Scan barcode
ihateprozac's review
5.0
Wow, where Flawless only makes a small contribution to the Pretty Little Liars mystery, Perfect makes up for it tenfold. You discover the identity of Ali's killer, provided the author hasn't lead the reader on a wild goose chase. It also opens up many more questions about who hid her body, while closing more than a few doors on who A could be.
In Flawless I thought Emily's despicable parents had somewhat redeemed themselves, but it turns out they're even worse than Hanna and Spencer's families. They're not as absent or domineering, they're just straight-up twisted. I was utterly disgusted at the thought of them sending Emily to rehab to be "cured" of her sexuality, or going to live with her Puritanical relatives who believe sexuality = evil.
I think the author did an amazing job here, because I was so frustrated and disgusted that half the time I couldn't decide whether I wanted to headdesk, stab the parents, or just sit there making this face D: for an hour. It's so fucking backwards that it just makes me sick. Emily's parents better explain away their hatred in the next book, or I think I just might explode.
I think it's almost as bad that A would reveal Emily's sexuality the way they did, and how they would embarrass Hanna at Mona's party. I knew they weren't playing games, but it seems like they've taken a slightly more evil turn - which was obviously cemented by running Hanna over with the car. If they don't meet a painful demise in book 8 I know I'm going to be seriously displeased. >:|
On a ~lighter note, I LOVE what's happening with Spencer and her descent into madness. I love that she finally snapped and pwned Melissa, and I love that she's finally figured out that she's Ali's killer. I've had suspicions about the hypnosis and Spencer since the first book, but thought that maybe all 4 of them had killed Ali and blocked it out. My interest was definitely piqued by clues and A's epilogue in Flawless, and I figured it out early on in Perfect. Now I'm just worried that Spencer didn't actually kill Ali, and that the author will explain it all away as Spencer being stressed and crazy.
After the events of this book it's safe to say that I no longer suspect Mona or Ezra as A, and obviously not Ali's killer. I figure Ezra wouldn't have dobbed himself in for his tryst with Aria, and Mona just doesn't seem like she's A based on her confusion over the lipo rumour. I'm 90% sure she's going to the burns clinic for her own treatment though, and I'm interested to hear the story behind that and if she's friends with Jenna.
I still suspect Jenna, especially since she was conspicuously absent from this book. I feel like the author was trying to deflect attention and suspicion away from her, since she's supposedly blind and incapable of being A. I don't think Mona is A per se, but I think she could be in cahoots with Jenna because the burns clinic is just too much of a coincidence.
Since Lucas has actually been introduced in the books, I guess I'm free to suspect him too. I'll have to read on though to confirm my suspicions, because he doesn't seem as obvious and self-incriminating as he is in the show. I'm also suspecting that A and the person who moved Ali's body are not the same person, and I'm suspecting Ian of doing the latter with Spencer's help. Then again, maybe Ali told Ian everything and he's also A.
I have the feeling that the ending is going to completely blindside me though, and I'll read back over my reviews and feel quite stupid for not figuring it out earlier ;]
Overall: If you loved Pretty Little Liars and hated how Flawless didn't seem to go anywhere, then you'll LOVE Perfect. The secret of Ali's killer is unveiled, and things start slowly spiralling downward.
In Flawless I thought Emily's despicable parents had somewhat redeemed themselves, but it turns out they're even worse than Hanna and Spencer's families. They're not as absent or domineering, they're just straight-up twisted. I was utterly disgusted at the thought of them sending Emily to rehab to be "cured" of her sexuality, or going to live with her Puritanical relatives who believe sexuality = evil.
I think the author did an amazing job here, because I was so frustrated and disgusted that half the time I couldn't decide whether I wanted to headdesk, stab the parents, or just sit there making this face D: for an hour. It's so fucking backwards that it just makes me sick. Emily's parents better explain away their hatred in the next book, or I think I just might explode.
I think it's almost as bad that A would reveal Emily's sexuality the way they did, and how they would embarrass Hanna at Mona's party. I knew they weren't playing games, but it seems like they've taken a slightly more evil turn - which was obviously cemented by running Hanna over with the car. If they don't meet a painful demise in book 8 I know I'm going to be seriously displeased. >:|
On a ~lighter note, I LOVE what's happening with Spencer and her descent into madness. I love that she finally snapped and pwned Melissa, and I love that she's finally figured out that she's Ali's killer. I've had suspicions about the hypnosis and Spencer since the first book, but thought that maybe all 4 of them had killed Ali and blocked it out. My interest was definitely piqued by clues and A's epilogue in Flawless, and I figured it out early on in Perfect. Now I'm just worried that Spencer didn't actually kill Ali, and that the author will explain it all away as Spencer being stressed and crazy.
After the events of this book it's safe to say that I no longer suspect Mona or Ezra as A, and obviously not Ali's killer. I figure Ezra wouldn't have dobbed himself in for his tryst with Aria, and Mona just doesn't seem like she's A based on her confusion over the lipo rumour. I'm 90% sure she's going to the burns clinic for her own treatment though, and I'm interested to hear the story behind that and if she's friends with Jenna.
I still suspect Jenna, especially since she was conspicuously absent from this book. I feel like the author was trying to deflect attention and suspicion away from her, since she's supposedly blind and incapable of being A. I don't think Mona is A per se, but I think she could be in cahoots with Jenna because the burns clinic is just too much of a coincidence.
Since Lucas has actually been introduced in the books, I guess I'm free to suspect him too. I'll have to read on though to confirm my suspicions, because he doesn't seem as obvious and self-incriminating as he is in the show. I'm also suspecting that A and the person who moved Ali's body are not the same person, and I'm suspecting Ian of doing the latter with Spencer's help. Then again, maybe Ali told Ian everything and he's also A.
I have the feeling that the ending is going to completely blindside me though, and I'll read back over my reviews and feel quite stupid for not figuring it out earlier ;]
Overall: If you loved Pretty Little Liars and hated how Flawless didn't seem to go anywhere, then you'll LOVE Perfect. The secret of Ali's killer is unveiled, and things start slowly spiralling downward.
lovemydolphins's review
5.0
A good book in a good YA series. The cliffhanger at the end of this book was probably the best one out of all the PLL books. Tension has never been higher for the Liars. SPOILERS:
.
.
.
Aria got caught with Ezra, and her life crashing down? Awesome! Wait...not awesome?? Whatever. It makes for great plot development. Spencer's doubts about her sanity/capacity for murder were fun to read about too. A page-turner for sure!
.
.
.
Aria got caught with Ezra, and her life crashing down? Awesome! Wait...not awesome?? Whatever. It makes for great plot development. Spencer's doubts about her sanity/capacity for murder were fun to read about too. A page-turner for sure!
sarahlee2000's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
morganjenn14's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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? Yes
4.0
happilyhalliwell's review
4.0
So. Much. Trauma! These girls have been through it already and now they’re all in even worse situations. This one is tough to read!
aalleia's review
2.0
I like the added part where Aria painted a red “A” on Meredith’s clothes lolol very petty
But somehow I get annoyed with Aria’s character (be it in the TV series or in the books)
There are quite a lot of differences between the TV series and the books I am actually surprised at this
Plot is beginning to thicken :>
Character: 2/5
Plot: 3.25/5
Setting: 3/5
Style: 2.5/5
Theme & Symbolism: 3/5
Recommendation: 3/5
Overall: 2.8/5
But somehow I get annoyed with Aria’s character (be it in the TV series or in the books)
There are quite a lot of differences between the TV series and the books I am actually surprised at this
Plot is beginning to thicken :>
Character: 2/5
Plot: 3.25/5
Setting: 3/5
Style: 2.5/5
Theme & Symbolism: 3/5
Recommendation: 3/5
Overall: 2.8/5
anikarajan's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
these books really do get better as you go - and already having read these and knowing who A is makes the clues so much more fun
konskara's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This deserves all three of these stars since I love a book that's not afraid to kill one of its main characters - even though I'm pretty sure she won't stay dead for long.
Also, of the three I've read, it's the most open-ended. So many unanswered questions. It didn't have the feeling of a self-contained story the first two in the series had - and that's a good thing, considering its genre.
I thought this would be my last trip in pll universe, but I want more of batshit crazy Spencer, and to see if my predictions will be correct.
(I predict Hana will be okay, but have amnesia or sth and not be able to remember who A was, based on their last text to her.)
Also, of the three I've read, it's the most open-ended. So many unanswered questions. It didn't have the feeling of a self-contained story the first two in the series had - and that's a good thing, considering its genre.
I thought this would be my last trip in pll universe, but I want more of batshit crazy Spencer, and to see if my predictions will be correct.
(I predict Hana will be okay, but have amnesia or sth and not be able to remember who A was, based on their last text to her.)
madelinequinnee's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Another great PLL book! I’m very invested in Emily’s storyline especially, it’s vastly different than the show’s and perhaps more realistic! Emily and Maya are definitely my favourite couple so far!
I’m hoping now that Spencer suspects she may have something to do with Ali’s death that her storyline will be more interesting to me, as right now I’m not all that invested in what’s happening with her, which is a shame because her character has a lot of potential!
I’m hoping now that Spencer suspects she may have something to do with Ali’s death that her storyline will be more interesting to me, as right now I’m not all that invested in what’s happening with her, which is a shame because her character has a lot of potential!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Blood, Grief, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Car accident, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Lesbophobia, Outing, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail