Kiraz

F F contemporary romance with humor, lots of steam, sex positivity and many many toys.Cade from New York, who's been pigeonholed to be the “boring accountant” by her family, and the free-spirited ex-artist Selena come together to try to save Cade's aunt's sex toy shop. At the beginning I had some trouble with these two characters, who both seemed a little too one-dimensional. Especially Selena comes across incredibly naïve to the point of feeling unrealistic. But then about a third/half into the book, they both start being more balanced, and multi-faceted. This is also when they start opening up to each other, both on the business side as well as romantically. When the two get together... It's fireworks. They're so good together; supportive, sexy and cute. Even the conflict feels so real. I actually especially related to their conflict, since I almost broke up with my significant other that way at the beginning of our relationship.(We've now been together for almost 9 years)One of my favorite parts of the book was the sex positivity and all the sex toys that were introduced in the steamy scenes. Especially in straight romance books, this is never brought up, or if it is, it's considered to only be important for solo acts. I loved that this book addressed the fact that they can enhance the experience and talked about sex and genitals in a free way, without reservations.I loved the journey this book takes both of the characters through. I love that they realize they're more than who they or others thought they were. And no spoilers, but I loved where they ended up in the end, not tied to expectations of others.One final note is that the book does get a little spiritual at times. Just as a heads up, if this is an issue for you. I had a bit of trouble getting through those parts, but I didn't let that impact my overall experience of the book, or my rating.Overall, even though the beginning of the book was a little rough for me, I really enjoyed it once the romance started and found the sex positivity to be a fresh of breath air.

Jay's Gay Agenda was my favorite read of May. This is a book about Jay who struggles between following his hormones vs his heart when he moves from a small town where he's the only gay kid to Seattle.

A laugh out loud, genuine, fun, wholesome and sex-positive book that focuses on figuring out balancing sex, romance, and friendship.

There was so much I liked about this book. First of all, it was really funny. I laughed out loud so many times. So many highlights of all the bits that made me laugh. Jay's voice is so honest and humorous, it made for a delightful read! Jay feels like a real person, a real teenager. He's not perfect. He's selfish, messy, he makes mistakes, and he's very much driven by his hormones. It made it so much easier to relate and connect to him that he felt so real. You might wanna shake him to make better choices, but you might also admit that most other teenagers would do the same in his shoes.

This is easily the most sex-positive YA book I've read. I really appreciated all the conversations around sex, being ready, and especially consent. There was so much to take away in here. I loved how worried Jay was about his virginity thinking he's the only one, even though there were others around him. Also, the other topic that was handled very well was stereotypes and how damaging they can be.

I've been talking about how great Jay is, but all the side characters were great too. I loved that Jay's parents were so in love. It was great to read a YA where the parents aren't a major part of the problem. The friend group was amazing too. Max the Gay Guide, Lu the BFF, Albert the VSB (Very Sexy Boy) and many others. Even the smaller side characters had some great punchy lines, and played an important part in the book.

Speaking of the friend group, I loved how friendship was such a big part of this book. It wasn't only about the romance. Jay's relationships with his friends were just as important as his relationships with boys, if not more. And they play equal part in the book.

Overall, this was a great read on finding yourself, figuring out who you are in a new location, with newfound popularity. And in the end, it's all about being true to yourself, owning up to your mistakes and staying close to your friends.

Where It All Lands gripped me so much, I was up all night reading, past 5AM, and finished the rest the same day.
I'd rate it somewhere between a 4 and 4.5 and I have a lot to say about it! This might be the longest review I've ever written.

This book is about Stevie, who starts at a new school, and captures the attention of two best friends, Drew and Shane. Not wanting to lose their friendship over her, they decide to flip a coin to decide who gets to ask her out. Two possible outcomes, two possible timelines, and we get to read about them both.

There was so much in this book that I loved, but also a lot that I got mad at, as you'll see I have some mini-rants below. But in the end, none of those points took away from how good and poignant the book was. And the fact that I felt so much and had such strong feelings while reading the book is also a testament to how good it is.

On a high level this book was about appreciating what you have, especially knowing that nothing is guaranteed, including tomorrow. This theme was woven in throughout the book, and you saw how the different characters embraced or ignored this reality.

My heart broke a lot while reading this book, I came close to tears various times. And believe me when I say it's heartbreaking! The story was told beautifully with nuanced characters (even the bullies). Even with alternating character chapters as well as the dual storyline, I never felt lost, the voices were distinct and strong enough that you could tell whose perspective it was, even if you ignored the chapter title.

Also, dual storyline/alternative timelines can be very difficult to do well. But in this book they were done VERY well, You got enough time with each storyline to be fully invested. There was no repetition between the two even though you're reading the same timeline, The small differences of the butterfly effect were easy to see. I think the format of splitting the book in half and only leaving last bunch of chapters to interleave was a brilliant way of delivering this story.

I can easily say, there wasn't a second that I was bored while reading this book, I felt invested in the characters, the storyline. I felt their struggle, and all the feelings felt very real.

Now onto the parts that I disagreed with:

I felt like the author had a clear winner in their head. And the main issue was that I disagreed with it. One man, challenges her, makes her feel alive, makes her do things she would never usually do. While the other is more comfortable, she can talk to him about anything, they have similar tastes and interests. To me, the first one was clearly better for Stevie. While everyone deserves love, not every story has to be about the always-friend-zoned (a term I despise btw) kid finally finding love.

The biggest issue I had with the book was how important the coin toss became in terms of the drama between the three characters. I didn't think what the two boys did was wrong, but it was exaggerated so much and it generated so much unnecessary drama, for something that I wasn't sure why I should care at all.


All in all, this is truly a beautiful story, and it will stay with me for a while.

Thanks Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review

If This Gets Out is about 4 members of a boy band, 2 of which fall in love, but it's also about all 4 struggling to be themselves while constantly being under control.
I absolutely loved this book! It was one of my favorites of the year so far, and I don't see it being dethroned anytime soon. I was up reading it all night until 7am, just because of how difficult it was to put down, and how much I enjoyed reading it.

When I started reading, I thought it would be mainly about the romance, so I'll comment on that first. Zach and Ruben are so incredibly cute together! From the moment you start hearing from their perspectives and how they react to each others' presence, there's such a bond between the two, and a beautiful and accurate depiction of having a crush. I had flashbacks to high school and crushes and how every small thing meant so much when it came from that certain someone. All of that is done so well in the book. And that's just the beginning, Throughout the book, I truly felt the bond between the two, and everything from their growing love, to the chemistry between them, from their arguments to how they support each other was so beautiful.

Romance is not what this book is all about, in fact, I'd say that other plot lines are more important and poignant. Since the band is so big across the world, the 4 members live their lives under the thumb of the record company. As the book goes on, the pressures increase and they're under constant scrutiny. These kids have to deal with so much, from toxic parents, to substance abuse, being forced to stay in the closet, and other emotionally manipulative and abusive behavior from people who are supposed to be looking after them. I loved how the psychological pressure was handled. Even if you don't relate to being a mega world star, their struggles and how they react to it feel incredibly relatable, and more importantly very genuine. It's impossible to not feel for these 4, and not to find something from yourself or from your life in them.

The four characters are also written so well. Even only based on what is being said, you can guess who's speaking, because they truly feel like completely distinct characters that are well fleshed out. I know I would love to have these 4 as friends and getting to read about their world, and feeling like I was there was just delightful.

Aside from the plot though, I also found this very beautifully written. This might be one of the books that I highlighted the most. There were so many instances of lyrical prose, I was in awe most of the time.

Overall, as you can probably tell from my gushing review, I adored this book, and I don't even have a single nitpick. This will stay with me for a while. The only thing that makes me sad is that it won't be out for another 6 months, so the rest of my friends won't get the experience this book until December.

There is one part about this book that gave me pause, so I wasn't sure if it should be 4 stars, but I'll get to that.

In The Shaadi Set-Up, Rita is trying to find the balance between family obligations and living her own life. Especially in terms of relationships she wants to pursue. She has a boyfriend, and she's determined to make everyone believe that they're meant to be. Especially since her ex-boyfriend Milan, the one that broke her heart, the one that her family fully supports is back in her life.

Tropes: second-chance romance, forced proximity, slow-burn

This was a charming, easy to read and funny second chance romance with a big heart. Would recommend to romance lovers but especially to fans of the trope, and HGTV.

The book has the perfect ingredients: charming setting, adorable dogs, strong-willed and witty main character, cute love interest with heart, well-meaning parents, lots and lots of food and flipping houses with many upcycled furniture. It could not be more quaint.

I loved how much the Indian culture was woven into the story from the food to the family expectations, and love. I especially appreciated how the author showed the dichotomy in Rita. She wants her family to be happy with her decisions, but she also wants to be independent and live her life her own way. I think this was portrayed very well especially for cultures where family plays such a big part even in your adult life.

Milan and Rita have a beautiful slow burn romance. I especially liked Milan a lot in this book, he was such a sweet LI. Total book boyfriend material!! Rita is also an amazing main character, driven, strong, independent and knows what she wants.

I also found the book really funny as well, I was laughing at many spots. I loved the wit, and laughed at many

Even though the book was a closed-door romance there was a lot of sex positivity which I always appreciate!

Ok, so the reason for my pause is this: There was a genderfluid character. Their pronouns are he/she/they, but then they are only referred to as she for the rest of the book. I really hope I'm wrong but it almost felt like that was included as an after-thought. Why have a genderfluid character and not respect their fluidity.

One other small issue for me in the book is actually one of my pet peeves in romance books, and it happens a lot. When by the resolution, the actual problem in the relationship raised in the conflict is not addressed. I felt that during the main conflict Rita raised some very valid concerns, but these are overlooked when the couple gets back together, making me feel like Rita didn't fully get heard.

Overall though, this was a very cute and cozy read that was easy to read and funny. It had great characters, great representation of culture, and a whole lot of DIY.

Thank you to Putnam Books and NetGalley for the eARC.

Spoiler-free review

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Overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐
(first 70%: ⭐⭐
last 30%: ⭐⭐⭐⭐)

Report:
Narrative voice: 3rd person past tense, multiple POV
Sexy: 3/3 (open door aka explicit sex scenes)
Romance: 2/3 (minimal focus on romance)
Fantasy: 3/3 (high fantasy)
World building: 3/3 (t
Easy to read: 2/3 (for this book this might be more subjective, that's why I chose middleground, it was a 1/3 for me)
Writing: 2/3 (good writing, nothing exceptional)

General thoughts
Will I read the next book? I'm not sure. This one felt like it kiboshed the characters and the heart of the previous ones. In a way that I either have to retroactively hate the previous books, or consider this one not canon. Because of that, I don't know if I can continue reading this series.

Basically, I'm angry at this book. I'm angry at it for so many reasons that I could probably write a 10 page essay on it, but here goes...

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Overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.7

Report:
Narrative voice: 3rd person past tense, multiple POV
Sexy: 1/3 (this is YA, so minimal kissing)
Romance: 1/3 (the romance is more in the background, unlike what the book blurb implies)
Writing: 2/3
Fantasy: 3/3
World building: 3/3 (a new world with its own politics, culture etc)
Surprising: 3/3 (I was shocked a few times)
Easy to read: 2/3

Will I read the next book? Yes! Can't wait!

TL;DR: Beautiful story filled with good representation and wonderful world building.

Within These Wicked Walls is a fantasy retelling of Jane Eyre involving a debtera, Andromeda, trying to rid a house of The Evil Eye.

I read this in one sitting, it was impossible to put down. I adored the first 70%, and was sure it was gonna be a 5⭐ review, thewre were a few things I disliked about the rest. Still though, would heartily recommend it to lovers of Jane Eyre, or gothic, creepy, paranormal reads. I wouldn't classify it as scary though.

I loved how the book was adapted. It felt very fresh, not just a retelling in a new setting, but a unique story based on Jane Eyre. I will say I disliked Jane Eyre, but really liked this story. So goes to show that it's different, while keeping some main story beats and a bunch of references to the original.

Even though the romance is insta-love, I did buy into it. It might be because I have read Jane Eyre, and knew it was coming. But their banter, the build up, their chemistry, they were all well done, and I was rooting for them pretty early on.

I loved the fantastical elements. My culture (Turkish) has Evil Eye too, but it's completely different for us. After I read the book I also looked up how much of the fantastical elements were made up vs actually a part of the culture. And it seemed, based on my surface level research that the book stays true to the folklore. I loved that I got to learn more about this folk religion from Eritrea and Ethiopia via reading the book. The Evil Eye with physical manifestations, debtera, and the talisman, it was all completely new to me and so fascinating.

I did love how the author weaved the world of the house together with the Evil Eye manifestations. I loved finding out about what creepyness each room held. And loved seeing Andromeda fight them one by one. And speaking of Andromeda, I loved her as a character. She felt very fleshed out, with her flaws, and inner conflicts. She was very relatable.

As I mentioned, the last 30% is where my enthusiasm about the book changed a little. This is where I was expecting everything to come to head. The big bad vs our hero, one last battle. Instead the book slowed way down, it got repetitive and the emotional beats started feeling forced. At this point, two characters reunite. And all of a sudden, the main conflict changes. The battle with the Evil Eye feels overshadowed by these two characters trying to hash out their lifelong relationship, And every conversation between them from this point on is some deep discussion about their past. And at times, right in the middle of action too!

I'm not generally opposed to emotional resolutions. That's why I love romances, and dramas. But in this book, with how things were developing, it just didn't feel genuine. It felt forced and honestly quite out of the blue.

The end of the book is still tied neatly together. And it does feel like you get what you wanted out of the book by the time you're done. But the forced feeling of the resolution between those two characters take away a bit from my enjoyment of the book, that's why I gave it 4 stars.

Despite that though, this will definitely be a book I recommend to many. I loved the world and fantasy of it, the characters, and the romance so much. It's a great fantastical creepy read.

Thank you to St Martin's Press and Netgalley for the eARC.

Overall rating: 3.5⭐️ (rounded up)

Stevie is pulled into another cold case. She has to attend a summer camp with her friends to solve the mystery. This one is a standalone case within the Truly Devious series, and takes place after the events of the first 3 books, aka the Ellingham mystery.

I did enjoy reading this and was very interested in the mystery, but this was my least favorite of the series. The main reason for this is because the solving of the mystery relied on just a single piece of evidence turning up. There was no way for you to follow along and try to reason towards a solution. And that's personally the main thing I enjoy in mysteries. There are a few other aspects of the ending that don't feel as satisfying as they could. Also, I just didn't find this one as snarky/funny as the other ones.

Despite that, until we got to the ending, I quite enjoyed reading this. It got me hooked from the very beginning, and had me guessing. It's a very different setting than the rest of the series, but has most of the main crew of characters. It was great to see all the characters together again. I especially enjoyed seeing a lot more of Nate.

Overall this one felt less like a mystery and more like a YA adventure. There's more of a looming danger and tricky situations the characters get stuck in. Which depending on what you're looking for could be more fun than the previous books.

As far as the mystery goes, while it's more straightforward compared to the other three books,it's still a head scratcher. I was actually really interested in the characters from the past from the very first chapter which made me very invested in the resolution of the mystery as well.

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Overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5

Report:
Narrative voice: 1st person past tense, single POV
Sexy: 3/3 (open door aka explicit sex scenes)
Romance: 3/3 (most of the focus on romance)
Funny: 1/3 (was funny at times but handled serious topics)
Easy to read: 3/3 (read in one sitting)
Writing: 2/3 (good writing, nothing exceptional)

CW: domestic abuse

TL;DR: This was a beautiful read with a great romance that handled real issues very well.

An amazing book. Almost every sentence was a delight to read that I wanted to chew on for hours.

Overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐.7
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Report:
Narrative voice: 3rd person past tense
Trope: dating in secret, opposites attract
Sexy: 2.5/3 (somewhere between open and closed door, doesn't get too explicit)
Romance: 3/3 (purely focused on the romance)
Funny: 2/3 (never haha funny, but not sad either)
Easy to read: 3/3 (fast and sweet)
Writing: 2/3 (nothing exceptional, but not bad)

General thoughts:
The thing is, I had to dig deep to find stuff to say about this book, it wasn't amazing, but it definitely wasn't bad. It's a fine and cute romance read that lacks the oomph to make it a great one.

I'm more than halfway into this book and it is still so terrible. I've read a bunch of R.S. Grey's books and really liked them but this is such a major disappointment. This might end up being the book I give up on after already being mostly done with it. But I don't know if I can take hearing another word from the jerk who's supposed to be the heartthrob we all want the main character to end up with.
Putting aside how messed up the age difference and their living situation is,

First off, the main guy somehow goes from being a a super nice guy to a complete controling possessive rude asshole within a span of ten years and we're supposed to still like him?

The main girl stays exactly the same in her behavior and approach to men from the age of 17 to 27 and that's just... no. So wrong.

The best friend is more like a frenemy always being selfish or leading her down the completely wrong path.

The only redeeming characters are the parents and the guy the main girl passes to be with the weird asshole.

I definitely don't buy their chemistry (after the ten years) and I keep trying to give it a chance to see if it'll get better but instead it keeps getting worse and worse and WORSE.

3.5/5 because of how Leon's chapters were written. Almost dnf because of it.

Might be the most adorable wholesome graphic novel I've ever read!

Very adult. Very silly. But those are the god for ya.

I think this is a book that everyone who is interested in romance should read. Is it the best written book? No. It has a few issues like repetitions and some imbalances. However, it was a book that truly taught me more about my relationship and even myself. It had a lot of interesting ideas and facts. I can easily say that it changed the way I see a few things in my life and not every book can accomplish that.

Quick thoughts: this was such a cute romance which was low in drama for the most of it. I found it difficult to put down. The only part I didn't enjoy is that the main character gets unbearable at some point but it does kind of align with the kind of person he is. I loved all the Persian food references. It was also really hot

The Nightmare Before Kissmas is set in Christmas Land. In the world of the book, each holiday is a kingdom, using magic to keep their existence hidden. The King of Christmas decides to match his son, Coal, with the Princess of Easter, Iris, who also happens to be the prince's best friend. The Prince of Halloween, Hex, is invited to court the princess as well. While they have to pretend they're competing for the princess, the two princes get more and more close.

I loved this book! I seriously can't wait for the next one. Something about the writing really resonated with me, sucked me in and didn't let me go. I read it all in one sitting.

The premise is so cute and fluffy, that I thought the book was gonna be a fun and silly (in a good way) read. Which it is, but it's also, so full of passion and love, and it is so evocative, earnest and at times quite deep. While the romance is the main plot, the story is also about family and loss and there are messages in it about the corrupting influences of power and capitalism.

With audiobooks I don't usually highlight sections because it's just annoying. But so many times while listening to this book I had to pause, rewind and replay over and over until I could write them down.

The romance in this is the best. It had delicacy, vulnerability and authenticity. And Coal and Hex are just so frickin cute!! I always love a forbidden romance, with the yearning, the stolen touches and the secret meetings and this was done REALLY well. Their chemistry, banter, and tension, all of it was just so good. Their baggage and misgivings felt very genuine as well.

I loved most of the side characters as well: the Princess of Easter, the other Prince of Christmas, and staff at the palace. I especially loved the brother relationship between Coal and Kris. And together with Iris they make a great trio.

Unlike the movie it's named after, this leans more Christmas than Halloween, in case you like reading books close to their holidays.

Is it close to Christmastime or is it Emily Stone season?

This is the 4th Emily Stone book I've read. This has a lot in common with her other books. A story that deals in grief, that takes place over a year, featuring Christmas in a way. But I think this is her most contemporary romance-like and least heart-wrenching book. It feels like she's melding her own style with what we usually expect from romance books and I LOVE IT!

Whenever I think about this book, I find myself having trouble articulating what this book is about. It's about people, about history in Mesopotamia, about relationships, about the Yazidi people, about the visible and invisible connections between people, about love in its many forms -even ones that harm-, about surviving despite your circumstances and the deep scars that they cause, about prejudices and brutality, about the Epic of Gilgamesh, and it's about a single drop of water.

Elif Shafak is great at teaching me bits of Turkish history I hadn't heard much about. The more brutal and ugly parts of it. But she does so beautifully. My heart broke again and again reading this book, for the characters, for the story, for the people in history who actually lived it. It's also sadly a very apt time for a book involving a genocide, one that is not widely known.

If you're not familiar with Elif Shafak's writing, you're truly missing out. Her writing is always so beautiful and somehow very educational, it borders magical realism at times. She writes about strong characters and weaves a story like a tapestry, once finished, forcing you to take a step back to take in the full picture.

This is no different, a story spanning centuries, cultures and countries. There are three main characters across time. Only by reading will you see if and how they're connected.

This is not a book you will read in one sitting. You'll take your time with it, and it'll steep within you, until you're ready to dive back in.

I read this as a mixture of audiobook and ebook, and really enjoyed the narration as well.

Thank you to Knopf and NetGalley for the ARC!

I absolutely loved this book! It made me kick-my-feet giddy, and put a huge smile on my face. From the beginning to end, any moment I was not reading this book, I was thinking about the next time that I could.

I liked this one better than Forget Me Not, Julie Soto's first book, somehow. It might be my top romance of the year so far. I'm obsessed with the book and Alex. This is not going to be a very coherent review

A couple breaks up very publicly and gets pulled into a reality show where they have to stay in the same house for a month for 1 million dollars! And they can't touch each other!!

Read this if you like: Too hot to Handle, second chance, forced proximity, reality TV, he falls first, kinda celebrity romance

I was drawn to How Sweet It Is because of it's cute cover, -which told me this was going to be a cute rom-com, and its premise: a wedding planner (Kate) plans a book release event for a horror book author (Drake). I expected a light, cute & sexy sunshine-grumpy read. And I did get that more or less. But there were a few things that didn't fully do it for me.

There was a good amount that I liked about this book. This is a classic feel good contemporary romance that will put a smile on your face. And I liked the romance, they were pretty cute together, and it got quite sexy at times. My favorite was their first time at the falls, from beginning to end a very romantic, fun and sexy adventure. It made me wish we had a bit more time of them together before the big conflict.

I really liked the plot of the book as well. A horror author, going around doing research and a wedding planner tagging along creates such a good juxtaposition that is immediately endearing. What makes it even better is Drake's side project which makes him a great multi-faceted character.

I also really liked the characters in the book, I especially liked Drake and his family. Drake's brothers were really fun and I'd love to get to know them better. This book was setup in a way that the door is open for one of the brothers and Kate's best friend might have their own book in the future. My least favorite was probably Kate, who seemed to be a woman of contradictions. She kept claiming to not be easily scared, while getting scared of everything, and kept making promises of a classy book release event, while planning a giant mechanical spider coming down the side of a building (though my fiance disagrees and says he'd find it classy), just to name a few.

Now onto what I didn't enjoy as much in this book.
First off, the writing was not really my style. I found it too flowery and overly adjective heavy. Since this is more of a preference thing, I'll give you an example. If the following quote don't bother you, then you should up my rating by at least half a point.

“Kate grinned with delight as the gorgeous red stove ticked several times and whooshed to life, a blue-white flame dancing merrily above the burner.” (tl;dr he turned on the stove)

The other issue I had with the writing was the unnatural/forced exposition. Some examples are, the daughter telling her mother about her work history, which you'd assume the mother would already know about her own daughter. The mother telling her daughter about how the daughter's best friend stayed with them for a year, which you'd expect the daughter to know. Speaking of which the best friend staying with the family comes up at least 3 times in the story, but never seems to have any bearing on it.

Finally, for me, in a romance book, the flirting, the will they won't they, the sexual tension, are the best parts. But in this book, the time where most of that would happen is just basically skipped through. So you see their meet cute, them kind of liking each other, but then all of a sudden it's 2 weeks later and they're much more comfortable around each other and talking about dating, which really comes out of nowhere.

Overall this was a book that was strong on the romance, but not as strong on style. If the author does write more books in this world involving Drake's brothers, I might still read them.

Thank you to Forever publishing and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Murdle is a logic grid puzzle book where you're playing as “Deductive Logico” solving murders via the puzzles. This one is made up of suspect, location, weapon and motive to go with the murder mystery theme and in the end you have to declare who did it, where, how and why! Almost like a fun combination of Clue (or Cluedo) and logic puzzles.

The book is made up of puzzles from their website, where, like Wordle, there is a daily puzzle to solve. The interactivity of the website adds a cool layer to the whole thing as well. If you're not sure how it all works, you can check out their website which will make you wanna try more of their puzzles.

What's unique about Murdle is that they take the classic logic grid puzzle but also add another layer. For example, you might need to figure out who's lying or solve a cipher to fully solve a puzzle. There's also further details about each of the suspects/locations/weapons that you'll have to check against as you're going through the clues.

I also really appreciate that there are hints provided in the back of the book since that means that you don't have to spoil the whole answer if you're stuck on a puzzle.

I liked the level of difficulty this set of puzzles provided; the difficulty increases in each section. Even though I'm super familiar with puzzles of this kind, and puzzles in general, there were some that stumped me or ones that I solved wrong.

One advice I have though is to get this book in physical format since you're gonna wanna flip the pages back and forth and really write and erase things.

Overall a very fun way to pass the time and a good twist on logic grid puzzles!

Thank you to St Martin's Press and NetGalley for the eARC!