4.5 stars. Thanks to Netgalley and Ballantine for the E-ARC. I want to start of saying that this was such a fast read which is not usually the case for thrillers for me I just breezed thru it the vibe was vibing I felt energetic while reading it. Jet must solve her own murder because she was attacked and will literally die in a week. I know I know but give it a chance and you will not regret it. The twist were turning and I was fooled more than once even when I thought I was right and then I ended up being right but was so twisted I was like nah.

This author has a real talent for creating characters you can truly connect with and root for—and Jet is no exception. The premise of her trying to solve her own murder, knowing she’s going to die, adds a compelling twist. As she unravels the mystery, Jet is also forced to confront emotionally charged moments from her past, adding depth to the story. While the pacing felt a bit slow at times, I still really enjoyed the overall journey and the twist at the end.

3.75 stars

Well ... damn. Okay. ugly tears!! .... I didn't see that coming. I mean I thought I knew where this may go and that it would be super crazy because I have read other books by this author and it's always a whirlwind but EVERY SINGLE PERSON in this book is so damn toxic, I couldn't keep up. So much drama. But my heart hurts.

It's very much a whodunit type of mystery, it keeps you guessing until the very end and I devoured this book in a day.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-arc in exchange for a review!

Well this was an interesting read!! My first read by Ms. Jackson but won’t be my last.

I thought this was thought provoking mystery. Had me guessing until the end. Not only was this a mystery but also an emotional story for Jet.

Definitely one I would recommend to all mystery/thriller readers….if you like a story that will keep you guessing this is one for you.

I did feel it dragged a little in some spots and could’ve been a little shorter but definitely worth the read.

Not Quite Dead Yet takes a sharp turn from Holly Jackson’s previous work, offering readers something quite different—but still gripping. The premise is undeniably intriguing, and Jackson’s knack for pacing and suspense remains strong throughout. While this one veers more into unconventional territory, it still manages to keep you hooked with twists that feel fresh and unexpected.

Though it may not have the same tone or structure as her other books, it’s a bold and entertaining read that proves Jackson isn’t afraid to try something new.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this advance copy.

Jet returns home from a night out and is attacked in her own home. As a result of her injuries, Jet has been told that she has 1 week (or less) to live. With no leads in her assault, Jet makes it her mission to find out who attempted to murder. She teams up with her childhood friend and together they discover that their family and friends are not what what they thought them to be. There are many family secrets that are revealed and twists that unfold throughout this 7 day race to find Jet's attacker.
Great book. I loved that it was told from Jet's point of view. I think this will keep the reader engaged and anxious to solve the murder with Jet.

Holly really knows what she is doing, this kept me on the edge of my seat while also breaking my heart. I look forward in seeing what she does next!

I kinda preferred the Reappearance of Rachel Price but this was still really good and had me crying at the end!! It was diff knowing what was gonna happen but still shook me at the end.

Thanks Net Galley and Random House for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!! This one just came out so yall better run!

I’ve read every Holly Jackson book, and this one completely delivered. She has a true talent for keeping readers guessing—I was hooked from chapter one, convinced I could figure it out, and still totally wrong (in the best way). I tore through this in under 25 hours, caught up in every twist and turn alongside Jet. Smart, suspenseful, and impossible to put down. Another win from Holly Jackson.

I have been a huge fan of Holly Jackson's works since picking up The Reappearance of Rachel Price last year! I knew I wanted to give her adult debut a try, and it did not disappoint.

The plot of this book was so intriguing, and it will keep you hooked from beginning to end. We wasted no time getting into the thick of the plot which I really appreciate in a thriller/mystery. Our characters feel complex, and even our side characters are memorable and unique. The twists throughout this book continued to throw me, and I really didn't see any of them coming. I will say that this book still read YA to me, and the characters, although lovable, came off a bit childish.

If you've never read any of Holly's books, I think this could be a perfect starting point! It's fast paced and gripping with plot twists that will keep you on your toes. I highly HIGHLY reccommend!

Thank you to Ballantine - Bantam and NetGalley for the eARC! All opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley, Holly Jackson, and Random House Publishing Group Ballantine for the eARC. I absolutely loved this thriller! With a unique and compelling storyline, it hooks you from the very first page. Tragic and heartbreaking, yet ultimately satisfying. Could you solve your own murder? You’ll have to read this twisty, unforgettable thriller to find out!

If you're a fan of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, you will likely love Not Quite Dead Yet. It's a thoroughly entertaining read, but it's not the jump to adult thrillers that I was hoping to see Holly Jackson make. The plot synopsis grabbed me right from the start. After all, what's more intriguing than trying to solve your own attempted murder? I just wanted it to be darker and grittier. I wanted Jet to be more complex. I don't want to sound like I didn't enjoy NQDY, because I did. It just wasn't exactly what I wanted it to be, which is a me problem.

This one kept me guessing until the end! Holly Jackson delivered a spectacular murder mystery from a unique perspective of the girl who was murdered but not quite dead yet. I thoroughly enjoyed the character development, though, some of the plot got a little confusing in parts. Overall, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 stars!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

On Halloween night, Jet is brutally attacked in her family's home. She wakes up in the hospital with devastating news: she can either undergo a risky surgery with a low chance of success - or do nothing and face a ticking clock. Her doctor estimates she has just seven days to live before an aneurysm ends her life.

Determined to find out who did this to her, Jet spends her final days piecing together the mystery with the help of her childhood friend, Billy. As the two race against time and dig deeper, they uncover not just clues, but chilling secrets that might explain exactly why someone wanted Jet dead. Will Jet find the truth before her time runs out… or die never knowing who her killer was?

I really enjoyed this book! It was dark, twisty, and impossible to put down. Holly Jackson does what she does best: builds tension that pulls you right into the investigation. I felt like I was chasing leads with Jet and Billy the entire time, and I had to know how it would all unfold. What also made this book so great was the urgency of the timeline - Jet has just seven days to solve her own murder and that looming deadline made everything feel more intense.

That said, Jet wasn't always my favorite - she came across as a bit immature at times, and I struggled to understand her choice to shut out her family during what could be her last days. But even with those moments, the pacing and reveals kept me fully hooked. Overall I gave it 4 stars!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion!

Did I look at this book like I might not actually like it? Yes but did I love it? Also yes

I love that Holly Jackson is not afraid to let her characters die. Did I think that somehow there would be a live saving measure and then the character that we knew was going to die form the end of the first chapter would be saved and everything would be better? Yes. But did she die? Also yes. By no means do I like unnecessary deaths in books but I also don't want everyone to be saved just because it's a fairy tale. These stories are not fairy tales, they are murder mysteries and there should be murders.

Anyway mini love Holly Jackson rant but regardless this was a great book without unnecessary fluff.

This was a fun quick read that I enjoyed. Holly Jacksons writing is amazing, and I honestly need to finish A Good Girls Guide to Murder as well as pick up some of her other novels.
I felt the concept was unique since I've never read a book where someone only has a limited amount of time before they have to solve their murder because they didn't die during the original attempt. Now what fell flat was one of the plot twists for me, it was just so obvious the reveal was unfortunately executed. Although that did take away from the story a little bit, the other plot twists weren't bad and I enjoyed them
Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Ballantine for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Jet always thought she had plenty of time to do things later in life. Then she is attacked and suffers a head injury. The doctor tells her that within a week she'll have an aneurysm and be dead. Jet decides to use that week to figure out who attacked her. Her friend, Billy, works with her to solve the mystery of her own murder. Jet's funny personality helps to offset the murder mystery plot. Does Jet figure out who did it before she dies?

There is a technical term to describe Not Quite Dead Yet, by Holly Jackson, and I believe it is “blubberfest.” This is in no way a criticism; I loved the book. The story of Jet Mason, bashed in the head three times with a hammer at her home on Halloween night, is actually both sad and uplifting at the same time. Jet is discovered by her childhood friend Billy, and when she comes to in the hospital, she learns her very unusual injuries will result in an aneurysm that will almost certainly kill her within a week. Rather than curl up and accept her fate, Jet decides she’s going to solve her own murder before she dies. She enlists Billy’s help, and together they wind through a maze of obstacles, mysteries, old family secrets, and dangers to achieve her goal. Jet’s family was virtually destroyed by the death by drowning of her sister in the family pool when she was a teenager. Billy’s mother left his family and never contacted him again shortly after, making it all the more poignant that these two damaged friends could reunite to help not just the one dying, but also the one who will be left behind.

My only niggling criticism of the events leading to the revelation of the killer’s identity is that Jet experiences several extremely intense physical tests in her quest that I’m not sure a person in her extremely fragile condition could survive. Probably some perfectly healthy people couldn’t survive them, especially a fire that traps her in her father’s warehouse. But Jet is nothing if not plucky, as I believe Nancy Drew used to be described, so she makes it and has us rooting for her all the way. Once I stopped sobbing and tried to gather my thoughts at the end, I could only highly recommend it. One needs a good blubber now and then.

Not Quite Dead Yet is Holly Jackson’s razor-sharp adult debut—and it’s every bit as addictive and fast-paced as her YA hits, but with a darker, more dangerous edge.

Jet is a compelling and chaotic protagonist—sarcastic, messy, and impossible not to root for. When someone tries to kill her, she survives, but now she’s racing to figure out who did it before they finish the job. What follows is a brilliantly twisted, high-octane mystery filled with secrets, betrayal, and morally gray choices.

Jackson’s move into adult fiction is seamless. The stakes feel higher, the violence more visceral, and the characters more layered. Still, her signature voice is intact: witty, sharp, and unrelenting. Every chapter leaves you needing “just one more.”

And don’t forget WWJD

I love the Good Girls Guide To Murder series. And this one was just as good. A must read that will keep you saying “just one more chapter.”