Readers who enjoyed A Good Girl's Guide to Murder or One of Us Is Lying will likely be captivated by As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson. Ideal for young adult mystery-thriller enthusiasts who appreciate intricate plots, strong female protagonists, and unpredictable twists.

Holly Jackson's As Good As Dead concludes the series with a dark, gripping narrative that keeps readers on edge. Fans appreciate its intense twists and character depth, though some feel the plot stretches plausibility. Despite mixed feelings about its darker tone, it delivers a satisfying, albeit unsettling, finale to the trilogy.

As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson follows Pip, an 18-year-old high school senior in Fairview, Connecticut, as she grapples with the consequences of her true crime podcast exposing an acquitted serial rapist, leading to a libel suit. Meanwhile, a stalker mimicking the DT Killer's methods targets her, escalating to abduction. Pip escapes, kills her abductor, and with her boyfriend's help, incriminates Max, the rapist. Themes include Justice Denied, The Struggle to Be Heard, and Pure Evil.

Suspenseful / Dark / Mysterious / Gritty / Challenging

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