A review by jill_holly
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

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

3.5

A pretty fun and enjoyable YA read despite the rather dark subject matter. 

Sometimes I really enjoy a YA mystery and this one delivered for the most part. It did feel extremely unrealistic at times - why was everyone freely answering these questions from a teen girl doing a school project? And, if I'm honest, had I not been as far in and hooked as I was, I would have DNF'ed when
Barney was killed. I don't like animal death as a plot device.
 

But, overall, if you let yourself dive into the world and let the mystery unfold, it's a fun time! The full cast audiobook was a treat too. If you're looking for a true crime-esque YA romp with a FMC, it's an ideal read!
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