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Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson

298 reviews

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.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Grief

Minor: Child death and Drug use

ginny_hob's review against another edition

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

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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

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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 against another edition

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.

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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

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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 against another edition

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. 

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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. 

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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 against another edition

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.

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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.

Without giving too much away, the plot centers around a tragic event in the community that Pip feels compelled to investigate. As she delves deeper, she uncovers hidden truths and faces moral dilemmas that test her integrity and relationships. The story concludes with significant revelations that highlight the impact of her actions on those around her.

Overall, the book blends mystery with deep character exploration, making it a thought-provoking read.

mariamj's review against another edition

dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Not as good as the first one but definitely up there. It was a really good read!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Violence

Minor: Drug use

iridescentkila's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional informative inspiring mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping

Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, and Murder