Justine's Thoughts: Perfect by Sara Shepard

Perfect (Pretty Little Liars #3)
By Sara Shepard

Source: Library
Pages:  298

Book Description:
In a town where gossip thrives like the ivy that clings to its mansions, where mysteries lie behind manicured hedges and skeletons hide in every walk-in closet, four perfect-looking girls aren't nearly as perfect as they seem.

A quote:
She still felt like a punked-out, faux-leather-wearing, free-thinking Bratz doll in a sea of Pretty Princess of Preppyland Barbies.

Rating:

5/5

Any thoughts (Vague Spoilers Ahead):

This is going to be the longest mystery I’m ever going to stumble upon! We still don’t know who “A” is, but he or she has done some pretty serious damage. In this novel, A takes it up a notch and the girls’ lives are once again filled with endless drama.

The usual, sweet suspense is there, which is one of the many things that make it hard to put down. The news of there being a stalker in Rosewood gives the girls the spooks, which of course, makes me aware of every little detail that occurs. All the time, I’ve been trying to solve the mystery in my head so my brain is always analyzing. One thing for sure is -- “A” is someone you would not want to mess with.

So far, all three books in the series are incredible. And I think I’m officially addicted, but the sad thing is that the fourth book isn’t available in my library. That means it will take a very long time for me to get my hands on it. On another note, I started watching the show, which is also as amazing! At least I’ll have something to occupy me while I wait for the fourth book.

P.S. To those who have not started this series, I suggest you do. It will pull you in like you’ve never been pulled in before!

Justine's Thoughts: Flawless by Sara Shepard

Flawless (Pretty Little Liars #2)
By Sara Shepard

Source: Library
Pages: 330

A quote:

There are all these perfect people here. And...it’s like, if you’re not one of them, then you’re messed up. But I think, inside, the flawless-looking people are just as messed up as we are.

Any thoughts (Vague Spoilers Ahead):

Who knew this series could be so good? Seriously, Flawless is almost as good as the first only by a little bit. The same style is used and the same things are present: suspense, mystery, glamour and the four pretty little liars.

I was finally relieved to know about The Jenny Thing completely. Toby is the main focus and is believed to be the ever so mysterious and cruel “A”. He is the “black cat” in the neighbourhood -- the person who always seems to be there at a particular moment you decide to look. He sticks out among the other people in Rosewood and he happened to be one of my favourite characters in the book. In fact, he is the one who said the quote above.

It was hard to stop reading and put the book down. Many times I just wanted to cry because of what was happening to these girls. Some situations were realistic and some were so absurd that I actually wanted to scold their parents. They were utterly mean, it’s unbelievable. But the conflicts found in Flawless can be found in real life as well. It’s one of the reasons why I am loving this series.

Justine's Thoughts: Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard

Pretty Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars #1)
By Sara Shepard

Source: Library
Pages: 286

Rating:

5/5

Book Description:

Everyone has something to hide--especially high school juniors Spencer, Aria, Emily, and Hanna. Spencer covets her sister's boyfriend. Aria's fantasizing about her English teacher. Emily's crushing on the new girl at school. Hanna uses some ugly tricks to stay beautiful. But they've all kept an even bigger secret since their friend Alison vanished. How do I know? Because I know everything about the bad girls they were, the naughty girls they are, and all the dirty secrets they've kept. And guess what? I'm telling. ----A

A quote:

When someone covets something they desire and lust over it. Usually it's something they can't have.

Any thoughts:

Surprising, but I actually quite like it. In fact, I love it. I’ve seen the previews from the Pretty Little Liars show on ABC Family but never gotten around to watch it. I thought it looked...blah, nothing special. A while later, I read a review by Melissa at I Swim For Oceans. I was convinced enough to go try and read the book. And then now, voila! I love it! See, this is what happens when you judge things on their appearance -- you miss something good. I’ve clearly learned my lesson.

All four girls have something big to hide. Before their separation, Alison was the one person who they could confide in, the all-powerful leader in the group. But that was also before she disappeared. Now, in junior year high school, the girls have been getting mysterious emails and messages about their secrets which each girl all shared with Alison alone. And they’re all signed by “A”.

In the very beginning, all girls were introduced together. It made it hard to distinguish them from one another, but the story then follows each girl after their separation, making it much easier. There was never a dull moment. Whether it is a steamy gossip or a shocking revelation or a hyped-up party, I was all ears (erm...eyes). There is always something happening to each girl, with enough suspense for me to breathe. I was so, so curious to discover who “A” is. Is it Alyson -- the girl who was claimed to be missing for a long time, the only one who knew all of the girls’ secrets and would never dare tell anyone? Or is it someone else entirely? Well, I don’t know. I haven’t found out yet, which is why I must read the next book in the (long) series immediately. I can totally see why this can be addicting!