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Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson
4.5
dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense fast-paced

4.5 ⭐️ 

I loved this one! Not so much a thriller as it is a mystery. It kept me engaged the entire time, and I finished it in (almost) one sitting. Swearing doesn’t bother me, but if it bothers you, the first 1/3 of this book is full of it. 

The premise of this plot was very unique. I thought it was clever and very fun to read. There were a lot of scenes that were completely implausible, but I just let it happen and didn’t let those details consume me. 

I didn’t expect the emotional aspect of the book. I smiled and I cried. Like, ugly cried at the end. I felt very attached to the main characters, Jet and Billy. Billy is the golden retriever version of a best friend, and I would love a book just about him. 
 
There were a lot of twists and turns. I didn’t have it figured out until the last two chapters, which I really appreciated. This is the perfect book to read around Halloween. Such a fun ride!