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wafaasher's review against another edition
3.0
I read it after watching the first two seasons of the show. Maybe that is why I didn't enjoy it much.
The book is kinda different from the TV series, obviously and it just messed up my mind.
I had a hard time separating the things that happen in the book from what happens in the show.
I love the show, and I own the first six books of this series. I gave up after the first two books.
I might have liked them if I hadn't seen the show first... Oh well.
On a positive note, I did like how each book starts-it's very interesting. :)
The book is kinda different from the TV series, obviously and it just messed up my mind.
I had a hard time separating the things that happen in the book from what happens in the show.
I love the show, and I own the first six books of this series. I gave up after the first two books.
I might have liked them if I hadn't seen the show first... Oh well.
On a positive note, I did like how each book starts-it's very interesting. :)
soulnius_reads's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
mordecai's review against another edition
DNF @ page 16/244
I suffered through the entire TV show and it wasn't worth it. I'm not doing the same for the book series. Started it out of curiosity but I was already eyerolling before the end of chapter 1.
I suffered through the entire TV show and it wasn't worth it. I'm not doing the same for the book series. Started it out of curiosity but I was already eyerolling before the end of chapter 1.
trish1005_'s review against another edition
It has been rewritten and have changed the way the book was intended to sound. For this I lost interest because it too did not correspond to when things first got released for example TikTok was not around then and doja cat, Billie Elish etc.
mehsi's review against another edition
3.0
Review for when I re-read this book in 2014:
No clue why I rated this a 3 stars before, for now it is 2 stars (maybe even 1.5 stars). Very disappointed.
3 years or even more years ago I read this book. And apparently back then I liked it. However, I just read this and I can't say I enjoyed it. It was a chore to get through the book.
The girls were just total bitches and I really disliked them and how they acted. I thought they were all just spoiled. Acting like they were better. I also didn't really get why all those secrets were so bad. Most aren't even secrets or things I would think you should be totally embarrassed about. Of course, maybe they have more secrets, but the secrets mentioned in this book were so-so and nothing big. Maybe for them it is, but sorry, I just couldn't see it.
The mystery part (Alison's disappearance and what happens after that and also who was sending them those mails/texts etc.) was well done, and only for that I would continue reading it, sadly, that would mean we would have to get rid of all the girls.
A lot of things were silly, things I never did when I was that age, and come on, I also don't think are things people in general would do.
All in all, I had hoped for better, but sadly it was just not meant to be.
Review first posted on:http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
No clue why I rated this a 3 stars before, for now it is 2 stars (maybe even 1.5 stars). Very disappointed.
3 years or even more years ago I read this book. And apparently back then I liked it. However, I just read this and I can't say I enjoyed it. It was a chore to get through the book.
The girls were just total bitches and I really disliked them and how they acted. I thought they were all just spoiled. Acting like they were better. I also didn't really get why all those secrets were so bad. Most aren't even secrets or things I would think you should be totally embarrassed about. Of course, maybe they have more secrets, but the secrets mentioned in this book were so-so and nothing big. Maybe for them it is, but sorry, I just couldn't see it.
The mystery part (Alison's disappearance and what happens after that and also who was sending them those mails/texts etc.) was well done, and only for that I would continue reading it, sadly, that would mean we would have to get rid of all the girls.
A lot of things were silly, things I never did when I was that age, and come on, I also don't think are things people in general would do.
All in all, I had hoped for better, but sadly it was just not meant to be.
Review first posted on:http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
itsme_hi's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
letsbebookfriends's review against another edition
4.0
Since I am OBSESSED with the TV show, I decided to start reading the books. And I am so glad I did! The book is basically the first episode, but its a little more scandalous (well Hanna is). I think that I'm really going to enjoy this series. I'm glad that I can finally feel connected to Aria (I like her on the show, but I never really got HER, you know?). Solid 4 STARS!
s_h_a_r_i's review against another edition
1.0
I enjoy the show, ridiculous as it may be, but nothing prepared me for the sheer retardedness of this. I mean, my god, do young girls actually read these brand-name dominated, hyper-consumerist "books"? What a depressing thought.
I feel incredibly old right now.
Wow. Just wow.
I feel incredibly old right now.
Wow. Just wow.
byp's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun, silly read. My only complaint is all the very specific names of products. The author frequently mentions specific brands of clothes, cameras, cell phones, cars, and makeup. Does product placement happen in YA books?
jkw7072's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75