A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder

Book Review by K. Shree Varshaa

Good Girl’s Guide to Murder is a thrilling and suspenseful young adult mystery novel that keeps the readers on the edge of their seats from page to page. The plot revolves around Pippa Fitz-Amobi, a senior in high school who decides to investigate a closed murder case for her final project. The case concerns the mysterious deaths of Andie Bell and Sal Singh. Sal Singh is accused of murdering Andie and later kills himself. The more Pippa digs deeper, the more she finds herself facing a chilling reality which suggests that the truth was much darker than anyone thought it would be. It reflected the involvement of the nearest and dearest ones in events.

The author skillfully weaves together the intricate layers of a story that interconnects Pippa’s investigation, her battles, and the disturbing discoveries she made in the course of her investigation. It is hard to predict the end result because there are so many twists and turns throughout the book.

The character of Pippa is quite relatable yet so compelling; the determination and intelligence she embodies propel the story forward. Another interesting aspect is that the book format has also included interviews, diary entries, and case notes. These bring out a rather different dimension to the plot of the book.

Overall, Good Girl’s Guide to Murder was a gripping read for me and I absolutely loved it as it kept my toes on the ground throughout with its brilliant blend of suspense, complex characters, and an unpredictable plot.

I would surely recommend this book to readers who love mystery and thrillers as it would take them to another dimension of this genre.