A review by talknerdybookblog
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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? It's complicated

4.25

Representation: Indian-British Supporting Character, Lesbian Supporting Character, Indian-British Side Characters, Nigerian-British Side Character, Black Biracial Side Character

Overall: 4.25-stars

Mature Themes: Yes

• Reference to sex (nothing descriptive)
• Teenagers drinking (note – drinking age is 18 in the UK)
• Drug abuse


Possible Triggers: Yes

• Discussion of suicide
• Discussion of depression
• Reference to statutory r@pe and inappropriate sexual relationships 
• Abduction
• Animal death (off-page)
• Murder
• Attempted murder
• R@pe
• Bullying
• Intimidation and threat of bodily harm
• Reference to self-harm


Ending:
HFN – the mystery is solved in this book!