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adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Grief, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It didn't keep me on the edge of my seat in a constant state of "oh my god" like the first one did. The build-up was slow, which is a given because of the plot being a bit different from the first. However, it all paid off in the end. The amount of devastation I felt when all the events occurred simultaneously. I adored Holly Jackson's ability to make significant callbacks to the previous book. Especially since the events in the first one that seemed useless to the Andie Bell case were significant in Jamie's.
I felt every emotion pull me apart. Bursts of anger, sadness, happiness, laughter. I was able to feel what Pippa was feeling. I JUST LOVED IT SO MUCH.
For a character that I hated in the first book because of his ideals and my distrust towards him, I didn't expect to cry over him the hardest. It all made sense. He wanted to live and experience a life that was taken from him. But not even the townspeople could allow that.
Ending:While the main adjective was completed (Jamie being found alive and safe), I still felt like the ending had a bittersweet type of tone? Charlie and Flora got away and the book is clearly setting up for the third one. Pip is slowly losing herself despite her realization of who she really is.
Overall, Pippa and Ravi will always live rent free in my head and I hope that by the end of the series, they get a happy ending.
I felt every emotion pull me apart. Bursts of anger, sadness, happiness, laughter. I was able to feel what Pippa was feeling. I JUST LOVED IT SO MUCH.
Ending:
Overall, Pippa and Ravi will always live rent free in my head and I hope that by the end of the series, they get a happy ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug use, Violence, Grief
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Child death, Stalking
sad
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:
Complicated
RIP Stanley Forbes. You were better
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Grief, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug use, Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Cursing, Medical content, Kidnapping, Car accident, Death of parent
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Sexual assault, Blood, Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Murder
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Kidnapping
Minor: Cancer, Child death, Drug use
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Blood
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Pip swore she was done with investigating. But when someone she loves goes missing and the police dismiss it, she dives back into the darkness — this time, reluctantly and with consequences. This book is more raw than the first. It’s about trauma, trust, and how seeking justice can also destroy you.
The ending is emotionally brutal but powerful. Pip isn’t just clever here — she’s unraveling, and it’s heartbreaking to watch.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Suicide, Violence, Grief, Murder
Minor: Gun violence, Mental illness, Self harm, Blood, Police brutality, Toxic friendship, Alcohol
Yes:
Good Girl, Bad Blood continues the emotional fallout of Book 1. There is a suicide and several traumatic revelations that affect Pip’s mental health deeply. The story is darker and heavier than the first, with themes of guilt, obsession, and moral ambiguity taking center stage. While not graphically explicit, it’s intense and should be read with care.
adventurous
emotional
funny
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder
Minor: Rape
emotional
mysterious
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
HOLY FUCKING SHIT. THAT WAS A WILD RIDE. PIPPA FITZ AMOBI YOUVE DONE IT AGAIN.
from the beginning, i was so excited to read this because pip is probably my favorite fmc ever. and then she goes and solves another case.
the writing was once again amazing, the plot was addicting, and i just simply couldn’t put it down. i’m so excited to read the 3rd book.
from the beginning, i was so excited to read this because pip is probably my favorite fmc ever. and then she goes and solves another case.
the writing was once again amazing, the plot was addicting, and i just simply couldn’t put it down. i’m so excited to read the 3rd book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood
Moderate: Sexual assault