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Pretty Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars, #1)
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Previous BRs - Authors; Q - T > Shepard, Sara - Pretty Little Liars - Informal Buddy Read; Start: January 7, 2015

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Samantha (sammie2895) | 18 comments I have read this series awhile back (some years ago) and I completed it. I thought it was pretty good. (I really dislike starting something and not finishing). I have never seen the show and can't imagine it being the same or remotely close. now that I'm a bit older I'll give it another go and read it again to see if it still holds the magic :)


Ó˦A²õ³ó±ô±ð²âÓ˦ (ascherger12gmailcom) | 1131 comments Just started this last night. I've seen the show and the story line is pretty similar. I have a hard time imagining the characters as described in the book because the some of the actors in the show look different than the book's description. The book describes Emily as a freckled redhead and on the show she has black hair and brown skin.


Greta | 1459 comments I've never seen the show but might check it out.


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 Marla | 1791 comments My daughters watch the show, but I've never been a fan. I wanted to read the book, just so I would know what was going on...but I knew this would be a stretch for me.

I actually like Gossip Girl more, but that isn't saying much. Gossip Girl always felt like a train wreck to me...you are embarrassed to watch, but you can't help yourself. :D


Greta | 1459 comments Oh, just saw it's on Netflix!


Samantha (sammie2895) | 18 comments That's another thing. like to read the books and watch shows/movies and it be completely different is depressing sometimes. especially if it's a huge difference!


Cynthia (cynthiab) Jennifer wrote: "Shinjini- I also thought that, [spoilers removed]"

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Blakely | 199 comments Up to chapter 13 now.
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This book is flying! At this rate I'm gonna have to acquire copies of the next 3 to appease my craving for more YA drama ASAP!


Shilpa | 140 comments So excited to read this! will start tomorrow! :)


Cynthia (cynthiab) Blakely wrote: "Up to chapter 13 now. ..."

You're right on all counts. I said earlier (view spoiler)


Blakely | 199 comments Cynthia wrote: "Blakely wrote: "Up to chapter 13 now. ..."

You're right on all counts. I said earlier [spoilers removed]"


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Shilpa | 140 comments I just started.. Chap 2 now..

The story began with an interesting start..(view spoiler)


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Blakely | 199 comments About to start Chapter 26 and just had a thought: (view spoiler)


Shilpa | 140 comments Chap 3: (view spoiler)

chap 4-8: (view spoiler)


Shilpa | 140 comments Rebecca NJ wrote: "I started a little early. Chapters 1 -7

I have been curious about the tv show for awhile and recently saw a preview for an upcoming episode which unfortunately had a spoiler. I feel it's a cros..."


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Blakely | 199 comments Done! (view spoiler)


Rebecca NJ (njreader) | 2120 comments @Shipla - that's very true!


Shilpa | 140 comments Done till chap 8: (view spoiler)

Chap 16: (view spoiler)


Shilpa | 140 comments Finished Ch 30- (view spoiler)


Shilpa | 140 comments Finished the book!

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Final thoughts
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Shilpa | 140 comments Blakely wrote: "Done! [spoilers removed]"

So..it seems! :)


Shinjini (shinjini14) | 292 comments Shilpa, (view spoiler)


Shinjini (shinjini14) | 292 comments Blakely wrote: "Cynthia wrote: "Blakely wrote: "Up to chapter 13 now. ..."

You're right on all counts. I said earlier [spoilers removed]"

[spoilers removed]"


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Shilpa | 140 comments Shinjini wrote: "Shilpa, I was sure that..."

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Tara | 1259 comments Started reading last night...through chapter 9. These girls are just horrible. Not sure I was anything like this at their age (at least I sure hope I wasn't!).

Spoiled beyond belief....who does that stuff?

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I wasn't sure if it's enjoy this or not, but it's a quick read and I'm anxious to see (view spoiler)


Ó˦A²õ³ó±ô±ð²âÓ˦ (ascherger12gmailcom) | 1131 comments Tara Jo wrote: "Started reading last night...through chapter 9. These girls are just horrible. Not sure I was anything like this at their age (at least I sure hope I wasn't!).

Spoiled beyond belief....who does ..."


I agree Tara. They are spoiled brats, but that usually makes for the best drama;)
Out of all the girls, I could see the situation with Aria happening. She didn't know he was going to be her teacher, and they are probably only about 5 years apart in age.


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Joi | 665 comments Tara Jo wrote: "Started reading last night...through chapter 9. These girls are just horrible. Not sure I was anything like this at their age (at least I sure hope I wasn't!).

Spoiled beyond belief....who does ..."


They are really really spoiled. It makes me wonder if there are really kids like this. Spoiled kids always get in the most trouble though.


Ó˦A²õ³ó±ô±ð²âÓ˦ (ascherger12gmailcom) | 1131 comments Finished ♥♥â™�
I thought I would enjoy this book more, but I was a little bored since I already knew what was going to happen. I may try a few more in the series since they're easy reads.


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Joi | 665 comments I really identify with Aria when she's talking about (view spoiler)


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Joi | 665 comments I'm having a terrible time keeping all the girls straight. And ummm...this story isn't interesting in the least. Also, Hannah is sex crazed. I think this plays into the stereotype of girls not having a father and ... looking for love in all of the wrong places.


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Tara | 1259 comments I'm at about 75% and really want to find out (view spoiler)

Another thing I found interesting, and maybe it's a regional thing, are the various sports they played. Field hockey, lacrosse,water polo, swimming...these were not sports in my HS. It was all about football, baseball,and basketball. Is it regional? Is it private school? Both?


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Tara | 1259 comments Joi wrote: "I'm having a terrible time keeping all the girls straight. And ummm...this story isn't interesting in the least. Also, Hannah is sex crazed. I think this plays into the stereotype of girls not havi..."

Okay glad it's not just me!! I think with each chapter going back and forth with each character and so many different characters I've list track of who is who! It takes minute into each chapter to remember who has what problem!


Ó˦A²õ³ó±ô±ð²âÓ˦ (ascherger12gmailcom) | 1131 comments @ Joi - You just got Looking For Love sick in my head. Thanks:p


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Joi | 665 comments Tara Jo wrote: "I'm at about 75% and really want to find out [spoilers removed]

Another thing I found interesting, and maybe it's a regional thing, are the various sports they played. Field hockey, lacrosse,wate..."


No, I didn't have those sports in my HS either. I don't know if it's regional or private school. It seems like SO MUCH.!


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Eni | 2349 comments Rebecca NJ wrote: "Has anyone watched the tv show?"

I've watched all seasons except this last one. I've only started the book. On chapter 7 atm. I keep noting the little differences. How the girls are so physically different than in the show (everyone seems to have blonde hair. Emily doesn't really have curves, just slender muscle and somewhat bleached hair ends due to swimming so much and so on). But so far it's surprising to see the show didn't go that far from the book. Which means i already know what's going to happen =p but it's good to remember it anyway =D

I've been hooked on this show since day 1. So i think i'm definitely continuing with the books.

I like the writing style so far and i agree that it's fast and easy enough to read. And (view spoiler)


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Tara | 1259 comments Finished....REALLY.?? Ughhhh...

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Greta | 1459 comments Shilpa wrote: "Shinjini wrote: "Shilpa, I was sure that..."

I know that it is not revealed till a long time.. a friend of mine has read about 60-70% of the series and she still doesn't know!
Guess we have to ..."


Wow, Shilpa- (view spoiler)


Greta | 1459 comments Tara Jo wrote: "I'm at about 75% and really want to find out [spoilers removed]

Another thing I found interesting, and maybe it's a regional thing, are the various sports they played. Field hockey, lacrosse,wate..."


We had swimming and Lacrosse is big in the metro area in MN, but not the other sports. I think field hockey is a East Coast thing...


Greta | 1459 comments Eni wrote: "Rebecca NJ wrote: "Has anyone watched the tv show?"

I've watched all seasons except this last one. I've only started the book. On chapter 7 atm. I keep noting the little differences. How the girls..."


I stopped watching the show in second episode because I didn't want to ruin the books!


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Eni | 2349 comments Greta wrote: "Eni wrote: "Rebecca NJ wrote: "Has anyone watched the tv show?"

I've watched all seasons except this last one. I've only started the book. On chapter 7 atm. I keep noting the little differences. H..."


At the time i wasn't planing to read the books xD


Rebecca NJ (njreader) | 2120 comments Tara Jo wrote: "Another thing I found interesting, and maybe it's a regional thing, are the various sports they played. Field hockey, lacrosse,water polo, swimming...these were not sports in my HS. It was all about football, baseball,and basketball. Is it regional? Is it private school? Both? ."

Those are definitely things that students here on the east coast to participate in and I know it is both private and public schools. Water polo and swimming were based on what facilities you had available. My public high school joined up with a local college so we were able to have water polo and swimming.


Rebecca NJ (njreader) | 2120 comments I want to continue with the story (view spoiler) but I haven't decided if I want to do the books or the show.


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Tara | 1259 comments Rebecca NJ wrote: "I want to continue with the story [spoilers removed] but I haven't decided if I want to do the books or the show."

Same here....I don't think my hubby can deal with another YA TV Show though! I already got him hooked on Vampire Diaries...not sure he'd go for this one! That means I HAVE to read the books now to see where this goes!!!


Rebecca NJ (njreader) | 2120 comments My husband actually watched the first episode with me. It was one he realized they were in high school that he determined he wasn't going to want to watch anymore. If they would have been in college, I think I might have gotten away with it, lol!


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Eni | 2349 comments So i've been really enjoying the book, but having a bit of difficulty commenting on it, since i know most of what's going on, and what's going to happen, and most of the secrets and whatnot... but this i was not expecting considering in the show Emily (view spoiler)


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Eni | 2349 comments oh my.. did (view spoiler)

I just finished the book. Overall i liked it. Wasn't one of the best books I've read, but it was fun and fast to read. I really like the mystery behind who is A and all the little secrets. (I guess i'm a sucker for gossips and i never knew about it o_o) Definitely carrying on with the series!


Shilpa | 140 comments Greta wrote: "Shilpa wrote: "Shinjini wrote: "Shilpa, I was sure that..."

I know that it is not revealed till a long time.. a friend of mine has read about 60-70% of the series and she still doesn't know!
Gu..."


Sadly enough..it does! :(
But that gives us a great excuse to read all of the books asap! :D ;)


Monica (nutz4reading) I am currently reading this book. I will join in too.


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 Marla | 1791 comments I just can't get into this...I'm about half way through. (view spoiler) I don't like the show either, so I don't know why I thought I had to read this book...I guess my girls like the show so much, I wanted to see what it was about.


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