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Good Girl, Bad Blood

Book 2 in the series:A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

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Good Girl, Bad Blood follows the protagonist, Pip, as she gets entangled in a new mystery when a friend's brother goes missing. The story is told through multimedia content like podcast episodes and blog posts, adding depth to the narrative. The book explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the consequences of seeking the truth, all set against a backdrop of a small town filled with secrets and conflicts.

Characters:

The characters, especially Pippa and Ravi, demonstrate significant growth and complexity, reflecting on their past actions and relationships.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style effectively utilizes multimedia formats to enhance storytelling, making it engaging and contemporary.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around Pippa's quest to solve a missing person's case while dealing with the consequences of her earlier investigations, showcasing her personal growth and the complexities of truth.

Setting:

The setting is a contemporary small town that reflects real-life issues and the aftermath of crime.

Pacing:

The pacing is fast and engaging, effectively balancing action with character development.
That their lies would have a different texture; some barely perceptible shift. A voice that thickens, grows sharp and uneven as the truth slips beneath the jagged edges. You’d think that, wouldn’t you...

Notes:

The sequel explores the aftermath of Pippa's previous investigation.
Pippa has grown as a character, reflecting on her past decisions.
The story is told through a podcast format, integrating social media elements.
Pippa is drawn back into sleuthing when a friend's brother goes missing.
The book deals with serious themes like a rape trial and its consequences.
The narrative includes clues and conflict as Pippa searches for Jamie's whereabouts.
The writing style shifts from a school project format to a more multimedia approach.
Pippa struggles with her identity and the impact of her actions.
Ravi plays a supportive role, helping Pippa during the investigation.
The story highlights emotional complexity in solving mysteries.
The book was well-received but some found it less satisfying than the first.
The ending had surprising twists that some readers didn't see coming.
The third book in the series, As Good As Dead, is highly anticipated.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book contains themes of missing persons, trauma, and discussions of a rape trial.

Has Romance?

There is a medium level of romance in the story, particularly involving the characters Pip and Ravi.

From The Publisher:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The highly anticipated sequel to the international bestseller, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder! More dark secrets are exposed in this addictive, true-crime fueled mystery.

Pip is not a detective anymore.

With the help of Ravi Singh, she released a true-crime podcast about the murder case they solved together last year. The podcast has gone viral, yet Pip insists her investigating days are behind her.

But she will have to break that promise when someone she knows goes missing. Jamie Reynolds has disappeared, on the very same night the town hosted a memorial for the sixth-year anniversary of the deaths of Andie Bell and Sal Singh.

The police won't do anything about it. And if they won't look for Jamie then Pip will, uncovering more of her town's dark secrets along the way… and this time everyone is listening. But will she find him before it's too late?

Ratings (67)

Incredible (18)
Loved It (28)
Liked It (14)
It Was OK (3)
Did Not Like (2)
Hated It (2)

Reader Stats (99):

Read It (74)
Currently Reading (2)
Want To Read (19)
Did Not Finish (1)
Not Interested (3)

4 comment(s)

Loved It
2 months

4.5 stars

Rtc

 
Hated It
5 months

really liked the first book but could not really engage or enjoy this book for some reason. maybe i will try to read it again in a couple months.

 
Incredible
6 months

Holy shit!! Im obsessed!! I actually cried at the end.

 
It Was OK
7 months

I like that this is more character focused than book one.

I don't like that the mystery was less intricate, that we lost the fun constant reports and persons of interest lists. And that the character arc fumbled the landing by having Pip regress.

 

About the Author:

Holly Jackson started writing stories at a young age, completing her first (poor) attempt at a novel when she was fifteen. She graduated from the University of Nottingham, where she studied literary linguistics and creative writing, with a master's degree…

 
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