Status Updates From Minute Cryptic

Yes it counts as a book. I’m counting it.

Substitutions are, once again, kicking my ass 🫩

I keep getting stuck on puzzles, refusing to take hints, abandoning the book, coming back after weeks have passed, still being unable to figure out the answer, taking hints, finally getting the answer, moving on and getting a few more easily, then hitting another wall. I’m feeling less sure of my ability with these than I previously did. I’ve had to take hints on several now. 😖