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Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard
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bookshelves: color-yellow, borrowed, mystery, young-adult, surprised-i-didn-t-hate-it, 2010, novels

This series feels like it'll be a total guilty pleasure. It really reminded me of some of the R.L. Stine and Christopher Pike books that I read as a teen, and that's definitely a good thing. It's not literary genius but it's fun and easy to read. I started watching the TV show based on this series and I wanted to find out more because the episodes weren't coming out fast enough for me. I didn't feel like reading and watching the same series was redundant, it felt more like they complimented each other. I have to say though, that I didn't get enough answers with this one, I'll definitely be checking out the next book.

This series follows a group of four girls that fell out of touch after the disappearance of their mutual friend. They've all gone their separate ways but something is bringing the girls back together: ominous notes and texts that hint at a secret that only the girl that disappeared would know. Is she watching from the shadows, or, from the grave?

I was surprised at some of the topics this book touched on: death, homosexuality, cutting, drug and alcohol use among minors, improper teacher-student relationships, and bulimia, to name a few. Obviously I'm old enough to read about these things so it didn't bother me, but I thought I'd mention it anyway. I actually really liked how the author threw in these controversial topics; it really added a real feeling to the otherwise absurd plot (absurd in a good way though! Really!)

I can't wait until I can read the next book and find out some more of the puzzle. I am definitely intrigued and I will continue to watch the TV show as well.
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Reading Progress

June 9, 2010 – Shelved
July 8, 2010 – Started Reading
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July 9, 2010 –
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69.23% "Wow. This book is a lot more naughty than I thought it'd be. We've got lesbian teenagers making out, everyone smoking and drinking, improper student-teacher behavior, cutting, and bulimia. Fun times."
July 9, 2010 –
page 286
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July 9, 2010 – Finished Reading

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Leah Nice review, Shannon :)
I really like this series. I mean, it's obviously not majorly complex and deep, but it's a cute little series. Of course, I still have to read the last two...LOL. I hope you enjoy the rest of the books, though :)


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Catherine I used to love Christopher Pike! I still go back and reread some of my favorites when I'm in the mood.


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You just nailed what I felt about the series :)


John I was so impressed by how authentically the issues were presented -- the drinking, drug use, eating disorders, hooking up -- all familiar from my own teens, yet most books present these things as a "message" rather than just every day reality. I'm definitely getting the sequel.


Salma Gutierrez I completely agree. I watch the tv series but I wasn't getting answers fast enough. So I started reading the series and its just as good. I also love how she put so many different situations all into one. You're review was completely correct in my point of view. You nailed every detail. I love the series, I'm actually trying to catch up with the show. It's going to take a while though.


ELIZABETH DURAN Hi baby


Shannon ELIZABETH DURAN wrote: "Hi baby"

I think you are confused.


Marie I was trying to think why I was enjoying this so much, but your right...it is like reading a R.L Stine, something quick and enjoyable, which I loved reading as a teen.


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Iona Milligan How do I read it??


Leiannasaur This is an 8 year old review lol, but I definitely agree with the way she tackles the controversial topics. I read this in middle school and it was actually really important for me to remove the stigma from bulimia and better understand what someone may be going through with an eating disorder.


message 11: by Jill (new)

Jill I loved Christopher Pike's books so I think I will check this out.


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