Reviews tagging 'Murder'

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

2170 reviews

startjpw23's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Pippa is going into her senior year at a high school in a small Connecticut town. For her senior project, she decides to investigate a murder and a suicide that occurred 5 years ago. A teen girl disappeared, and her boyfriend committed suicide. The boy is declared responsible for the disappearance and murder of the girl (her body is never discovered, but she is declared dead after the necessary amount of time passed). Pippa has doubts about the resolution of the conclusion the authorities came up with. The remainder of the book is Pippa and an ally trying to determine what actually happened. This book is a good YA mystery thriller. I found the solution of the mystery satisfying. There is teen murder, racism, bullying, a parent emotionally abusing his children, teen drug use, harm to an animal, sexual harassment, and off page rape. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a good YA mystery thriller with an engaging heroine and a complex mystery. If the issues I mention are a problem for you, you may want to avoid this book. Or, at least, look up content warnings. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Racism, Grief, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal death and Rape

bookb_eszti's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Drug abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder

samanthakayla's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious reflective

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, and Murder

hsami22's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

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

5.0

I liked the format of the book with the school notes, maps, text screen shots, etc. I liked that I could see the evidence for the case to try to identify the killer. It felt like everything came together well in the end. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder

Minor: Rape

purplepandajen's review against another edition

dark hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence and Murder

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Vomit, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship

c_reader01's review against another edition

adventurous challenging sad medium-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

4.5

Pip is highly strong willed 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Drug abuse, and Murder

heisiiri's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

I mean... What a fun time! This is what a young adult thriller should be like. It's dark and mysterious, but in an age-appropriate way for a teenage audience, yet still works for older readers as well. The clues get revealed in a satisfying way and aren't obvious. The characters are interesting and diverse in multiple ways and full of personality. There's some good social commentary, but it doesn't feel overdone. I felt ambivalent about the romance side plot, but it didn't take anything away from the main plotline. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Murder

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Rape, and Toxic relationship

havendouglas's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

• 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? No

4.75

amazing book loved reading it read it in 2 days couldn't put it down 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Rape, Self harm, Kidnapping, and Murder

anni_swanilda's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Mental illness

Minor: Dementia

bookworm2991's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

 "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" is not only a gripping mystery but also a thoughtful commentary on truth, perception, and the impact of social media. The way it blends suspense with character exploration makes it a compelling read for fans of the genre. Additionally, the pacing and twists keep readers on their toes, making it a page-turner. If you enjoy intriguing plots with relatable characters, this book is definitely worth checking out!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness and Murder

The book features a strong narrative that includes investigative elements and character introspection. It tackles important themes such as the consequences of rumors, the impact of social media on public perception, and the pursuit of justice. The twists and turns keep readers engaged throughout.

Pip uncovers deep-seated secrets about her town and the people she thought she knew, leading to shocking revelations about both the past and present events surrounding the murder case she is investigating.