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Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson


Pip isn’t a detective anymore. With Ravi’s help, she starts a podcast to tell the world the truth about the Andie Bell case. But on the six-year anniversary of Andie and Sal’s deaths, Jamie Reynolds goes missing. Unresolved mysteries and hidden clues begin to surface. Investigating his disappearance uncovers more dark secrets surrounding this small town, just like last time. But now, the whole world is listening. Will Pip find him in time?

Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson is a really solid sequel, it keeps the mystery from the first book but raises the emotional stakes. This books does a great job showing how truth and obsession can become dangerous, for you and the people you love. Pip's character development is one of the best parts. You can really see how fame, trauma and obsession starts affecting her. The ending is extremely emotional. It makes you think about justice, morality, and how blurred those lines can get.

Reviewed by V.V., Grade 11
Glendale Central Library 
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Melissa said…
After solving a murder case, Pip is done with investigations and wants a normal life. But when someone in her town goes missing, she gets pulled back in despite her promises to stop. As she digs deeper, she uncovers secrets that make the case more dangerous than she expected. The story follows her search for the truth while dealing with pressure, fear, and the consequences of her past actions.

This book is really gripping and feels more intense than the first one. I liked how Pip’s character develops—she’s not just confident anymore, you can see how everything is starting to affect her mentally. The mystery is interesting and has a lot of twists that keep you guessing. Sometimes it feels a little stressful because of how serious things get, but that’s also what makes it so good.

Reviewed by Anonymous, Grade 11
Glendale Central Library
June 17, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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