This is going to be a rant review without spoilers because I despise this book.

I don't usually like this sort of genre where underage kids are looking into murders and crimes, because it often ends up with them being in the sort of problems that are really serious and they really should go talk to the police but for whatever - usually very poor - reasons they decide against it and then end up in life threatening situations.
This series was an exception, though. Because Pip actually has a relationship with her parents and she talks to them and her parents know that she's investigating serious crimes and going around town asking questions. That's why I like this series, because in a way it's realistic.

Starting this book I also liked this because it's darker than the previous books, Pip deals with PTSD and it all makes sense if you look at the events of the past books. She's been through a lot and it shows.

BUT THEN
The middle of the book this turns into something totally different and IT KEEPS GOING FOR THE REST OF THE BOOK. IS THIS EVEN THE SAME BOOK ANYMORE? WHAT THE FUCK?

I was blindsided, I feel tricked and lied to and I don't like it. The last half of this book was a fucking mess and hated reading it and by the end I just wanted to be over with this and take it back to the library so I never have to look at it again.

I don't even know how many stars I should give this because at first I was thinking 4, but after the plot twist... I'm debating between 3 and 2...