📚Review: How the Other Half Die

3.75 I've been noting a new format trend for murder mysteries where the first murder happens around the 50% mark, which makes the books into two mysteries, two parts. First, we are going to establish connections with the characters and learn more about their circumstances and relationships. There is a lot of YA drama and angst, perfect for the appropriate age. Now we are trying to figure out who is going to die and how. Adding plot twists and red herrings (in this case, I thought I knew who was going to be the killer, but they ended up dead.)

Second part, (around chapter 19) we have a body, and it wasn't an accident. This is where the pacing gets faster with their investigation and uncovering the motive that leads to some justice.

Multiple Pov helps to slow down the revelation.

Don't think you know the truth until you read the epilogue.

Recent releases with murder happening after the 50% mark

Sweet Spot by Kemper

The Death Row Club

The Guest List

The it Girl

The Secret History