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I took a deep breath after I finished the last sentence of this novel… because I was on the edge of my seat! A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is packed with many turns, twists, and traps that I, as a reader, was drawn and manipulated into. I’ll be honest, when I read the first 20 pages of this book, I felt as though I would be underwhelmed by this murder mystery. However, I was hooked when I got to the halfway point.
Five Survive by Holly Jackson is a mystery novel about 6 friends going on a road trip together. The night takes a turn when their RV breaks down in an isolated place with no cell phone reception or anyone near to help. After weird things start happening, the friends find out that it wasn’t just an accident, but that someone’s targeting them in the shadows. Little do they know that not all of them will survive the night, and that one of them has a secret that the murderer would kill for.
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is a popular mystery book written by Holly Jackson. The book starts off by introducing the main character Pippa Fitz-Amobi. As a senior in high school, she chooses to do her final project on the murder of Andie Bell. A few years ago, this murder case was quickly closed as officials pinned Sal Singh, Andie’s boyfriend, to be her alleged murderer. However, Sal died a few days after Andie’s death.
Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories is a short story collection by Agatha Christie. It follows Miss Jane Marple, one of Christie’s iconic characters, as she solves mysteries using her knowledge of past experiences and human nature. There are 20 short stories in total included in the collection.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is a murder mystery novel by Agatha Christie. Roger Ackroyd was a man who apparently knew too much. 24 hours after the Widow Ferrars dies of an overdose of Veronal, Mr. Ackroyd, is murdered. Ferrars and Ackroyd were engaged, but he uncovered a truth from her past that had him questioning things. In a baffling case involving death and blackmail, Hercule Poirot reaches the most startling conclusion in his whole career.
Egg Drop Dead is a murder mystery novel by Vivien Chien. When Lana Lee hosts her first ever catering event, what was supposed to be a relaxing evening turns into madness when domestic worker is found dead. All fingers are pointed toward the host and owner of the Asia Village shopping plaza, Donna Feng. Now Lana has to lead her own investigation and figure this out before the killer plans to strike again.
Dim Sum of All Fears is a murder mystery novel by Vivien Chien. The Ho-Lee Noodle House is a place of serenity, familiarity, and great food. But not for very long. Just after Lana Lee solved her first murder case, she’s thrown back in the chaos. Soon after newlyweds Isabelle and Brandon open a store next to the restaurant, Lana and Isabelle become friends. They bond over their love of murder mystery novels, but not long after, they are found dead. Will Lana be able to solve this mystery too?
Knives Out is a comedy mystery movie about finding the murder of a crime novelist Harlan. Throughout the movie different suspects, which are family members of Harlan, are investigated to figure out who caused Harlan’s death. This movie is full of fun and entertaining and definitely a movie that you can rewatch! I enjoyed the interactions between the different family members who wouldn’t get along very well. I enjoyed this movie because it was a good balance between comedy and mystery!
Killer Kung Pao by Vivien Chien is a murder mystery novel. It takes place in Cleveland’s Asia Village. Between working at the Ho-Lee Noodle House, her family’s restaurant, and trying to manage a social life, Lana Lee is just a little exhausted. Unfortunately for her, things are about to get even more tiring. One morning as Lana is at the hair salon, she witnesses something sinister and a well-known member of the community winds up dead. Lana finds herself resisting
I’m the Girl immediately sucked me into its plot. Once I started reading, it was hard to put down. I enjoyed how the author, Courtney Summers, wrote this book. She truly made this book feel dramatic and tense, which was perfect.
If you love upbeat books, this one may not be for you. It is very heavy and depicts serious issues. There are not many happy moments. However, I do believe this tone set is very useful in the context of the book.
