A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
Teenage & Young Adult, Teenage Fiction
Paperback Published on: 06/06/2024
£9.99
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WOW!!!
The title of the review says it all really. I couldn't put this book down, the plot was so intriguing and full of twists and turns that I didn't see coming... READ MORE
Kept me reading long into the night!
This book was everything I had hoped it would be. I was completely gripped by the story and read it long into the night – well past my bedtime! I just ha... READ MORE
Why did I not read this earlier?!
I DEVOURED this in one sitting and I do not regret a single second. This is the perfect YA murder mystery, and I loved the mixed media throughout the book ... READ MORE
Wow! Amazing!
This was the first YA/teen book I have read in a little while but I it sounded amazing so I thought I would give it a go! It did not disappoint, I was hook... READ MORE
I’d give it 6 stars if I could!
This book was fun, fast paced mystery that kept me guessing and had me hooked from the start! The concept is really interesting and well written and I defi... READ MORE
Must read!
If you are a fan of Veronica Mars and like reading thrillers that send you on a rollercoaster ride, then this is the book for you. This series has great st... READ MORE
Gripping
The case is closed. Five years ago, schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered by Sal Singh. The police know he did it. Everyone in town knows he did it.
But ha... READ MORE
What a page turner
I do like a good YA- mystery and this one does not disappoint.
The book reads like a school project-meets-diary, a stylistic device which feels fresh and ... READ MORE
A wonderful surprise!
This cleverly constructed mystery was full of unexpected twists and shocking reveals, but the kindness and courage of the main characters was where the nov... READ MORE
Unputdownable!
Everyone is right about this book! From the very start it's almost impossible to put down and it's so gripping in the way the story unravels. I loved the m... READ MORE
Predictable yet Enjoyable
I LOVE a mystery. Especially a YA mystery (Karen M. McManus is the queen!) So when this book took every every inch of my TikTok fyp I decided it was probab... READ MORE
Amazing!
I couldn't put this book down! It had everything! I loved that throughout the book it showed the interviews in a different format and you could see all her... READ MORE
Loved it!
Five years ago Andie Bell went missing, her body was never found and everyone knows that her boyfriend Sal Singh killed her. But Pip disagrees and chooses ... READ MORE
Synopsis
The New York Times No.1 bestselling YA crime thriller that everyone is talking about!
The case is closed. Five years ago, schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered by Sal Singh. The police know he did it. Everyone in town knows he did it.
But having grown up in the same small town that was consumed by the crime, Pippa Fitz-Amobi isn't so sure. When she chooses the case as the topic for her final project, she starts to uncover secrets that someone in town desperately wants to stay hidden. And if the real killer is still out there, how far will they go to keep Pip from the truth … ?
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- ISBN: 9780008687069
- Number of pages: 448
- Weight: 540g
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 27 mm
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View allThe best teen book you will read this year
This book is nothing short of brilliant.
If you like physiological crime-read this book
If you like One of Us is Lying-read this book
If you like YA novel... READ MORE
Great new voice in UKYA crime.
This book is really really good. One of the best written mysteries I’ve ever read, not just YA but generally, its good fun and believable as an investigati... READ MORE
Had me on the edge of my seat the whole way through!
This. Is. Amazing. Pippa is a fabulous character, you can;t help but root for her as she tries to solve the mystery of the disappearance of local school gi... READ MORE
An Outstanding Addition to YA Crime Scene
Even as I began to read, soon I realised this wasn’t a book I could just keep track of the details in my head but had to end up writing them down! I’ve rar... READ MORE
Absolutely brilliant
This is a really great crime book, loved it from start to finish. Should be a film, as it would be brilliant.
Great characters, can't wait for more books ... READ MORE
A stunning debut that keeps you guessing
I am so glad I picked this up. I was hooked right from page one. The mystery was full of unexpected twists and red-herrings that kept me guessing right up ... READ MORE
A must read!!
I genuinely loved this book so much, I loved that I couldn’t figure it out until near the very end and the author just thickens the plot so well and consta... READ MORE
Amazing Debut
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder grabs you from the first page and will not let you leave until you finish. There are intricate and beautifully plotted twists... READ MORE
Amazing Book!
Great book, one of the best I’ve read! Amazing plot twists and unputdownable, I could read it over and over and never be bored.
Daisy (age 13)
A fantastic Nancy Drew-like mystery that is for ALL mystery lovers, not just teenagers!
Holly Jackson pulls no punches! I loved this book. The characters and the plot had my stomach in knots. One minute I was all tense, and then I was crying. ... READ MORE
I just loved this book!
This is the best book by a début Author which I have ever read. It will make you laugh, it will make you cry and it will keep you engrossed and guessing un... READ MORE
The best book I've ever read.
Picking up this book, I didn't know if it would be a thrilling read. But once I picked it up, I've not been able to put it down! I'd bought it the day befo... READ MORE
Review of a short sample of this book
#FindAndie
Pippa lives in a town which has recently been rocked by the abduction and murder of 17 year old Andie Bell. Evidence points towards the murder... READ MORE
So gripping and thrilling!
Oh my life where to begin with this book.. it's so thrilling it made my heart go crazy, it's so gripping I stayed up until 3am to read it on multiple occas... READ MORE
My must read for this year!
I love a thriller but so often I've guessed the ending in the first half of the book and then I'm reading the rest of the book just to see if I'm right. Ho... READ MORE
Fab!
I've set myself a target to read one book a month, which can prove tricky as I have a hectic life. Well with this book it took two days as I just couldn't ... READ MORE
"Gripping, unsettling and all-round amazing"
Gripping, unsettling and all-round amazing. Everyone read this book right now! Id seen this book get loads of hype by authors I love and had to read it.
Sc... READ MORE
Amazing!
I brought this book for my holiday and it was glued to my hands! The best book I’ve read in a long time.
An absolute must-read
A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER is a stunner of a novel, one of the best YA thrillers I've read. It's clever, witty, and dark. It's the kind of book you'll w... READ MORE
book so terrifying that you feel as though you can’t breathe or you’ll disrupt the tension
Holly Jackson’s debut novel “A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder” is a thrilling page turner. Pippa Fitz-Amobi grew up in the same small English town that 5 year... READ MORE
Amazing
This book is honestly amazing, I could not put it down and it had my shocked and gasping as new information was revealed. It shocks me as to how holly Jack... READ MORE
My fav book of all tine
It's breathtakingly immersive and there is never a dull moment yet you never feel swept away or confused. This is literary genius. Read this before you die... READ MORE
Amazing
If you like one of us is lying, you will definitely love this. It’s an amazing psychological thriller that continues to unravel consistently throughout. I ... READ MORE
You don't want to miss this YA mystery
Holly pepperoni!
Little Kilton is a small town where nothing seems to happen. But like every small town, it has its own secrets and mysteries. Along with ... READ MORE
The Mystery book I never knew I needed
This book, I loved it! It was intense and everything you want in a Mystery novel, with developments in the plots in all the right places to keep readers en... READ MORE
Loved it
I had this on my tbr for ages and I don’t know why I left it so long. I really enjoyed this one, and now really wanna get my hands on Good Girl, Bad Blood!... READ MORE
Devoured quickly!
I absolutely loved this book, from start to finish I was completely drawn to this story. Such an easy read but a clever and captivating story - Pippa is yo... READ MORE
An Incredible and Fast Paced story!
Going into this, I thought this book was going to be a murder mystery in the form, but instead I found it to be so much more.
Switching between the main ... READ MORE
Murder mystery 101
This book can be sad and even SCARY at some points, but that just shapes the wonders of this book. It'll make you want to read, work and solve crime. You f... READ MORE
Absolutely amazing...
This book is potentially the best book I've ever read... The story is like no other murder mystery, it's totally unique... I fell in love with all the char... READ MORE
interesting
very interesting book even though seems as a typical teen-fiction
Incredible
was literally hooked after the first few chapters. I read this in 3 days, definitely good for if you are in a reading slump!
Loved this book!
I’m a thirteen year old girl and I absolutely loved this series of three books. Full of twists and turns that you just couldn’t see coming. I laughed and I... READ MORE
Amazing
Brought the book and had finished reading it within 24 hours because I just couldn’t put it down. An amazing read! I’m now on the last book of the series a... READ MORE
My Favourite Murder Mystery Novel
I absolutely loved this book! It's now one of my favourite murder mystery novels!
I absolutely adored seeing Pippa and Ravi's relationship evolve througho... READ MORE
The best thing I’ve ever read!!
So I had been reading a crime/murder series that I finished and loves and saw this had amazing reviews and was recommended all over TikTok. I got it and it... READ MORE
GREAD READ!!
I really enjoyed this book. I have read manyyy murder mysteries but this one has to my my number one!!
I found Pippa's character really interesting because... READ MORE
Brilliant
Seen this book all over booktok and it did not disappoint-Brilliant book! Read this book in a day could not put it down- filled with a lot of twists and tu... READ MORE
Well.....
I read this book over 2 days (with snack breaks) I couldn't put it down !!!! Was so gripping, the writing was fantastic and easy to follow. I highly recomm... READ MORE
Best book ever!!!!
I got this book not having a clue about it
It was glued to my hands 5 minutes into reading it
It’s a book I could read over and over again and not get b... READ MORE
One of the best books I have ever read
I can honestly say this book is on of the best books I have ever read. The way the story unfolds you are never really sure what might happen next. It foll... READ MORE
Amazing thriller
This was a thrilling young adult novel!
In this story, Pippa decides to investigate a five-year-old murder of a girl in her town. The case had been closed... READ MORE
Best Mystery/Crime Book I've Read!
I absolutely LOVED this book! It was gripping, funny, sad, and undeniably shocking! Following a girl of the same age as me in sixth form who I could relat... READ MORE
Deserves every star
WOW!!!! A true page turner and definitely one of the best books I’ve read. I will be sure to read the sequel!
An exciting murder-mystery story
This was a fun read! A Cambridge-bound A-grade student chooses a local news story as the subject of her final school project. For five years, the residents... READ MORE
Gripping
I’m not a fan of murder mysteries but when I gave in to reading it, I couldn’t put it down. Everyone should read this, such a unique story and can’t wait t... READ MORE
Best read this year
Brought the book because of the snappy title. I had no idea I was in for a page turner. The plot didn’t dip at one point always giving new clues to think a... READ MORE
Incredible plot!!
I LOVED this book! It has an insanely good plot with so many tiny details and twists that you will be left stunned. I never saw the next step coming and co... READ MORE
Great read!
Such an amazing book I couldn’t bring myself to put it down I just wanted to find out the ending of the story so badly! Would definitely recommend giving i... READ MORE
WOW!
I started this book with high expectations as EVERYONE recommends it and WOW! I am OBSESSED with this book!!! I love the characters and how it has mix med... READ MORE
Captivating
I could not put this book down!
absolutely amazing!!
i loved this book! there were so many twists and turns i stayed up all night reading it because i wanted to know the ending. definitely one of my favourite... READ MORE
Gripping Read
I absolutely loved this book. I couldn’t put it down, there were so many twists in the plot I just always wanted to know what was happening next. Definitel... READ MORE
An edge of your seat young adult thriller!
Wow, this is one of the best thrillers I’ve read in a long time.
A good girls guide to murder follows Pip, as she works to uncover the truth behind the di... READ MORE
A Fantastic Murder Mystery Read!
I had never really read many ‘murder mystery/crime’ books before this one but now I just can’t wait to read some more! ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ is ... READ MORE
My all time favourite!
Wow wow wow, is all I have to say. It is an incredible book which is such well written with an amazing storyline and plot twist. Such a great book if your ... READ MORE
Amazzzzz
If u love a good mystery this is the book, wish I could read it for the first time again.
Suspenseful
Holly has written a mesmerising tale full of suspense, mystery and triumph.
From the moment I picked up this book I couldn’t put it down. Throughout it ... READ MORE
the beginning of my favourite series
I absolutely love this book, I love the series I literally don’t have one bad thing to say about it‼️
the beginning of my favourite series
I absolutely love this book, I love the series I literally don’t have one bad thing to say about it.
Good book
It’s an amazing book once you get into it. The plot is amazing, and the plot twist though very VERY unexpected made the book even better.
Thrilling
Loved this book so much, chilling and enigmatic!
A perfect murder mystery!
I loved this book!!!!! It is amazing, and focuses on Pip, a young woman trying to solve an old town murder mystery for her school project and the murder of... READ MORE
This Book Gave Me Back My Passion For Reading
I stopped reading not long into Highschool, soon as I had the time back to continue reading, I picked this book up. It kept me hooked from the first page, ... READ MORE
A good book but overrated
I was told this is a ‘must-read’ and a five star book. Whilst it is thought-provoking and we’ll written for the most part I wouldn’t say it’s 5*. Probably ... READ MORE
Masterpiece
Literally one word: Masterpiece
This book is so well thought through with twists in the most unexpected places, as well as the rest of the series. It lea... READ MORE
Amazing!
I absoloulty adored this book. It was everything I could ever want or need. I had friends of mine who don't read, read it and they loved it too. I highly r... READ MORE
One of the best books for teens
Honestly this is the best book I've ever read
A fascinating book but not my fancy
This book was quite a book but I always got bored with it-I normally do like the “murder mystery” genre but so be warned this book isn’t that faced paced a... READ MORE
This book.
SO GOOD. Great for people who like crimes, murder and death!
Best Read Ever
A good girls guide to murder is amazing! It got me hooked from chapter 1! This is my all time favourite book. 10/10 would recommend! I also love the next t... READ MORE
Brilliantly thought out
An original and clever murder mystery…
Wow.Just WOW!
This book was so compulsively readable
Amazing!!
This book is beyond amazing! I love everything about it from the story line, the characters to the plot twists. I couldn’t put the book down and finished t... READ MORE
The fact that I have missed all of the spoilers for this series is a MIRACLE!
I am so thankful I did because this was a whirlwind of suspense. I was on the edge of my seat for so many moments as we weaved through the mystery that was... READ MORE
ravi and pip❗️
a good girls guide to murder is definitely a solid 5 star book for its gripping narrative, characters, and storytelling techniques. holly jacksons writing ... READ MORE
i sobbed
This book is all i needed and honestly i just loved the way it was written. Holly Jackson definitely knew what she was doing. 100% recommend it but i cant ... READ MORE
Incredible
Before reading this book i originally would never even consider buying a book about mystery’s/crime but this book genuinely changed my perspective and has ... READ MORE
Hands down one of the best books!!
Goodreads already knows how much i rant abt it so ima just say you need it rn
Amazing
The plot is amazing and the story keeps twisting and leaves you thinking a lot when you stop in between
LOVE LOVE LOVE
this is one of my all time favourite books!
I loved how their was so many plot twists and I adored the characters.
Everyone should read this book.
Best Murder Mystery Ever!
I just finished the book today, and I had no clue who killed Andie. It kept me up at night reading and when I was asleep I would be thinking about who kill... READ MORE
Amazing
This book got me back into reading and it’s such a great book highly recommend it
A masterpiece of a plot
I'm aged 13, and I started reading this book with high hopes, as many of my friends had been raving about what a fantastic book it was. I'm glad to say tha... READ MORE
Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.
I LOVED THIS BOOK, IT WAS SO GOOD AND I HONESTLY LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT. I HAVE RE-READ IT SO MANY TIMES AND I WILL SO MANY MORE
P.E.R.F.E.C.T
this book is brilliant, there is no doubt you will like it!
Holly Jackson has created such a buzz on Book Twitter
With this being her debut novel, I was intrigued. I actually ended up buying all 3 books in this series.
Having sat on my physical TBR for a while, I ha... READ MORE
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING
loved it, holly jackson is truly a legend ❣️
Wow!!!
All I have to say is wow! This was an extraordinary book! I would kill to read it for the first time again! Arggggghh! Holly Jackson is an incredible autho... READ MORE
so so so good!
I first bought this is my local Waterstones, and when I got back home i had completely fell in love and had read 10 chapters already. The plot twists were ... READ MORE
Absorbing
Words can't describe how much I love this book! In short terms, it is going to be hard to beat.
WOW!!
One of the most jaw dropping mystery//crime books I have ever read. With each new development in the case came a new lead or suspect, yet the outcome was s... READ MORE
5 stars from me!!
Really well written and think it’s a perfect murder mystery where you keep attached to the characters!!
BEST BOOK EVER
I LOVE HOLLY JACKSON BEST BOOK EVER I WAS HOOKED ON EVERY PAGE SHORT CHAPTERS AND THE FUN LITTLE CLUES ALSO THE FORESHADOWING OMG ❤
Must read !
This is by far the best book I've ever read, every chapter there is a new plot twist had me gasping and crying and smiling all of the emotions
A good girls guide to murder
OMG i couldn’t believe this book
Holly Jackson is like so good i mean when i was reading i couldn't stop i had to find out what happened its like i was w... READ MORE
Worth Every Penny
Let’s just say, it’s beyond worth the hype.
Absolutely incredible
This book right here was what made me interested in reading and made me realise that I loved murder mystery books. Even years later after reading many more... READ MORE
Utterly fantastic
Honestly my favourite book ever, super gripping storyline and very well written!
AGGGTM review.
oh my god!! AMAZING. what a book honestly i had so much fun reading this book it really held you on the edge the whole time especially towards the end. And... READ MORE
A thrilling novel of an unsolved crime
A book that hooks you until the last page. The thriller and mystery genres, with hints of noir novels, weren’t among my favorites, but lately, and thanks t... READ MORE
If I could go back in time and read this again for the first time I would
I couldn't put this book down I read over half the book the day I bought it. I did not think that the person was the killer it's was full of twists and tur... READ MORE
Kept my engaged throughout
I adored this book and have passed it on to a friend to read. Was soo enjoyable and engaging to read. Kept making me want to get to the next chapter. Anyon... READ MORE
Loved it!
Currently on the third book. Absolutely loved this series! Soo good and loved the shorter chapters. I just couldn’t put it down. I’ve nearly finished the s... READ MORE
Had promise
I wasn’t persuaded by this. Wanted more from the writing, unfortunately. I’d be keen to watch the show to see if it’s any better.
Perfect book.
Oh my gosh. Never have i read a book so intriguing as this one. Its one of those books that leaves you wanting more, that leaves you awake at night just th... READ MORE
SUSPENSE!!!
Absolutely incredible with suspense being built up through out all the chapters! It is really difficult to find a book that isn‘t predictable these days an... READ MORE
Amazing Book
I love this series, I purchased the collectors edition recently and I am in love with the overall look of the book. The story had me on hooked from start t... READ MORE
Must read book!
I have really enjoyed reading this book! I love the twists and turns and the character development. The cover of this collectors edition is exquisite!! I ... READ MORE
This cover oms
Such a good book this series really got me back into reading and I was so happy when this cover came out!!
Amazing
This was one of the first books i read and finished in 2 days! Plot, characters and writing style was amazing! Definitely reccomend
Loved It
This is a very well written book. I picked it up because the theme fits right up my lane, but I didn't know what to expect because I've never read a book w... READ MORE
Simply gripping!
This is an incredible book, literally on the edge of my seat the whole time! Can’t wait for April when the sequel comes out!
Could not put this down.
As a lover of true crime documentaries, I felt I was reading one the whole time I read this book. Amazing writing, can’t wait to read the sequel!
The Best Murder Mystery Novel!
I absolutely loved this book! It's now one of my favourite murder mystery novels!
I absolutely adored seeing Pippa and Ravi's relationship evolve throughou... READ MORE
The best book ever written
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is my most favourite book that I have ever read . I’ve read all three ( which are all so incredibly amazing) . Through each ... READ MORE
The book that got me out of a reading slump!
This book is the best book I’ve ever read. I read it in 3 days, and every opportunity I got to pick it up I did. Holly Jackson did SUCH an incredible job w... READ MORE
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