I didn't care for the dark turn for Pip in this book, especially since this book is to be for teens. I like dark, but redeeming stories, and this was just dark.

I LOVED this book! Right up until I didn't.

So, it's a great conclusion. It makes sense, it wraps up nicely. We get a giant twist about halfway through...which has repercussions stretching back to the first book-wicked cool! The rest of the book is trying to figure out how to make the twist...work?

There's a weird moral dilemma going on, here, though... We take some drastic action and then we're struggling with what's right or better for the world in general. Awesome. This is what fiction is for: asking questions we didn't think we could ask and pondering what the result would be in our own lives. Well done, there.

However, once we've made some pretty intense and far-reaching commitments, there's this weird backtrack. As if the author felt the need to remind you that her characters really are amazing people with staggeringly awesome morals. It felt...like a band-aid? Like we didn't want to say that what the characters did was actually okay. It's a bizarre message that made me feel confused.

I'm fine with a morally grey area. It's where most people actually live. But, they can't be saints if they commit crimes. I still don't know if I'm supposed to be pleased and fulfilled or uneasy?

Disappointing. I was so excited to read the final installment of the AGGGTM series but this one just didn’t do it for me. Spoiler alert.

I think having Pip choose to kill Jason and not just escape was a bad idea. I was enjoying the book up until that point. Then I was no longer invested. I continued reading to see where Holly was going with this but I thought the whole idea of framing Max and Pip and Ravi messing with the corps was just too far-fetched. And then the end of the book just ended. Sure, they made it clear that she got away with it but it was so anti-climactic. Not a well done ending to what started as a fantastic trilogy.
These deadly games

WOW! This book was a ride! First I want to say that this book was given to me in exchange for my honest review, but having read the first two books already, I would have purchased this book anyway myself.

I think this review is best done in two parts: the first being about the book itself and the second part being about the overall story that is told over the course of the trilogy.

As with the first two, the third book is wonderfully written. I really enjoy Holly Jackson’s writing style and look forward to reading more of her books in the future. There are some trigger warnings in this book I think the reader should know going in. It takes you to some really dark places in Pip’s mind and her character development, while a good one, is also scary. Triggers include: kidnapping, murder (obvi), claustrophobia, drug use, and depression. The story primary focuses on a serial killer that Pip is after and the identity of the killer isn’t even the most shocking part of this book. The plot keeps twisting and turning and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end. It was really well written, but not particularly a fast read. I finished this book in a week which is longer than my normal read time and Christmas did take place within that week, however it was really heavy and intense in places, and I found myself needing to take a break from it. I had to put the book down and go out for fresh air or watch garbage TV to get my mind off of it. It was not necessarily a bad thing, but maybe something you should know going into the book.

The story overall is so good. It completely comes full circle and all the loose ends are all neatly wrapped up. I wouldn’t say there is necessarily a happy ending but after the events Pip goes through in all three books, I don’t think there could have been a happy ending. It ends realistically which I appreciate, however I wish there was more of an epilogue. The story is smart which I also appreciate. No stone is left unturned in the end. Things that I had completely forgotten about from Book 1 were brought back into play in a really smart way.

Overall, this was a wonderful series. It takes you on a dark and twisty ride! I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from Holly Jackson.

Thank you for the advanced copy of this book! I will be posting my review on social media, to include Instagram, Amazon, Goodreads, and Instagram!

"Who will look for you when you're the one who disappears?"
It's summertime and Pip is trying to enjoy her last few months with her family before she heads off to college. She is used to getting death threats and hate comments from some of the listeners of her viral, true-crime podcast. She usually just shrugs it off. She is finding that increasingly difficult to accomplish, as one repetitive comment from an anonymous sender stands out to her. "Who will look for you when you're the one who disappears?" At first, it seemed harmless like all the rest, but now she's not so sure. Who keeps saying this to her? Does this threat hold more weight than the others? Soon she realizes that someone is watching her, as the threats escalate. The threats have similarities with a known, and caught, serial killer. Was the wrong man behind bars? Will she be able to solve this case before it's too late?
I loved every second of this book and don't even know how to put into words how amazing it was! I have to say, I think it was my favorite in the series! I couldn't stop reading it, wanting to pick it right back up the second I had to put it down. This was unpredictable and had me on the edge of my seat. The only thing I hate, is that it's over! I want more. I need more! I hope Holly Jackson decides to write another book for this series after all. I love Pip and Ravi and their crime-solving ways. As always, Bailey Carr and the full cast did an amazing job reading this story. Bailey Carr is by far my favorite narrator yet! She really makes the story come alive, she doesn't just read the words, she paints the story in your mind. I highly recommend this series to all thriller lovers! I can't wait to see what Holly Jackson comes up with next.
I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

Though some parts were overly dramatic and maybe unbelievable by some, I still loved it. Loved the entire series. The main character Pip delves into how to get away with murder while taking justice into her own hands in this finale to the Good Girls trilogy. The thought process that was applied to create the how to get away with murder focus was interesting. The relationship between Pip & Ravi was spot on representative of high school love. My students are loving the series.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley for an honest review.

Did I accidently read some Jon Snow fanfiction?? Because half this book was whining and carrying on about regrets. Seriously though Pip, where is my strong heroine? If you are going to do something that drastic, own it, don't whine about it for half the book. Geez.

Even with the whining, I still enjoyed the book, although I definitely think it was the weakest of the three.

This entire series is stunning. I'm not usually a big murder mystery reader, but this series blew me away. As Good As Dead is the compelling finale to Pip's journey is uncovering the truth about what happened to Andie Bell and Sal Singh. Throughout the twists and turns of this story, Holly Jackson did a phenomenal job in holding my attention and keeping me guessing. Every prediction I made was wrong. I can't wait to see what she writes next.

If you had asked me after A Good Girl's Guide to Murder where I thought this series was heading I wouldn't have been even slightly close, but that doesn't at all mean that I didn't like how things ended. As usual, Holly Jackson's plotting and attention to detail are amazing. I was amazed with how everything became so interconnected throughout the books and I feel like there were practically no plot holes left at the end. Pip went through a lot of character development throughout this series and while she was definitely at her darkest point in this book she was also at her most cunning. I still admire Pip for her dedication, tenacity, and foresight. She and Ravi were amazing in this book and I love them just as much as I did in the previous books. I don't want to say anything that will spoil the ending but I will say that the plot is dark and so clever. The buildup is that perfect kind of agonizing that keeps you turning the pages to absorb the story all while wanting to skip ahead so you can finally figure out the mystery. I will definitely be reading more from this author and am very happy with this conclusion.

As you're reading my review, keep in mind that I loved the first two books in the series. Up until this book, this was probably my favorite ya mystery series. Then this book happened.
Pip is trying to cope with the events that happened in the previous books and move on to college. However, it's hard to put the past behind her when someone keeps sending her threatening messages anonymously and she's being sued for slander. In hunting for a stalker, she uncovers more than she bargained for.
I try very hard not to bash books on netgalley, but this was terrible. All of the character development flew right out the window. I have no idea why the author made the choices she did with these characters, but I think she went too far.

Thank you to Random House Children's, Delacorte Press, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this title.

I have read all 3 books in this series and enjoyed each one for slightly different reasons. There were a lot of twists and turns in this final book of the series. It kept me guessing all the way through. This book was a little darker than its predecessors and some of the situations that Pip got herself into were a little shocking and unsettling, but not unrealistic. All of the books have seemed more geared towards upper high school students and book 3 is no exception. They may be just the thing to get a reluctant high schooler reading.

This finale took a twist that I never saw coming. Although it confirmed what I had suspected throughout the first two, I absolutely did not have everything figured out. Holly Jackson did an amazing job of wrapping the series up.

It took me a while to get into it, but once it got moving it was just as good as the other two books. Following Pips final case was everything you would expect, but got even deeper than you would think! People who loved the first two are going to be happy with the final conclusion.

I have read all of the "Good Girl" books. I really liked the first one. I didn't like the second one as much. This one really disappointed me. I do not like the actions of the main character. She manipulated all of the people in her life and did so many other questionable/illegal acts.

AS GOOD AS DEAD BOOK REVIEW

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Drink rec: 19 Crimes Cab Sauv🍷

As soon as I saw that the final book in the AGGGTM series was out, I knew I had to read it ASAP! I was completely OBSESSED with the first two books in this series and completely devoured them last year!🤩

As Good As Dead felt a bit darker to me and the main character, Pip, is more jaded and feeling the impact of all the trauma she has been through. I’m not sure I’d necessarily classify it as YA or recommend it to younger readers because it felt a bit more mature than the first two books in the series.

Even though some parts were a bit unbelievable, I really enjoyed the plot and couldn’t put it down! I had to know how things would turn out for Pip, especially because she was making some seriously questionable decisions! 🤣

I feel like although this book was a bit on the long side, it wrapped up the series nicely and I feel satisfied with how everything turned out! I will definitely read more Holly Jackson books in the future!

It's the summer before college for Pip and the summer after her hit podcast, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder has gone viral after solving TWO of her town's mysteries. Pip is recovering from PTSD and trying to get herself back to "normal" before going off to school in the fall, but there have been mysterious events that transcend coincidence. Now, it's Pip being stalked by a mysterious person who has adopted some signatures of a convicted serial killer. Who will look for Pip when she's the one who disappears?
Written in 3rd person from Pip's POV, the third book follows the events after Pip's encounter with death as she struggles to cope with PTSD. The tone is definitely much darker than the previous two installments and Jackson does an excellent job in describing Pip's mindset. Pip is in a moral conundrum as she recognizes that life and justice--and crime--are not always the face-value black-and-white that she believed for so long. She struggles with this new truth as she tries to figure out who is sending her vaguely threatening texts, DMs, and surprises on her driveway. The first part of the book is a slow burn (and I mean sloooooow with the climax occurring stunningly fast. This was my least favorite of the three ONLY BECAUSE of the ending that--ok, fine, wrapped things up without slapping readers in the face--left me with whiplash. The prose, at times, sounded repetitive and dragged on when describing Pip's mental state and I wasn't 100% sold on the motivations for (many of) Pip's actions. Solid 3: it was fine.

It started out amazing, but it took a turn that I didn't like. The book was worth finishing, but I did consider skipping it.

I have mixed feelings about this book. Part of me really enjoyed seeing Pip, Ravi, and their friends again, and the mystery was very shocking. Pip's descent into darkness was very well written. However, I didn't feel like the characters really felt like themselves in this book. Pip and Ravi acted in ways that felt very out of character, and I didn't like many of the choices they made. The pacing also felt strange. Many parts of this book were also quite disturbing to read about. Overall, I was a bit disappointed by this conclusion to this series, but I did love seeing some of my favorite characters again and following them for one final mystery!

A return to A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder in the final installment.
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Pip Fitz-Amobi is haunted by the last investigation she helped solve. She isn’t sleeping without the help of Xanax she’s buying from a dealer and her PTSD is out of control. She’s weeks away from attending college, but she can’t focus on that because Pip now has a stalker. One she believes is from a case that was solved years ago putting an innocent man in jail. “Who will look for you when you’re the one who disappears?” Now it’s Pip who’s looking over her shoulder and everything is coming full circle back to the case that started it all.
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The struggle with some series is keeping the reader interested and each book progressing forward as the series moves on. Jackson has NAILED this. Each book actually got better and better, in my opinion. At the 50% mark this novel flips the entire book—entire series—on its head and blew me away. I totally cried at the end! I cannot wait to see what Jackson writes next. This YA mystery releases 8.5. Make sure you have all 3 books. This is a MUST READ trilogy.
CW: drug use, murder, violence, death