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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!
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: