Among the mega mansions and perfectly manicured hedges of Rosewood, Pennsylvania, everyone has something to hide--especially four very pretty li... read full description
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Oct 20, 2011
Kat
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Let's just say I have a very fickle relationship with this series. I could be frowning and despising it, then hurriedly getting the next book in a second. For one thing, there are a number of instances when the characters get on the edge of my nerves and irritate me. I'm not referring to the protagonists alone, but even the adults (No doubt with their immaturity, especially in neglecting their children and throwing those occasional trivial tantrums to their own kids).
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Mar 30, 2011
Jzcotter03
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I actually read books 1-8 but the whole series deserves one review. This is the story of four girls growing up in the affluent town of Rosewood, PA and the search for the truth behind the murder of their fifth best friend. I enjoyed the suspense and mystery involved in the series but didn't feel like all the loose ends were tied together in the end. Perhaps that is why the author is writing more books for the series. I honestly would have been perfectly happy with the ending in book 4 when e
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Aug 22, 2011
Carrol
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I don't know what exactly keeps me reading these books. The chapters jump from character to character, sometimes leading to a bit of confusion for my aging brain. The word choice is simple and does not encourage much introspective thought while reading. And the characters themselves can be anything but lovable.
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The storyline! What an expertly woven chain of events showing action and consequence. The intrigue of knowing and then not knowing who "A" is. The More...
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The storyline! What an expertly woven chain of events showing action and consequence. The intrigue of knowing and then not knowing who "A" is. The More...
Jan 30, 2011
Aggy
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so, i watched the tv series first, what's the big deal?
the tv series are compromising, thrilling, make you feel curious in a way you waited crazily only for an episode to pop up. but the books?
i can't say i love the books more than the tv show. bad thing is; the books isn't nearly as good as the tv show--it was filled with boring details, boring storyline, not nearly as much as fun as the tv show was. but indeed; it's still a good reading because i can't put this book off until i More...
the tv series are compromising, thrilling, make you feel curious in a way you waited crazily only for an episode to pop up. but the books?
i can't say i love the books more than the tv show. bad thing is; the books isn't nearly as good as the tv show--it was filled with boring details, boring storyline, not nearly as much as fun as the tv show was. but indeed; it's still a good reading because i can't put this book off until i More...
Aug 27, 2010
Erin
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I'm a 21 year old, English Lit major who's read Joyce's Ulysses to Milton's Paradise Lost and a million things in between. Yet, the Pretty Little Liars Series blew my mind. I'm not giving them any awards for literary merit or characterization, but the plot is truly unique and captivating until the very end. I was sucked in from the very first page and was eventually screaming "Who's A?!?!"
Sara Shepard definitely has a talent. She clearly put a lot of thought into the course o More...
Sara Shepard definitely has a talent. She clearly put a lot of thought into the course o More...
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Jul 18, 2010
Domhnulla
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Farfetched? Pretty much. Shallow? Kind of. Awesome? Totally.
The reason I gave these books 5 stars is that they sucked me in from the first page on. I learned to love every single one of the "pretty little liars", from sweet Emily over creative Aria and smart Spencer to "it girl" Hanna. Ali grew on me too, even though she was (probably)only in the flashbacks By the end of Pretty Little Liars, I found myself really invested in those characters, their problems and al
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The reason I gave these books 5 stars is that they sucked me in from the first page on. I learned to love every single one of the "pretty little liars", from sweet Emily over creative Aria and smart Spencer to "it girl" Hanna. Ali grew on me too, even though she was (
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Feb 10, 2012
Mariam
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This is The one and only book series that I will always recommend people to read
it's a MUST MUST MUST!!
you know how you read books and reach a point where you just can't close it until you get to the end, well this is just like that but you will start turning from the first page and won't stop until you are done with the 8th part!!
if there is a book to read , it's this one!
start with the first part and I bet you won't stop till the whole series is over!
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it's a MUST MUST MUST!!
you know how you read books and reach a point where you just can't close it until you get to the end, well this is just like that but you will start turning from the first page and won't stop until you are done with the 8th part!!
if there is a book to read , it's this one!
start with the first part and I bet you won't stop till the whole series is over!
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Sep 15, 2011
Ashley
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I loved Pretty Little Liars. Although the plot for it is slightly cheesy and childish, the way Sarah Shepard writes the series is surprising.
The books are written very well and they are relateable. They combine everything most teen girls want in a book: mystery, suspense, fantasy, romance, and inseperable friendship. Although the books aren't very good in the beginning, as you keep reading them they start to grow on you. I would suggest reading Pretty Little Liars!
The books are written very well and they are relateable. They combine everything most teen girls want in a book: mystery, suspense, fantasy, romance, and inseperable friendship. Although the books aren't very good in the beginning, as you keep reading them they start to grow on you. I would suggest reading Pretty Little Liars!
Feb 15, 2011
Nai
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I actually only red three out of the-- what, seven?-- book series, but I never lost interest in the characters. I continued to follow the intriguing tale of Aria, Spencer, Hanna and Emily in the ABC Family TV series. Like most TV series based off book series, the show took some pretty daring twists and turns of its own, branching off in different directions. I love both the depth of the TV series and the ever-darkening truth of the books. This series is a MUST READ!!
Jun 05, 2009
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Feb 03, 2012
Mariel
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These first books were enveloped in secrets, mystery and backstabbing. They were beautiful books, yet the fourth book was the most explosive of all. It was shocking and really open about some of the secrets from the three previous books. Note, I said SOME. Some still remain as mysteries, like who killed Ali? Is Ian truly the killer? What if someone else was coming after these liars. Well, Shepard has one answer to that.
Book 6- who the hell knows, she can stretch the story so far that i More...
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Jan 01, 2012
Annabel
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So, I watched the tv series first... bad idea.
The tv series are compromising, thrilling, make you feel curious in a way you waited crazily only for an episode to pop up, but the books?
Bad thing is; the books isn't nearly as good as the tv show. It was filled with boring details, boring storyline, not nearly as much as fun as the tv show was...
The tv series are compromising, thrilling, make you feel curious in a way you waited crazily only for an episode to pop up, but the books?
Bad thing is; the books isn't nearly as good as the tv show. It was filled with boring details, boring storyline, not nearly as much as fun as the tv show was...
Dec 05, 2011
Marissa
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these books are all amazing. These books are about 5 girls who where best friends and one night one of them gets lost her names Allison. Now Allison new all there secrets and when she diapered that night they never found her body. Until 3 years later in her backyard. For the rest of this story you'll just have to read it your self!
Jan 09, 2011
Rihanna
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( Even though this is only 1-4, im just gonna speak for the series overall ) Overall, it was a fun and witty with some suspense. It was a fun read, and ill admit, the ending got a bit carried away with imagination of the series, but you know, it was interesting, funny, suspenseful, and really good :)
Jan 11, 2011
Stacey
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Nov 09, 2010
Victorious
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I finished all 8 books in the Pretty Little Liars series in about 2 weeks- they were terribly addictive. Though somewhat flaky and hardly character-driven, these books were an instant guilty pleasure that looked into the lives of 5 spoiled girls living in the heart of Main Line Philadelphia.
May 23, 2010
Monique
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It was pretty good. The first book was a dud, until you got to the end. Get past the first book and it's really good! However, it seemed a little young for me. Even though the girls are 17 (I'm 14), it seemed that it was written on a lower level than what I can read.
Jul 20, 2010
Nancy
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Okay, so it's no Chronicles of Narnia or Harry Potter but they're not the worst YA books around. I would give the overall series a 3.5, there were so many twists and turns and there are a few unanswered questions but mostly, it was a solid plot line.
Dec 01, 2010
This book series was amazing. I read them all during the summer and i coudn't get enough of it. So, I looked up any other books by Sara Shepard and i found The Lying Game. Well, it comes out in six days and i can't wait to read it!
Sep 21, 2010
Tullia
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This book is immensely entertaining! A quick suspenseful read with a deliciously twisted plot that will keep you guessing. You'll love the mystery,romance,lies,parties and murder that seems follow four pretty liars where ever they go!
Jan 04, 2011
Hannah
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Good books, just a little too perfect for me. Its like they live in a Utopia ad everything is perfect for them. And then their friend gets murdered and all goes wrong. I like them, but they are not a favorite of mine
Dec 05, 2010
Michael
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I've just finished the box set and it was badass it was so killer thiller I read all of them in two days .sara shepard has a killer taste of suspence that will make you read all the other pretty little liars...
Aug 13, 2010
Kim
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Sara Shepard is such a great author! I have no idea who A is, and that makes me crazy wondering what is going to happen to the four friends next. When comparing the books to the tv show and vice versa, I would say the books get you closer to the characters and what is happening.
Sep 21, 2010
Melissa
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I thought this series was fun. The first 4 books were great but I thought the last 2~3 were left desiring more. It would have been nice to see a bit of a different twist at the end. I would give books 5~8 a 3 star rating.
Jan 24, 2011
Bijion
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I started reading the Pretty Little Lairs series because of the TV show. I must say this is the first time I have EVER liked both the series and the TV show. I have rad 6 of 8 books! :)
Apr 22, 2011
They may look childish and girly but these books are honestly incredible. I couldn't put any of them down, it's one of those "don't judge a book by its cover" situations.
Jul 24, 2011
I read these when I became interested in the ABC Family show. Good books. They keep you a little on your toes. I always wanted to know what was going to happen.
Sep 15, 2010
Richelle
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Pleasant read and interesting plot, although shallow and superficial views were annoying as well as the constant product placement/name dropping.
Aug 24, 2010
Skyler
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These books were invigorating. They were typical High society teenager battle of everything murder mysteries. Bt definitely different.
Mar 12, 2011
Audrey
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Interesting tale about 4 friends who are stalked by someone claiming to be their dead friend. Shallow but fun.
