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ashlxynicholx's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
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
3.5
emgom329's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
brasilii's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kosmond's review against another edition
3.0
There's not much to say about this book that I haven't already said about the first 2. The suspense of Perfect is there and will keep you on the edge of your seat. Things in the novel started to become clearer and sometimes you'll get that "a-ha!" moment when you figure something out (or think you have).
The characters are all the same, they haven't changed one bit, and I like that about this book. Along with the characters being true for all 3 novels, the action, suspense, drama and excitment is true too. I'm glad that I have number 4 to jump right into because with the ending of Perfect, you will want and need to have Unbelievable in your hands to start right away.
I'm excited to be able to see what else A has planned and see what get's revealed in Pretty Little Liars #4 since I've heard that this is where the good (better), juicy stuff comes out!
If you haven't already, you should definitely grab these books to read. You wont be disappointed, and they are quick, easy reads for in between some of the other books that are on you pile to read!
The characters are all the same, they haven't changed one bit, and I like that about this book. Along with the characters being true for all 3 novels, the action, suspense, drama and excitment is true too. I'm glad that I have number 4 to jump right into because with the ending of Perfect, you will want and need to have Unbelievable in your hands to start right away.
I'm excited to be able to see what else A has planned and see what get's revealed in Pretty Little Liars #4 since I've heard that this is where the good (better), juicy stuff comes out!
If you haven't already, you should definitely grab these books to read. You wont be disappointed, and they are quick, easy reads for in between some of the other books that are on you pile to read!
0liviamarie's review
challenging
emotional
mysterious
fast-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
5.0
vanessa177's review
4.0
I'm not even sure how to rate books by Sara Shepard anymore. This book has a lot of problems. It took ages for the plot to really begin. A lot of the book felt like filler. We see the same scene retold at least half a dozen times, and new information is not always revealed. Often, I start to wonder why the girls aren't acting a little more paranoid. The are not actively trying to figure out who A is, and they continually give A new blackmail material. A big portion of the plot deals with repressed memories, which just seems like a cheap plot device, especially since it is only really introduced in this book. The prose is purple but also as shallow as possible.
I even have some issues with characterization. Hanna's mother is home sometimes now, and she even expresses a mild amount of concern for Hanna. Spencer's parents somehow become slightly sympathetic, but it is all through things that we're told rather than shown. Okay, they're not sympathetic, but they are at least out of the running for most terrible parents in this series. Sean is no longer a perfect saint, without any real reason. (Don't worry, he's being replaced by a new saintly teenage boy.) Melissa sprouts a mustache for twirling purposes and becomes a cartoon villain.
Despite all of this, Pretty Little Liars remains really good trash. The first half of the book is so boring; however, Shepard brings this book to the most climactic conclusion possible without making any reveals. The last ten chapters, at least, are filled with suspense. A is really doing their best to ruin these girls' lives, and it is the perfect hook to come back for more. Until I reached the climax, this review would have completely bashed the book. It might have even reached one star level at some points. But I'm reading these books for the explosive endings, and this one really delivered.
I even have some issues with characterization. Hanna's mother is home sometimes now, and she even expresses a mild amount of concern for Hanna. Spencer's parents somehow become slightly sympathetic, but it is all through things that we're told rather than shown. Okay, they're not sympathetic, but they are at least out of the running for most terrible parents in this series. Sean is no longer a perfect saint, without any real reason. (Don't worry, he's being replaced by a new saintly teenage boy.) Melissa sprouts a mustache for twirling purposes and becomes a cartoon villain.
Despite all of this, Pretty Little Liars remains really good trash. The first half of the book is so boring; however, Shepard brings this book to the most climactic conclusion possible without making any reveals. The last ten chapters, at least, are filled with suspense. A is really doing their best to ruin these girls' lives, and it is the perfect hook to come back for more. Until I reached the climax, this review would have completely bashed the book. It might have even reached one star level at some points. But I'm reading these books for the explosive endings, and this one really delivered.
axellesbooks's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
karenholmes's review
3.0
Guilty pleasure to sneak in between big reads just for the sake of it. It is still odd to see the girls different from the TV show, but anyway, it is a fun, quick and easy read to forget about everything and loose yourself in it.