Hey hey! Kicking off 2025 strong with my eleventh book review — and wow, what a ride. I just finished Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson (yep, book two in the A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series), and OH MY GOD, it was a total rollercoaster. The kind that messes with your head and refuses to let go, even long after you’ve closed the book.
Technically, this should’ve been part of my 2024 lineup — but confession time: I started it last year, got distracted (classic me), left it halfway, and only just picked it back up. And now? I’m kicking myself for not finishing it sooner. Regret: 10/10. But I’m also weirdly glad, because revisiting it with fresh eyes made the experience even more intense.
🕵️ Pip, But Make It Darker
In this sequel, we meet a more evolved, more haunted Pip. She’s stepped away from her true crime podcast and is trying to move on with life — but of course, the universe has other plans. When her friend Connor’s brother goes missing and the police brush it off, Pip can’t help but do what she does best: investigate.
The stakes are higher. The emotions are heavier. And the tension? Through. The. Roof. Holly Jackson masterfully builds the suspense, planting clues while still making you second-guess every single character. I felt like I was knee-deep in the mystery alongside Pip — only this time, everything felt more personal, more urgent, more dangerous.
“You stop fearing the devil when you’re holding his hand.” – Good Girl, Bad Blood
🤯 Loved the Journey, Not So Much the Ending
Now for my one little gripe (okay, maybe not so little): I really wish the ending had more closure. After so much tension and build-up, I was hoping for a cleaner, more final resolution. Instead, it felt a bit too open-ended. Maybe that’s just me being greedy — but I wanted that “ahh, yes, we’re done here” feeling. Instead, I was left staring at the last page like… wait, that’s it?
That said, it didn’t ruin the experience at all. The storytelling, the pacing, the twists — all top-notch. Pip continues to be one of the smartest and most relatable YA mystery leads out there. I’ll defend her with my whole heart, thank you very much.
📘 Onward to Book Three (Update!)
I finally found a reasonably priced copy of As Good As Dead — huge win! 🥳
I’ve already started reading it, and while I’m still working through it, I’m hoping to wrap it up in time for next Friday’s review. I really want to complete this trilogy as a set — because let’s face it, consistency is rare in my book-reading life, and I’d love to end this series on a high.
Once I’m done with the trilogy, I’ll be diving into my 2024 TBR — which, let’s just say, is patiently waiting for me. 😅
Starting the year with Good Girl, Bad Blood honestly feels like a solid decision — twisty, bold, and totally addictive. I’m back to building that Friday review habit, one post at a time.
So tell me — have you read book two? Did the ending land for you, or were you also mildly yelling into the void like me? Let’s chat in the comments!
Oh, and yes — still posting every Friday. One review at a time, we’re doing this thing. 💪📚
Catch you next week! 💬✨
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