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susiep87's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Hate crime, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Stalking, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
genny's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
5.0
I loved this! I rated the first book 3.5/5 stars - it was enjoyable but I didn't think it was anything special...I am so glad I decided to read GGBB anyway. The characters are still dealing with the aftermath of the first case. Pippa is much more self-aware compared to the first book; I used to find her a little annoying but now I just want to hug and protect her. I felt for her in the scenes where she let her rage take over, unapologetic.
I also enjoyed that the mystery was set in the present and centered around a missing person instead of someone already dead; it gave a palpable sense of urgency that the Andie Bell case did not. The interviews with witnesses were more believable as well - not everyone was open to divulging information, and not everyone who did partake was trying to be helpful. Some readers didn't like the integration of social media here, but I thought it fit. Where else would a resource-lacking teenager find information but on the internet?
I could barely hear the audiobook narration over my heartbeat during the climax. Like in the first installment, we get acliche villain tell-all in the climax, where he explains how he enacted his plan but I didn't mind, because I was too busy getting teary-eyed over Stanley. Who would've thought the rude journalist from Book 1 would end up like this?! I highly recommend the audiobook, it works especially well in the podcast/interview segments. Can't wait until As Good As Dead is released!
I also enjoyed that the mystery was set in the present and centered around a missing person instead of someone already dead; it gave a palpable sense of urgency that the Andie Bell case did not. The interviews with witnesses were more believable as well - not everyone was open to divulging information, and not everyone who did partake was trying to be helpful. Some readers didn't like the integration of social media here, but I thought it fit. Where else would a resource-lacking teenager find information but on the internet?
I could barely hear the audiobook narration over my heartbeat during the climax. Like in the first installment, we get a
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Gun violence, Blood, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Violence, and Kidnapping
Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Cancer, Cursing, Drug use, Rape, and Car accident
spearly's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
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
4.0
Pip tried not to look. She averted her eyes, but there was something about the house that dragged them right back. It could never be just a normal house, not after everything it had seen. It felt almost otherworldly, as though death clung to the air around it, making it shimmer in a way a house shouldn’t, with its crooked roofline and stippled bricks swallowed by ivy.
Sequel syndrome who? Good Girl, Bad Blood keeps pace with the thrilling first novel in the series, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. This time, Pip investigates the case of her friend's brother, Jamie, who has gone missing. The police won't do anything about it, so, despite her promise to hang up her detective hat, Pip sets off to find him herself.
I'll admit, this was a little slow to start, and didn't pull me in quite like A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, but once the mystery really picked up, I was hooked. The stakes were high. The clock was ticking. Is this a missing person? A violent crime? Who is seducing all the white, brown haired men in town?
This book did not go where I thought it would. And for that, I was very, VERY happy. I managed to guess the killed (sort of) form book one, and initially thought I'd figured this mystery out before Pip, too, but I did not! Yay!
What started out as a missing persons case turned into something much more sinister. Readers got a nice curveball at the end there, with an almost entirely different case, dating back decades. It still related to the present day mystery, and it was interwoven very well, but the target and big bad threw me for a total loop .
I loved Pip even more in this book! She is so fiery, so persistent, so brave. I love how Jackson didn't ignore the obvious traumas that Pip is now living with after the events of book one, especially in relation to Max, the assaults and r*pes, and the preceding court case . I, like Pip, know that life isn't far. I know the justice system fails. Her anger sparked mine, stroked mine, and I wanted to scream with her. I wanted to break windows and cry and, honestly, throw a few punches.
It was almost unexpected. I think if there's one thing I wish from this series, it's that it was told entirely in first person. I would love to be inside Pip's head, so see how her brain puts together clues, how she deals with the anguish and fury over uncovering the secrets of people she's known nearly all her life. I think it could make the series even stronger.
The side characters are so fleshed out! I don't see that a lot in YA. Even Stanley , who I literally HATED in book one, found a way to make my heart break. His story was so difficult for me to parse through, because I truly see both sides of the story. No spoilers.
I'm honestly shocked this came out this month. I had no idea. And now I have to wait for the 3rd one? What fresh hell is this?
Sequel syndrome who? Good Girl, Bad Blood keeps pace with the thrilling first novel in the series, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. This time, Pip investigates the case of her friend's brother, Jamie, who has gone missing. The police won't do anything about it, so, despite her promise to hang up her detective hat, Pip sets off to find him herself.
I'll admit, this was a little slow to start, and didn't pull me in quite like A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, but once the mystery really picked up, I was hooked. The stakes were high. The clock was ticking. Is this a missing person? A violent crime? Who is seducing all the white, brown haired men in town?
This book did not go where I thought it would. And for that, I was very, VERY happy. I managed to guess the killed (sort of) form book one, and initially thought I'd figured this mystery out before Pip, too, but I did not! Yay!
What started out as a missing persons case turned into something much more sinister. Readers got a nice curveball at the end there, with an
I loved Pip even more in this book! She is so fiery, so persistent, so brave. I love how Jackson didn't ignore the obvious traumas that Pip is now living with after the events of book one,
It was almost unexpected. I think if there's one thing I wish from this series, it's that it was told entirely in first person. I would love to be inside Pip's head, so see how her brain puts together clues, how she deals with the anguish and fury over uncovering the secrets of people she's known nearly all her life. I think it could make the series even stronger.
The side characters are so fleshed out! I don't see that a lot in YA. Even
I'm honestly shocked this came out this month. I had no idea. And now I have to wait for the 3rd one? What fresh hell is this?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Body shaming, Child death, Cursing, Rape, and Sexual assault
Minor: Confinement
erinn_ionaa's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
This book was incredible! If you loved the first in the series you are bound to love this sequel. Personally i found this much more fast paced as opposed to the first which i felt was more of a slow burn. Not really a criticism just an observation. Once again full of twists and turns and plenty of "oh sh*t" moments which made it completely un-put-down-able. Read it in two nights and would highly recommend. Cant wait for the third book in august!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Gun violence, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Body shaming, Confinement, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Kidnapping, and Car accident
lybrarie's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
4.0
Although I don't think I enjoyed this book quite as much as the first in the series, I definitely did enjoy it. It took a little while for it to reel me in, but once it did I was firmly hooked and could barely put the book down. I thought the ending had a good twist but not one that felt unreasonable. I will certainly be picking up the third book when it is released.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, and Grief
Minor: Animal death, Body shaming, Cancer, Cursing, and Drug use