jessicaoreads67's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This is such a good prequel to the series. I love how it was about Pip finding her passion for murder cases, leading to her choosing to study the Andie Bell case at the end of the book. I love murder mysteries and games so I was really into this book. And I love how the author dropped the names of books in this book. I only rated it down because their whole friendship group seemed not too friendly. Like yeah Pip would rather be doing homework but she made it clear she wasn’t happy to be there but like it’s her friends birthday party, you can be happy for him at least. And Ant (I think it was) just seemed not liked in the group at all. I don’t know, those just felt off to me. And If they all felt closer and happier to be there, that would’ve just secured it and pulled it all together perfectly for 5 stars.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Death
bookkissth's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Violence, and Gun violence
Moderate: Drug use, Blood, Cancer, and Fire/Fire injury
maiyaanne's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Blood
Moderate: Terminal illness
em_davies7019's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Death
Moderate: Suicide, Murder, and Blood
Minor: Terminal illness, Addiction, Incest, Cancer, and Drug use
anielabooks's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Death
Moderate: Death of parent, Blood, Terminal illness, Drug use, Cancer, and Infidelity
Minor: Grief, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Incest, Abandonment, and Classism
lilith_hmr's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
This prequel gave an insight into when Pip's mind started working the way it does since the beginning of the AGGGTM series. Plus it was a fun read, with a nice plot twist and a lead into how Pip decided to take up the Andie Bell case as her EPQ topic.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Death, Blood, and Deadnaming
sweetsanchia's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Death
Moderate: Blood
cultbyproxy's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- 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
3.0
Pippa Fitz-Amobi… This little look into the catalyst for Pip’s EPQ and the moment that would change her life forever was truly captivating. The moment of realisation she has when she finally decides what topic ignites her soul is a collective “aha” moment. And I had to agree with her, her theory for Reginald Rent’s murder was much more elaborate and interesting.
Jackson also provides a deeper look into the dynamics of her friendship group and Jamie and Connor’s sibling relationships which was both informative and fun. Definitely would recommend reading this book after the other three, despite the fact that it’s timeline precedes the first book. It allows for a better understanding of who the characters are and makes it a lot more fun seeing the little details of their interactions and behaviours.
Jackson also provides a deeper look into the dynamics of her friendship group and Jamie and Connor’s sibling relationships which was both informative and fun. Definitely would recommend reading this book after the other three, despite the fact that it’s timeline precedes the first book. It allows for a better understanding of who the characters are and makes it a lot more fun seeing the little details of their interactions and behaviours.
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood, Murder, and Terminal illness
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