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Unbelievable (Pretty Little Liars #4)

by Sara Shepard (Goodreads Author)

4.16 of 5 stars 4.16 · rating details · 24,744 ratings · 1,118 reviews

Four pretty little liars' charmed lives have turned into living nightmares.

Emily's been shipped off to Iowa to live with her uberconservative cousins. Aria's boyfriend is behind bars--because of her. Spencer's afraid she was involved in Ali's murder. But Hanna's fate is far worse: She's clinging to life in the hospital because she knew too much.

If these girls don't start l...more

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Published December 1st 2008 by Harper Teen (first published June 1st 2008)

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Jun 13, 2010 Madeleine rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Aug 07, 2012 Amy rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I have decided not to read anymore of these until the last one is published. I just want to know "who done it" without having to read all of the HS drama. I really liked this series at first, but once I got to the third book, all of the drama got old and started to annoy me. Of course, I am WAY past my teenage years; I'm sure that has something to do with it. ;)

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Aug 10, 2011 Sarah rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

***Spoilers for the first three books in the series***

This is definitely a guilty pleasure series. These books are fun to read (they remind me so much of the Gossip Girl books), but perhaps not the most memorable, as I read the first three books of this series a few months ago and found that I was having trouble trying to remember what had happened in the previous books when I picked up this fourth one. I also think I just might have not been in the right mood for this book because it took me s...more ***Spoilers for the first three books in the series***

This is definitely a guilty pleasure series. These books are fun to read (they remind me so much of the Gossip Girl books), but perhaps not the most memorable, as I read the first three books of this series a few months ago and found that I was having trouble trying to remember what had happened in the previous books when I picked up this fourth one. I also think I just might have not been in the right mood for this book because it took me several weeks to get through it, as I kept starting other books at the same time and reading them instead, unlike how I read each of the first three of this series in a day or two.

I have only seen a couple of episodes of the Pretty Little Liars TV show and wanted to at least read up to this book because it was originally the last and final book of the series (which has since been extended) before continuing watching the show. I had heard that we find out who "A," the mysterious stalker of Hanna, Emily, Aria, and Spencer is in this book and we do, but the book nevertheless manages to end with a new cliffhanger and mystery.

Perhaps part of the reason I had such difficulty in getting through this book is because my favorite storyline--the relationship between Aria and her English teacher--was not a part of this book. There's not too much romance in this book, except for maybe Hanna and Lucas as a future possibility. Romance really drives a story for me, and I think the lack of it in this book was a reason why I didn't enjoy it as much as the previous books in the series. Hopefully I'll see more romance in the following books. Despite not having much romance, I did enjoy the mystery of trying to find out who "A" was and who murdered Ali, and I couldn't put the book down when I had a fourth of it left, when all of the answers to these mysteries are revealed.

I will definitely continue reading this series, especially when I am craving some "book candy" (something fun without requiring much thought on my part), but I don't think I could read these books back-to-back.(less)

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Nov 17, 2010 Mae rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book is truly breathtaking. In fact all of the pretty little liars books really capture me. These books are perfect if you are in the mood for a murder mystery and you are tired of having all the boys as the hero and/or villan or victim. These books are perfect for any girl who likes to be under a good book spell. They're quick reads if you love them and even though my busy schedule gives barely any time to read, I still found a way to fit in these great books. These books aren't what you t...more

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May 18, 2013 Johnzel Babijes rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I thought I knew what to expect; Unbelievable is the fourth book in Shepard’s Pretty Little Liars series, following Pretty Little Liars, Flawless, and Perfect. Shepard has a talent for making the series flow together seamlessly. Shepard has talent, period. While each book so far has read like a chapter in the overall series, I keep finding myself satisfied at the end. Don’t mistake me—I still want LOTS more, the who dunnit, the whys, and the hows… But I’ve read some series where their versions o...more

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Jan 09, 2013 Larisa rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Hanna is in hospital after tragic accident, who was not really an accident, but out of the 4 and A. nobody knows, and the girls are too scarry to tell that. She, however, does not remembers anything from that day after receiving the dress from Mona, her best friend. Mona and .. Lucas are with her with a daily visit to the hospital, but Hanna does not understand why Lucas does that, were once balloon ride, right? That's all she remembers about him.

Aria is living at Byron and Meredith's house at t...more

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Dec 24, 2012 Maddie Abrams rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2nd-quarter

Unbelievable by Sara Shepard is an amazing book about a group of girls who are uncovering a mystery about their best friend Ali. She died the summer of seventh grade and now the girls are getting mysterious notes from someone named "A." Hanna is recovering from her car accident. She is trying to remember who she thought was A before the accident. The accident made her forget a lot so she doesn't remember who she thought was A. Also, she remembers hanging out with this guy Lucas but she thinks th...more

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Dec 13, 2012 Lizzie W rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I read Unbelievable by Sara Shepard. It is a mystery/young adult book. It’s the fourth book in the Pretty Little Liars series. There are currently twelve books in the series, and the author is still making new ones. This particular book was published in 2008 by HarperCollins. It is a New York Times best seller. This book takes place in present day, and displays stereotypical teenagers-in-high-school life.
Before this book, there were three other ones. In the first book, Emily, Aria, Hanna, and S...more I read Unbelievable by Sara Shepard. It is a mystery/young adult book. It’s the fourth book in the Pretty Little Liars series. There are currently twelve books in the series, and the author is still making new ones. This particular book was published in 2008 by HarperCollins. It is a New York Times best seller. This book takes place in present day, and displays stereotypical teenagers-in-high-school life.
Before this book, there were three other ones. In the first book, Emily, Aria, Hanna, and Spencer hadn’t talked to each other in three years. They all used to be best friends, in a tight-knit group with another girl, Ali. Ali knew all their secrets, and was actually pretty mean to them sometimes. But the summer after seventh grade, Ali goes missing. No one knows what happened to her, but she just disappears. In the girls junior year, the police find Ali, dead, buried in her own backyard. The girls then get mysterious messages from an unknown number, signed A. A threatens to tell the world the girls’ secrets if they don’t do what A says, and the consequences are deadly. In book two, they start to investigate the identity of. A doesn’t like this, and the girls get in some pretty big trouble. In book three, the girls get closer to finding out who A could be, but they keep getting into more trouble. At the end of book three, Hanna gets hurt because she figured out who A was. In book four, when Hanna wakes up from a coma, she doesn’t remember anything - including who A was. Throughout the book, the girls try to piece the puzzle together, all while helping Hanna. At the end, Hanna remembers who A is, and they try to stop her.
I think this book is purely for entertainment purposes. I don’t see any hidden meaning behind it or a moral. I think the author is very creative, and a great writer. Every page makes you want to keep turning; every chapter is a cliff hanger. I had a really hard putting it down, and I couldn’t stop reading it! This is my favorite series, but this book has been the most exciting by far! I really loved this book, and anyone who likes mysteries should read the Pretty Little Liars series. Sara Shepard is an amazing author. She knows how to build the suspense so you can’t stop. I recommend this book to anyone who likes young adult, thrillers, or mysteries. (less)

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Nov 26, 2012 7leahhhhh weiher rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

In this book, Hannah finally figures out who a is. After getting ahold of all her friends to meet her so she can tell them who "A" is, she runs out in the middle of the street and gets hit by a car who we think is "A" since the car drives off without stop to make sure she is okay. The ambulance is called and there is a big scene. After getting out of her coma, her friends come to visit her to try to find out who "A" is. But since this accident happend, the memory of "A" left her mind. Emily gets...more

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Oct 17, 2012 Tera Moshrefnoory rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: pretty-little-liars

This book definitely had me on my toes the entire time. I especially like the way the author made me keep guessing. There was never a moment where I could predict what was going to happen. The way the author slips out secrets was amazing. Every thing that was revealed left me staring at my book, wide-eyed and jaw-dropped. I am currently reading the fifth book of this series (Unbelievable was the fourth) and I am determined to finish all ten books. The author, Sara Shepard, sure knows how you ge...more

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Oct 15, 2012 Zulekha rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: books-i-own, 2012

WApppa Dappaaa DOOO. This boook was just WOWzerrr!
So we finally found out who A is, as well as some more secrets It's pretty crazy, just when you start to think there's nothing more that could possibly be hidden, just one more secret comes out.
So Jenna makes a confession to Aria on the night she was blinded, my mouth just dropped open after what I read. Alison has so many sides to her, she's just so unpredictable. Even though her body was found, and we find out the killer, I have a slight suspi...more

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Aug 08, 2012 Mersini rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: mystery, young-adult

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This series keeps getting more and more interesting. I have to admit though, that I think pacing is a problem. Not within the novels themselves, but in the series overall. It's the fourth book, and they've already discovered who A is. At least, the first A. Everything seems too convenient. It would have worked out a bit better perhaps if the discovery of A was prolonged for another book. But as it is, it wasn't bad. Except the fact that A dies; didn't see that coming - it's cruel to do to a char...more

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Jun 26, 2012 Vanessa rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: teen-mystery, young-adult

The first three books in the series all had their problems, but they redeemed themselves with their explosive conclusions. The ending to this one never really sparked. While I was relieved that this book picks up immediately after the third one ends, I was quickly disappointed. Within the first fifty pages everything that happened in the previous novel is resolved. Two of the main characters are even removed from the main action for the weekend immediately involving the events of the third book....more

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May 25, 2012 Lilly Zheng rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

While reading this book I had many emotions running through my head. I felt really bad for Hannah because she just wanted to know the truth but when she finds out she gets run over by a car. Aria who's in love with Ezra her teacher gets caught and now had to be with her father. Emily who's a lesbian gets sent away from her home to live somewhere else so that she can't see Maya her girlfriend anymore. This part in the book was discrimination to gays. Emily's parents didn't like the fact that she...more

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Feb 13, 2012 Aly Scanlon rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: paloma

Recommended to Aly by: Anna

If i could give this book more than 5 stars I WOULD!!!!!!! It was far beyond amazing. Betrayal and A LOT of it!!!! And finally YOU FIND OUT WHO A IS!!! I still cant believe that it is mona though i mean JUST when i thought she wasnt a complete bully. And ezra arias "soulmate" just became a total idiot 1 for leaving aria and 2 for running away from his problems. If it was that easy life would be boring. And hanna came back YAY she isnt dead! And well, Ian is in jail because spencer thinks he kill...more

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Jan 25, 2012 Breanna Hughes rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Unbelievable by Sara Shepard is my favorite book the Pretty Little Liars series. It is the fourth book in the series after Pretty Little Liars, Flawless, and Perfect. Unbelievable is the most intense and eventful book so far.

I had my theories and I thought I had figured out who A was until I started reading this book. It continues following Hanna, Aria, Emily, and Spencer as the mysterious “A” stalks them. A’s threats became more frightening after a slip when Hanna discovers who A is from an un...more Unbelievable by Sara Shepard is my favorite book the Pretty Little Liars series. It is the fourth book in the series after Pretty Little Liars, Flawless, and Perfect. Unbelievable is the most intense and eventful book so far.

I had my theories and I thought I had figured out who A was until I started reading this book. It continues following Hanna, Aria, Emily, and Spencer as the mysterious “A” stalks them. A’s threats became more frightening after a slip when Hanna discovers who A is from an unblocked number. On her way to inform her friends, Hanna is hit by an SUV, which puts her in a coma.

Emily is shipped off to Iowa after her “de-gaying” fails. She is sent to live with her very strict aunt and uncle but she discovers that her cousins actually go out and party all night. She sneaks out with them and meets a girl named Trista who she becomes close friends with. The following morning, Emily and her cousins get caught but they put the blame on Emily causing her to run away back to Rosewood. Trista follows Emily back home and Maya, Emily’s girlfriend, sees them almost kissing.

Spencer continues to lie about writing the essay that won her the Golden Orchid award. She plagiarized her sister, Melissa’s, essay but her parents don't want to fess up to it because they don't want to ruin their image. Spencer gets into a fight with Melissa and pushes her down the stairs yet she blacked out when it happens. She discovers the she has been blacking out since she was younger and blacked out the night of Ali’s murder causing her to believe she had something to do with it.

Aria’s relationship with her English teacher, Ezra had come to a stop. Aria’s ex boyfriend followed her to Ezra’s apartment and calls the police. The police show up and arrest Ezra, leaving Aria to go live with her father and his mistress.

The suspense of this book leaves you wanting to know more after every chapter. The readers find out a great deal about the “Jenna thing” that haunted them and caused Jenna’s blindness. Her stepbrother, Toby, touched her while Ali was setting off the firecrackers. Ali saw this and misfired them causing Jenna’s blindness but Hanna’s best friend Mona was there to see it as well. Mona turns out to be the mysterious A and takes Spencer into her car and drives to the Floating Man Quarry. Mona tries to kill Spencer but they fight and Spencer pushes her off the cliff, killing her. Readers are left unsure about whom Ali’s actual murderer was but Melissa’s boyfriend, Ian, is convicted of the crime for dating Ali at the same time. Ian pleads guilty but is stuck in jail until proven so. But at the end of the book, Emily swears she saw Ali, which sets the stage for Wicked.
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Jan 24, 2012 Sarah Bautista rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Four girls; Hanna, Spencer, Aria and Emily are still being haunted by an unknown person named "A". In the Pretty Little Liars series, by Sarah Shepard each of these characters have a deep dark secret that they cannot let out. Spencer is rewarded for plagorizing her sisters senior year essay, because she was too lazy to write her own. Emily is sent to a strict aunts farm because of the secret that her mom didn't like. Aria is kept from her forbidden love, as"A" threats to tell her parents and it...more

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Jan 04, 2012 Julia rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Unbelievable by Sara Shepard was the 4th book in the Pretty Little Liars series. It was very awesome at the end!!! I think it is Called Unbelievable for a reason! At the beginning of the book it was just typical Pretty Little Liars. Aria, Hanna, Spencer, and Emily were getting texts from A. But the end - totally changed my whole thought of the book. Spencer and Mona are in the same car and Hanna text Spencer in a panic saying that Mona is A and to get out of the car. They end up both getting out...more

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Dec 31, 2011 Charlynn rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The last time I read a Pretty Little Liars novel, I was a Pretty Little Liars – the show – virgin. Now, however, the same cannot be said. While I do believe it is possible to read and watch at the same time, one almost has to observe them as two separate – albeit similar – entities. There are so many differences between the books and the show that time needs to be allotted so one can re-acclimate themselves to whichever they are consuming at any given time. Even the four main characters' persona...more The last time I read a Pretty Little Liars novel, I was a Pretty Little Liars – the show – virgin. Now, however, the same cannot be said. While I do believe it is possible to read and watch at the same time, one almost has to observe them as two separate – albeit similar – entities. There are so many differences between the books and the show that time needs to be allotted so one can re-acclimate themselves to whichever they are consuming at any given time. Even the four main characters' personalities are slightly contrasting between the books and the show. While I appreciate and enjoy both, the books are certainly darker, whereas the girls' characterizations on the show are, in comparison, whitewashed. With this said, though, let's tackle the fourth novel in the series: Unbelievable.

At first, I felt that Unbelievable started off flat. With the girls separated geographically from Emily, consciously from Hannah, and emotionally from Spencer, there was a disconnection between the storylines and, more importantly, their characters. At the heart of this series, I think the most important aspect of all the various secrets is the girls' friendship... both pre and post Ali's death. Luckily, Shepard didn't keep her four heroines separated for long, reuniting them quickly. Although it could be argued that these distances were bridged rather easily, given the other obstacles the girls face and how unappealing the separations were, this rapid plot movement didn't hinder the book. However, even after the four girls came back together again, their relationships with each other and others were already altered.

In comparison to the conclusion of book four, the beginning – no matter how memorable because of its flaws – was extremely overshadowed. Shockingly, Shepard revealed both Ali's murderer and, perhaps more importantly, A. Or did she...? If nothing else has become apparent after four Pretty Little Liars novels, things aren't always what they seem in Rosewood for Aria, Spencer, Hannah, and Emily. Clues are tossed to them only to be ripped away and proven false; they're made to feel comfortable only to be thrust out into an emotional tundra over and over again. Red herrings run rampant through the series, so it wouldn't be a surprise to find out in the fifth book that what the girls thought to be finished at the end of the fourth was really just an illusion, a grand trick to further torment them. If nothing else, all four of them still have secrets, and, obviously, they have yet to learn the lesson that, in Rosewood, secrets just aren't allowed... at least not for them.(less)

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Nov 18, 2011 Your Average Bookworms rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Oct 05, 2011 Isabelle rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Sometimes when I would have trouble in school or maybe with sports I would have to stay strong, and keep on going through with it. Just like in the book, everyone has trouble with things, but you just have to keep on going through with it and keep your head up during tough times. In Unbelievable written by Sara Shepard, the four main characters, Spencer, Aria, Hanna, and Emily all face the same problems and are really struggling, just like what happens to people in real life. This problem that h...more

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Aug 28, 2011 nymfaux rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I thought I knew what to expect; Unbelievable is the fourth book in Shepard’s Pretty Little Liars series, following Pretty Little Liars, Flawless, and Perfect. Shepard has a talent for making the series flow together seamlessly. Shepard has talent, period. While each book so far has read like a chapter in the overall series, I keep finding myself satisfied at the end. Don’t mistake me—I still want LOTS more, the who dunnit, the whys, and the hows… But I’ve read some se...more From my blog: (\__/)nymfaux

I thought I knew what to expect; Unbelievable is the fourth book in Shepard’s Pretty Little Liars series, following Pretty Little Liars, Flawless, and Perfect. Shepard has a talent for making the series flow together seamlessly. Shepard has talent, period. While each book so far has read like a chapter in the overall series, I keep finding myself satisfied at the end. Don’t mistake me—I still want LOTS more, the who dunnit, the whys, and the hows… But I’ve read some series where their versions of cliffhangers are giving you half the story, no answers, and making you wait a year until the next book. Well, I’m sure I’d be going crazy if I had to wait that long for my next Liars installment…And thankfully I don’t have to wait. But I have to say, Sara Shepard does a fantastic job of making the unsatisfying seem satisfying.

So…In case you haven’t read the books, watched the tv series, or seen my reviews of the previous books…The Pretty Little Liars series is about a group of girls who used to be friends…before one of them disappeared. Now, years, later, someone starts sending the other girls messages threatening to expose all their secrets.

For anyone who has watched the tv series, it follows books one through three pretty closely. Perfect had a very climactic ending, and since the series seemed to end where Perfect ended, I had no idea what to expect of Unbelievable. But I didn’t expect anything. I didn’t see any of it coming.

I’ve said before, I love mysteries, but I’m HORRIBLE at them. And this is BY FAR one of the juiciest, most gossipy, delectable mysteries I’ve ever read. And I still have no idea what’s coming.

The only thing I know, is that I don’t believe ANYTHING. The ending was too good. And it’s only the fourth book. So, it CAN’T BE the ending. I know there’s more. I have four more books sitting on my desk to prove it. Oh yeah, there’s A LOT more. But that’s all I’m going to share. For now.

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May 12, 2011 Alexa rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Still not that close and living their own lives, Aria, Spencer, Hanna, and Emily are getting text messages from A. Aria got into a huge fight with her mom, and doesn’t live with her or her brother anymore. She lived with Sean, her boyfriend, and Hanna’s ex-boyfriend for a little bit, but then got kicked out of his house. Aria got kicked out because she was seeing her English teacher, Mr. Fitz. A got a picture of the two of them kissing and sent it to Sean, who reported it to the cops. Now Aria l...more

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Mar 21, 2011 Alina rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

“Unbelievable” is the fourth book of the Pretty Little Liars series. This is yet another thrilling read that follows the lives of Spencer, Hanna, Emily and Aria who are continuously threatened with anonymously sent information through text message by “A”. The drama persists as they find more clues as to who killed their best friend Ali, and how they each deal with it differently. As well as how they try to maintain their personal lives. Spencer has to try to hide the fact that the award that she...more

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Jan 21, 2011 Molly Gray rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Like all of the Pretty Little Liars books, Unbelievable was, well, unbelievable! I especially loved this book because it was kind of like the grand finale of the first four books. It had a amazing suspense and Sara Shepard constantly kept me guessing as to who A was and who Alison's killer was. She has a way, sort of like Poe, of twisting the story so that the main characters are the ones to blame. I also apreciate Sara's diversity and her knowledge of all things fashion. SO much happened in th...more

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Jan 14, 2011 Janelle Dazzlepants rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: chick-lit, mystery, young-adult, murder-mystery, whodunnit

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. If you thought you'd figured Perfect out with Spencer being Ali's killer, you're wrong. And if you think that Mona being A is the end of it, you're wrong. And if you're just wondering where this book sits in terms of the TV show, it includes Mona's party and Hanna being hit by the car. :)

If anything can be frustrating in a good way, these books are a perfect example of that. After Perfect I knew the author was going to do a 180 with Spencer, somehow explaining away that she didn't really kill A...more If you thought you'd figured Perfect out with Spencer being Ali's killer, you're wrong. And if you think that Mona being A is the end of it, you're wrong. And if you're just wondering where this book sits in terms of the TV show, it includes Mona's party and Hanna being hit by the car. :)

If anything can be frustrating in a good way, these books are a perfect example of that. After Perfect I knew the author was going to do a 180 with Spencer, somehow explaining away that she didn't really kill Ali.

That's the thing about these books, Sara Shepard doesn't drop subtle hints. She makes you believe with every fibre of your being that Spencer or Melissa is the killer, then in the next book she completely drops it and makes you feel silly for thinking you had it all worked out. I had the feeling she was going to do the same thing with Mona being A in this book, and lo and behold, A's epilogue talks about a new A in town. But of course, the mystery couldn't end 4 books in, could it?

These books are an absolute rollercoaster. Spencer is the killer, then she isn't. I stop suspecting Mona as A, then she turns out to be A. I suspect Ian having a part in Ali's murder, and then he's probably innocent. I find out Mona and Jenna are friends, and not just after meeting in the burns clinic. I find out Jenna and Ali set up the fireworks prank together, and that Jenna is definitely blind.

Unbelievable and Perfect completely shook up my suspicions and now I don't know what to think! The author has hinted strongly as Melissa being the killer, but I never know whether to trust her hints or not, since they're often discarded in the next book. I guess all I can do is go back to suspecting Lucas, Ezra, Jenna and maybe Maya.

On a somewhat lighter note, I'm so happy that Emily's parents stopped being assholes in this book, though only after they feared she was missing or dead. And their appalling behaviour was simply transferred to the relatives in Iowa, who treated Emily like heathen scum and then kicked her out for corrupting their children with her ~partying ways.

I'm really curious as to how the parents found out about their kids sneaking out, because it would totally be A/Mona's style to dob them in, if she weren't on the other side of the country. I also wondered if Maya had called and the parents then figured out their children were missing. Trista also gives me the creeps, but I don't suspect her of anything thus far.

I don't really have much more to say about Unbelievable. I could obsess over Mona being A for 3 paragraphs, but I won't. I think that Mona discovering Ali's discarded diary during Maya's move was great on the part of the author, because it didn't even occur to me that A could have Ali's diary. Actually, despite the author mentioning the diary pretty heavily, it didn't even occur to me that that's what A was using to mine the secrets. I just assumed A was close with Ali and she'd told them everything, and I barely wondered why they waited so long to start blackmailing the girls.

Overall: Unbelievable sheds light on the identity of A, but puts forth even more questions. I'm beginning to feel like I should just stop speculating on A and the killer, because the author clearly doesn't want me to figure it out just yet. If I suspect someone 100%, Shepard completely eliminates that possibility in the next book. Spencer is supposedly the killer in Perfect, then in Unbelievable she's not the killer. Mona confesses to being A in Unbelievable, then in the end we have another A on our hands. It's so so so frustrating, but enjoyable nonetheless. (less)

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Nov 04, 2010 Caitlyn rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The book Unbelievable by Sara Shepard is a very excellent book. It is a fabulous read for most people. However, I believe that girls who enjoy realistic fiction and mystery will enjoy this book the most. It includes both mystery and fiction in an action packed way.
I personally enjoyed this book, it was able to keep me at the edge of my seat. It was presented in a suspenseful way, and was extremely unpredictable. However, no matter how much I enjoyed this book it is still very difficult to rel...more The book Unbelievable by Sara Shepard is a very excellent book. It is a fabulous read for most people. However, I believe that girls who enjoy realistic fiction and mystery will enjoy this book the most. It includes both mystery and fiction in an action packed way.
I personally enjoyed this book, it was able to keep me at the edge of my seat. It was presented in a suspenseful way, and was extremely unpredictable. However, no matter how much I enjoyed this book it is still very difficult to relate to my life. None of the events that occur apply to me, and I cannot relate to any of the characters. The closest I can relate to this book is that I have four best friends just as all the characters in the book, and I am a very driven person just like Spencer. However, Spencer is an extreme form of driven, where she will go to any point just to get what she wants, and I would not. Overall, even though this book is very well written and a very suspenseful book it is still difficult to relate too.
In this novel, apart of the Pretty Little Liars series, many action pack events occur. Aria, Hannah, Spencer, and Emily, are all trying to keep their secrets. However everything turns messy when an anonymous person, going by the identity of A, sends threatening text messages, that contain all of their secrets. While these texts occur the girls try to decipher who murdered their old best friend Ali, whom died several years ago. Not only do the girls have to deal with two major threats, they also have to handle the difficulties that arise in their personal life. Aria, must handle a divorce as well as a mother and a brother who hate her, while living with her father and the women who destroyed her parents marriage. Spencer fears that she or her sister may have been the ones to kill Ali, and must hide that her award nominated paper was stolen from her sister. Emily, must live with her overbearing and over controlling Aunt and Uncle in Iowa, while searching for a way back home in Pennsylvania. Hannah, is just fighting hr way out of a coma, and back to her old life after she was hit by A in a hit and run. So will the girls be able to juggle their personal lives, and two death threatening mysteries or will their lives simply end?
Sara Shepard has been able to create a phenomenon that has taken over girls all over the United States. This series is now a major television series on ABC family. The author has been able to create a whole series of exciting books. THis book has won the Michael L. Print z award. This book has been a very amusing, and exciting read and I would recommend this book to many people. (less)

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Oct 29, 2010 Chibineko rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The answer is obviously not, as there are four more books in the series. When it was first put out this book was supposed to be the last, but the author agreed to put out more due to pressure from the publisher. (Thanks publishers!)

The now not so fab four have all new problems on their hands. Emily has been sent out to the country, only to find that her problems will follow her wherever she goes. Hanna's still in a coma, but will she still remember A's identity when she wakes up? Aria's trying...more

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Oct 08, 2010 Alex rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book is about four teenage girls who used to be friends who start getting threatening messages from a person named “A”. The person knows all their secrets. They used to be best friends with Alison DiLaurentis who was murdered by someone three years age. They don’t know who murdered her. The characters are Aria, Hanna, Spencer, and Emily. Aria is very artistic, Hanna is obsessed with shopping and being popular, Spencer is extremely smart, and Emily is sporty.
I liked the mystery in this boo...more

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Sep 12, 2010 Becky rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I was really excited to start this one after the end of Perfect - I wanted to know what had happened to Hanna. At first I was a little disappointed: it felt like it took ages for the plot to get moving, because it was split between four different points of view and so there were little cliffhangers all the time and it was just very spread out. BUT! It did get moving, and the mystery of A comes to a big climax in Unbelievable.

Sara Shepard really does do a great job with the mystery. I did figure...more

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Sara Shepard graduated from NYU and has an MFA from Brooklyn College. She currently lives in Tucson, Arizona. Sara's Pretty Little Liars novels were inspired by her upbringing in Philadelphia's Main Line.

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