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A Reunion to Die For: A Novel
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They all wanted their bully dead. Now someone's granted the wish. From the author of Seven Reasons to Murder Your Dinner Guests comes the twisted tale of a school reunion turned murderous—and the suspects must catch the real killer before they're framed. Perfect for fans of Benjamin Stevenson and We Solve Murders.
It's a school reunion to die for.
In a dingy pub, a high school reunion brings six old friends back together. As they catch up, painful memories surface, all centered around their mutual high school bully. King of the school, a handsome sporting superstar with a hidden cruel streak that made each of them miserable. The more they drink, the more a morbid plan takes shape, with everyone tossing in ideas for how they could get the ultimate form of revenge.
The next day, heads-pounding and hearts racing, they discover their school bully has been found dead- in an eerily similar way to their drunken plan.
When a message containing a recording of their conversation from the night before starts to circulate, the group knows they need to act, and fast. Who was listening to them? Who arranged the reunion? And, most importantly, who carried out their murderous plans? Before they can become the main suspects, the group will have to come together to clear their names, or risk going down for a murder they planned, but didn't commit.
It's a school reunion to die for.
In a dingy pub, a high school reunion brings six old friends back together. As they catch up, painful memories surface, all centered around their mutual high school bully. King of the school, a handsome sporting superstar with a hidden cruel streak that made each of them miserable. The more they drink, the more a morbid plan takes shape, with everyone tossing in ideas for how they could get the ultimate form of revenge.
The next day, heads-pounding and hearts racing, they discover their school bully has been found dead- in an eerily similar way to their drunken plan.
When a message containing a recording of their conversation from the night before starts to circulate, the group knows they need to act, and fast. Who was listening to them? Who arranged the reunion? And, most importantly, who carried out their murderous plans? Before they can become the main suspects, the group will have to come together to clear their names, or risk going down for a murder they planned, but didn't commit.
432 pages, Paperback
Expected publication October 20, 2026
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April 23, 2026I really liked a previous title from this author - I can't wait to read this one!!
A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3.5 stars
thank you to the publisher, netgalley and the author for the arc in exchange for an honest review!
this was such a fun, messy little thriller and honestly the premise alone had me hooked. a group of old friends reuniting years after high school only for old secrets, resentment and guilt to crawl back to the surface? yeah inject that straight into my veins. the whole “everyone has a reason to hate the victim” trope always works on me and this book definitely leaned into that chaotic energy well.
the writing style was very easy to get through and bingeable. the dual timelines and multiple povs slowly piecing together what actually happened on prom night kept me engaged throughout most of the book. i also really liked how every character felt morally grey in some way. nobody was completely innocent and the tension between the friend group felt believable and layered. eric especially worked well as this looming presence even before everything spiralled.
theme-wise, this book really explores jealousy, bullying, revenge, buried trauma and the way one person can continue to haunt an entire group years later. there’s also a lot about perception and how memory changes depending on who’s telling the story. i loved the dramatic atmosphere of it all. it genuinely felt like one long uncomfortable dinner conversation waiting to explode.
for me, the strongest part was definitely the character dynamics and the slow unraveling of past events. i do think the beginning took me a little while to fully settle into because of all the povs, and while some twists didn’t completely shock me, the overall ride was entertaining enough that i didn’t mind. the pacing stayed strong and i kept wanting “just one more chapter.”
if you enjoy character driven thrillers with reunion settings, messy friendships, revenge plots, anonymous messages and secrets from the past slowly resurfacing, this would be such a good pick. especially for readers who love fast paced mysteries that are more focused on drama and tension than super dark horror elements.
thank you to the publisher, netgalley and the author for the arc in exchange for an honest review!
this was such a fun, messy little thriller and honestly the premise alone had me hooked. a group of old friends reuniting years after high school only for old secrets, resentment and guilt to crawl back to the surface? yeah inject that straight into my veins. the whole “everyone has a reason to hate the victim” trope always works on me and this book definitely leaned into that chaotic energy well.
the writing style was very easy to get through and bingeable. the dual timelines and multiple povs slowly piecing together what actually happened on prom night kept me engaged throughout most of the book. i also really liked how every character felt morally grey in some way. nobody was completely innocent and the tension between the friend group felt believable and layered. eric especially worked well as this looming presence even before everything spiralled.
theme-wise, this book really explores jealousy, bullying, revenge, buried trauma and the way one person can continue to haunt an entire group years later. there’s also a lot about perception and how memory changes depending on who’s telling the story. i loved the dramatic atmosphere of it all. it genuinely felt like one long uncomfortable dinner conversation waiting to explode.
for me, the strongest part was definitely the character dynamics and the slow unraveling of past events. i do think the beginning took me a little while to fully settle into because of all the povs, and while some twists didn’t completely shock me, the overall ride was entertaining enough that i didn’t mind. the pacing stayed strong and i kept wanting “just one more chapter.”
if you enjoy character driven thrillers with reunion settings, messy friendships, revenge plots, anonymous messages and secrets from the past slowly resurfacing, this would be such a good pick. especially for readers who love fast paced mysteries that are more focused on drama and tension than super dark horror elements.
May 21, 2026
Thankful for the ARC provided by NetGalley
4.25 ⭐️
This was my second book by KJ Whittle, and once again, the author delivered a suspenseful “whodunit” packed with secrets, messy relationships, and buried truths from the past. The premise immediately grabbed me: a high school reunion tied to a prom night secret from 2006? I was all in.
The story follows a group of former classmates who reconnect years later as old tensions, betrayals, and unanswered questions slowly resurface. I loved the dual timelines between prom night and the present-day reunion because it kept me constantly trying to piece together what really happened all those years ago.
One of the book’s strongest parts was the character dynamics. Everyone seemed to be hiding something, and every chapter added another layer of suspicion. Between complicated friendships, old romances, jealousy, secrets, and hidden motives, I kept changing my theories on who was truly responsible and what everyone was covering up.
The suspenseful buildup to prom night and the lingering fallout kept me engaged throughout. While the middle section slowed slightly for me, the later parts of the book definitely picked up the momentum, and I enjoyed uncovering how everything connected.
I especially loved the classic murder-mystery feel mixed with modern twists, anonymous messages, and long-buried secrets threatening to come to light. I guessed several reveals correctly, but there were still enough surprises to keep the story entertaining and addictive.
Overall, this was a really enjoyable, character-driven mystery with strong atmosphere, multiple suspects, and plenty of drama and suspense to keep you turning the pages.
An engaging reunion mystery filled with secrets, lies, and prom-night fallout!
4.25 ⭐️
This was my second book by KJ Whittle, and once again, the author delivered a suspenseful “whodunit” packed with secrets, messy relationships, and buried truths from the past. The premise immediately grabbed me: a high school reunion tied to a prom night secret from 2006? I was all in.
The story follows a group of former classmates who reconnect years later as old tensions, betrayals, and unanswered questions slowly resurface. I loved the dual timelines between prom night and the present-day reunion because it kept me constantly trying to piece together what really happened all those years ago.
One of the book’s strongest parts was the character dynamics. Everyone seemed to be hiding something, and every chapter added another layer of suspicion. Between complicated friendships, old romances, jealousy, secrets, and hidden motives, I kept changing my theories on who was truly responsible and what everyone was covering up.
The suspenseful buildup to prom night and the lingering fallout kept me engaged throughout. While the middle section slowed slightly for me, the later parts of the book definitely picked up the momentum, and I enjoyed uncovering how everything connected.
I especially loved the classic murder-mystery feel mixed with modern twists, anonymous messages, and long-buried secrets threatening to come to light. I guessed several reveals correctly, but there were still enough surprises to keep the story entertaining and addictive.
Overall, this was a really enjoyable, character-driven mystery with strong atmosphere, multiple suspects, and plenty of drama and suspense to keep you turning the pages.
An engaging reunion mystery filled with secrets, lies, and prom-night fallout!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This one falls right into that twisty, character-driven thriller / mystery category with a strong “everyone’s hiding something” vibe—and that’s exactly what kept me reading.
The story centers around a group of old friends reconnecting at a high school reunion, but it’s not your typical catch-up situation. Everything circles back to prom night twenty years ago and the one person they all have complicated (and mostly negative) history with—Eric. As the night goes on, secrets start surfacing, and what starts as drunk talk about revenge turns into something very real by morning.
From there, it turns into more of a whodunnit with psychological elements. There’s an anonymous message, recordings, and this constant feeling that someone is watching and pulling strings. You’re not just trying to figure out who killed Eric—you’re also piecing together what really happened back then, and how far each person might’ve been willing to go.
I liked how the dual timelines slowly filled in the gaps. Each character adds a different layer, and you start to see how jealousy, rumors, and past decisions shaped everything. It’s definitely more plot-driven than deeply emotional, but it keeps things moving and makes it an easy read.
It did take me a minute to settle into all the POVs at the beginning, and while the twist didn’t completely shock me, I still enjoyed how everything played out.
Overall, it’s a fast-paced, drama-filled thriller with messy friendships, buried secrets, and just enough suspense to keep you hooked.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4 stars)
A solid, bingeable mystery if you’re in the mood for secrets, twists, and a little revenge storyline.
The story centers around a group of old friends reconnecting at a high school reunion, but it’s not your typical catch-up situation. Everything circles back to prom night twenty years ago and the one person they all have complicated (and mostly negative) history with—Eric. As the night goes on, secrets start surfacing, and what starts as drunk talk about revenge turns into something very real by morning.
From there, it turns into more of a whodunnit with psychological elements. There’s an anonymous message, recordings, and this constant feeling that someone is watching and pulling strings. You’re not just trying to figure out who killed Eric—you’re also piecing together what really happened back then, and how far each person might’ve been willing to go.
I liked how the dual timelines slowly filled in the gaps. Each character adds a different layer, and you start to see how jealousy, rumors, and past decisions shaped everything. It’s definitely more plot-driven than deeply emotional, but it keeps things moving and makes it an easy read.
It did take me a minute to settle into all the POVs at the beginning, and while the twist didn’t completely shock me, I still enjoyed how everything played out.
Overall, it’s a fast-paced, drama-filled thriller with messy friendships, buried secrets, and just enough suspense to keep you hooked.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4 stars)
A solid, bingeable mystery if you’re in the mood for secrets, twists, and a little revenge storyline.
May 16, 2026
Review of advanced copy received from NetGalley
2.5 Stars
I love a twisty read that keeps me guessing, especially when all the characters seem to have a secret. I enjoyed the fact that many of the characters were unlikeable as this made me keep coming back to find out exactly what everyone was hiding. As a person who loves to try and guess the twist (and prefers to be wrong), I very happy that I didn't see this one coming!
However, the writing style felt very repetitive in places and I felt the book was slow to hook me in. The dialogue between characters felt stunted at times and I would've liked to see dialogue that felt more organic. Despite this, the author provides solid sense of who the characters are - I just would have liked more depth to each character. I would've liked the pacing of the book to be a bit faster as some parts did seem a bit slow, and some of the references to show the time period of each chapter felt slightly shoe-horned in. That being said, the pacing in the last 30% of the book was perfect and I could not put the book down from this point onwards.
Overall, I enjoyed the premise of the book and felt it was a good, twisty mystery that kept me guessing and wanting to find out what happens next. I'd recommend to anyone who is intrigued by secrets, unreliable characters and a shocking twist. Thank you to the author and publisher for allowing me to read this advanced copy.
2.5 Stars
I love a twisty read that keeps me guessing, especially when all the characters seem to have a secret. I enjoyed the fact that many of the characters were unlikeable as this made me keep coming back to find out exactly what everyone was hiding. As a person who loves to try and guess the twist (and prefers to be wrong), I very happy that I didn't see this one coming!
However, the writing style felt very repetitive in places and I felt the book was slow to hook me in. The dialogue between characters felt stunted at times and I would've liked to see dialogue that felt more organic. Despite this, the author provides solid sense of who the characters are - I just would have liked more depth to each character. I would've liked the pacing of the book to be a bit faster as some parts did seem a bit slow, and some of the references to show the time period of each chapter felt slightly shoe-horned in. That being said, the pacing in the last 30% of the book was perfect and I could not put the book down from this point onwards.
Overall, I enjoyed the premise of the book and felt it was a good, twisty mystery that kept me guessing and wanting to find out what happens next. I'd recommend to anyone who is intrigued by secrets, unreliable characters and a shocking twist. Thank you to the author and publisher for allowing me to read this advanced copy.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4.5 stars
I really enjoyed this story! This is my first book by this author and I really liked it!
We have dual povs and timelines and the story unfolds bit by bit which adds to the mystery! We have prom night 20 years ago a student went missing someone thought they killed someone else
We have Eric the goldenboy and he had so many tumultuous relationships with each character
His best friend his girlfriend his hookup with a boy and a girl now flash forward to the high school reunion and everyone has a reason to want him gone! We get to see the different prospectives of each character for each hour of prom night! What I love the most is how it all unfolded I didn’t see Eric’s killer coming but I love how it was all planned out; it keeps you interested and really karma came for those who deserved it truly!
I really enjoyed this story! This is my first book by this author and I really liked it!
We have dual povs and timelines and the story unfolds bit by bit which adds to the mystery! We have prom night 20 years ago a student went missing someone thought they killed someone else
We have Eric the goldenboy and he had so many tumultuous relationships with each character
His best friend his girlfriend his hookup with a boy and a girl now flash forward to the high school reunion and everyone has a reason to want him gone! We get to see the different prospectives of each character for each hour of prom night! What I love the most is how it all unfolded I didn’t see Eric’s killer coming but I love how it was all planned out; it keeps you interested and really karma came for those who deserved it truly!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I was lucky enough to get an ARC of this book from the publisher - I’d been looking forward to it as I really enjoyed the author’s debut, Seven Reasons to Murder Your Dinner Guests.
I think I’d say I enjoyed this one even more…an intriguing premise, great twists and really well drawn, convincing characters. This is what made it interesting for me - I felt so invested that I got a bit teary towards the end!
The quality of the writing sets it apart from other mystery/ thrillers I have read recently, and the backstories of all the characters add depth and nuance.
Can’t wait for the next one!
I think I’d say I enjoyed this one even more…an intriguing premise, great twists and really well drawn, convincing characters. This is what made it interesting for me - I felt so invested that I got a bit teary towards the end!
The quality of the writing sets it apart from other mystery/ thrillers I have read recently, and the backstories of all the characters add depth and nuance.
Can’t wait for the next one!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Another brilliant twisty thriller from this author. Her first book, Seven Reasons to Murder your Dinner Guests was fantastic, full of twists and a set of brilliant characters who rubbed each other up the wrong way, so much fun to read. A Reunion to Die For is a fantastic follow up, with another great cast of characters coming back together for the first time since high school, their lives moved on (or in some cases not moved on) in unforeseen ways. Old wounds re-open and the twists keep coming. So clever, so enjoyable!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I read this book pretty quickly. It took me a day to read it all. I felt like it was a pretty easy read, although the beginning was confusing a lot for me. I found myself tearing up in the end. I wasn't all that shocked at the plot twist but I still enjoyed it.
Thank you for the ARC. I look forward to reading more of your books!
Thank you for the ARC. I look forward to reading more of your books!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I'm not 100% sure but I think something happened 20 years ago at the prom. This had the bones of a good book but was about 100 pages too long. Trying to build suspense by constantly bringing up "that night 20 years ago" got irritating at around the 50% mark. The twist was interesting but didn't make up for the repitition.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Two timelines, multiple suspects and so many secrets! Enjoyed the back stories of the characters and their equation with Eric. The suspense about the incident on prom night was telegraphed early (or then I'm quick!) but I loved the way everything leading up to the big reveal. A great read that makes you realise how jealousy, lies and rumours can ruin lives so easily.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you NetGalley and the Publisher for the ARC!
I DNF'd this book at 60%. Maybe it just wasn't for me, but the characters were so boring and unlikable, that I just couldn't make it through.
I DNF'd this book at 60%. Maybe it just wasn't for me, but the characters were so boring and unlikable, that I just couldn't make it through.
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