I still like the concept and the plot twists offered by the author, but I'd read a handful of other books by this author so I know he can do so much better. But at least I took comfort that for a light novel aiming at the teenage market, this one really isn't stupid or ill-planned.
In the story, one of the teenage MCs asked: "Is the detective the center of the world, or is it the murderer?"
I admit I had never asked this question before. Lol
A cute little detective novel with a really excellent central dynamic between Ao and Momo that’s genuinely a joy to read. They carry this book heavily, which is good because I think the mysteries are a bit of a let down. Fun in concepts and execution, just not the most engaging, the limited time dedicated to each makes them feel too brief in some instances, like it was rushing towards the end before it feels like it even started
I’d love to see Ao and Momo again, they’re genuinely delightful to read and if I enjoyed the mysteries a bit more, this would easily be a 4. Will check out the authors other work eventually, this was a good first impression!