Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

67 reviews

pewing768's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious 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

4.0

I loved the story of this book. The only issue I had was picking it up to read which was probably my fault and no fault of the book because once I had it in my hands I wouldn’t want to stop reading. I am a college student and at one point I put the book down for over a year and had to restart, but overall amazing story and I loved the subtle development of romance. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Suicide attempt, and Murder

lisa_m's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

This was an amazing read! The characters are fun, funny and loveable. The writing is captivating with loads of different elements like interview transcripts and text messages that make it feel unlike any other book I've read. I'm not a thriller person but this one was really well done. I really enjoyed Holly Jacksons writing and I already know I want to read more by her.

Now on to the plot and characters. I loved the banter between Ravi and Pippa. They are the heart of this story. I also enjoyed her friendship with Cara. The whole story was very thrilling and exciting to read. I read this book in one afternoon and I just could not put it down.

My main issue is with the reveal at the end. I do think it was well done but I just do not have it in me to believe someone who is a good father, kind and smart man and beloved teacher is also a pedophile, abuser, psychopathic murderer and kidnapper. Idk it just does not add up to me. Why would he sleep with a girl the same age as his daughter? Why would he threaten and blackmail his own daughter? Why would he lure a student who looks up to him and who he likes to his house to drug and murder him, stage it as a suicide and set him up as a murderer thus destroying this kind smart boys family and legacy all just so no-one would suspect him of accidentally killing someone he isn't even sure is dead!!? That's psychopathic! And I just cannot believe it. Also you cannot tell me this mans reaction to being confronted with what he did would be along the lines of 'it's finally over'. He is delusional! He would not see himself as a bad guy!

But it definitely was a shocking reveal I did not see coming at all. Beccas involvememt was figured out a bit too quickly for my liking. It's all just because she saw it in her eyes? While driving past her in a car?

Also this book is absolutely NOT YA!! I would never let my child read this. I think I would have been properly traumatised if I read this at 14.

Discussions of rape and date rape drugs are central to the plot as well as drug dealing, bullying, catfishing & sharing nude pictures online without consent, threatening messages, kidnapping & subsequent murder of a beloved dog, inappropriate relationship with a minor (with someone who is in a position of power over them), kidnapping of a minor and keeping them locked up in the attic for 5 years with only their kidnapper as a human contact who so thoroughly brainwashed them that they believe they are a completely different person now)

... I feel like there is more but those are the main things that stood out to me. This book is definitely not an 'easy read' is what I'm trying to say I guess.

But still I was very entertained and I really liked this book. I enjoyed that the story is finished and the big mystery has been solved. I definitely am going to keep reading this series though and I can't wait to read what happens next!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, and Toxic relationship

rakoak11'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? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Kidnapping, Stalking, and Murder

chronic_listener's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Grief, and Murder

Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Blood, Vomit, Car accident, Murder, and Alcohol

Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Confinement, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Self harm, Kidnapping, and Death of parent

moonchild_cos's review against another edition

challenging dark 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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Grief, and Murder

Moderate: Animal death, Confinement, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, Blood, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Self harm, Vomit, Dementia, Stalking, Abortion, and Alcohol

chi__'s review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious tense 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Kidnapping, and Murder

Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Vomit, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Violence, and Car accident

rylin_marie's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny 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? Yes

5.0

sobbing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Dementia, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

allyyy18's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative mysterious reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

_fathimanourin1234_'s review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This is a book that everyone should read. This is a must read if you are a beginner. 
This book actually got me out of a reading slump. This was actually a page turner. This is so good. So many twists and turns after each chapter. The plot twists made me insane.
The characters in the book ; there were characters in this book that I hate to the core and also I love to the core.

Especially Max Hashtings. He us a moron. He knew sal didn't murdered Andy, but he kept telling that Sal was the murderer. I hate Sal's friends. No matter whatever their reason was, they betrayed him. Sal was innocent. And Sal was murdered. I felt very sad and I cried. The way that bastard Elliot explained how he killed Sal, my heart was aching for Sal. How could he fo that to Sal. Sal loved and believed Elliott. And for the killer of Andie I was shocked that it was her own sister Becca. But I won't completely hate her, because she had valid reasons. But she had the audacity to call Sal the killer, even she knew it was her. I hate her for that.

 
And tbe chemistry between Pip and Ravi. OMG!They are so sweet. The way Ravi calling Pip "𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲". Eventhough there wasn't a romantic scene like in every book ; like no butterflies in stomach and confessions and more kisses something like that. But we could feel their love that they have for each other.
And the way Pip's dad Victor calling her, "𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲". I love her family.
Overall, this book was a great book for me. I loved Holly Jackson's style of writing. With production logs, Interview formats and diary entries, Everything make exciting to read this book. I loooovvvveddd it. I think every thriller book needs any of this things like case diaries or production logs or diary entries so that it could be fun to read for the readers.
I am looking forward to the second book. I am so excited. I am looking forward to read more of Holly Jackson's books..
Thank you for this book ❤️.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Body shaming, Bullying, Drug use, Rape, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Kidnapping, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

taranium's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail