remote airport, whilst a killer starts to pick them off one by one.
She enlists the help of her AI matchmaker, the reason she’s here in the first place, to try to catch the killer and save the family that she resents.
Given the age of tech that we’re living in right now, the introduction of this AI matchmaker involved in a reality dating show seemed particularly fitting. Honestly, if Love, Synced was a real tv show, I’d be giving it a watch!
I Think We Should Kill Other People didn’t quite grip me in the way that Everyone in the Group Chat Dies, and it took a bit longer for me to become invested in the characters. However, it was certainly an enjoyable read!
Thank you to NetGalley and Aria & Aries for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This book was such a fun, chaotic read.
The premise hooked me straight away: an AI-run dating show, a “perfect match,” and then the bride walks away at the altar on live TV. Hazel just wants to go home, but instead she’s trapped in a tiny airport during a snowstorm with her ex and his awful rich family. Then people start dying.
The airport setting works so well. It feels tense and claustrophobic, and the bad weather outside really matches the atmosphere inside. The pace is fast, the body count keeps rising, and at one point I genuinely wondered if anyone would make it to the end.
Is it dramatic and a bit over-the-top? Yes. But it knows that and leans into it. The AI dating show angle feels very current, and I’d honestly watch it if it were real.
If you want a murder mystery that’s easy to read, entertaining, and doesn’t take itself too seriously, I’d definitely recommend this one.
Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author of the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
The premise hooked me straight away: an AI-run dating show, a “perfect match,” and then the bride walks away at the altar on live TV. Hazel just wants to go home, but instead she’s trapped in a tiny airport during a snowstorm with her ex and his awful rich family. Then people start dying.
The airport setting works so well. It feels tense and claustrophobic, and the bad weather outside really matches the atmosphere inside. The pace is fast, the body count keeps rising, and at one point I genuinely wondered if anyone would make it to the end.
Is it dramatic and a bit over-the-top? Yes. But it knows that and leans into it. The AI dating show angle feels very current, and I’d honestly watch it if it were real.
If you want a murder mystery that’s easy to read, entertaining, and doesn’t take itself too seriously, I’d definitely recommend this one.
Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author of the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you NetGalley and the Author for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Well I devoured this in just over 24 hours and I throughly enjoyed it. It was fast paced, easy to digest, and one those ‘one more chapter’ kind of books.
The story in relation to the TV series and the AI was really interesting and enjoyed it.
I hated everyone in the Van Batton family, except Marc, like you’re supposed to. They are written so well that it is exactly what you imagine rich snobby people to be like, and eurgh, the step mother.
I knew who the killer was pretty early on but I wasn’t expecting the other twist.
This book throws your right in from the get go without all the confusion. The writing just flowed from start to end.
I also love that parts of it are set in the UK, especially Essex, so I could hear the Essex accent when being described and Southend.
Highly recommend for a well written, easy, page turning read.
Well I devoured this in just over 24 hours and I throughly enjoyed it. It was fast paced, easy to digest, and one those ‘one more chapter’ kind of books.
The story in relation to the TV series and the AI was really interesting and enjoyed it.
I hated everyone in the Van Batton family, except Marc, like you’re supposed to. They are written so well that it is exactly what you imagine rich snobby people to be like, and eurgh, the step mother.
I knew who the killer was pretty early on but I wasn’t expecting the other twist.
This book throws your right in from the get go without all the confusion. The writing just flowed from start to end.
I also love that parts of it are set in the UK, especially Essex, so I could hear the Essex accent when being described and Southend.
Highly recommend for a well written, easy, page turning read.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Advanced reader copy review of I Think We Should Kill Other People by L.M. Chilton
🌟🌟🌟🌟 I loved it!
A failed marriage. Crazy rich people stuck in a shed of an airport. Death threats. What could go wrong?
Hazel was supposed to marry Marc in a televised wedding. A ‘social experiment’ where contestants wore an AI wristband to determine their compatibility with ‘Prince Charming’. But Hazel refuses to say ‘I do’ and leaves Marc at the altar.
I loved the slow unraveling of the mystery. This story was told well, and the drama of it all was fun. It’s single POV, and flips back and forth between the present and Hazel’s past interactions with Marc. I also loved the insight into the television episodes.
This was a great mix of reality TV gone wrong and a thriller. I’ve added Chilton’s other books to my TBR list!
Thank you to LM Chilton, Aria & Aries, and NetGalley for the ARC. I was not incentivised to read or review.
🌟🌟🌟🌟 I loved it!
A failed marriage. Crazy rich people stuck in a shed of an airport. Death threats. What could go wrong?
Hazel was supposed to marry Marc in a televised wedding. A ‘social experiment’ where contestants wore an AI wristband to determine their compatibility with ‘Prince Charming’. But Hazel refuses to say ‘I do’ and leaves Marc at the altar.
I loved the slow unraveling of the mystery. This story was told well, and the drama of it all was fun. It’s single POV, and flips back and forth between the present and Hazel’s past interactions with Marc. I also loved the insight into the television episodes.
This was a great mix of reality TV gone wrong and a thriller. I’ve added Chilton’s other books to my TBR list!
Thank you to LM Chilton, Aria & Aries, and NetGalley for the ARC. I was not incentivised to read or 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
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I so enjoyed this book, and I found it to be L. M. Chilton's best work yet!
The concept is relevant to our modern age, a dating game using AI - what could possibly go wrong? Hazel is our main character and I found her to be very interesting and funny. All of the characters were fleshed out enough that I felt I knew them all, without there being too many.
I genuinely enjoyed trying to figure out the mystery, and was happy with the conclusion. Everything tied up very nicely - even things I thought the author might forget about! I felt the depiction of the AI was absolutely perfect and truly hilarious.
I would definitely recommend this book to lovers of murder mystery, and wish I could read it again for the first time!
With thanks to NetGalley and especially to the publishers for the much appreciated early copy in return for an honest review.
The concept is relevant to our modern age, a dating game using AI - what could possibly go wrong? Hazel is our main character and I found her to be very interesting and funny. All of the characters were fleshed out enough that I felt I knew them all, without there being too many.
I genuinely enjoyed trying to figure out the mystery, and was happy with the conclusion. Everything tied up very nicely - even things I thought the author might forget about! I felt the depiction of the AI was absolutely perfect and truly hilarious.
I would definitely recommend this book to lovers of murder mystery, and wish I could read it again for the first time!
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
Having absolutely loved "Everyone in the Group Chat Dies", when I saw this book available I just had to read it. I was not disappointed. Chilton weaves comedy and mystery into a beautiful synchronicity that is hard to take your eyes away from.
We start with Hazel, London-based star contestant of the newest dating show. Using AI tools, she has been chosen from the crowd to marry playboy heir to a large corporate, Marc Van Batten. But on the way to the altar, she bolts, leaving the wedding and fleeing to the nearest airport, hoping to get back home. A freak snow storm leaves Hazel, her ex-groom, and his family trapped in said airport. With a murderer.
I love a closed door mystery. And this one does not disappoint. Twists and turns. Awkward moments. Ridiculous ex-in-laws. Even a cutesie, Watson-like AI to brighten your day and help solve your mystery. What's not to like?
We start with Hazel, London-based star contestant of the newest dating show. Using AI tools, she has been chosen from the crowd to marry playboy heir to a large corporate, Marc Van Batten. But on the way to the altar, she bolts, leaving the wedding and fleeing to the nearest airport, hoping to get back home. A freak snow storm leaves Hazel, her ex-groom, and his family trapped in said airport. With a murderer.
I love a closed door mystery. And this one does not disappoint. Twists and turns. Awkward moments. Ridiculous ex-in-laws. Even a cutesie, Watson-like AI to brighten your day and help solve your mystery. What's not to like?
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was one of my most anticipated reads for 2026 as I loved this author. I think the premise was unique and fresh. There are many books about reality television, but this was told in flashbacks and we were able to have a locked room mystery which I always enjoy. I also did not realize the twist until the end although I do think with how rich the characters were someone should have figured it out sooner. Does no one do background checks? Not even the show's production team? I think that was a little far fetched. Also, I did not really believe in the romance element - I wish it was fleshed out a bit more so we can actually see the character's falling in love. I did enjoy the book - once I started reading, I could not stop. I am looking forward to what is next from this author. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A fast paced, tense, funny and fresh thriller. I loved the isolated airport setting, it's also got a locked room WITHIN a locked room (a locked bathroom cubicle inside a snowed in airport), so that's double the fun for any amateur sleuths out there!
You're right in there from Chapter One, with Hazel doing a 'runaway bride' and arriving at the airport in her wedding dress, a classic scene I could imagine looking great on a Netflix adaptation, and from then on, it's twist after twist, revelation after revelation. But there's a love story at the middle of this that actually is the beating heart of the book.
Yes some of the issues and themes (MeToo, artificial intelligence, class) are not explored in huge depth, but they are there lurking behind the scenes (quite literally)
Overall, I'd say you can't go wrong with this one, it's just a super good time.
You're right in there from Chapter One, with Hazel doing a 'runaway bride' and arriving at the airport in her wedding dress, a classic scene I could imagine looking great on a Netflix adaptation, and from then on, it's twist after twist, revelation after revelation. But there's a love story at the middle of this that actually is the beating heart of the book.
Yes some of the issues and themes (MeToo, artificial intelligence, class) are not explored in huge depth, but they are there lurking behind the scenes (quite literally)
Overall, I'd say you can't go wrong with this one, it's just a super good time.
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