Review by yazmin_ali - As Good As Dead

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yazmin_ali 's review for:

As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson

4.5

adventurous challenging dark 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: Yes

Who will look for you when you're the one who disappears?

Full. Circle.

What can I say? As Good As Dead was a phenomenal end to the trilogy. It had the twists that are so characteristic of this series, but there was so much depth to the story. Pip, struggling with PTSD and morality, begins to unravel throughout the story. It was, through Pip's eyes, an exploration of what justice truly means and whether the justice system could truly be trusted. Of course, Ravi is right there by her side throughout it all. He remained such a soft, sweet character throughout, one I'm grateful that Holly Jackson created; it isn't often that brown boys are allowed to be soft in media, let alone to be the romantic interest. And it's safe to say that Ravi might be one of the ultimate book boyfriends.

There is so much more I want to comment on, but maybe I'll just leave it on Andie Bell. Beautiful Andie who was sweet and loving and complicated, and just trying her best. She really haunts the narrative.

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