A GOOD GIRLS GUIDE TO MURDER ( A TRIOLOGY BY HOLLY JACKSON)

Hey guys! So, I just finally finished the absolute rollercoaster that is the A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder trilogy, and honestly, I’m still vibrating. I went into this expecting a subtler mystery, but Holly Jackson really said "hold my coffee" and took me on a journey that was way darker and more twisted than I ever saw coming.

If you’ve been seeing these books all over your feed and wondering if the hype is actually real, spoiler alert: it is. I’ve stayed up way too late, ignored my texts, and lived on the edge of my seat for the last week, so I had to sit down and scream-write my thoughts on how this story evolves from a senior project into a total psychological nightmare.

If you think you know where Holly Jackson is taking you when you open the first page of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, I promise you, you don’t. What starts as a crisp, addictive amateur sleuthing story eventually spirals into a dark, blood-stained deconstruction of justice that will leave you staring at your bedroom wall at 3:00 AM. This isn't just a mystery series; it’s a slow-motion car crash of innocence, and you won’t be able to look away.

Here is my deep dive into the Fairview saga!

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1. A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER

The obsession begins with Pip Fitz-Amobi, a protagonist who is far more than your typical "teen detective." In the first book, her mission is clear: prove that the town’s most hated boy, Sal Singh, didn’t kill his girlfriend five years ago. This isn't just a story you read; it’s a case you solve. Jackson fills the pages with "found footage" elements—leaked emails, secret recordings, and Pip’s own ruthless notes—that make you feel like you’re sitting right next to her in her bedroom, pinning photos to a corkboard. The chemistry between Pip and Ravi Singh is the perfect shot of adrenaline and heart, making the dark secrets of Fairview feel like a puzzle you’re desperate to finish.

2. GOOD GIRL, BAD BLOOD

But then, the atmosphere shifts. By the time you hit Good Girl, Bad Blood, the "fun" of the investigation starts to bleed into a terrifying reality. The sequel ups the ante by utilizing the modern-day obsession with true-crime podcasts, turning Pip’s search for a missing person into a viral, real-time race against the clock. The stakes aren't just about old secrets anymore; they’re about the body count happening right now. You can feel Pip’s desperation through the page as the town she tried to save begins to turn on her, and the ending delivers a gut-punch that fundamentally changes the DNA of the series. Nothing, however, can prepare you for the finale. 

3.  AS GOOD AS DEAD

This is where Holly Jackson rips up the rulebook and throws it into the fire. The "Good Girl" we started with is gone, replaced by a girl haunted by PTSD and a stalker who knows her every move. The book takes a sharp, jagged turn into a psychological thriller that is as polarizing as it is brilliant. It’s gritty, it’s visceral, and it forces you to ask: how many monsters can you fight before you become one yourself? It is a bold, unapologetic ending to a trilogy that proves Holly Jackson is the reigning queen of the modern thriller. By the time you close the final cover, you’ll realize this was never just a guide to murder, it was a journey into the heart of darkness.

I hope my rendition of these stories are captivating enough to draw you into getting your hands on them. Until next time, keep reading, folks!