novelswithariana's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
🌸 ARIANA'S BOOK REVIEW 🌸
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Genre: Mystery, Young Adult, Thriller, Contemporary, Novella
In this prequel to the “A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder” series, Holly Jackson takes readers on a thrilling journey into the world of murder mysteries and fiction within fiction. The story centers around Pippa Fitz-Amobi, a character beloved by fans of the series, and gives us a deeper understanding of her origins and detective skills.
The premise of the book is absolutely captivating. The murder mystery party set in a 1920s world called Joy promises to be an immersive and enchanting experience. I could envision the elaborate costumes, the atmospheric setting, and the suspense hanging in the air. The combination of the murder mystery party with a fictional island creates a unique and intriguing backdrop for the story to unfold.
As Pip reluctantly takes part into the game, she finds herself quickly drawn into a web of intrigue and deception. What starts as a fun event soon transforms into a real-life investigation when a murder occurs within the game. I could sense the adrenaline pumping as Pip, driven by her natural detective instincts, becomes determined to uncover the truth behind the murder of Reginald Remy.
But it doesn’t stop there. “Kill Joy” introduces another mystery that captures Pip’s attention, leaving readers eager to unravel the secrets that lie beneath the surface of Little Kilton. This additional layer of suspense adds depth to the narrative and keeps the readers hooked, page after page.
What truly stands out in Jackson’s writing is her ability to create complex and relatable characters. Through Pip, readers are given a protagonist who is not only intelligent and resourceful, but also flawed and vulnerable. Her development throughout the book allows readers to form a strong connection with her, making every twist and turn in the plot all the more suspenseful.
Overall, “Kill Joy” is an enthralling read. With its immersive setting, intricate mysteries, and well-developed characters, it’s clear that Holly Jackson has crafted a prequel that will captivate fans of the “A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder” series and new readers alike.
People who have read ‘One Of Us Is Lying’ (Karen M. Macnus), ‘The Inheritance Game’ (Jennifer Lynn Barnes) and ‘How To Survive Your Murder’ (Danielle Valentine) may like this book.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Genre: Mystery, Young Adult, Thriller, Contemporary, Novella
In this prequel to the “A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder” series, Holly Jackson takes readers on a thrilling journey into the world of murder mysteries and fiction within fiction. The story centers around Pippa Fitz-Amobi, a character beloved by fans of the series, and gives us a deeper understanding of her origins and detective skills.
The premise of the book is absolutely captivating. The murder mystery party set in a 1920s world called Joy promises to be an immersive and enchanting experience. I could envision the elaborate costumes, the atmospheric setting, and the suspense hanging in the air. The combination of the murder mystery party with a fictional island creates a unique and intriguing backdrop for the story to unfold.
As Pip reluctantly takes part into the game, she finds herself quickly drawn into a web of intrigue and deception. What starts as a fun event soon transforms into a real-life investigation when a murder occurs within the game. I could sense the adrenaline pumping as Pip, driven by her natural detective instincts, becomes determined to uncover the truth behind the murder of Reginald Remy.
But it doesn’t stop there. “Kill Joy” introduces another mystery that captures Pip’s attention, leaving readers eager to unravel the secrets that lie beneath the surface of Little Kilton. This additional layer of suspense adds depth to the narrative and keeps the readers hooked, page after page.
What truly stands out in Jackson’s writing is her ability to create complex and relatable characters. Through Pip, readers are given a protagonist who is not only intelligent and resourceful, but also flawed and vulnerable. Her development throughout the book allows readers to form a strong connection with her, making every twist and turn in the plot all the more suspenseful.
Overall, “Kill Joy” is an enthralling read. With its immersive setting, intricate mysteries, and well-developed characters, it’s clear that Holly Jackson has crafted a prequel that will captivate fans of the “A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder” series and new readers alike.
People who have read ‘One Of Us Is Lying’ (Karen M. Macnus), ‘The Inheritance Game’ (Jennifer Lynn Barnes) and ‘How To Survive Your Murder’ (Danielle Valentine) may like this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Blood
kirstenpod_'s review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Blood
Moderate: Murder and Death
Minor: Cancer
sophiamini's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
LOVED LOVED LOVED.
i havent read anything aggtm adjacent in a while its so nice coming back.
also pip being wrong about the murder and refusing to accept the defeat i felt her thats actually the light of my life.
i havent read anything aggtm adjacent in a while its so nice coming back.
also pip being wrong about the murder and refusing to accept the defeat i felt her thats actually the light of my life.
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug use and Murder
kristenreads's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Murder
serendipity421's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Death, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Cursing
beckyyreadss's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
When I bought this series as a boxset, this book was included in it - I thought it would be set after the events of As Good As Dead due to the cliffhanger and how there was a lot of loose ends, so I was a little disappointed to find out this took place before the events of the first book in this series.
This book follows Pip who we’ve come to love during this series. She is not in the mood for her friend’s murder mystery party. Especially one that involves 1920s fancy dress and pretending that their town, Little Kilton, is an island called Joy. But when the game begins, Pip finds herself drawn into the make-believe world of intrigue, deception and murder. But as Pip plays detective, teasing out the identity of the killer clue-by-clue, the murder of fictional Reginald Remy isn’t the only case on her mind.
This book was so fun, and you learn more about why Pip decided to investigate the case that started it all. This book also shows you the personality of the side characters and already tells us who we are going to like and dislike in the series (Ant, I'm looking at you, you need a personality transplant). I love that you see Pip’s interest into stuff like this and how she gets so involved and then that leads her to want to investigate the case of Andie Bell.
I missed Ravi, again I thought it was placed after the events of As Good as Dead and it wasn’t, but it was a good, little story overall.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Terminal illness and Cancer
sabrinalefebvre's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
4.5 ⭐
Very enjoyable quick audiobook
Very enjoyable quick audiobook
Content Warnings
Minor: Murder
yananhai's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
wishyouweresober's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
THIS BOOK WAS SO NICE!?
I wasn't expecting anything spectacular from a novella, but wow I absolutely loved it.
+ I would honetly say for the people who haven't read A Good Girls Guide To Murder, that they should read this first.
I wasn't expecting anything spectacular from a novella, but wow I absolutely loved it.
+ I would honetly say for the people who haven't read A Good Girls Guide To Murder, that they should read this first.
Content Warnings
Minor: Medical content, Blood, Cursing, Death, Drug use, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Gaslighting
callidoralblack's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder and Cursing
Minor: Alcohol and Suicide