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Not Quite Dead Yet

Holly Jackson

Start date: September 1, 2025

Finish date: September 30, 2025

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Sep 13, 2025 emma ⚘ rated it really liked it

Shelves: other

“So. Whaddya want to do tonight?” he asked. “Should we go solve a murder?”
Jet scrunched her nose, glanced down at her nonexistent watch. “I think we have time.”

i can’t believe i even CONSIDERED dnfing this at first.

getting into a mystery/thriller is always a difficult task for me, especially when i’ve just started my hardest year of school so far. now i realized, i simply didn’t have enough time to binge this like i wanted to, so instead of risking my sleep (like last year), i’d promise myself “So. Whaddya want to do tonight?” he asked. “Should we go solve a murder?”
Jet scrunched her nose, glanced down at her nonexistent watch. “I think we have time.”

i can’t believe i even CONSIDERED dnfing this at first.

getting into a mystery/thriller is always a difficult task for me, especially when i’ve just started my hardest year of school so far. now i realized, i simply didn’t have enough time to binge this like i wanted to, so instead of risking my sleep (like last year), i’d promise myself i’d read this at school….and i never did. finally, a few days ago, i started making progress and slowly realized i was just as invested in this story as her other books. it was all because of my lack of time to read this that i almost dnfed!! having actual responsibilities is such a curse to readers.

so to sum that all up, DONT DNF THIS!! trust me, i was a little disconnected at first but the reveals and the creepy moments (and the little sprinkle of romance) made this all worth it. after school Wednesday, i could not put this down! this was my sole purpose in getting through each day. and now that it’s finally the weekend, i tore through this.

holly jackson just knows how to write a thriller with dry humor that appeals to the younger audience, crazy twists, and eerie tension. her books are the only slightly “scary” books i can read without ruining my sleep for the rest of the week. i HATE horror and anything remotely scary, but hers always include enough humor and of course, the male main character who always is the sweetest man to ever exist. i mean, billy did NOT disappoint. honestly a close second to ravi when considering my favorite holly jackson mmc’s. and i’m starting to understand her new style of fmcs. jet was a little blunt and…cold? at times but i honestly kinda liked her. her determination was admirable and seeing her FINALLY open up was great. obviously, no fmc of Holly’s books can top pip, but she definitely knows how to write a lead.

ughhhh and yes. i’m going to mention the “romance” again. sorry if you had to experience my updates. the YEARNING!!!! i kept forgetting they were both adults in this one, the crush billy had was so obsessed-teenage -boy. i adore him. and when i tell you i noticed every hint he dropped?? every last one. the song, the lingering looks, and the comments he’d make about her not loving him back. poor sweet billy. (but after that ending, his title definitely changed.) i am literally going to sob every time i hear stick season now—yes, holly, you could call it “the song about Vermont and sticks” all you want, but we all know it’s stick season.

and surprise, i did not guess who the killer was. i mean, i had some suspects and they were on the list, but my dumb ass was still shocked when the final chapter revealed it. that was a crazy ending though.

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also am i stupid for hoping jet would suddenly realize she would actually not die at the end and live with billy forever and be peaceful and happy?

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anyway, read this if you love holly jackson or want to join the fan club!!!! because it’s so worth it. ...more

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Jul 27, 2025 Cami✯ (semi-hiatus — school ಠ⁠_⁠ಠ) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: god-tier

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. ♪ I won’t drag you round in my heart no more,
I’ll save one half for me.
Letting go, without ever forgetting, no.
Because you’re coming too, get ready.
I’ll do what you asked, leaving at last.
Find new stars, OK, I’m going.
Wish me luck in your little blue truck.
One day starts today because –
I loved her and she loved me back,
Same page, same track, not the right story.
Found each other to find ourselves, I’m sorry,
But it’s a lesson I’ll never forget.
That final week, not quite long enough, not ...more

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Jul 27, 2025 Selam ♡ rated it it was amazing

NOOOOOOOOOO NOOOO NOOO WHY DID YOU DO THAT 😭😭😭😭😭

I’m unwell 😭Truly unwell😭

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Aug 18, 2025 Abby ☾ rated it it was amazing

4.5/5
THE LETTERS?!?!

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Aug 26, 2025 ⋆˚࿔ avery˚✩٠࣪ (reading slump) rated it it was amazing

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˚⋆ 6 stars ˚
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I don’t know how to feel.

This book was simply phenomenal.

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Aug 18, 2025 Elizabeth ❀ rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: audiobooks, 2025-reads

This book gave me emotional trauma, I can't stop crying 😭💔 ...more

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Jun 09, 2025 emma ˚✧˖° rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc

okay damn holly jackson. she really has something against happy ever afters huh. not quite dead yet was so honestly so mind bending, i started it a week ago or so, but only started actually reading it today and finished it, so that's probably the shortest i've finished a book in a while! and the book went pretty fast, and there wasn't many slow spots, and i really enjoyed the concept of solving your own murder, i think that was so clever! and for the characters, jet: i had to warm up to her i'll ...more

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