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rosem_'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
5.0
I'm seriously starting the next book asap.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Body shaming, Blood, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child abuse, Cursing, Deadnaming, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death, Cancer, Chronic illness, Self harm, Suicide, Violence, Vomit, and Suicide attempt
safety_pin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cancer, Drug use, Misogyny, Police brutality, and Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship and Animal death
asipofcozy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I will admit Holly Jackson does a great job of writing a mystery. Just like in AGGGTM, I really couldn't guess the whole ending. I put together some pieces early on, but that's it, and I am known for guessing a mystery very early on 😬.
Pip and her character development were interesting, to say the least. At first, you think that she has come out reasonably unscathed with solving the murder of Andie and Sal; however, the further you get into this book, you start to realize Pip is not all there, and she is slipping back into old and worse habits. She is so desperate for the truth that she is willing to do anything. However, with that being said Pip believes herself above the law. If someone else commits a crime, they are guilty. If she herself does something it's okay. Towards the end of GGBB, Pip becomes very hypocritical and self-centered.
GGBB could have been done without the "romance". The romance between Ravi and Pip was so silly and out of place. It's more of a best-friend relationship than a romantic one. GGBB isn't focused on romance and is all about mystery. So it's jarring when Ravi comes into a scene and you are reminded, "oh, that's right, they are together," and it happens every time. Also, Pip treats Ravi like trash in GGBB when he enters the few scenes he is in. She care's little for his thoughts and makes him feel like he is out to get her.
Finally, what really irked me about Pip was her taking away the voice of the sexual assault victims. She, herself, was never assaulted yet she makes the Max Hastings trial about her and only her. She pushes the true victims aside and tries to take the spotlight in the whole scenario. She took the victim's voices away, even if it was unintentional. That is NOT okay.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Hate crime, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, and Medical trauma
maya_ahmed'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
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, and Murder
Moderate: Drug use, Gore, and Gun violence
innastholiel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Blood, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Confinement, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Fatphobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Abandonment
meligarcia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Drug use, Gun violence, Rape, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
stellabyproxy'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
4.0
I have nothing to say other than the fact that Pip has got to be the busiest 18 year old I know and small towns hold the biggest secrets.
Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, and Murder
Minor: Cancer, Gun violence, and Rape
susiep87'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Hate crime, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
katelynprice's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Kidnapping, and Medical trauma
Minor: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder
rachrreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Pip released season 1 of her podcast, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, which outlined every detail of the Andie Bell case and her experience solving Andie’s murder. It did amazing and people are begging for another season, but Pip promised herself (and her parents), that she was done with that part of her life. Solving the Bell case not only put her in immense danger, but she became obsessive.
But what can she do when her best friend, Connor knocks on her door begging her to help find his missing brother? How can she say no when the police are unwilling to help?
This was such a great book. I cannot wait to read book 3.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Drug use, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Stalking, and Murder