A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

Me personally I didn’t like this book because it’s very confusing, it’s written in 3rd person and I don’t really like books that are like that however this book has a lot of positive reviews and every reader is different so don’t let my opinion change yours!

So good book but there is so many things that doesn’t make sense

It was very good I would recommended a lot, no damage when it arrived. Worth reading.

This is my first mystery book, and let me tell you, I didn't think I'd like it this much, but omg it's amazing!! When I finished the first book, I immediately went on Amazon and bought parts two and three, and the entire trilogy was interesting and had so many plot twists. Id say it's beginner friendly!

I received the book in an excellent condition no scratches, nothing. The story itself is excellent my only comment is I don’t like how pip started with the case directly since the first page.

Good read for the young adults

Love this book5 stars

This book is like one of my favorites. I really went into it without reading reviews about but at the end I loved the story and the characters. The plot twist was not expectedat all.

Holly Jackson pulls no punches! I loved this book. The characters and the plot had my stomach in knots. One minute I was all tense, and then I was crying. It had this air about it that sucked me in. This has great plot development, with thrilling mini climaxes that had me hooked.The story is narrated through two styles; Pip writing in her project logbook, and what is unfolding in real time. This worked because one delivered the plot’s progression by discovering new information, character interactions and so on. The other (through the logbook) provided a diary feel, and acted like a murder board, where the reader gets to contemplate all the facts and evidence Pip has gathered. And oh boy did I! Everyone was a suspect at some point or another… It genuinely felt like I was there with Pip, trying to figure out what was essential to solving the case. I loved this personal tone, because it had me completely invested.I admired Pip immensely because of her tenacity, intelligence and how much she cared. And I cared so much for Ravi and Sal. Ravi’s humorous personality provided entertainment, and his partnership with Pip gave that dream team vibe that were capable of anything. The fact that these characters were so likeable, it made the story even better.I’d say my only qualm with this, is there wasn’t a hardcover available. That’s hardly the author or the story’s fault, though. I felt the font used for the logbook chapters was a bit challenging at times, and could be impossible to read for those who struggle with small font (see photos)Overall, I read this in three days and it’s getting all 5 stars.This is a well plotted and cleverly written story. I can’t quite believe it is a debut novel, never mind it being classified as a young adult book. This has honestly bested what would be considered as adult and mature mystery/thrillers, with its suspense, characters and overall plot. I’d recommend it to everyone – not just teenagers. If your favourite genre is mysteries and thrillers, this is worth reading because it’s currently my favourite mystery/thriller of 2019. Well done Holly Jackson, and thank you so much for writing this excellent book. I cannot wait to see what is coming next from this fantastic author!

This is a good idea, badly executed. The characters are false-sounding - nobody has conversations like this, using such stilted dialogue - and the journal entries are a weak plot device. Early on, she used 'chasm' repeatedly in one paragraph. I think the lead's sneakers 'succumbed to the chasm', at one point. What? It just feels clunky and wrong and that's where a good editor could have helped.It actually reads like she watched 'Virginia Mars' and thought, ooh I could do that. But she couldn't. I gave up after trying very hard to find something to like. It's just wrong.

For her A level journalism assignment, Pippa Fitz-Amobi decides to review the disappearance five years ago of Andie Bell, a girl from her school in the small Buckinghamshire town of Kilton. Andie had never been found, and in the immediate aftermath of her disappearance, suspicion had fallen upon her boyfriend Sal. Emotions ran high while the search for Andie continued, culminating in Sal being found dead in local woods, with a general presumption that this was suicide provoked by his guilt over Andie’s fate. In the intervening period Sal’s family, who still live in the area, have been ostracised within the town. Five years on, the story remains a subject of immense sensitivity around the town, and everyone seems to accept the ‘official’ version, that Sal killed Andie, and hid her body so effectively that it has never been recovered.Everyone, that is, except Pippa. Though a few years younger than them, she knew both Sal and Andie, and refuses to believe that Sal might have been responsible. This prompts her to undertake an investigation, reviewing the available evidence and going through all the available facts with a fine toothcomb, helped by some of her schoolfriends, and Ravi, Sal’s brother.I found it a very appealing book. Although it is apparently aimed primarily at a young adult audience, I felt it stood up in its own right, and didn’t hold back from addressing serious issues, including drug abuse and the use of Rohypnol. While reading it I was struck several times by echoes of the first ‘Serial’ podcast, and found the format very engaging, with its mix of straight narrative and extracts from Pippa’s notes and transcripts of her interviews.There is always a risk with this sort of book that the protagonist comes across as too self-righteous and always correct. Ms Jackson deftly dodges that bullet: Pip is a highly engaging, character, but far from faultless.All in all, I found this very entertaining, and I am looking forward to reading the other books in the series.

This book was amazing. The pace, the structure, the plot - everything. It’s a perfect thriller for people who are tying to get out of their reading slump (A.K.A me 😭)…Personally, I think that the “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” series is suitable for mature 12 year olds and onwards, because I read it as an almost 13 year old with no problems whatsoever. I plan on becoming an author, and Holly Jackson’s way of writing novels is truly exceptional. Overall, a flawless book; every person has to read this at least once in their life! ❤️

I read a fair amount of YA and I found AGGGTM to be of a much better than average level, and so gripping I finished it in 48 hours. I'm not usually a fast reader at all, so this is definitely a great accomplishment.Without spoiling too much about the plot, I will say that the book had a main character who was witty, believable, and who conducted an investigation within realistic means for a 17-year-old. There wasn't any suspension of disbelief required like in books where teenagers hack entire school computer systems. There also wasn't any faffy made-up jargon or made-up names of social media and companies to try and not date the book too much. It referred to real networks and apps that people would use every day. It was grounded in reality. The romance was also subtle and well done, only hinted at without any melodrama. It didn't feel forced at all, the two lead had great banter going on, and each secondary character had a distinctive voice.