Not Quite Dead Yet: A GMA Book Club Pick: A Novel

I totally loved this book. I highly recommend!

Really good read!

I know this book will stick with me for a long time. The very beginning I was like "I'm not sure I'm going to like Jet." But, things get insane and the characters grow and change and I end up having a lot of appreciation and love for Jet. Billy (Jet's interest) is amazing. He's there for her when her mom becomes unbearable. I'm so glad he was with her until the end. I was worried when she was taken to jail that they wouldn't get much time. But thankfully and sadly, he was able to be with her at the end. This book was one of a kind (in the best way possible). It's sad, but written so well. Everyone plays their part, and there are a lot of points in the book where you think you know who attacked Jet but I didn't know til the end. Incredible book.

Not Quite Dead Yet is a solid, original, and emotionally engaging thriller that confirms Holly Jackson as a master of the genre. The premise is a powerful hook, the characters stay with you, and the desire to discover the culprit is real. The 4 stars reflect my appreciation for a book that kept me glued to the pages and made me think, while recognizing that some aspects of the structure and style could have been polished for a truly impeccable experience.

Perfect for those seeking a thriller with an out-of-the-ordinary idea, who appreciate complex protagonists and are not afraid of an ending that aims more for emotional realism than a predictable happy ending. An excellent read, especially if you love stories of family secrets and investigations against time.

What a roller coaster!! If it weren’t for my book club I probably never would have picked up this book (however I can absolutely see myself binge watching the Reece Witherspoon limited series). I’m normally one for fantasy and romance and recently, cosy mysteries. But this was phenomenal. Jet is a fabulous character. Rough around the edges and yet fiercely brave in her “realness”. Very relatable with an excellent spattering of humour. The choices she is up against really make you think “what would I do in this situation?” and “what really matters, in the end?” I cried with her letter to Reggie: can relate. And then loled at her letter to Sophia. Billy is an awesome supporting lead. We should all be lucky enough to have a Billy in our lives. Humour, heart, and plot twists for days, this is a story that doesn’t quit until the last page. Jackson is a genius.