As Good As Dead

Holly Jackson

Book 4 in the series:A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

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'As Good As Dead' by Holly Jackson is the gripping finale to the A Good Girl's Guide to Murder series. The book follows Pip Fitz Amobi as she becomes the target of a serial killer in her town, testing her crime-solving abilities and pushing her to the edge. Readers praise the intricate plot, clever tie-ins to previous books, and the authentic portrayal of Pip's mental health struggles. The transition from YA Mystery to a darker, grittier narrative is noted, with some finding it a departure from the lighter tone of the earlier books.

Characters:

Characters are multifaceted, particularly the protagonist, who faces significant challenges, resulting in polarized opinions regarding character development.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is immersive and visceral, perfectly capturing the protagonist's emotional struggles and trauma.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot is filled with unexpected twists and explores themes of trauma and moral complexity, leading to a rapid escalation of events.

Setting:

The setting is a modern suburban environment that enhances the story's psychological tension.

Pacing:

Pacing varies, with a slow start leading to an intense and chaotic conclusion that grips readers.

Notes:

Pip Fitz-Amobi, the main character, struggles with PTSD and uses Xanax to cope.

Many readers found the plot twists shocking and sometimes had to reread pages to fully grasp them.

The ending of the series ties up the storyline neatly but left some readers wanting more.

Pip's character development throughout the series is highlighted, especially in dealing with her trauma.

Holly Jackson's writing style creates a visceral experience for readers, making them feel Pip's anxiety and distress.

The series transitions from a YA mystery to darker themes of truth and justice.

Readers mentioned that the pacing differs across the trilogy, with a slower start in the final book.

Pip's mental health experiences were described as authentic and not sugar-coated, resonating with many readers.

Some found the final book to be significantly darker and different from the earlier installments, leading to mixed reviews.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings for As Good As Dead include high levels of trauma, references to mental health struggles, and violence.

Has Romance?

There is a medium level of romance present in As Good As Dead, developed further from previous books in the series.

From The Publisher:

THE MUST-READ MULTIMILLION BESTSELLING MYSTERY SERIES

The final book in the A Good Girl's Guide to Murder series that reads like your favorite true crime podcast or show. By the end, you'll never think of good girls the same way again...

Pip is about to head to college, but she is still haunted by the way her last investigation ended. She's used to online death threats in the wake of her viral true-crime podcast, but she can't help noticing an anonymous person who keeps asking her: Who will look for you when you're the one who disappears?

Soon the threats escalate and Pip realizes that someone is following her in real life. When she starts to find connections between her stalker and a local serial killer caught six years ago, she wonders if maybe the wrong man is behind bars.

Police refuse to act, so Pip has only one choice: find the suspect herself-or be the next victim. As the deadly game plays out, Pip discovers that everything in her small town is coming full circle . . .and if she doesn't find the answers, this time she will be the one who disappears. . .

And don't miss Holly Jackson's next thriller, Five Surive!

Ratings (36)

Incredible (20)
Loved It (6)
Liked It (6)
It Was OK (4)

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2 comment(s)

lemoon99

Incredible

6 months

This one. This one really did it. The stalker. The fear. AND how to get away from murder.

chlane689

It Was OK

7 months

This book made me feel a lot of things.

Mostly, "PIP HOW CAN YOUR DECISIONS BE THIS STUPID?!"

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