Kill Joy

3/5

Well, this was a breezy read. Always glad to see our favorite amateur sleuth, Pip, back in action, and there's a certain promise of intrigue in the air.

Also, why is Ant still here? Ugh. One of the worst and most annoying character ever made. Ant adds nothing but frustration to the story.

There's a glimmer of something more interesting, though. Pip's over-the-top reactions are apparently the fuel for her investigation into the Andie Bell and Sal Singh case, hinting at a connection to the main series arc. This creates an interesting tension – Pip's melodramatic tendencies both hinder and propel the narrative forward.

Overall, this was okay, but it doesn't take us anywhere particularly meaningful. Jackson's writing chops are undeniable, but this novella lacks the weight and purpose we've come to expect from the series. Maybe it's time to get back to the heart of the story Pip first captured us with.