A review by hannahmariebrankley
How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin

challenging funny informative mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I love a murder mystery and after seeing this in so many people’s hauls, I decided to pick it up for myself

“In 1965, seventeen-year-old Frances Adams was told she’d be murdered one day. She spent sixty years collecting dirt on everyone she met, hoping to prevent her demise. When she is finally killed, her great-niece Annie arrives and discovers Frances’ eccentric library of detective work. As per Frances’ will, whoever solves her murder inherits her fortune. Annie must unravel the mystery and find justice, but digging into the past may put her in the killer’s path.”

This is one of my favourite books of the year and was another that I devoured in one sitting. I’ve recommended it to everyone and even preordered Kriten’s next book.

It’s a classic “whodunit” murder mystery, but one that has been going on for decades. A premise I have come across before, but never with such an amount of detail coming from the murder victim.

Kristen Perrin writes so well. So cleverly. There were a couple of chapters in particular that made me doubt who I thought had done it. Even though I was right!

I enjoyed how she explained Annie’s thought process as she gathered evidence or looked at what Frances had gathered. Was it a little predictable at times? Yes, but in that lovely, cosy way where there is an answer for each puzzle piece. I liked the personality diversity amongst the characters and thought the English countryside setting was perfect. 5 Stars.