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As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson

496 reviews

moondaisyy's review against another edition

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

5.0


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ojudge's review against another edition

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

5.0

This book was incredible. I read the first quarter of the book over about a month (because of my schedule, I didn’t have much time to read). But once I finally had a day free I picked it up and started reading, and read over 300 pages in one day until the book was finished. I couldn’t believe the turn of events that this book took…..absolutely insane. Just a warning that the ending of the book with have you screaming your head off and possibly crying. The very last page made me audibly gasp. AMAZING. Probably my favorite book in the trilogy. 

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fanboyriot's review against another edition

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dark mysterious 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

5.0

♡ Cold Case
♡ Feminine Rage
♡ How to Get Away with Murder

Wow, what a roller coaster this book was.  The most tense out of the series for sure.  I got through the first part then quickly worried how everything would come together by the end.  Which I’m super happy with how this ended.  Everything came full circle and it was so satisfying to read even if some parts were anxiety inducing.  Pip really slayed with her last case (pun may or may not be intended).

And yes, this book also has stunning formatting with all the extra details in the design of the book.  I absolutely loved this series and highly recommend it.

Spice Level: n/a
POV: First Person
Release Date: 28, September 2021
Rep: BIPOC (Main and Side Characters)

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fuzzy_fairy's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad tense 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? Yes

3.5

I really enjoyed book 1 & 2, listened to them in like 2 days lol.

This one started quite well, I liked that we got a better insight to pips PTSD and darker personality side that was hinted at in the second book. Who the dt killer was was predictable and I think Pip should have made that connection immediately, that was really our of character for her. 

But boy oh boy was this a theme. Why in the WORLD would she MURDER this man and become a killer?? Witnessing a killing and experiencing the trauma it came with wasn't enough? Girl, honestly.


I hate how she just plays God up until the very end, when she breaks up with Ravi (which also broke my heart in a million pieces, obviously) so she can save him... Maybe, I don't know, not involve him at all if you care so much about this safety? and then the savage left him CRYING in the WOODS really great Pippa, great way to leave your boyfriend (who would have also married your crazy ass) who also committed a huge crime helping you out.


I simply cannot wrap my head around the fact that she didn't even think twice in framing Max. He's obviously a bad guy, but he's not a killer (she is) and doesn't deserve to be imprisoned for that (she does).


PS I really hope the police is not as incapable in rl as they are in the book
PPS why Pippa, why, didn't you go with the
self defense? Everyone would have believed you? He literally kidnapped and was planning to kill you? How bad is your godcomplex and need for control. But instead bring in SIX other people to help you do with dirty work so you don't have to face the consequences, sure. No wonder she couldn't finish therapy. Argh

PPPS 3 stars instead of 1 because I was still very much entertained. 😒

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imbored_soillread's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0


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bee_n_cats's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-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

5.0


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kenziehath's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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

4.5


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hrubelle's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious tense medium-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? Yes

4.0


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sarahlgriffin's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

5.0


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ross_emm's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

Overall a solid ending to the AGGGTM series! This book was definitely the hardest to get through for me, the descriptions of Pip's PTSD, anxiety, & paranoia were very intense (but also very real because of all the shit she's been through). 

very VERY happy Max Hastings got punched in the face by Nat, she well deserved to do that and more!!! Max got what he deserved in the end and that's all that matters to me 🤷‍♀️

It was quite easy to sort out the Jason/DT business (and that Pip would kill him), but I really did not see the whole pin someone else for murdering him plot coming lol. But lik Ravi is the epitome of supportive boyfriend, helping your GF get away with murder??? okay...

I know Pip still tried to help him in the end but I wish more thought had gone into the Billy side of the plot. My man was coerced by the police and sat in jail for YEARS and Pip helping seemed kinda tacked on the end.

I will say I'm a big fan of thr cyclical nature of these cases! The way they all flow from one to the next and are all connected is So Good. Loved seeing points from the other books being used in the current investigations.

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