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As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson

179 reviews

lucy_jan_smith's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Death, Blood, Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Drug use, Murder, Stalking, Rape, and Vomit

cyndi1966's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Violence, Murder, Blood, Death, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Confinement, Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Rape, Child death, and Animal death

math_scooter's review

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

shiiiiit havde gemt det sidste kapitel fordi jeg troede, at det ville være super trist, men i stedet vendte jeg bare siden til den bedste slutning muligt

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Addiction, Stalking, Kidnapping, Murder, Misogyny, Hate crime, Torture, Confinement, and Death

Moderate: Gore and Animal death

Minor: Rape and Fire/Fire injury

anacecylopez's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Death of parent, Hate crime, Drug abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, Stalking, Violence, and Drug use

carissa_93's review

emotional 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? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Animal cruelty, Blood, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Gun violence, Torture, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gore, Drug abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Grief, Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Sexual violence, Stalking, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, and Panic attacks/disorders

sterreks's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional 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

5.0

Holly this was a fucking rollercoaster and i need a few business days to recover...

i am really happy for the confirmation that Ravi and pip will get together again

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Animal death, Murder, Blood, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Physical abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Misogyny

Minor: Rape

sahramahtab's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious sad 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

"As Good As Dead" by Holly Jackson concludes the series with unexpected twists that kept me hooked. Initially unsure of the direction in the beginning of the third book, the moment Pip realizes she has a stalker becomes a riveting turning point, making it impossible to put the book down.

The justice served in the story felt satisfying, a stark contrast to the shortcomings often seen in the real world. Pip, with her intelligence and courage, emerges as a likable and admirable character. Sweet Ravi adds charm to their dynamic duo, and their teamwork is truly enjoyable. The theme of friendships and found family throughout the series is heartwarming and adds depth to the narrative.

The ending, while confusing, doesn't diminish the overall enjoyment. The decision

to cut everyone out of Pip's life felt unnecessary given the lack of evidence against her.

Regardless, the book is a compelling read, and the series as a whole is a testament to Jackson's storytelling prowess. I look forward to Holly Jackson's future projects.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Drug abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Confinement, Kidnapping, Sexism, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Stalking

sunny_not's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

Why is this book even classified as Y/A when it's too heavy and too dark.

She literally covers up a murder by dr*gging someone and putting their DNA all over the place. Obviously we want the bad guys to get what they deserve but I don't know if this was the way to go about it.  Her not running away made sense since he was a big threat and could catch her as she was running away and I understand that Max is also a big threat to all young women but the way she went about this was a bit insane in my opinion. There were so many things that could've gone wrong and that should've gone wrong. I don't buy that she and Ravi were able to clean all her DNA at all.  I like that Max is in jail for his murder but it wasn't believable in my opinion.

Overall an interesting ending although feels a bit poorly planned. Feels like many things were added later on just for the sake of the surprise element. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Injury/Injury detail, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Drug use, Mental illness, and Murder

heyjaneysmith's review

adventurous dark 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

4.0

I really enjoyed this trilogy but I found the choices the main character makes a little frustrating and unrealistic at times. Girl I know you have reasons not to trust the police but like if you are for sure being tracked by a serial killer you gotta ask for protection even for your family's safety. I felt the ending was a bit rushed and sad but I do think it was satisfying overall.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Gaslighting, Blood, Animal death, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, Body horror, Mental illness, and Death

Moderate: Sexual assault and Addiction

hdoomk's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Addiction, Cursing, Drug abuse, and Drug use

Moderate: Stalking, Blood, Gore, Death, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Murder, Kidnapping, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Rape

Minor: Vomit