How to Solve Your Own Murder s a clever, dual-timeline mystery that hooked me right from the start! Shifting between the present day and the 1960s, the unraveling mystery kept me engaged. While I felt some characters deserved more time in the sun, I thought it was a perfect read for fans of cozy mysteries with a twist!

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Attempted both the ebook and audio version of this book a few times and just could not get into the story. It did not hold my attention or pull me in from the start. This may be one I go back to in the future but for now it is going on my DNF shelf.

The twist got me in the end!

Thanks, Netgalley, for the ARC! I'm looking forward to reading the sequel.

This book was slow in the beginning but it picked up and overall was enjoyable to read! I would definitely read stuff from this author going forward.

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This cozy mystery was an okay read for me. It’s about a woman who is an aspiring mystery author who is invited to the estate of her distant Great Aunt Frances in reference to a future inheritance. While there, her aunt is murdered and set in her will is the conditions of her inheritance in the chance that she does not die by natural circumstances. This puts relative against relative in a dangerous game of who will solve the mystery first and inherit Aunt France’s millions.

The characters are all a bit underdeveloped so it is hard to feel any connection to them. Annie seems to always be one step ahead of the reader, and information is revealed in a diary that belonged to Aunt Frances in the 1960s as a teenager. I actually enjoyed the diary entries in between chapters, because Aunt Frances felt like the most real person in the story. The present day plot was less believable, so harder to connect with the events, as well. The ending was fine, I had figured out the mystery so I was curious how everything would tie up. Overall, this was an ok read for me. I’d recommend this to readers who enjoy cozy mysteries, who like stories with diary entries, and like the style of Agatha Christie novels.

This is a great twisty mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. Reader connects with the characters. Highly recommend.

This was a highly entertaining mystery novel that was actually more like 2 mysteries in one! I loved the characters introduced throughout the story and how they all interacted together. It came across a lot like a Knives Out style of mystery, with family secrets coming to light and constant misdirection on who the ultimately guilty party was. Credit to the author, as I thought I had this one figured out about 3/4 of the way through, only to be proven wrong at the end in a very delightful way. The novel was well written with very good pacing throughout and I look forward to reading the follow-up!

As a teenager Frances Adams and her friends attend a local country fair. When a fortune teller predicts that she will be murdered she takes it to heart. These chilling few minutes forever changes her future and outlook on life. In an effort to solve a crime that has not happened she suspects everyone she meets and gathers lists detailing secrets and misdeeds of others. Decades pass with no one taking her seriously until she is murdered 60 years later. Annie Adams is surprised to be summoned to a meeting concerning her Great Aunt Frances whom she had never met and her mother rarely mentioned. When the reading of the will discloses that whoever solves the crime will inherit the estate Annie, a long time mystery and true crime fan, is determined to find answers. Despite the disadvantage of being unfamiliar with the other contenders or the locale Annie uncovers truths that had been hidden for years including the disappearance of one of Frances girlhood friends. Told from different points oi view and across differing time;lines this was a compelling narrative. A very different premise with a diverse cast of characters the unraveling of the truth kept me turning the pages . This was evidently the author's debut and is listed as Castle Knoll #1. I am unsure what the follow up would be but would definitely persue another adventure with Annie.

How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin is a wonderfully clever cozy whodunit weaving dual timelines between 1965 and present-day England. With an eerily prescient grandmother, a diary full of secrets, and a race against time to claim an inheritance, the puzzle unfolds with cliffhanger twists and charming village intrigue. Ideal for readers who love a smart, heartwarming mystery filled with red herrings, eccentric characters, and a generous dose of classic Christie-style suspense.

I really liked the protagonist in this book. The mystery was intriguing and kept me turning the pages. I will definitely recommend this title to patrons looking for cozy mysteries set in England.

Fun cozy mystery that’s been on my TBR forever. I liked the multiple time lines and cast of characters. I prefer a modern domestic thriller so this was probably never going to be my fav but I enjoyed it for what it was.

Couldn’t get into this book. I struggled staying interested and connecting with the characters. I loved the cover art for this book.

Love this book! This book was different from others. It will always keep you thinking what’s next or what’s the plan.

When Frances was 17 years old, a fortune teller predicted her murder. She spends her whole life trying to stop it, but fails. Her great niece Annie is mysteriously summoned to Castle Knoll to meet her great aunt Frances, but finds her murdered. Even in death, Frances wants her murder solved. This makes Annie tangled up in Fances's past. Will she solve her murder?

I LOVED this book! I could not put it down. The story was giving cozy village vibes. The amateur detective storyline is different than what I've read before. Even with the dual timelines, you don't get lost in what's happening when. If you're looking for a cozy murder mystery, this is the book for you.

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Group Dutton for a copy of this book in exchange for my review.

How to Solve Your Own Murder is a delightful blend of classic Nancy Drew charm and modern mystery. With a whimsical tone that balances light humor and suspense, the story keeps readers guessing with clever twists and an engaging sleuth at its center. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, it delivers both a nostalgic feel and a fresh take on the whodunnit genre.

How to Solve Your Own Murder was the perfect cozy mystery. It had me guessing the whole time, and I really enjoyed the characters as well! There was a little touch of romance, which never hurts in my opinion, but it definitely wasn't the main focus! I enjoyed it enough to read the sequel, so make sure to look out for that review soon!
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How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin is a clever, twisty mystery with a fun, high-concept premise and sharp writing. It's equal parts suspenseful and charming, with engaging characters and a satisfying unraveling of clues. Perfect for fans of modern whodunits with a unique twist.

When Annie's Great Aunt Frances summons her to go over a reading of her new will, Annie is both intrigued and excited. She hasn't met Frances before but knows all about her quirky personality. The cause of the quirkiness: a fortune told to Frances decades ago with her friends Emily and Rose. It completely upends and changes Frances' life.

When Annie get to Castle Knoll, the tiny town Frances lives in, chaos ensues. Frances is found dead, fulfilling her fortune. In order to keep her inheritance (to include the home she lives in with her mother), Annie has to find the killer before anyone else does. This will change not only the trajectory of Annie's life forever but of those close to her as well. Annie will learn not everything is as it seems, especially when it comes to those closest to Frances, not even when it comes to Frances' best friends. Can Frances help Annie solve her mysterious death from the grave?

I want to call it a cozy mystery, but maybe it isn't a cozy mystery? I think it made me feel that way because of the small town vibe, the closeness of the community, and the sense of family. It also could be that it was set in England, and that is always a favorite setting of mine. The vibe is just automatically different there. How the story weaves from past to present really pushes the plot forward in a fun way. I loved that the past was told from Frances' point of view via her diaries. I LOVED the characters in this book. They all had different personalities that really fed off one another. Annie was bright eyed and somewhat naive. Frances was quirky and a bit paranoid, Emily is manipulative, but the reader has to feel compassion for her based on what they learn about her. Rose is the quiet one, trying to keep everyone and everything together how she thinks it should be. It was interesting to see how the characters from the past relate to the present, both in person and through family ties. What a fun mystery read!

A fun read, though not necessarily light-hearted, the book had twists and an intriguing set-up. Will recommend and am waiting for the sequel.

I loved the two timeliness. One on the future and one through the journal entries. I had fun tryong to figure out who did it and all the characters.