I thought this was interesting and entertaining. I really enjoyed being in Frances' and Anne's heads. I liked the back and forth timelines. I did find myself wanting more of Anne's POV; mostly I wanted more of the side stores from her parts of the story. I thought the whole book was well planned and executed. We get 2 main mysteries to sort through. Plenty of breadcrumbs and mis-directions to weave in and out of. Frances left a treasure-trove of mysteries to solve in her fancy house. I have no idea where book 2 will take us.

Thank you NetGalley, Kristen Perrin, and Dutton books for the opportunity to read this eARC.

Frances fortune told or murder so she separated herself from everyone to prevent her murder. That is until 60 years later and she ends up murdered in her own home. Her great niece Annie finds herself drawn into the mystery and try’s to review Frances notes on her murder to figure out what happened to great aunt.

I had a really hard time getting into this book the premise was interesting as well as the mystery but the characters were so hard to care about that I really struggled to stay interested. The book felt kind of similar to other murder mystery and forgettable for me. With that being said I enjoyed the writing itself and would probably try another book from this author I think it was just a personal thing with the characters. I would like to thank NetGalley and the publishers for an honest review.

How to Solve Your Own Murder is a delight. Family secrets, an inheritance with a catch and small town drama pave the way to an engaging and gripping story. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Kristen Perrin will write a whole series of Annie Adams solving mysteries. I will be in line waiting for each one.

Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an E-ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

I really enjoyed the dual plotlines of this book. We toggle back and forth between England in 1965 and the present day. Frances is told by a fortune teller that she's eventually going to be murdered. She then spends the rest of her lift trying to figure out who that person may be.

The author creates a large list of characters that may have had a motive to kill Frances and then changes timelines to develop the characters. The book moved at a really nice pace. The small town descriptions and cast of characters reminded me of All Creatures Great and Small meets Midsommer Murders.

Our heroine, Annie Adams was a smart, modern woman with a knack for deduction.

This is a great start to a new series. I'm looking forward to the further adventures of Ms. Adams.

How to solve your own murder over was a good book I’d recommend to friends. Though it’s a book that needs your undivided attraction to catch every detail and understand who each character is and their part in the book/crime. Found myself having to pause and really take in and remember all the details so I could follow along and try to solve it as the book progressed. I loved when it would flash back to the dairy, would have been very interested in more of a diary entry, and wanted more of them by the end, I felt I got the most information when Annie was reading and disgusting what Frances wrote. Written like it will have more than one book in the series, hoping Annie gets together with the detective in the next and they have to solve another crime racing each other. Overall it was a great debut for Kristen Perrin, thank you to netgalley and the publishers for letting me read and give my honest review. Looking forward to seeing the second one. 4 star

This book was what I would imagine for an Agatha Christie style novel. I think there are plenty of readers that will truly enjoy this story! I enjoyed it, but it didn’t completely hook me which had nothing to do with the book and everything to do with me, so I will not fault it for that. I truly hope it becomes a movie someday and I will definitely watch it!

thank you netgalley for this e-copy. i was really into it because of the murder mystery-type story because i like the knives out and agatha christie vibes of a mystery movie or book. i don't think i'd want to find out how or when i would die so far into the future because i would keep trying to change my outcomes but i do like the aspect of the family trying to solve her murder.

It took me so long to get through this book. But honestly it’s not the book, it’s me. Fun cozy mystery, but I did 75% of it on audio and I zoned out for 50% of it. But I liked the end, and I liked the main girl!

I enjoyed this quasi-cozy mystery. I don’t know why I’m hesitant to completely label it a cozy, because it checks all of the cozy boxes, but it seems to be a bit more up-market than the traditional cozy.

I enjoyed both main characters in this story and the surrounding community. It wasn’t too scary but the mystery itself was intriguing. There were some timeline issues that distracted me for a moment, but they weren’t deal-killers. I will look forward to reading future entries in this series.

Thank you to the publisher - I received a complimentary eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book is so fun! It’s such an interesting concept, and I liked the dual POVs as first the victim, then her great-niece tried to solve her murder. I didn’t guess the murderer thanks to all the very complicated relationships, and as this is the first in a series, I’m excited to see what murder Annie gets herself involved in next!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Dutton Books for the opportunity to read before pub day! ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. HOW TO SOLVE YOUR OWN MURDER is out now!

The book was pretty good. The reveal was a little underwhelming but the story did hole my attention.

Imagine waking up to find yourself dead, with the only way to survive being to solve your own murder. That's the wild ride Kristen Perrin takes you on in "How to Solve Your Own Murder."

I was hooked on the idea of navigating the afterlife while piecing together the mystery of my own demise. Perrin's storytelling had me guessing at every turn, eager to unravel the truth behind the chilling circumstances.

Readers raved about how Perrin kept them on their toes until the very end. I couldn't agree more—every twist and turn had me eagerly flipping pages, desperate to uncover the next clue.

Perrin's seamless blend of mystery and the supernatural is much like Simone St. James.. As I explored the afterlife alongside the protagonist, I found myself pondering life, death, and everything in between.

Perrin's writing is immersive and atmospheric, painting vivid scenes that felt like I was right there alongside the characters. From the eerie landscapes of the afterlife to the gritty streets of the protagonist's former life, every setting came alive on the page.

In short, "How to Solve Your Own Murder" is a must-read for anyone craving a mystery with a twist. With its captivating plot, engaging characters, and immersive prose, Kristen Perrin delivers a novel that will keep you enthralled until the very end

Thanks to NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest and fair review.

This book was an easy read, and I mean that in only the best way - it was creative and engaging with a compelling premise and at no point a chore. Our protagonist, Annie, is relatable and enjoyable to follow as she traces various threads and clues trying to solve the murder of her eccentric great aunt. The discoveries made both in the present and in Frances' journal entries wove together intricately without becoming convoluted - my only gripe in this regard was that it was hard to keep track of the amount of characters we were introduced to.

I'd recommend to anyone who enjoys cosy, small-town mysteries, particularly those partial to a dual-timeline.

How to Solve Your Own Murder was an intriguing cozy mystery that thrilled me at times but unfortunately left me a bit unfulfilled in the end. That being said, it was still a worthwhile read that I’d recommend to fans of other cozy mysteries.

It follows two timelines: Frances’ account of events back in the 1960s, and her great-niece Annie in present day. With help from the deceased Frances via her diary entries, Annie is able to unravel the mystery behind who killed Frances, thus in a way fulfilling the title of the book.

I found myself more drawn to Frances’ story. There was a lot of relationship drama involved (which I'm a sucker for) and I was more intrigued by that than the actual mystery of who killed who. Frances' diary entries were my favorite parts of the book. I found Annie’s chapters to be less compelling, and the ending wasn’t very satisfying and honestly a little forgettable. The story was easy to get into and I found most of the characters interesting, though I thought the character relationships in Frances’ entries were much stronger.

Fans of Agatha Christie and dual timelines will most likely enjoy this book. Overall I’m giving it 3 out of 5 stars.

I loved the premise but this one just didn't work fully for me. My favourite were the diary entries from the past. There were far too many characters and they weren't fleshed out enough. I found myself skimming through at some points because it was quite repetitive in parts. It wasn't bad and I am glad I read it I just needed a little more from it. I would still recommend people try it out as it is just my own opinion on it.

I wanted to love this book but I just couldn’t connect with it. I can’t put my finger on what didn’t connect I just found myself wanting to put it down all the time. There were a lot of characters that I had a hard time following the 2 timelines which I think was the biggest obstacle for me. Overall I loved the plot twists and the happy ending but it just wasn’t for me.

Prepare yourself for a fun journey! This book has two timelines and a ton of suspects, making it a real brain teaser. I had a blast trying to piece it all together, but fair warning: if you're not into details, this might not be the book for you. Still, if you love a challenge and don't mind a bit of complexity, dive in and get lost in the suspense of How To Solve Your Own Murder!

Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin Group Dutton for this ARC!

Thank you to NetGalley, the Penguin Group and Kristen Perrin for the opportunity to read an ARC of How to Solve Your Own Murder. This is my honest and unpaid review of the book.
First things first, how could anyone not want to read a book with this title?! Right from the start it hooks you in. Then you start the actual book, get to know the characters, the situation and before you know it you've been pulled into the world full of secrets at Castle Knoll. The premise of the murder starts with a cryptic fortune given to a teenager that changes the course of her whole life. 2 generations later her great niece is looking for somewhere she feels she belongs when an opportunity presents itself. The characters in the book are so lifelike you almost expect them to jump off of the page. The story is full of twists and turns that keep the reader guessing while being pulled along for the ride. I'm not ashamed to admit that I stayed up late to finish this book because even though I had some guesses I needed to know how the story would end before I could go to sleep. This book is so good and will make a great summer read!

Three teens visit a fortune teller at a fair in the 1960s for a laugh, but teenage Frances gets more than she bargained for in the form of a grim prediction of her downfall and murder.

She spends the next sixty years trying to outrun death, only to finally be overtaken immediately after summoning her niece Annie (whom she’s never met) to her estate to name her as the sole heir. Now Annie is tasked with solving her aunts haunting riddle and finding the real murderer.

This story is told alternating Frances’ diary entries with modern day Annie, which I really liked. I’m not personally a huge fan of cozy mysteries, but if they are your jam you will love this offering by Kristen Perrin, which apparently is going to kick off a series with sequels to come.

Thank you netgalley!

I commenced this novel expecting only an English small-village cozy Mystery; what I found was a glorious contemporary perfect version of a classic Golden Age Mystery! Weaving seamlessly between two timelines (now, and 1965-1966) and employing two very endearing main characters (one from the earlier timeline continuing into now, and the protagonist of the current timeline). Secondary characters bring depth and lots of surprises as the plot is very close in nature (though not exactly) to a "locked-room" Mystery. A plethora of twists and convolutions keep readers alert till the very satisfying end. I am eager to see what else author Kristen Perrin has in store for us, as she has perfectly nailed this category.