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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This series has turned out to be nothing like the books. The girls aren’t nearly as close and friendly they treat each other like competition when if they worked together they’d get so much further!
I am eager to read on just to see how the series ends compared with the show.
I am eager to read on just to see how the series ends compared with the show.
Dios, no ha habido ni UN momento en el libro en el que no estuviese pasando algo. Y los últimos dos capítulos... Creo que me duelen las manos de agarrar el libro tan fuerte con la tensión en la que he estado.
En serio, yo necesito conocer a Sara y saber qué es lo que tiene en su cabeza esa mujer, no es normal.
En serio, yo necesito conocer a Sara y saber qué es lo que tiene en su cabeza esa mujer, no es normal.
dark
mysterious
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
One of my favvy book in the series! This definitely deserves a 5 star
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Say what you want about Sara Shepard, but the woman knows how to write a cheap-thriller. I read 21 chapters before I went to my course and it took about two and a half hours.
Saturday morning I had five books opened and three of them nearly finished, and know only one is left. So I may or may not jump on the eighth book today.
Anyway, let's talk a little about the girls. Emily had a spiritual experience. Aria discovered that yet another 'Typical Rosewood Boy' isn't bland and can actually read! -I kid you not. Maybe she'll realize at some point that she isn't as superior as she things and that judging people based on how they look isn't accurate or nice- again, I am not joking. Spencer learn more about her family and Hannah goes to a retreat/mental facility to treat her PTSD.
I hated the ending, why have so many characters if you're going to use some random person making his debut. I hope that book 8 has better ending.
I may have to read the last 8 books (last 8... what kind of series is this?) instead of listening to them, but I think it's doable.
Saturday morning I had five books opened and three of them nearly finished, and know only one is left. So I may or may not jump on the eighth book today.
Anyway, let's talk a little about the girls. Emily had a spiritual experience. Aria discovered that yet another 'Typical Rosewood Boy' isn't bland and can actually read! -I kid you not. Maybe she'll realize at some point that she isn't as superior as she things and that judging people based on how they look isn't accurate or nice- again, I am not joking. Spencer learn more about her family and Hannah goes to a retreat/mental facility to treat her PTSD.
I hated the ending, why have so many characters if you're going to use some random person making his debut. I hope that book 8 has better ending.
I may have to read the last 8 books (last 8... what kind of series is this?) instead of listening to them, but I think it's doable.
****3.5/5****
This was a very quick and enjoyable (like always) read. I felt like I got a lot more out of this book than the last couple. It’s still a little childish for me but I can’t judge too harshly on that because that’s just my age, I think. Like always, the girls different story lines are intriguing and keep you excited for the following books!
This was a very quick and enjoyable (like always) read. I felt like I got a lot more out of this book than the last couple. It’s still a little childish for me but I can’t judge too harshly on that because that’s just my age, I think. Like always, the girls different story lines are intriguing and keep you excited for the following books!
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Wow, I guess this is an understatement that Heartless was a shocker in every way. The PLL books do that to you, throw a curve ball and stun you through every chapter. The reader follows Aria, Spencer, Emily and Hanna as they try to solve what happened to Alison. Most of all they want to know the truth on who killed her. Each girl is led on a separate mission that takes them out of Rosewood or they remain there. Secrets and startling truths are revealed and again as the book comes to a close, it leaves the reader wondering, "is this the end?". It seems to be but there are still so many unanswered questions that you know it isn't.
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Sara Shepard's M.O. is "let's serve nothing throughout the whole novel and add a random murder/traumatic event at the end every time" and it shows. I'm also still having issues with the use of harmful, fatphobic language and the use of the r word as an insult/slur was not it. Sara Shepard's view of those in mental health facilities was also not great - perpetuating the stereotype that all those seeking help with their mental health are "crazy" was eye-rolling to say the least. Although the last cliffhanger in "Killer" kept me interested, the big reveal Jenna being murdered at the end of this one did nothing for me - I've just... stopped caring? I guess what I'm trying to say is that I'm not sure why this series is as long as it is - the novelty of this series has definitely worn off for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking
Moderate: Fatphobia, Infidelity
Minor: Suicide, Murder