Devi Nair
DNF
Despite being a longtime fan of Lynn Cahoon, I found An Amateur Sleuth’s Guide to Murder disappointingly dull and struggled to get past 25% of the book. Unlike Cahoon's usually engaging stories, the protagonist Meg Gates felt unrelatable and failed to draw me in. The premise of Meg writing a murder investigation guide while solving a crime had potential, but the execution fell flat for me. The pacing was slow, the mystery lacked compelling twists, and the character development didn’t resonate. I was hoping for Cahoon’s signature cozy charm and gripping narrative but instead found myself disengaged throughout. While other readers have praised the charming setting and Meg’s determination, this one didn’t click with me. Fans of the author might enjoy it more, but for me, it was a rare miss in an otherwise impressive catalog.
DNF
Despite being a longtime fan of Lynn Cahoon, I found An Amateur Sleuth’s Guide to Murder disappointingly dull and struggled to get past 25% of the book. Unlike Cahoon's usually engaging stories, the protagonist Meg Gates felt unrelatable and failed to draw me in. The premise of Meg writing a murder investigation guide while solving a crime had potential, but the execution fell flat for me. The pacing was slow, the mystery lacked compelling twists, and the character development didn’t resonate. I was hoping for Cahoon’s signature cozy charm and gripping narrative but instead found myself disengaged throughout. While other readers have praised the charming setting and Meg’s determination, this one didn’t click with me. Fans of the author might enjoy it more, but for me, it was a rare miss in an otherwise impressive catalog.