Wow wow wow! Loved the plot, setting, characters, everything about this book! Fast paced and a book that I could not put down once I picked it up. Fantastic storyline with an ending that was just fantastic! I would love to read more by this author!

3.5 stars for me - Overall, this was a fun and interesting read!

I would definitely recommend this for anyone who likes books based on the seven deadly sins or just a good whodunnit,

I liked that each chapter had 1 POV from each of our characters, and they never felt cluttered or inconsistent, which was a fear I had when I realized we had seven perspectives to keep track of. I liked diving into the personal lives of each victim and finding out more about them before they met their demise.

The final twist isn’t necessarily super shocking as it just makes sense, the author made sure everything fell into place and the final chapter was a great ending in my opinion.

Seven Reasons to Murder Your Dinner Guests is the debut book from K.J. Whittle, a page-turning homage to Agatha Christie. The anonymous host of a mysterious dinner party invites seven strangers to an out-of-the-way address. They all come from different walks of life and can't figure out what connects them and who invited the odd group to the party.
The story follows Vivienne, Tristan, Matthew, Melvin, Janet, Stella, and Gordon. At the dinner, they receive cards printed with the age at which they would die. Some don't believe the cards are real, but once the guests start dying at the age that matches their card, they try to solve the mystery before it's too late.
The book immediately captured my attention with its exploration of the lives of each dinner guest through their individual viewpoints. This approach made the characters feel real, as they were not perfect and had flaws, and you soon learned why they were chosen. The reality of their lives differed from how they saw themselves. Despite initially disliking some characters and their choices, I was engrossed in their stories. At first, it was a lot to keep track of all the dinner guests' perspectives in each chapter, but it was interesting to see how they individually responded to the events after the dinner.
The story flowed well, was suspenseful, and kept up the tension, keeping me on the edge of my seat. I found myself unable to put it down as I tried to solve the mystery with the guests. This book is a must-read for Agatha Christie fans and mystery lovers. K.J. Whittle has earned a place on my list of favorite authors, and I look forward to their future books.

This book was soooo twisty and had me grabbed from the start. I absolutely devoured it. From the premise to the characters I ate it up and left no crumbs.

What if your dinner party came with a death sentence?

K.J. Whittle’s Seven Reasons to Murder Your Dinner Guests is the kind of book that hooks you with one chilling premise—and refuses to let go. Seven strangers. One extravagant, anonymous dinner invitation. And, as dessert is cleared, a numbered card placed in front of each guest, indicating the age at which they’ll die.

Creepy? Yes. But surely it’s a prank. A twisted little game.

Until one of them dies. At exactly the age on their card.

What follows is a tightly wound, sharply written descent into paranoia, suspicion, and fear as the remaining guests scramble to understand what’s happening—and who among them might be pulling the strings. The brilliance of this book lies in its structure: each chapter shifts perspective, giving readers a glimpse into each guest’s mind, secrets, and motivations. No one is innocent. Everyone is interesting.

This book hums with a modern Agatha Christie energy—And Then There Were None meets The Midnight Library with a little Black Mirror thrown in. What would you do if you knew exactly when you’d die?

Morbidly clever. Deliciously unsettling. You’ll never RSVP the same way again!

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I couldn’t put this down—just finished this at 4:15 am. A very ingenious version of And Then There Were None; it is distinguished by strong characterizations, a twisty plot, and skilled writing

This was a fun read and a unique twist on the “and then there were none” concept. The characters were unique and I do love how the seven deadly sins were tied in. Every time I thought I had it figured out there was a new twist. I absolutely did not see the ending coming at all! I also loved the story followed a bit of a redemption arc for one of the characters in a very sweet way.

I did find the writing a bit dry, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It very much reads like an old British crime novel. Initially the switching of the viewpoints of the characters was a bit dry and confusing at times but about halfway through the book really hits its stride.

It started as a 3 star and ended up as 4. At the beginning of the book, I didn't root for any of the characters, but as the story progressed, I started to like a few of them. I am familiar with the book that seems to have inspired the story, so I did figure out what was going on. It was interesting reading the details behind the mystery.

I quite enjoyed this book!
I felt the beginning was tedious and wasn’t sure where it was going, but only by the second or third chapter I realized that I was invested in all seven of the characters and wanted to see how it turned out for all of them.
The author definitely hit her stride in the latter half. If you enjoy riffs off of Christie’s <i>And Then There Were None</i> then you’ll enjoy this!
I had the opportunity to read an ARC of this book, thanks to NetGalley.
3/5 stars
PG-13

I read this so quickly! I did not expect this to be so addictive. Usually I’m not a fan of so many POVs but it worked and made each character memorable. I had it figured out by the end but I still enjoyed it and can’t wait for more. Everyone should definitely check this out because it was so good!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc

What a fun murder mystery!

I enjoyed the cast of characters and the hints along the way. The book was engaging. The characters were vivid, either lovable or not .

I was rooting for Vivienne and was happy she was able to grow and change.

This one grabbed my attention from the beginning! Seven people who don't know each other receive invitations to a mysterious dinner party at an out-of-the-way restaurant in London. Each person has a drawing of a cartoon animal by their plates and as the dinner goes on, everyone notices a small black envelope near them. When a few people open their envelopes, they are startled to see the message, "You will die at age ___." This is so unsettling that others refuse to open their envelopes, but everyone agrees it is some sort of sick joke. No one thinks much about it until the first person dies as predicted soon after the dinner. The death could have been an accident or suicide, but some members of the group begin to wonder if there is something more sinister going on. As more members of the group begin to die as predicted, the few who are left are affected by the predictions -- either investigating the deaths or throwing caution to the wind and living their lives wildly to enjoy what time is left. The question remains: why where these seven chosen and what is the connection between them?

The story is told in alternating chapters from various points of view. Even getting the backstories of the characters doesn't do much to help figure out the connection between them. There are some clues toward the end that help the reader piece together some connections, but when the final reveal happens there is still a bit of a mystery as to how the people concerned weren't able to figure it out for themselves! I did enjoy the story and trying to figure out which one would be the next to fulfil the prediction on the card. The story was really interesting, and I had a hard time putting the book down until I got to the final solution!

Would you accept an invitation to a dinner party when you had no idea who invited you?
Seven people are invited and seven people accept the invitation. They do not know each other and seem to have very little in common. The meal ends and an envelope suddenly appears next to each of their plates. Could it be from their unknown host? Perhaps an explanation for why they were invited? Well… Not exactly.
Inside is a number which represents the age when each of them will die. Their reactions vary, but they all depart(mostly)thinking that this is just an awful prank.
Then one guest dies, and the age matches that person’s card. Coincidence? Or is someone determined to make their predictions come true. It’s hard to say much more without giving away the plot and ultimate why of the story.
I never did figure out how these people were all connected, though I did guess a few. It also helped that I believe this book was inspired by one of my favorite books/authors.
For me, this was a treadmill read, and I may have worked out for a bit longer than usual the weekend that I read this book. If I’m right, and this was meant to be a retelling, it was a good one. If I’m wrong, it was still a good mystery.

This book was very interesting and had me hooked for the most part. The book did not go in the direction I expected nor could ask figure out any of the twists. This was a thrilling read overall and would definitely recommend to Agatha Christie fans!