A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

No surprises at chapter twelve

Content notes

Murder, descriptions of violent deaths, attempted murder, apparent suicide (including discussion of the method), threats, stalking, blackmail, kidnapping, and captivity. Sexual assault and rape involving minors are discussed, including drug-facilitated assault and an abusive adult-minor relationship; the assaults are not described in graphic sexual detail. References to sexual activity, sexual touching at parties, and a teenager's intimate photograph being shared without consent. Underage drinking, drunkenness, marijuana use, drug dealing, prescription drug misuse, and nonconsensual drugging. Strong profanity, including multiple uses of the F-word. Racism and harassment directed toward an Indian American family, bullying, and verbal and emotional abuse. References to self-harm and disordered eating, including self-induced vomiting. Death of a pet dog by drowning. Editorial Notes: The Spice 3 rating reflects substantial sexual themes, including discussions of sexual assault, exploitation of minors, drug-facilitated abuse, and nonconsensual sharing of intimate images. The central romance remains mild, and sexual violence is discussed rather than graphically depicted. The higher rating reflects the maturity of the subject matter rather than explicit romantic intimacy.