A review by chandranolynne
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

“She was on a high cliff edge somewhere between laughing and crying and screaming.”

This book had me intrigued from cover to cover. I was so certain I had guessed the twist for a solid quarter of the book, and then was completely blindsided when it was finally revealed. I really appreciated how the main character was written; even though she's a know-it-all and snooper, the author still makes her easy to root for and empathize with. That can be a difficult balance to find, and the author nailed it. I do wonder where the series will go. This one was so neatly wrapped up, it's hard to imagine another book adding to it, but we'll see, I guess! I will definitely be reading sequels at some point.