3.5 of 5 stars at The BiblioSanctum http://bibliosanctum.com/2016/02/23/b...Good Girls was introduced to me as the standalone sequel to Motherless Child which immediately put me in a bit of a dilemma, because standalone or not, I don’t like to jump in mid-series if I can help it. Nevertheless, Glen Hirshberg’s name has been making some big waves in the horror genre lately and I’ve been meaning to check out his work for a while now. I admit that in the end, it really didn’t take much convincing f...

This starts right where the first novel ended. You are introduced to new characters while also seeing Jess and Benny trying to give Eddie as normal a life as possible. But the Whistler is still searching for revenge and we get to understand a little more about how these creatures work. I really liked how the story continued.

Follows new character Rebecca, a volunteer at Halfmoon House, and returning characters Jess and the survivors from "Motherless Child", as well as Aunt Sally, who may have brought Mother into vampirism. Very good once it gets going, I enjoyed the multiple points of view in alternating chapters. Can't wait for the wrap up for the next book in the series....

[While “Good Girls” can be read a stand-alone novel, it is also a sequel to “Motherless Child,” and my review will contain various spoilers for that book.]How could they let themselves get into this hellish situation? Jess wonders. “You were such good girls,” she tells Sophie, as they drive away from the beach, where Jess was forced to kill her daughter, Natalie--Sophie’s best friend. The battle scene at the end of “Motherless Child” left Natalie and Sophie’s infant daughter dead, but also, fort...

Excellent sequel to Motherless Child. The author puts razor sharp teeth and wanton carnage into his vampire novels. The soulless Whistler is back along with legless vamp, Sophie and the survivors of his last savage attack. No details, as I want this read to be a surprise to anyone fortunate enough to pick up this second book of a planned trilogy. Very highly recommended.

A main reason I don't read a ton of horror is because I haven't generally found it that actually horrific, but so far Hirshberg's work is a genuine exception. There is violence here and it is vividly and disturbingly depicted, but he also understands that it's just gore if the character, setting, and plot work hasn't been done, and he's excellent at all three. I don't want to speak too much about what happens here (because if you haven't you should really go read Motherless Child first, it's exc...

I did DNF this book at about the 1/2 mark, so I will not give stars for the review. However, unlike other DNF "reviews" (since I didn't read the whole thing, it really isn't a review) I have to say I did like what I read. My problem is that I just didn't quite understand what I was reading. Confused? I wouldn't blame you.I don't mind books that befuddle me somewhat, but should have a thread or come together at least by the half mark. While I did start to see a thread, it just wasn't enough. I di...

Review from Tenacious Reader: http://www.tenaciousreader.com/2016/0...3.5/5 starsGood Girls is the second book in the Motherless Children trilogy by Glen Hirshberg. I haven’t read Motherless Child, the first book in the series, but was assured this one can be read on it’s own as a standalone sequel. Having read it now, I think that, yes, it can be read without having read Motherless Child first, but I suspect my own enjoyment of this story would have been greatly enhanced had I read the first bo...

i forgot how awesome Hirshberg is as a storyteller until i got about 40 pages into this one... took me that long to remember the plot from the first book 'Motherless Child' too, but once it all came back to me i was hooked again... i love the way the story switches back and forth in almost dreamlike fashion... love the violence of Whistler and the monsters, and even more i admire the ferociousness of the female characters throughout... superb!

(I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.)Still in college, Rebecca is the “responsible one.” She keeps her friends from getting too crazy—though Human Curling is kind of out there. She’s a safety valve for Joel, her foster father, and helps out at Halfmoon House, which he runs with his wife, Amanda—Rebecca’s foster mother, who makes sure her children able to protect themselves. To take care of themselves. Mostly Rebecca takes care of everyone else. S...

Review copyTop notch writing, enjoyable prose, a twisted and demented story, but I was a bit lost at times. Seems Good Girls is book 2 in the Motherless Children Trilogy. Something the publisher failed to mention when promoting the book. Now that it's for sale to the public, I see that it's listed that way, but it's also being touted as a stand-alone novel. I, personally, would have preferred reading Motherless Child first.That being said, there is some wonderful story-telling going on here. Fro...

This book is copy 74 of 250 signed and numbered copies, signed by Glen Hirshberg.

While this has been touted as a book that can stand alone, and it's not necessary to read the book before it--I found it to be a bit confusing, not having the background information. Definitely read the first book before attempting this one. Other than that fairly major point, this was a passably good horror novel.

Author Glen Hirshberg isn't as bad as some authors that just assume you've read the books in order and make no attempt to fill in the blanks. Why should they? It's better for their bank accounts if you buy the books and get the answers yourself. I confess to buying the first novel The Motherless Child on Amazon after reading Good Girls. It's mainly because I'm kind of OCD about knowing everything in a series. It's a problem, it's the reason I've seen every Children of the Corn movie. Help!Good G...

I read the first in this trilogy (Motherless Children) probably three years ago or so, so I had a bit of trouble remembering what happened, but Google provided some good summations and his character are so compelling that many of them came back to me. Now i have to read the third in the series and I won't wait years to do so.This is a vampire tale but really unlike other vampire tales. It's a tale of malevolence. It's a tale of family and love. It's a tale of how far would you go if...So well wr...

GOOD GIRLS is book 2 in a trilogy started by MOTHERLESS CHILD. This is touted as a book you can enjoy on its own without having read the first, but I had problems, hence the dropping of a star. Hirshberg is a brilliant writer with the ability to paint pictures with his words, so I was more than willing to give him a chance and continue reading. To put it in a nutshell, this is a vampire story. For best results, grab a copy of MC and get filled in on the background. Then read GG and prepare yours...

This one never drew me in. I fell out it multiple times, and gave up during the 3rd chapter. I haven't read its predecessor; maybe my reaction would've been different with that grounding.

Does everything a good book two of a trilogy should do. Brings back the (surviving) characters, introduces a few new ones, keeps the action moving forward for all the important players and after some considerable mayhem, sets the stage for the final book. This is a novel about people and vampires, that never uses the word vampires. In fact, they are referred to almost exclusively as monsters. That's pointed and purposeful. This story never loses track of the fact that its monsters are tragic and...

Motherless Child is one of my favorite horror novels in recent years, so when I learned Hirshberg was continuing it as a trilogy, I was really curious to see how it would turn out. Good Girls is fast-paced and tightly plotted, mournful and intensely creepy at the same time. As the middle novel in a trilogy, it doesn't really stand on its own, beginning in the chaos of Motherless Child's ending, and ending with some loose ends untied and waiting for the final volume. I am looking forward to readi...

This book made no sense, and it was like I missed the first one? I hate when authors start the story in the middle like they are mysterious and the entire book I am confused cause they hop all over and only tell you snipets of what happened....not entertaining, just tell me the story...