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Moordgids voor lieve meisjes by Holly Jackson

162 reviews

ambernh1984's review against another edition

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mysterious fast-paced

5.0

Obsessed. Could not put this book down, and I would recommend it to anyone who likes a murder mystery.

I was a little concerned at first since it's YA that it would be too juvenile, but it was fantastically written.

I loved Pip, her family, and her friendships with her friends. They seem like real people, with real background and traumas that aren't over the top, so you're able to relate to all of them. I also loved Ravi, and his humor that was added throughout.

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I love that it seems Ravi and Pip are going to become a couple. They seemed to just click from the very beginning, so I'm interested to see where that goes!

Barney did NOT need to freaking die. That added nothing to the damn story, and as a person who is the same way with my dog, that broke my freaking heart!

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sarahsbookss's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

5.0


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addssubract's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25


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elizabreann's review against another edition

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I feel like a dead dog trigger warning would have been nice but Libby lapsed and after that I didn’t want to pick it back up. 

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sarahdawned's review against another edition

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<couldn't deal with the dog dying, it was my last straw. i found the book predictable and after googling who did it i was satisfied, i find barneys death unnecessary> 

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jadeilona_'s review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny reflective 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? No

4.5


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ems_rxlibrary's review against another edition

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dark 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? Yes

4.25


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missy20's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Really enjoyed this! super easy read and interesting plot to keep you hooked.

The Plot in itself is excellent, super interesting and keeps you captivated and wanting to come back for more!

The only reason it isn’t a 4/4.5 star book for me is the writing. The writing is very basic, a 10 year old could read it(for the most part) and whilst also keeping in mind it is Y/A so language and everything isn’t going to be too complex but i think it still could have been greatly improved.

The writing particularly became a problem for me with the characterisation of Pippa, I really wanted to like her and i can see how to some people she would be a very likeable character but she just annoyed me.

Overall a really easy fun read, just would’ve liked something written a tad better :)

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sophiegrubben's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Ravi, my love, you deserved none of the things that happened to you or your family <3 
 
got the murder semi right from pages 75-82 ish and did guess somewhat ish correctly the take that andie might still be alive. the plottwist still hit me like a ton of bricks though. but fuck Elliot you massive creep. Becca I felt sorry for, but Elliot can rot forever. I hope you get everything you deserve xx

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beyourbestshelf's review against another edition

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dark mysterious 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? No

4.5


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