The Library Game was my first book by Gigi Pandian. This is the fourth book in the series in this series, but was easy enough to follow without having to read the other three books.

I loved Tempest but her family stole my heart. Her quirky, loving, and supporting father and grandparents are everything a happy family dynamic should be. Their family business, Secret Staircase Construction, is a dream come true that combines whimsical architecture, books, and magic.

The family’s most recent job was to convert the home of Harold Gray into a library comprised exclusively of classic detective fiction as he had requested in his will prior to his death. His grandnephew would live in the attic, which Secret Staircase Construction, had converted into a cozy apartment and run the library. Prior to opening the library to the public, Tempest and friends decide to draw attention to the newest addition to their little town of Hidden Creek by hosting a murder mystery play and escape room. Things take a turn when a real murder takes place during the dress rehearsal. Now it is up to Tempest, her friends, her family, the police, and her trusty grumpy bunny sidekick to solve the murder so that the library can open.

This was a fun read and kept me guessing until the end. The beginning was a bit slow and didn’t draw me in quickly but that could have been due to the fact that I was starting on book four so it took time to warm up to the characters. Once I got to know them and the murder unfolded, then I couldn’t put it down.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the chance to read and review The Library Game prior to its release.