This was a fun short read! I loved reading more about Pip from the others in this series! It’s a great short mystery story that brings you back into the world of this series, and I’m sad it’s over!

This was very fun and very clever and I have never related more to a main character in such a brief window. I desperately need there to be interactive Murder mystery nights that allow me to collect clues, solve puzzles, and solve a mystery like an escape room, but in my house with my friends and in costume. I need this. And I will get it right. Mark my words.

A delightful little novella about Pippa before she got into podcasts and solving crime.

This prequel to A Good Girl's Guide to Murder was nothing like what I had expected and that made it even a better reading experience for me. Pipp and her friends have a murder mystery dinner party, where each of them plays a different character and they collect clues to find out who the killer is.

The mystery itself was fun and thrilling and the way it was all put together was quite brilliant. The best part for me was when Pipp reveals her suspect and motive. I loved seeing again how her mind works.

A nice addition to the series

This is a novella by Holly Jackson. Her books are a must read for me. and this one didn't disappoint. it's a super fast read. it's a prequel to "A Good Girl's Guide" series. I highly recommend reading this and the whole series if you haven't already. You won't able to put it down.

this was a super quick and easy to read novella that’s also a prequel to the “a good girl’s guide” series.

this novella features pippa, and her gang of friends, playing a murder mystery game. each character puts on a persona and they all try to figure out which one of them murdered the “victim” by following clues. through this “murder” we get to see how pip’s mind works once again. and the mystery of the investigation leads pip to figure out what her project’s topic should be.

revisiting these characters after a while was such a joy! of course, the regular friend group was fun to revisit. it was especially interesting to see their dynamic while knowing what comes later on in the series. i also liked seeing jaime, i feel like we got to know his character a bit more in this book which would’ve been good to know when reading the second installment in the series!

for a novella, this was pretty good! i read it in one sitting and it was fun to see everything unravel (even if i may be biased because this series means the world to me and i have background knowledge that first time readers would not). the mini plot twist also surprised me a bit too!

for anyone judging the series based on this novella, i recommend you continue to stick it out! even if this wasn’t your favorite!

Thank you, NetGalley for this advanced reader copy of Kill Joy by Holly Jackson. I really enjoyed this book. I don’t think it lived up to the hype of her other books, but it was a quick fun read that I would recommend.

Really enjoyed the series and absolutely loved the prequel. While reading this short story, I was able to get a feel for how Pippa's detective character grew. It was interesting seeing how her goal of solving a mystery started and how she took on the final project/case.

Overall, the writing drew me in and I enjoyed all the characters in the book.
I would recommend reading the series prior to the prequel.

Thank you NetGally for this advanced copy of Kill Joy.

I loved this peek into Pip's brain!

In this prequel, the gang throws a murder mystery party and things go a bit awry.

While I would have loved higher stakes, I did love to see Pip's character, sense of justice, and knack for digging (a bit obsessively) come to light.

Thanks to the author and publisher for an advanced e-reader in exchange for an honest review.

This is a fun prequel novella for the series A Good Girl's Guide to Murder. It started a little bit slow, but once the murder mystery game started, I thought the story picked up. It was short and sweet and gave us a great sense for Pippa's personality and how she got started with her amateur investigation skills. Fun addition to the series!

*Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Children's/Delacourte Press for the advanced reader's copy.

A Good Girls Guide to Murder is one of my FAVORITE books. I have recommended it to so many people. I thought this prequel was absolutely perfect, and so cute! I love Pip so any story giving us more of her is a win in my book. As usual with Jackson's novel, the writing was great.

A fun and quick novella that quenches my thirst for some more Pip! This was fast paced, funny and cute. I really enjoyed the murder mystery party setting as well.

I'm terrible at reviewing novellas as they're so short I don't want to give any of it away so this will be short and sweet. I did enjoy reading this and it took me less than an hour to finish which is always a bonus. It was very fast paced, as it should be considering the length of it. The story definitely held my attention with the whodunit aspect and I enjoyed the little thrills thrown into it. The ending perfectly tied into the beginning of the first book in the series and I liked learning more about the main character and her friends before everything went down afterwards. Overall, a quick fun read that has me anticipating Holly Jackson's even more.

Thanks so much to Random House Children's, Delacorte Press for the gifted copy for my review!

It was a fun little catch-up with the characters but honestly, I just read it for the nostalgia. Average at best, I still love the characters and the original series though.

Title: A Captivating Thriller: Holly Joackson's "Kill Joy"

"Kill Joy" by Holly Jackson is a gripping thriller that takes readers on a roller-coaster ride of suspense, secrets, and unexpected twists. With an intriguing premise and well-developed characters, this novel keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

One of the strongest aspects of "Kill Joy" is the author's ability to craft multifaceted characters. Their complexities make for a fascinating and relatable characters, and the supporting cast adds depth and layers to the story. It's a world I enjoy returning back to. Each character has their secrets and motives, keeping readers guessing about their true intentions until the very end.

Holly Jackson skillfully builds tension throughout, creating an atmosphere of unease and suspense. The pacing is generally well-done, with occasional moments of heightened intensity that will have readers unable to put the book down. The intricate plot twists are executed with precision, constantly reshaping the direction of the story, making it unpredictable and engaging.

Moreover, the author's prose is fluid and engaging, drawing readers into the world she has crafted. Descriptive passages paint vivid scenes, immersing readers in the chilling and atmospheric setting of "Kill Joy." The dialogue is natural and contributes to the character development, making the interactions between the characters feel authentic. It might occasionally suffer from pacing lulls imo.

In conclusion, "Kill Joy" is a well-crafted and captivating thriller that will delight fans of the genre. Jackson demonstrates her skill in creating a suspenseful narrative with intriguing characters and a gripping plot. If you enjoy dark secrets, mind-bending mysteries, and a touch of psychological suspense, "Kill Joy" is undoubtedly worth a read.

This was fun! It was a quick, easy read that still added to the GGGTM universe. I liked seeing everyone before Pip started her project, and getting to see what inspired her to even start it in the first place. It was a fun prequel and I would recommend it to anyone who’s a fan of the series.

I could read stories about murder mystery dinners and parties endlessly. And I would not mind one bit if Holly Jackson kept on writing them! Such a fast-paced and entertaining story, KILL JOY gave me all that I was looking for on a weekend read in the middle of a slump. Engaging and tense, I just loved it!

A prequel to "A Good Girls Guide to Murder," this was another great book in the overall series from Holly Jackson. I do think that it was enjoyable but not as hard hitting as the others BUT it is still very good.

I was unable to read this book because I was unable to download it, however I have no doubt it was good because Holly Jackson is amazing.

A great follow up prequel of sorts to the A Good Girls Guide to Murder series. Pip and her friends join together for a night playing a murder mystery game assuming the roles of different characters and trying to solve the case of who done it. Gives a glimpse of how Pip came up with the idea for her senior project that started the series. Great for those that read the series and need a little bit of Pip and friends back in their lives!

This book was a fun little read. I always enjoyed Holly's work so I was looking forward to reading this one. I always love a YA Mystery Thriller book and Holly always knows how to do that when it comes to writing these types of stories. The setting of the story was fun and trying to figure out who the killer was. You know you can always count on Pip and her mystery solving!