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Young Adult Fiction

Good Girl, Bad Blood

Photo of Holly Jacksonby Holly Jackson
Pages
📄 441
Published
📅 2023
Read time
⏱️ ~12h
Language
🌐 EN
ISBN
🔖 9783751727945
✅ Who should read this: Young adult readers and mystery fans who enjoy suspenseful investigations and true-crime themes.

📘 About This Book

Endlich auf Deutsch! Der zweite Band der beliebten Krimireihe A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER Die New-York-Times-Bestsellerreihe, bekannt aus der Netflixserie Heartstopper Seit sie den Mordfall an Andie Bell aufgeklärt hat, ist Pip geradezu berühmt. Vom Ermitteln hat sie trotzdem erst mal genug - lieber erzählt sie in einem True-Crime-Podcast mehr darüber, wie sie geholfen hat, den wahren Mörder Andies zu finden. Doch dann erfährt sie, dass ein Bekannter aus der Nachbarschaft verschwunden ist. Und weil die Polizei erst mal nichts unternimmt, fängt Pip doch wieder an, Fragen zu stellen. Schon bald sind die Fans ihres Podcasts live dabei, wie sie nicht nur dem Verschwinden von Jamie Reynolds auf den Grund geht. Es scheint, dass Pip mal wieder an den dunklen Geheimnissen von Little Kilton rührt. Und das bringt erneut auch sie selbst in große Gefahr ... Alle Bände der Reihe: Band 1: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Band 2: Good Girl, Bad Blood Band 3: As Good as Dead Für alle Fans von One of Us Is Lying, We Were Liars und Riverdale

📖 Summary

Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson is the gripping second installment in the popular young adult mystery series that follows the investigative exploits of Pip Fitz-Amobi. After successfully solving the notorious murder case of Andie Bell, Pip has gained a surprising level of fame within her community and beyond. Having sworn off active investigating for the time being, she decides to channel her energy and experience into a new true-crime podcast. Alongside her friend, she uses the audio platform to share the intricate details of how she helped uncover the true killer and brought a measure of justice to her hometown of Little Kilton. However, Pip soon discovers that the transition from amateur detective to podcast host is not enough to keep her away from the thrill of the hunt. Her peaceful routine is shattered when she learns that a local acquaintance from her neighborhood has mysteriously vanished. Frustratingly, the local police force refuses to take immediate action, dragging their feet and leaving the missing person's family in agonizing limbo. Driven by her unyielding sense of justice and her refusal to let another tragedy go ignored, Pip makes the fateful decision to pick up her detective work once again. She begins asking the uncomfortable questions that others are too afraid to voice, diving headfirst into a web of deceit. What makes this new investigation uniquely modern and perilous is the involvement of her podcast audience. As Pip digs deeper into the disappearance of Jamie Reynolds, her dedicated listeners tune in live, following her every move and turning her private quest for truth into a public spectacle. This transparency brings its own set of dangers, putting pressure on Pip and transforming her dangerous pursuit into a high-stakes performance watched by thousands. As she uncovers troubling threads, it quickly becomes apparent that she is once again stirring up the carefully guarded dark secrets of Little Kilton. The town, which had barely recovered from the fallout of the Andie Bell case, proves to be harboring even more hidden malice, lies, and dangerous individuals. Pip must navigate a labyrinth of false leads, hostile locals, and escalating threats to find Jamie before it is too late. This 441-page young adult fiction novel builds masterfully on the foundations of the first book, offering a complex, fast-paced narrative filled with unexpected twists and turns. It explores the heavy psychological toll of amateur sleuthing, the ethics of true crime media, and the courage required to stand up against systemic apathy. Through Pip's eyes, readers are treated to a masterclass in modern mystery writing, where every clue unearths a deeper layer of corruption and personal peril.

🎯 Key Lessons

1Public platforms and true crime podcasts can be powerful tools for accountability.
2Local police departments sometimes fail to act promptly on missing persons cases.
3Uncovering buried secrets often brings unexpected and dangerous consequences.
4Amateur investigations require immense courage, critical thinking, and caution.
5Past successes do not guarantee safety when tackling new, unpredictable mysteries.

⚖️ Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

Engaging and fast-paced mystery plot

Compelling continuation of Pip's character arc

Creative use of a true-crime podcast format within the story

Suspenseful exploration of small-town dark secrets

⚠️ Cons

High stakes can feel overwhelming for an amateur teen investigator

Deals with dark themes that may require content awareness for younger readers

✍️ About the Author

Photo of Holly Jackson, author
Holly Jackson

Holly Jackson is a British author known for the young adult mystery series 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder', praised for its clever, twist-filled plotting.

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❓ FAQ

Who is the author of Good Girl, Bad Blood? +

The book is written by Holly Jackson.

What genre does this book belong to? +

It belongs to the young-adult-fiction genre.

How many pages are in the book? +

The book contains 441 pages.

What is the main plot of the story? +

Pip investigates the disappearance of a neighborhood acquaintance using her true-crime podcast after the police fail to act.

Is this part of a series? +

Yes, this is the second book in the popular crime series following the A Good Girl's Guide to Murder storyline.

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