Author: Holly Jackson
Genre: Young Adult, Mystery
Personal Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ / ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 out of 5 stars)
It started out really slow for my taste but I understand that the recap was needed because the book needs to be able to stand without its predecessor.
The mystery itself was thrilling and I love that there are more sparks between the protagonist and her love interest. I actually highlighted a lot of things that involve the two of them! I especially love the tie-ins from the first book and I think I was able to pick up the future plot points of the sequel now.
I started to dislike it when our protagonist turns too evil for my taste. I’m actually really scared of reading the next book for fear that it might ruin the whole series for me. Being obsessive, in a way, is fine but she starts screaming and shutting down people that don’t deserve them and they’re just… tolerant and understanding about it. That feels so off and I feel like it’ll only get worse down the line. I really hope I’m wrong because I am liking this series so far.
The first book was better but this one still lives up to the hype. I wasn’t able to guess the culprit and it bothered me that I actually liked the line which is basically the culprit’s whole arc and the reason for all of the culprit’s actions.
Favorite Quote(s):
Ravi smirked despite himself. “Well, that’s what I have a girlfriend for.”
“For proofreading?”
“Yep, just that, nothing else.”
― Pip and Ravi, Good Girl, Bad Blood
“We’re going so slowly. Let’s split up.”
“No, but I really, really, like you.”
And Pip could feel his smirk, even though she wasn’t looking at him.
― Pip and Ravi, Good Girl, Bad Blood
“Oh, justice exists.” Charlie said, looking up at the rain. “Maybe not the kind that happens in police stations and courtrooms, but it does exist.”
― Charlie, Good Girl, Bad Blood
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