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GOOD GIRL, BAD BLOOD

Holly Jackson

Pip investigates the disappearance of her friend. (Ages 14 and up)

Ages 14+Source checked

Why this age? The mystery involves abduction, murder-related danger, threats, trauma, grief, and sustained suspense. Romance and sexual content are limited, but the emotional intensity and crime themes suit mature teens. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age14+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Death of a character3/5
  • Strong language3/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional generic references to products or technology.

Death of a character3/5
Why this rating?

Death is a central element, involving investigations into past and current disappearances/murders.

Graphic injury2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional descriptions of injuries or crime scenes, but not excessively graphic.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Includes moderate profanity consistent with a modern young adult setting.

LGBTQIA characters1/5
Why this rating?

Minor representation among supporting characters.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist has a budding relationship, but it is secondary to the mystery plot.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Sustained suspense includes stalking-like danger, threats, disappearance, pursuit, and fear that characters may be harmed.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Minimal, usually limited to brief mentions of relationships.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional social drinking or mention of substances by older characters.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Includes threats of violence, physical confrontations, and a depiction of kidnapping.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Pip and others confront intimidation, uncertainty, and personal danger in pursuit of truth and justice, sometimes taking substantial risks.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The investigation encourages lateral thinking, research, clue analysis, podcasting, and creative problem-solving under pressure.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Includes diverse characters, though the focus remains tightly on the mystery plot.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Touches on investigative processes and the ethics of true-crime media.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist shows empathy for victims and their families.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

The story explores justice, accountability, privacy, media responsibility, grief, and the consequences of pursuing the truth.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Pip acts as a determined, principled, and intelligent lead character.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in GOOD GIRL, BAD BLOOD would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in GOOD GIRL, BAD BLOOD, and what caused that change?
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