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A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

896 reviews

abception's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense 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? No

5.0

OK, I see the hype.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Death, Animal death, and Grief

Moderate: Suicide, Vomit, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Death of parent, and Bullying

Minor: Toxic friendship, Confinement, Drug use, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, Body shaming, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Dementia, and Fatphobia

asiminam's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Death, Drug use, Sexual assault, Eating disorder, Grief, Rape, Animal death, Bullying, Death of parent, Kidnapping, and Emotional abuse

dawnilton's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

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

4.0

This book reminded me of Pretty Little Liars. The setting, case, characters - everything was so similar to PLL. The only reason why this book feels different than PLL is because of our main characters and since the book is written from the main character, Pip's POV it felt different. It really felt like a A+ student getting too attached to a cold case and bringing all different kinds of trouble that comes with it. 
Plot wise, all the typical murder mystery things happens in this book - false leads, alot of messed up people in a small town, death threats etc. But this book shines with the creativity of the writing styles - we had diary entries, interview transcripts, hand drawn diagrams that Pip drew. It was just really fun to read. 
Like I mentioned earlier, Pip was the reason why I enjoyed the book as much as I did. I loved her character and nervous rambling quirk haha. I have to talk about Ravi because he was so pure, nice and loyal. His character was everything I didn't think I needed in a character. 
The ending of this book was a little disappointing to me. I just hoped that the ending wouldn't be like PLL -

that Andie Bell was actually alive. But the fake Andie really threw me off. I didn't really enjoy that twist. It felt kind of forced to me and like it was just done for the sake of having another plot twist.

But the last reveal - I didn't see coming. That was crazy.
So overall, it was a nice thriller, murder mystery book. It wasn't something ground breaking or different. But it was still an enjoyable read. 
  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Murder, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Drug abuse and Animal death

zam_ahaana's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious sad 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

5.0

This book genuinely broke my brain. The plot twists at the end?? They hit you like a TRUCK. I had CHILLS in the reveal. 10/10 book, I WISH I could re-read it for the first time again.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Death, Drug abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Murder, Sexual harassment, Vomit, Bullying, Child death, Child abuse, Cursing, Drug use, Car accident, Fatphobia, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Toxic friendship

annaae's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Bullying, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Death, and Murder

amyyyyyyy's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious tense 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Death, Rape, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder

marii_cha's review against another edition

mysterious sad tense fast-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

4.5

This book is what sparked my love for reading so it has a soft spot in my heart.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Animal death, Death, Drug use, and Blood

dafne_lh's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

4.25

I can't write a review saying WHY I liked this book, because else I would spoil it. 

But I can say I know now why so many people like it. 
It's honestly a good YA murder mystery book with such loveable main characters. 

I would definitely recommend :)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Murder, Death, Drug abuse, Animal death, Violence, and Bullying

eq_isi's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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? No

5.0

SPOILERS! 
Y’all I cannot! This book is actually so good.
The plot twist was pretty good, considering we thought it was one

murderer who killed Sal and Andie, but it was actually two (kinda). I can’t believe Cara’s dad killed Sal, but in some deranged way it made sense. And Andie’s death? BY HER OWN SISTER? Technically it wasn’t premeditated because her sister was dying and she left her there, but she did hide the body. And to think it hadn’t been found after 5 years, she did a good job.

BUT… there’s one thing I cannot forgive.

BARNEY. WHY DID HE HAVE TO DIE? It wasn’t necessary.

My heart was broken.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Kidnapping, Violence, Emotional abuse, Death, Bullying, Animal death, Sexual harassment, Death of parent, Murder, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Self harm, Grief, Car accident, and Cursing

novelswithariana'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? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

🌸 ARIANA'S BOOK REVIEW 🌸

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

Genre: Mystery, Young Adult, Thriller, Contemporary, Crime

A Good Girl's Guide To Murder by Holly Jackson is an enthralling and suspenseful mystery novel that will keep you hooked from start to finish. Jackson's writing style is engaging and immersive, making it impossible to put this book down.

The story revolves around Pippa Fitz-Amobi, who takes on a cold case as the topic for her final year project. As she delves deeper into the murder of Andie Bell, she uncovers hidden secrets and discovers that not everything is as it seems. Jackson skillfully crafts a plot that is full of twists and turns, keeping readers guessing until the very end.

One of the book's strengths lies in its well-developed characters. Pippa is a relatable and determined protagonist, and the supporting cast adds depth and complexity to the story. The way the characters and their relationships are portrayed adds an extra layer of intrigue to the narrative.

The pacing of the book is excellent, with each chapter ending on a cliffhanger that compels you to keep turning the pages. The combination of suspense, mystery, and a touch of romance creates a perfect balance that will captivate readers of all ages.

Overall, A Good Girl's Guide To Murder is a fantastic read that deserves its 5-star rating. Holly Jackson's masterful storytelling, compelling characters, and intricate plot make this book a must-read for fans of the mystery genre. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of suspense and enjoy every thrilling moment.

People who have read ‘The Inheritance Games’ (Jennifer Lynn Barnes), ‘Better Than The Movies’ (Lynn Painter) and ‘One Of Us Is Lying’ (Karen M. McManus) may like this book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Murder

Moderate: Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, and Animal death

Minor: Self harm