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Flawless: Number 2 in series by Sara Shepard

4 reviews

mlook98's review against another edition

4.0

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Suicide

Moderate: Child death, Death, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Grief, Gaslighting, Alcohol

Minor: Incest, Infidelity, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Stalking, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment

madelinequinnee's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I think i may have enjoyed this book even more than the first! Now that this series has pretty much strayed away from the tv show plot, it’s a lot easier to get invested in the story without picturing the on screen characters, and it’s a thoroughly enjoyable read! 

Toby’s death shocked me slightly, I expected him to be a bigger part of the story and Emily’s character development, but then again his s*icide  makes sense for his story and character, his past actions clearly troubled him too much to think of another way out. 

I’m looking forward to seeing how Aria’s family dynamic changes now her mum knows about her dad’s affair. I’m curious whether they’ll try to make it work like they did in the show, or if it’s completely over. 

I’ve been spoiled that Spencer does end up with Wren at the end of the series, so i’m curious to see how their relationship plays out after this book, as if seems he’s not all that trustworthy of a partner.

I’m hoping Hanna gets some character growth in the next book and it shows more of her realising she’s fine without Sean and her ‘popular’ lifestyle

All in all this was a great read! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Cursing, Death, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Lesbophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail

caroliiineb's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia

Moderate: Incest, Infidelity, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide, Vomit, Lesbophobia

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism

fanboyriot's review against another edition

4.0

mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Read For:

✓ Broken Families

✓ Even More Trouble 

✓ Small Town Gossip

✓ Relationship Problems

✓ “A” Starting Some Drama

˗ˏˋ ★ REVIEW ★ ˎˊ˗

Lots of problems start for Hanna, Emily, Aria, and Spencer along with “A” being more involved in their lives. Hanna starting her drama with her dad, honestly can’t stand him.  Just let Hanna have some peace dude. Spencer’s parents really shine in this book.  It’s almost laughable with how cruel they are for such stupid reasons.  And yet Spencer still manages to mess everything up for herself.

Aria’s dad falling back into old habits and this time Mike is let in on the secret too which ends as well as you would think. Emily and her trusting nature is honestly kinda impressive to be that level of delusional.  Though her parents being the way they are it’s not all that surprising.  At least she came to terms a bit with the feelings she had towards Ali.

Spice Level: n/a

Angst Level: 💧

POV: Multiple, Third Person

Release Date: 27, March 2007

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Mental illness, Toxic friendship

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, Lesbophobia, Gaslighting, Alcohol

Minor: Biphobia, Death, Infidelity, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicide, Murder, Fire/Fire injury