mindsplinters's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
A clever book with a creative mix of story-telling techniques - limited third person chapters interspersed with first person diary entries and some calendar pages and diagrams and notes. You feel like you are getting a peek into Pip's mind as you watch how she researches and organizes. Those chapters actually do a lot towards building her character - as does her self-realization that she keeps so busy for a very specific reason, one that felt like a personal gut punch for me as I do the exact same way. At times, Pip was almost TOO mature but then she would do something thoughtless or impulsive or totally misread another person's needs and you went "yep, teenager." Ravi was also well drawn but some of the other characters were very sketchy and almost charicatured.
It definitely felt like a debut but it was a pretty well constructed one and holds promise that the follow-ups will be solid as well. While I solved parts of the mystery about midway through, some of it were still left up in the air until the last chapter or two. Some of the wrap-up felt slightly out of the way/logic but not so badly that you felt yourself thrown out of the story. It was certainly a YA mystery, though.
Moderate: Drug use, Rape, and Self harm
Minor: Animal death
booknerdz28's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Adult/minor relationship, Grief, Bullying, Animal death, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Murder, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, and Body horror
Minor: Rape, Self harm, Vomit, and Body shaming
mrk100100's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Really wish the author hadn't killed the dog though, I hate when books have animal deaths it's the absolute worst.
Just when I thought I had it figured out, you get hit with more twists! Pip is so bright and witty, excited to continue reading the series.
Graphic: Drug use, Murder, Toxic relationship, and Death
Moderate: Sexual assault, Rape, and Animal death
Minor: Self harm
itstruly_flower's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Drug use, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Sexual assault and Rape
Minor: Animal death and Self harm
meaghanslibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
That’s what happened to me. I started reading a good girls guide to murder and then I was like wait why do I feel like I know what’s going to happen.
Then, I realized I’ve read the book already but it was before I started keeping track of my ratings.
I’m watched a YouTube video that breaks down the book because I don’t exactly remember the details but I remember thinking it was an interesting style of writing and the plot twist of the actual killer did kind of get me. I can’t rate this book that highly because I did forget I read it.
I do have the second book, which I’m sure I haven’t read yet and the positive reviews of this series also make me want to continue.
Graphic: Death, Animal death, Self harm, Bullying, Car accident, Sexual assault, Murder, Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Drug use, Toxic friendship, Rape, Suicide attempt, and Emotional abuse
sop17hie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Racism, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Rape, Suicide, Death, Suicide attempt, Animal death, Xenophobia, Self harm, Murder, Drug use, Car accident, Bullying, and Alcohol
laheath's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Check the trigger warnings before reading this.
Graphic: Murder and Suicide
Moderate: Grief, Drug use, Kidnapping, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Alcohol, and Animal death
Minor: Dementia, Vomit, and Self harm
toriwatson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Death, and Drug use
Moderate: Rape, Animal death, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Self harm
solasuaine's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Kidnapping, Rape, Murder, Drug use, and Self harm
gurnoor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Drug use
Moderate: Animal death, Rape, and Sexual assault
Minor: Self harm