A Beginners Guide to Murder

This one surprised me in the best way. It starts off feeling light and quirky, but pretty quickly you realize there’s something darker simmering underneath. The main character is awkward, funny, and painfully relatable, and I loved how the story mixes humor with genuine emotional weight.

The mystery itself is clever without being overcomplicated, and I liked that it focuses just as much on grief, healing, and messy relationships as it does on solving the crime. It’s not a nonstop action thriller—but it is the kind of book that quietly pulls you in until suddenly you’re halfway through and totally invested.

What really worked for me was the voice. It feels warm, sharp, and human, with moments that made me smile and others that hit harder than expected. If you enjoy character-driven mysteries with heart (and a touch of dark humor), this is definitely worth picking up.