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A review by niaamore
How To Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
A cozy murder mystery set in the English countryside, following two cases set in the past and present. Fans of Knives Out and Agatha Christie have a new murder to solve!
Annie Adams receives a letter from her Great Aunt Frances asking to meet at her country estate. She soon learns of the prophecy that Frances lived by, predicting her own murder. Upon arriving, Annie finds the dead body of Frances, and all the evidence she obsessively kept detailing her own murder and a missing old friend. Annie must now unravel the mystery of her great aunt’s death, and potentially solve a cold case from the past.
I loved the premise, and the mix of two mysteries told through two narratives really added depth and atmosphere. Although the story was intriguing, I did find the cast of characters way too big. I couldn’t keep up with the relations and motives of each of them, and it made it hard to solve the case along with Annie. The ending was satisfying, but the many characters left some threads that were never tied. That being said, it was still a page-turner that is sure to keep you on your toes.
Thank you to Netgalley and PENGUIN GROUP Dutton for this ARC.
Annie Adams receives a letter from her Great Aunt Frances asking to meet at her country estate. She soon learns of the prophecy that Frances lived by, predicting her own murder. Upon arriving, Annie finds the dead body of Frances, and all the evidence she obsessively kept detailing her own murder and a missing old friend. Annie must now unravel the mystery of her great aunt’s death, and potentially solve a cold case from the past.
I loved the premise, and the mix of two mysteries told through two narratives really added depth and atmosphere. Although the story was intriguing, I did find the cast of characters way too big. I couldn’t keep up with the relations and motives of each of them, and it made it hard to solve the case along with Annie. The ending was satisfying, but the many characters left some threads that were never tied. That being said, it was still a page-turner that is sure to keep you on your toes.
Thank you to Netgalley and PENGUIN GROUP Dutton for this ARC.