About my ratings

Perhaps because of my day job, I'm a tough rater. Everything 3/5 and above I consider worth the time and money. If I purchase on Etsy or a similar platform and the puzzle is as expected, I will give a top rating on the platform because of how seller ratings work, but here "as expected" is probably a 3/5 in most cases.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Prismatic Peaks, Ruolin Shi

 Stumpcraft, 305 pieces. I liked how various areas of the image had different cutting styles; it made things more interesting. 3/5



sea serpent

oval pieces for the sky



Fairy City

 FoxSmartBox, 425 pieces. It's been a while since I've done a puzzle with a lot of engraved whimsies, and the break let me appreciate the fun things about them! This one has an elaborate edge and a nice multipiece Ferris wheel. 3/5








Taj Mahal, Parker Fulton

 Elms, 416 pieces. A very good size for an Elms puzzle, with lots of nice little details in the image. 6/10