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cassidy_rain's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
“Pip wondered.
Wondered whether the moment of no return had already been and gone, or whether this was it, here, right now, hovering above that red button. Either way, going back didn't exist anymore, not for her. There was only forward. Only onward. She straightened up and pressed record.”
The second book in the AGGGTM series! I loved the first one and was really excited to continue the series. I didn’t like this one as much as the first, but I still enjoyed it.
I didn’t find myself as invested in this storyline as I was in the first book. Even though the case is very different, it felt a bit repetitive to the first book for me. I wasn’t flipping pages nearly as fast. That said, the last 100 pages were fantastic and I flew through them. The ending was so good and really sets it up for the next book. I still absolutely adore the characters and the writing style. Like the first, I love that we (as the reader) get to uncover the mystery alongside Pippa. It’s great storytelling and leaves you guessing until the end.
Excited to see what happens in the next!
The second book in the AGGGTM series! I loved the first one and was really excited to continue the series. I didn’t like this one as much as the first, but I still enjoyed it.
I didn’t find myself as invested in this storyline as I was in the first book. Even though the case is very different, it felt a bit repetitive to the first book for me. I wasn’t flipping pages nearly as fast. That said, the last 100 pages were fantastic and I flew through them. The ending was so good and really sets it up for the next book. I still absolutely adore the characters and the writing style. Like the first, I love that we (as the reader) get to uncover the mystery alongside Pippa. It’s great storytelling and leaves you guessing until the end.
Excited to see what happens in the next!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Rape, Kidnapping, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, and Drug use
astralfeline's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Loved it just as much as I loved the first one. Listened to the audiobook and it was a great experience. The only thing I didn't really understand were the few scenes with fatphobia/body shaming. I wasn't even personally picturing the character as fat (idk if he's described that way, I may have just missed that detail I'm not sure) so when he was later referred to as fat and shamed about losing weight or something I was a little shocked. I understand why the author did that since there are plot points related to it later in the story, but I honestly don't think the body shaming needed to be included personally.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Body shaming, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder
Minor: Fatphobia
The body shaming / fatphobia isn't super graphic and the plot moves along quickly, however it is used as a plot device in multiple scenes and one of the characters is referred to as fat with negative intent during a scene so I wanted to include it. Also the rape and sexual assault is mostly references and flashbacks to the previous book, there aren't any new scenes that include SA from what I remember.pam_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
A solid installment to the series. I love Pip & Ravi. Certain parts of this book felt overly melodramatic which took me out of it slightly. The ending came out of left field(!) and I didn't love it. This book didn't have the same emotional impact on me as the first book in this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Grief
Minor: Child death and Drug use
ginny_hob's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, and Kidnapping
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
nightstitch96's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Sexual assault, and Kidnapping
Minor: Animal death, Cancer, and Drug use
theashleyrogers's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This was a crazy read compared to AGGGTM. Still just as good, but had a lot more turns + twists that I just wasn’t prepared for or expecting. I would have put a 5 star rating, but don’t let that fool you…I literally only put 4.75 because the beginning of the book felt slow for me. But as I continued reading, it truly picked up + made me question everything.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use and Rape
julianna_schock's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Confinement, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, and Fire/Fire injury
bookaholic84's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The first few chapters of this book was slow and tbh I thought it was all going to be a transcript of the trial, but then things happened, and things got interesting and then the pace started to quicken.
From page 200 until completion I could not put the book down. I was completely immersed in the story.
Once again similar to agggtm my thoughts of who and why changed the more I read, and once again I did not guess who the culprit was or why.
From page 200 until completion I could not put the book down. I was completely immersed in the story.
Once again similar to agggtm my thoughts of who and why changed the more I read, and once again I did not guess who the culprit was or why.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Violence, and Blood
clovetra's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
i will not be leaving a public review for this book or any of holly jackson’s books (if i decide to finish this series), as she works with an israeli publisher & hired an israeli actress for her show adaptation of aggtm. for more information: https://x.com/paedynsgf/status/1825836303684087823?s=46&t=9OvIYdlyuT0qXkMrWFaSaA
to anyone i know who has read these books and liked them: please don’t feel as though i am shaming you. this is purely a personal choice on my end. this information is not widely known, so please do not feel ashamed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Rape, Violence, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Blood, Car accident, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Animal death
bmccue529's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Good Girl, Bad Blood effectively builds on the foundation established in its predecessor, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, offering a satisfying continuation of Pip's story. The blend of mystery, emotional resonance, and character exploration creates a well-rounded narrative that keeps readers engaged from start to finish.
The book also tackles important themes such as the influence of social media, the impact of trauma, and the complexities of friendship, making it not only a thrilling mystery but also a thoughtful reflection on contemporary issues. For readers who appreciate a mix of suspense and character-driven storytelling, this book is a worthwhile read. Overall, it's a powerful sequel that leaves readers eager for more from Holly Jackson.
The book also tackles important themes such as the influence of social media, the impact of trauma, and the complexities of friendship, making it not only a thrilling mystery but also a thoughtful reflection on contemporary issues. For readers who appreciate a mix of suspense and character-driven storytelling, this book is a worthwhile read. Overall, it's a powerful sequel that leaves readers eager for more from Holly Jackson.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Murder
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Drug use and Alcohol
Good Girl, Bad Blood is a gripping sequel that follows Pip as she investigates a new mystery while dealing with the repercussions of her previous experiences. The book explores themes of loyalty, the consequences of one's choices, and the pressure of societal expectations.