Hi everyone! How is it already December?! I feel like I was just writing my October Mini Review! Since it’s the first of the month, this week’s post is my November Mini Review! I read four books this month. I started the month by re-reading The Hungers Games for the book vs movie comparison I posted earlier this month. Then I ended the month finishing A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series. I reviewed the first book in last month’s review and even though I read the second book last month, I’m going to review the whole series below. Along with a new favorite romance book! I hope you enjoy my November Mini Review!

Synopsis: Russ Callaghan and Aurora Roberts both go to Maple Hills and after a chance meeting at a party they have a passionate one-night stand. But Aurora slips out before Russ has the chance to ask her out. They never think they’ll see each other again, but suddenly they’re both camp counselors at the same camp. Both hoping for a fresh start and to escape for the summer. The biggest rule at camp is “no staff fraternizing” and Russ can’t afford to lose this job, but Aurora has never been one to care about the rules. Will they be able to work together as friends or was their one-night stand the spark to a fire they can’t put out?

I read Hannah Grace’s other book, Icebreaker and absolutely loved it! So when I saw she came out with another book following one of the characters from Icebreaker, I knew I needed to read it! I love this book as well! This book is on the spicier side, not too much, but more than one chapter’s worth, so if you like a clean romance, this is not the book for you. One of my least favorite troupes when reading romance is the miscommunication troupe. This book does have that, but it was resolved efficiently! I just really loved the storyline and development of the characters! The epilogue was super cute as well!

Playlist listened to on Spotify: wildfire: russ and aurora

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Synopsis: Five years ago Sal Singh murdered his girlfriend, Andie Bell, but her body was never found and he killed himself before the police could question him more. The police know he did it. Everyone in town agrees. But Pippa Fitz-Amobi isn’t so sure. Now a Senior she decides to reexamine the case for her Capstone Project. Her original topic was to present how the print and media played a part in the investigations and implications of guilt. However, she soon discovers secrets and holes that may prove that Sal is innocent. Before long she is in a deep obsession, determined to find the truth. Then someone threatens her to stop looking and Pip finds herself in danger. How far will they go to stop Pip from finding out the truth?

Playlist listened to on Spotify: a good girl’s guide to murder

Good Girl, Bad Blood Synopsis: Pip’s podcast went viral after covering the story of Sal Singh and Andie Bell, but she is done with being a detective, done with the obsession, done with the secrets. But when someone she knows goes missing, she knows the second season is inevitable. On the night of the memorial for the sixth-anniversary deaths of Sal and Andie, Jamie Reynolds disappears. The police don’t believe he is truly missing. But, Pip has a feeling that something is wrong and she is the only one who can find him. How many secrets can a small town have? And which ones will lead to Jamie’s discovery?

Playlist listened to on Spotify: good girl, bad blood

As Good As Dead Synopsis: After finishing the second season of her podcast Pip is headed off to college. With the popularity of it, she is used to the hate comments, but one sticks out of all the others. “Who will look for you when you’re the one who disappears?” Soon strange things start happening and Pip starts piecing together that they’re all connected and that she has a stalker. As she does more research she discovers ties between her stalker and a local serial killer. But they were caught six years ago. Is it a copy cat or is the person behind bars innocent? The police don’t believe her, so she does what she does best. Become the detective and find the suspect herself. As Pip uncovers more secrets everything starts to come full circle, but if she doesn’t find the answers, she’ll be the one who disappears.

Playlist listened to on Spotify: as good as dead

Overall thoughts on the series: This was a fantastic series! I highly recommend it! Every book kept me guessing, however, there were a few things I caught on to, but then bam there would be a big twist! I read the first book in almost one sitting, it kept me hooked the whole time! I wrote all my thoughts about the first book in last month’s mini review. The second book was good, but not as good as the first. I was not expecting the ending though! Lastly, the third book. Wow this one! It perfectly ties all three books together and left me in complete shock. I was halfway through it and I was like “There’s no way, there’s still half a book to read! What is going to happen now!” This is a great YA mystery, thriller series and I think everyone should read it!

I hope you enjoyed my November Mini Review! Leave me a comment below if you’ve read any of these books! What did you read in November? Check out the Books category on my home page for more book reviews and recommendations. Please give me a follow on Instagram or Facebook to stay updated about when I post! As always, thank you for your continued support!

Take care and stay safe,

Renée