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A review by the_cute_shadowy_one
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
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
I really loved this book.
First of all it's a great mystery thriller. The twists are great. Nothing is too off-wall. You can follow along with the clues given.
Secondly I love all of the characters. Even the villains both made me be disgusted by their actions while being able to feel that they were a person. The main characters family are an absolute delight. It's lovely and refreshing to have a teenage school going character who family are a part of her life and that she has a host of friends that she regularly meets and hangs out with.
The characters actions make sense. There's no moment where I thought "for the love of God really!?"
There's humour and warm humour throughout the book. Dialogue between teenagers that actually feels like a teenager would say that.
While also it deals with dark topics in a serious way and in a more grown up way then many adult thrillers I've read. There's more respect paid to the victims and the people effected in the town.
A lovely fun read, with good suspense and drama.
First of all it's a great mystery thriller. The twists are great. Nothing is too off-wall. You can follow along with the clues given.
Secondly I love all of the characters. Even the villains both made me be disgusted by their actions while being able to feel that they were a person. The main characters family are an absolute delight. It's lovely and refreshing to have a teenage school going character who family are a part of her life and that she has a host of friends that she regularly meets and hangs out with.
The characters actions make sense. There's no moment where I thought "for the love of God really!?"
There's humour and warm humour throughout the book. Dialogue between teenagers that actually feels like a teenager would say that.
While also it deals with dark topics in a serious way and in a more grown up way then many adult thrillers I've read. There's more respect paid to the victims and the people effected in the town.
A lovely fun read, with good suspense and drama.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Hate crime, Infidelity, Rape, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Death of parent