A review by bookitbean
How To Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

How To Solve Your Own Murder is a cozy mystery that gives Clue-like vibes. Frances Adams receives a fortune at a county fair about how her life will end. She becomes obsessed with solving this mystery, but ultimately cannot outrun her fate. Her great niece, Annie Adams then becomes enamored with solving this mystery and things get quite dangerous along the way.

I really liked the dual timelines and POVs that are narrated by Frances and Annie. I found them both to be fascinating MCs and enjoyed reading both of their voices. 

I did have a bit of a hard time with the amount of characters and all of their connections to keep track of, but what would a proper "whodunnit" be if not for a laundry list of suspects?!

Towards the ending, there's a bit of telling vs. showing leading to the resolution, but overall found it to be a fun and fast read. And I think the reveal was also a bit performative as you might expect in a dinner theater, murder mystery style and I can appreciate that approach here. I was immediately consumed by the mystery and eager to figure out how everything tied together. 

Thank you Penguin Group Dutton and Netgalley for this ARC. The publication date for this book is March 26, 2024.