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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
Can't believe I am now halfway through this series. I already know that once I finish the next 8 books I will definitely have withdrawals from these Rosewood gals. I'm really enjoying this one. Each book always leaves me like, wtf just happened? Who is who? Is everyone dead? Is no one dead? I love every minute of this experience.
I have half these books as physical copies so some of my enjoyment has been on audible. I have to say, Cassandra Morris is the most perfect voice for narrating these stories and bring these characters to life. She is nothing short of fantastic and I would highly recommend listening to a few of these on audible, if not the whole series. It is THAT entertaining!
I have half these books as physical copies so some of my enjoyment has been on audible. I have to say, Cassandra Morris is the most perfect voice for narrating these stories and bring these characters to life. She is nothing short of fantastic and I would highly recommend listening to a few of these on audible, if not the whole series. It is THAT entertaining!
This entire series has been such a treat. Having a Y chromosome and all, it's kind of embarrassing to say that I have read, much less immensely enjoyed, this entire series. Wanted is no exception. Even though it was bittersweet having to see this series end, its time had come. Only so many people can die and be framed for murders they didn’t commit. It ended at the perfect time, too: right before it started getting annoying.
This is by far the most twisted, convoluted, and mind-boggling book in the series. But, when we are first introduced to “Courtney,” and Sara Shepard went with the “the evil twin did it!” angle, I was pretty disappointed. Then, when she revealed that she is actually Ali, I was actually angry with this book. I was thinking the series would end with Courtney actually being the sister who was dead, Ali being alive and well this whole time, and everyone living happily ever after, and that would have been a terrible ending. Of course, with Sara Shepard, nothing is ever, ever, as it seems. I should have known that by now.
I was actually very pleased with how Sara Shepard twisted the evil-twin thing into something much more than that. I had to read the note from the-real-Ali at the end three or four times before I really digested what was going on. The whole “the Ali that Aria, Spencer, Emily, and Hanna were best friends with wasn’t really Ali at all, but really a twin named Courtney posing at Ali. And then the real Ali was thrown into a mental hospital, and then came out posing as Courtney. So the four main characters were never friends with Ali, but Courtney-as-Ali, and Courtney isn’t Ali at all, but Ali-as-Courtney, and she’s trying to kill them all,” was definitely convoluted, but was probably the most ingenious conclusion to a series this complex. I applaud Sara Shepard for even being able to come up with a solution to all the crazy things that have been happening throughout this series.
It was also nice seeing how all the girls, pretty much, got a happy ending. They’re all moving on with their lives and what-not. Emily has always been my favorite of the four, probably because she’s the most tragic of them all. It was almost heartbreaking seeing how much she was clinging on to Ali’s (or Courtney-as-Ali…oh, screw it) memory, and how she just couldn’t accept that her first love really is gone, and how she finally had to come to terms with the fact that the-real-Ali wasn’t the Ali she knew, but a girl trying to kill her. Phew, run-on sentences, anyone? Anyway, Hanna was probably my least favorite, even though I had a special fondness for her, anyway. I would want to feel sorry for her so bad, and when you finally did, she’d turn around and be such a bitch that you’d forget liking her in the first place. However, she was still an interesting character, popularity-obsessed bitch that she is.
However, I did notice a major plot hole. It’s completely unbelievable that a ring marked “A” or “C” was the only thing that could possibly tell the two sisters apart. The fact that Mrs. DiLaurentis mistakes Ali for Courtney simply because she’s wearing a ring with a “C” on it instead of an “A” is pretty unrealistic. However, it didn’t ruin the idea for me; it was just something I noticed.
Also (am I rambling?), the one part of this book that made no sense to me was the epilogue. I milled it over three times and still don’t know what it means. Is Ali alive and gone to another school, where she can wreak havoc there? That’s the only conclusion I can come to.
Overall, I’m going to miss this series so much. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever read, especially since I never read books like this. Sigh. At least I still have the TV show, hot mess that it is. And, of course, Sara Shepard’s new series is coming out this December.
This is by far the most twisted, convoluted, and mind-boggling book in the series. But, when we are first introduced to “Courtney,” and Sara Shepard went with the “the evil twin did it!” angle, I was pretty disappointed. Then, when she revealed that she is actually Ali, I was actually angry with this book. I was thinking the series would end with Courtney actually being the sister who was dead, Ali being alive and well this whole time, and everyone living happily ever after, and that would have been a terrible ending. Of course, with Sara Shepard, nothing is ever, ever, as it seems. I should have known that by now.
I was actually very pleased with how Sara Shepard twisted the evil-twin thing into something much more than that. I had to read the note from the-real-Ali at the end three or four times before I really digested what was going on. The whole “the Ali that Aria, Spencer, Emily, and Hanna were best friends with wasn’t really Ali at all, but really a twin named Courtney posing at Ali. And then the real Ali was thrown into a mental hospital, and then came out posing as Courtney. So the four main characters were never friends with Ali, but Courtney-as-Ali, and Courtney isn’t Ali at all, but Ali-as-Courtney, and she’s trying to kill them all,” was definitely convoluted, but was probably the most ingenious conclusion to a series this complex. I applaud Sara Shepard for even being able to come up with a solution to all the crazy things that have been happening throughout this series.
It was also nice seeing how all the girls, pretty much, got a happy ending. They’re all moving on with their lives and what-not. Emily has always been my favorite of the four, probably because she’s the most tragic of them all. It was almost heartbreaking seeing how much she was clinging on to Ali’s (or Courtney-as-Ali…oh, screw it) memory, and how she just couldn’t accept that her first love really is gone, and how she finally had to come to terms with the fact that the-real-Ali wasn’t the Ali she knew, but a girl trying to kill her. Phew, run-on sentences, anyone? Anyway, Hanna was probably my least favorite, even though I had a special fondness for her, anyway. I would want to feel sorry for her so bad, and when you finally did, she’d turn around and be such a bitch that you’d forget liking her in the first place. However, she was still an interesting character, popularity-obsessed bitch that she is.
However, I did notice a major plot hole. It’s completely unbelievable that a ring marked “A” or “C” was the only thing that could possibly tell the two sisters apart. The fact that Mrs. DiLaurentis mistakes Ali for Courtney simply because she’s wearing a ring with a “C” on it instead of an “A” is pretty unrealistic. However, it didn’t ruin the idea for me; it was just something I noticed.
Also (am I rambling?), the one part of this book that made no sense to me was the epilogue. I milled it over three times and still don’t know what it means. Is Ali alive and gone to another school, where she can wreak havoc there? That’s the only conclusion I can come to.
Overall, I’m going to miss this series so much. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever read, especially since I never read books like this. Sigh. At least I still have the TV show, hot mess that it is. And, of course, Sara Shepard’s new series is coming out this December.
FINALLY. Can't say enough good things about this series. From Pretty Little Liars to Wanted I was hooked. Totally. Just enough suspense & mystery and I'm normally not a mystery fan! I hate suspense. I was happily shocked at the end.
I saw it coming, kinda. The twisted way it happened I didn't see, but the twin thing I saw. I loved Hanna, Hanna and Mike made my day. The whole way through (I died a little when they broke up) If I would have read this originally I would have called another book! But it ties it all up so nicely it's a shame to untie it again. (but I'm looking forward to it!)
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
OMG! This is seriously one of the most amazing series' that I have ever read. When I picked up the first book years ago I had no idea how much I would love them. I was scared to read the final book because I didn't think it could end the series in a good way but I was so wrong. I bought the book and read it in the same day. I could not put it down at all.
Sara Shepard answered all of my questions. That was my biggest worry. I thought that at the end I would be left hanging. I also worried that it might be predictable but I should have known that that wouldn't happen. None of the books in the series are predictable and the last one is the same. I couldn't guess what might happen next and there were tons of twists. Just like all the other books, there was never a dull moment.
I don't want to give anything about the book away so I am going to end my review. All I have to say is that if you have read this series so far, you need to read this final book. Go out and get it. I don't know why you haven't already. I bought my copy as soon as it hit shelves because I couldn't possibly wait any longer to figure things out.
Overall, Sara Shepard is awesome and so is her Pretty Little Liars series. Her new book, The Lying Game, is very high on my wishlist and I can't wait to see what she comes up with next.
Sara Shepard answered all of my questions. That was my biggest worry. I thought that at the end I would be left hanging. I also worried that it might be predictable but I should have known that that wouldn't happen. None of the books in the series are predictable and the last one is the same. I couldn't guess what might happen next and there were tons of twists. Just like all the other books, there was never a dull moment.
I don't want to give anything about the book away so I am going to end my review. All I have to say is that if you have read this series so far, you need to read this final book. Go out and get it. I don't know why you haven't already. I bought my copy as soon as it hit shelves because I couldn't possibly wait any longer to figure things out.
Overall, Sara Shepard is awesome and so is her Pretty Little Liars series. Her new book, The Lying Game, is very high on my wishlist and I can't wait to see what she comes up with next.
Wanted / PLL 8
This installment is just *chefs kiss* obsessed!! The world building, the suspense, the reveal!! Love it. I can’t believe there are 8 more lol
I am happy it is working out for them! I want the books to end here
This installment is just *chefs kiss* obsessed!! The world building, the suspense, the reveal!! Love it. I can’t believe there are 8 more lol
I am happy it is working out for them! I want the books to end here
This is the book I remember the most. I borrowed it from the library because it had literally just come out and I didn't want to pay extra for a hardcover when I had the rest of the series in paperback. I remember being SO SHOCKED at the huge twist. This time... I totally saw it coming (or really I remembered exactly what happened). But now that I'm all caught up with my original reads, I'm really interested to see how Shepard continued the series when it seems as if it should be over. But we know how A is... we think we have everything figured out but we totally don't.
The best out of the first eight books. So much was explained and I ended it being completely satisfied. Except for the last page, because of that I am ready for the next book!