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drjosh's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing
neko_reads's review
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
So if anyone was wondering the reading order, this DEFINITELY comes after the series. It kinda assumes you’ve already read the series (I’ve now read it before and after the rest of the books)
Anyway it’s just a cute little murder mystery novella. Nothing that special just provides insight on the rest of the series (which is that special)
Anyway it’s just a cute little murder mystery novella. Nothing that special just provides insight on the rest of the series (which is that special)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Murder, and Death
Minor: Cancer and Cursing
jimothyj's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Cursing, and Alcohol
chezler24's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
Holly Jackson had me at "murder mystery dinner party." Highly recommend for those who loved the Good Girl's Guide to Murder series or for those who want a quick, light mystery read. I loved getting to see Pip - I mean, Celia Bourne heheh - and her friends before everything goes down. Ant is still annoying as all get out though; however, if it wasn't for his annoying comments alongside a particular sighting at the novella's conclusion we wouldn't have the events play out in the main series as they did.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Blood, and Cursing
hkbarnes14's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
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
4.0
I really enjoyed this, it is a great prequel to AGGGTM and creates a tense atmosphere.
I will say I was surprised at the amount of swearing in this book for a YA book. It does say on the back “not for younger readers” but I wouldn’t consider giving this to anyone under 16.
I will say I was surprised at the amount of swearing in this book for a YA book. It does say on the back “not for younger readers” but I wouldn’t consider giving this to anyone under 16.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing
camoo3032's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Only Holly Jackson would have the skill to make a lighthearted murder mystery party such an engaging story. Such a fun addition to the GGGTM series
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Incest, Alcohol, Death, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Cursing, Drug use, Cancer, Classism, Excrement, War, Child death, Medical content, and Suicide
maryam_reads246's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I love this book with my whole heartttt it was such a quick read and THIS THIS book is one of the reasons now why I love the agggtm series. I loved pip in this book and the murder mystery party was so well set up!!
I never could've guessed HE was the killer- pippas points were so valid and I could kinda understand about her not wanting to be wrong, academic validation makes us think that?
Eitherway the book was VERY fast paced and I finished it in 2 hours in one sitting, and the characters were somewhat loveable I guess, I love Cara and pips yk 'friendship' girl bffs really are the besttt and I HATED ant so freaking much I hated his character in agggtm, good girl bad blood, and in as good as dead and now kill joy 😭 he's the type of character you wish you could punch by his 'funny' dialogs, and Lauren was somewhat very pick me imo, anyways that's it I'm not gonna go very deep into why she's a pick or the other characters😭
Totally recommend it was easily a
★★★★★
I never could've guessed HE was the killer- pippas points were so valid and I could kinda understand about her not wanting to be wrong, academic validation makes us think that?
Eitherway the book was VERY fast paced and I finished it in 2 hours in one sitting, and the characters were somewhat loveable I guess, I love Cara and pips yk 'friendship' girl bffs really are the besttt and I HATED ant so freaking much I hated his character in agggtm, good girl bad blood, and in as good as dead and now kill joy 😭 he's the type of character you wish you could punch by his 'funny' dialogs, and Lauren was somewhat very pick me imo, anyways that's it I'm not gonna go very deep into why she's a pick or the other characters😭
Totally recommend it was easily a
★★★★★
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Drug abuse, Death, Death of parent, and Chronic illness
Minor: Cursing
dramagirl2003's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
OH MY GOODNESS THAT WAS LIKE LISTENING TO AN ORIGIN STORY!
seriously those last two chapter were like listening to psychology of a killer, and i 100% agree with her conclusions
seriously those last two chapter were like listening to psychology of a killer, and i 100% agree with her conclusions
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, and Murder
Minor: Cancer
obviously the murder and death are fake but it's still talked about throughout cause this is a murder mystery bookchar678's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
After reading the "A Good Girls Guide to Murder" series, I had higher hopes for this book, but it wasn't that bad. It was a fun read, and if you want to read the entire series, I would recommend reading this first, because it really kind of got the series started.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing
itstruly_flower's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Murder, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Drug use