A review by macaronoui
Queen of the Tiles by Hanna Alkaf

adventurous challenging funny informative medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

A delightful -whodunnit- set in Malaysia, in the competitive scrabble tournament world of teens.
Najwa loses her best friend in a freak accident at a scrabble tournament, takes a year to recover and then comes back again. Having all the players around, she tries to solve the mystery of her friend’s death Trina.
I thought the pacing and setting were great. No one is as dramatic as teens, and there were a lot of interesting characters. I would definitely read something else by the author.
The book is ultimately a gift for nerdy word lovers, with every chapter starting with an obscure word. 
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