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A Most Puzzling Murder
by Bianca Marais
Some plot points I guessed but others felt like bombs that dropped in out of nowhere. And I couldn’t tell if I was continuing because I was captivated or just hoping the next chapter would finally make sense. With multiple chapters having me go “wait, what?”. And sometimes... it made sense? Sort of? Some questions are answered by the end, but many things remain ambiguous or open to interpretation.
One unique feature was the inclusion of puzzles throughout the book. While not essential to the core story, they added a fun interactive element. Some offered bonus lore if solved, and even if you didn’t solve them, the key is provided at the end so you can still access the information if you want.. A few were easy to breeze through, while others (like Puzzle Twelve) had me restarting multiple times and only out of sheer determination did I get it figured out. It definitely added time to my reading experience but made it more engaging that’s for sure.
By the end, the whole thing was reminiscent of the “Once Upon a Time” show. Which even to me seems a bit like a weird comparison for a murder mystery story but if you’ve watched the show and then read this book you’ll understand.
In the end, this was a unique and engaging break from my usual reads. I may not have loved every part, and I’m definitely still left with questions, but I can’t deny the experience was compelling.
One unique feature was the inclusion of puzzles throughout the book. While not essential to the core story, they added a fun interactive element. Some offered bonus lore if solved, and even if you didn’t solve them, the key is provided at the end so you can still access the information if you want.. A few were easy to breeze through, while others (like Puzzle Twelve) had me restarting multiple times and only out of sheer determination did I get it figured out. It definitely added time to my reading experience but made it more engaging that’s for sure.
By the end, the whole thing was reminiscent of the “Once Upon a Time” show. Which even to me seems a bit like a weird comparison for a murder mystery story but if you’ve watched the show and then read this book you’ll understand.
In the end, this was a unique and engaging break from my usual reads. I may not have loved every part, and I’m definitely still left with questions, but I can’t deny the experience was compelling.