Queen of the Tiles

Najwa returns to a Malaysian Scrabble tournament while grieving her best friend Trina’s death from the previous year’s event. Because the death may have been a murder, Najwa is driven to investigate as she plays again and hopes to win. Trina’s Instagram account unexpectedly becomes active, posting cryptic messages that deepen the uncertainty. Set in competitive Scrabble, this thriller follows Najwa through grief, friendship, competition, and the mystery surrounding Trina’s death.