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A review by awaywithforestfae
How To Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
A fun and intriguing murder mystery which I really enjoyed!
It's 1965, 16 year old Frances her her fortune told at a fair. The steps to her own murder crypticly predicted. She spends her whole life trying to work out who her killer will be. Until... She is actually murdered.
Annie is her estranged Great Niece, who finds herself in a race to find the killer of her Great Aunt. The prize at the end? France's inheritance...
I loved the premise of Annie having to unravel the mystery for the inheritance, and the wacky cast of characters reminded me much of knives out. As always with a good murder mystery, I loved to piece together the puzzle alongside the protagonist and air out my own theories in my head. I did suspect the perpetrator, but I didn't manage to piece everything together before our heroine did!
I also loved the mixed media style, with Frances's teenaged diary running alongside Annie's narrative. It allows the reader to get into her mindset as well, and to use the pieces Annie has to put together the jigsaw.
All in all, a great small-town murder mystery to sink your teeth into! If you like knives out and Agatha Christie, then pick up this one!
It's 1965, 16 year old Frances her her fortune told at a fair. The steps to her own murder crypticly predicted. She spends her whole life trying to work out who her killer will be. Until... She is actually murdered.
Annie is her estranged Great Niece, who finds herself in a race to find the killer of her Great Aunt. The prize at the end? France's inheritance...
I loved the premise of Annie having to unravel the mystery for the inheritance, and the wacky cast of characters reminded me much of knives out. As always with a good murder mystery, I loved to piece together the puzzle alongside the protagonist and air out my own theories in my head. I did suspect the perpetrator, but I didn't manage to piece everything together before our heroine did!
I also loved the mixed media style, with Frances's teenaged diary running alongside Annie's narrative. It allows the reader to get into her mindset as well, and to use the pieces Annie has to put together the jigsaw.
All in all, a great small-town murder mystery to sink your teeth into! If you like knives out and Agatha Christie, then pick up this one!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Violence, Murder, Pregnancy, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail