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.

Friday, September 25, 2026

From Lakes to Legends

 Par (laser), 400 pieces. One of their puzzles with additional non-wood inclusions as well as an elaborate edge. 3/5




The ax is attached to the piece below

edge closeup


Albert Lefebvre, Hyacinth Fields

 Ecru, 207 pieces. Nice image with some interesting color variations. 3/5





Thursday, September 24, 2026

Fable in Bloom Chinoiserie

 Ecru, 205 pieces. Difficult for its piece count because of the limited colors and the edges united by the engraved pieces. 3/5






Peacock Reverie

 Puzzle Lab, 229 pieces. They're trying some interesting things in terms of color line cutting; not quite as precise as Fathom. 3/5




Rainbow Trout, Sue Coccia

 Liberty, 254 pieces. Another nice Coccia image. 3/5





Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Loon, Sue Coccia

 Liberty, 223 pieces. Love the wheelchair user two-piece whimsy! 3/5







Carl Ludwig Hofmeister, Flotilla Before Algiers

 Artifact, 440 pieces. Elaborate top edge is the standout, though the giant compass also impresses. 3/5