You Are Fatally Invited was a good locked door mystery with all the vibes of Agatha Christie. It was told from several point of view s which did get a little confusing at times, but it was an interesting read that kept me turning the pages.

You are Fatally Invited is like the game of Clue but with a twist! This book captures a lot of the classic tropes that I love...strangers invited to a remote island, isolated atmosphere, strange this occurring to the guests and one by one they either disappear, etc.
The story follows six authors who were invited to a remote island by a mysterious author name J. R. Alastor however nobody know his true identity. Mila was hired to be their host during their stay in the island however things start off badly almost from the beginning with their first dinner on the island. Slowly the authors start to realize that they were lured to the island for very personal reasons that they would not want to be disclosed.
Disclosure: The book is told from each of their POV and can get tricky to follow so as a reader it's important to pay attention and minimize outside distractions!
What I loved about this book is that it keeps the reader guessing to see what will happen next. I never would have guessed the ending on this one so I truly enjoyed it!

Thank you Netgalley andRandom House Publishing Group - Ballantine. All opinions are my own.

4 stars! 🌟 A huge thank you to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine/Bantam and NetGalley for the e-ARC! 🖤

Okay, You Are Fatally Invited by Ande Pliego was such a fun, twisted ride! It gave me all the locked-room murder mystery vibes 💋 and left me guessing the whole time! The whole setup – a private island, a writing retreat, and a murder mystery in the making – had me hooked from the start. 🏝️✍️ Like, I loved how it was so clue-like, with the secret passages and riddles, and how every character had secrets of their own. The pacing was spot-on, and I was all in, trying to figure out whodunit. 🕵️‍♀️

I do have to admit though, the ending wasn’t exactly what I expected. I thought it would tie together differently, but even though it wasn’t perfect, the twists were still clever and the journey was definitely worth it. 😌📚

Honestly, for a debut, this book did a lot right! And the multiple perspectives kept me engaged, even if it got a little tricky in some parts. I was pretty addicted to it, flipping pages like I couldn’t stop.

Tropes I loved:
✧ Locked-room mystery 🕵️‍♂️
✧ Suspense-filled island getaway 🏝️
✧ The unreliable narrator vibe 🤐
✧ Characters with dark pasts 🔪
✧ Whodunit with a twist 🎭

It’s one of those books that you want to talk about with friends because you just need to discuss all the possibilities! I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who loves a good mystery with lots of turns. Can't wait to see what this author does next! 👏

CW: murder, betrayal, suspense, some violence

I had a hard time putting this down!
At some points I thought I had it figured out, but then was taken by suprise when I was wrong.
Changing POVs was an enjoyable way to gather clues and watch the story unfold in different perspectives.

I also really enjoyed the addition of writing notes on troupes between chapters.
Fans of Agatha Christie will definitely have a fun time with this one!

A writers’ retreat on a private island turns into a real-life thriller trope when one of the authors is found dead. These writers know all the tricks in the books but they have to figure out who is responsible for murder while making sure they’re not next.

Wow, what a wild ride! At first, it all felt a bit confusing because there were so many characters to keep track of, along with an anonymous character, as well as all of their stories. But after I decided to stop overthinking it and trying to figure it out ahead of time, I was completely sucked into the story.

This is the first book in a long time that I literally could not put down. It kept me engaged and on the edge of my seat the whole time. The twists and turns were surprising and kept the story fun. The plot and mystery were so well-developed, and trying to make sense of it all was so fun to me. I highly recommend this one!

Thank you to Random House and NetGalley for a free advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review!

I couldn’t wait for this book, it’s been on my to read list since last year and naturally I couldn’t wait to dive into it! I love a good locked room mystery! I really enjoyed the concept, the big twists and guessing all the way till end! Thank you so much NetGalley and publisher for ARC of this book 🙏🏽😊

The premise of "You Are Fatally Invited" is alluring for a lover of both Clue the movie and the board game. A mysterious, famously anonymous author invites six mystery authors to his luxurious, private island off the coast of Maine for a week of retreat and intriguing fun. Event planner Mila, who has a secret of her own, is in charge of orchestrating the week's activities in exchange for the opportunity to exact revenge for a past wrong. When the authors realize someone has intimate knowledge of their very significant sins, the retreat turns deadly. There are snippets of the host's new book about writing for the horror genre interspersed throughout, and chapters alternate between various characters, which I don't think is entirely successful. Mila refers to the target of her revenge as "you" until the reveal, and while I understand it's to maintain the secret, it felt a little odd like it was directed at the reader instead of a character. The second half of the story held a stronger pace than the first half, and I would have appreciated heavier editing to tighten the whole story up. I think it would make a spectacular movie though.

My thanks to Random House/Ballantine for allowing me to read and review this arc.

I liked this book. I am a fan of the locked room type mystery. I enjoyed the vibes it gave me of And Then There Were none with being invited to the locale by a mysterious host, JR Astor, how the victims each had passed sins they had to pay for, the references to Clue,and the interludes of the book passages. Look forward to more from this author.

Only minor problem....a lot going on to follow.

Six mystery writers have been invited to reclusive J.R. Alastor's private island for a themed writing retreat. Alastor has been writing for years, but no one knows who he really is. When they get there, they're greeted by Mila, the event coordinator, but Alastor is nowhere to be found. As the night wears on, they are given a game to play, a riddle of sorts. How well they do at the games determines what happens when the night comes.

An ode to the board game Clue®️, you will definitely need your paper and pencil to keep track of the people, the jobs, and the sins. Who of this bunch could possibly be a serial killer? Or a child murderer? These are just authors, right?! If what Alastor insinuates is true, how does he even know these secrets? If they want to survive the week, they'll have to confess their deepest, darkest secrets...and no one is willing to do that. When they start dying like the characters in their novels, no one seems safe. Can they figure out who Alastor is and stop him before it's too late?

All in all, this was a well-written, creative take on the locked room/isolated island trope. Told from multiple viewpoints, you need to keep your wits about you to follow the clues and figure out who Alastor is before everyone dies. Do you have what it takes to solve the puzzle?

Thank you to @BantamBooksUK and @NetGalley for a digital copy for review consideration. All opinions are honest and my own.

Riveting debut! I just stayed up until very late hours of the night to finish the book. I love a closed room mystery and books that keep me guessing. I had everything written out on paper to try and solve the Clue mystery that was laid out before me. The book threw a lot of twists at every turn and somehow had you rooting for all of the characters. I will definitely be reading more from this author!

I was worried this would be too much like The Writing Retreat, but it was not! I kept trying to figure out who the killer was, but ended up being completely stumped. That’s what I look for in a good thriller. I love multiple POVs because it takes me on a better journey. I can’t believe this was a debut thriller!

“An exclusive thriller writer's retreat hosted on a private island turns lethal when one of the authors is found murdered in this twisty locked room mystery… Alastor and Mila have masterminded a week of games, trope-fueled riddles, and maybe a jump scare or two-the perfect cover for Mila to plot a murder of her own. But when a guest turns up dead—and it's not the murder she planned…”

You are Fatally Invited is a solid book. It followed 6 authors on a writing retreat on an island. Pretty quickly they realize that this is not a retreat of any kind and they need to stay alive before the mysterious host takes them out. Pretty interesting concept. 3.75-4/5⭐️

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

So many twists and turns. This book kept me guessing and I was totally taken by surprise with the ending!

YOU ARE FATALLY INVITED by ANDE Pliego

A thriller about a writer’s retreat, hosted on a private island that turns lethal when one of the authors is found murdered.

It reminded me so much of Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None”. Good plot, but I felt the book was a little too long. Hard to concentrate on each guest’s whereabouts.

Thank you Net Galley fo sending me an advanced reader’s copy for my review.

I devoured this book! 🙌🏻

This thriller is like the game Clue ✨
The characters has such detail and their stories wove together perfectly. I never figured out who Alastor was so I was pretty shocked to find out in the end!
Writing a book within a book is very cool 🤯

I can’t wait to hopefully see more from this author in the future! 🥳

As soon as I started this one, I felt like I had read so many books like it before. A writers retreat, with a mystery host, and it’s going in the direction of And Then There Were None. I was a little annoyed by the premise immediately. There are also so many characters that we are trying to get to know so intimately, it was a tad confusing. At times, I wished the book would move faster as it seemed to drag on. When everything was revealed I felt a little letdown. Overall the book was written well, but I wanted more.

I received a complementary ARC of this book from NetGalley on behalf of the author and the publisher. This book gave off Hitchcock vibes right from the start. It was eerie and the perfect locked room novel. a bunch of famous thriller author's are invited on an exclusive writing retreat by an author who is a famous recluse. They all can't wait to finally see who the reclusive author is and meet them in person. There are a lot of different things going on between all of these authors, they all seem to have their own histories. When people start dying no one knows who they can trust and how long until they are next. This one will keep you up late!

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Bantam for providing me an ARC via Netgalley in exchange for my review.

I really enjoyed this book. It is very similar to And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, which I was slightly nervous about. Only because that is one of the greatest books of all time (in my opinion) and I think its hard to live up to. But, this one did in every way! You Are Fatally Invited was so good in comparison. It was was similar but different in a way that made it that much more exciting. I loved all the references to other books, TV, shows, and movies. It made the read really fun and relatable. Ande Pliego's writing style is soooooo good. It is so unique and pieces together perfectly. I will say there were times it got a little confusing with the characters switching back and forth. However, it felt intentional to me and made the book that much more intriguing. It was overall such a great read, I highly recommend!!!

I always enjoy a locked room mystery with the twist of a writers retreat. There were a lot of characters and sometimes it was easy to confuse them. The mystery was well thought out and captivating.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.

I loved this debut book. I thought it was well written and kept me on my toes the entire time. I truly read this in one sitting!