Trigger Warning: Murder, Violence, Child Abuse, Trauma, Drugs
Overview
The straight-A student teenage heroine from Connecticut High School, Pippa Fitz-Amobi, is back with her detective skills. Since the maze is solved, Pippa decided to have her own podcast, named Good Girl's Guide to Murder Podcast to share her journey on how she solved the case and also the ongoing court trials.
After what she'd been through with the investigation of Andie Bell's murder case, she promised to her family not to take part in any investigation and play as a detective in their small town again. Her podcast should be enough for the updates. However, a test of limits is bound to happen when a family friend sought her help to find Jamie, her friend Connor's brother. The family reported it already to the police, but the police considered it as a runaway case, common for the teenager.
Pippa valued her promise to her parents, so she declined. She is an obsessive and an avid marcher to danger, hence partaking in another detective stunt will surely bring danger to herself and her loved ones. Instead, even though Connor's mother already told Pippa that the police turned a blind eye, she still went to the police. Pippa persuaded the police she knew but ended up neglecting the plea. And it was the triggered point.
Thoughts
The previous book is all about investigating a murder case that happened five years ago, but this time, it's about a missing person. Life is at stake — a more dangerous game. Pippa decided to break her promise and with the help of her podcast, she gained some suggestions and theories. She even had volunteers in searching for any evidence or a body.
In my previous review of Book 1, I mentioned that Pip's character development is not that great. I was extremely annoyed by her decision-making; however, in this book, it's the opposite. She had a real character development which I loved the most. She's a major risk-taker, and every action has been carefully analyzed.
Next to it was another not highlighted nor rushed romantic relationship with Ravi. Regardless, it bloomed. Despite the minimal appearance of Ravi because he's busy attending to the trial, Ravi was very supportive and understanding to Pip. Every appearance had an impact on Pippa. But again, there was no major cheesy-ness, and that's a two thumbs up for me. (Disclaimer: I love Romance Novel, too. Just saying.)
Further, this book has some thought-provoking conversations. There's a part where it mentioned that justice exists, but it is always unguaranteed in police stations or courtrooms. In that manner, you have to make a move to acquire the justice you think you deserve. That's two cents for the reader. And there are more provocative conversations in the story. Food for your thoughts.
'Who needs CCTV when you have Snapchat stories.'
At first, I laughed. The power of Social Media, eh? Later on, it felt like Holly Jackson had an indirect commentary on the use of social media with its good and bad impacts depending on the purpose. Very relatable.
Overall
Another highly recommended book for you. This can be a standalone book, but I would really suggest reading book 1 first: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder.
This book is steady in the beginning and starts to become a page-turner. I guessed the suspect correctly, but there are more shocking revelations that still heightened my hype on this book. Holly Jackson carefully planned the storyline from the very beginning. Reading book two had me the 'Now it makes sense' thing.
Also, I was positive I wouldn't shed any tears, but I just did. The ending was sad and unbelievably unfair. After the horrifying event, Pippa will never be the same. Just like my previous review, it's like a sine wave of character development. I'm excited about how she will move forward and overcome herself. And I can't wait for the release of Book 3: As Good As Dead.
As I've mentioned beforehand, read A Good Girl's Guide to Murder first before you hop into Good Girl, Bad Blood.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
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