2018
WISE Score
Agatha Christie meets Groundhog Day in a body-swapping puzzle that will make your brain hurt in the best way possible.
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This is one of the most inventive mysteries of the last decade. It’s essentially a 500-page logic puzzle that respects the reader's intelligence and doesn't hand-hold.
For a teen who loves Knives Out or escape rooms, this is a must-read. Just be aware that it’s gritty—Blackheath is a miserable place filled with miserable people, and the '7 1/2 deaths' aren't exactly peaceful.
Best for 14+ due to the sheer complexity of the narrative and some of the darker adult themes like addiction and systemic cruelty. It's a great 'step-up' book for teens who have outgrown standard YA mysteries.
It's a murder mystery set in a decaying estate filled with cynical, often cruel characters. While not 'warm,' the core drive is a search for justice and truth.
The central conceit—a man reliving the same day in the bodies of eight different witnesses to solve a murder—is an absolute masterclass in creative plotting.
Safe for older teens, but contains descriptions of murder, physical violence, and a subplot involving a character's severe drug addiction.
It demands intense focus, logical deduction, and empathy as the protagonist literally has to see the world through the eyes of people he despises.
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