A review by mkw1lson
Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson

dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

I may have messed this up for myself, because I read the second book in this series before the first book, without realizing that it was the second book. To start - I liked the second book better, and that did paint my perception of this book a bit. However, I still really enjoyed this book! It's quirky and interesting, it is a classic mystery but it also subverts your expectations a bit and has a twist.

The cast of characters was compelling and odd, the twists and turns of the story well developed but still surprising when you reach them, and a satisfying conclusion that a real sleuth could figure out (not me - I'm just here for the ride).

I love the dark humour of these books as well - it makes me want to create a bingo card for my own family reunions.

I will be looking forward to the next book in the series now!