The conclusion of Cycle 2 is eventually reached. The prologue is yet another retelling of Alison’s last night and the dull happenings in the barn. The only addition is that we learn that both Hanna and Emily, whilst “hypnotised” by Alison, had visions of her trapped at the bottom of a well. Which I suppose is just another sign of the innate psychic abilities that the girls possess, despite being the 4 least spiritual people I have ever had the misfortune to read about. This might seem odd, but see the reams of stupid dreams in previous volumes for evidence that Shepard wouldn’t hold back from supernatural phenomenon, however stupid. Anyhow, back to the adventures of a bunch of girls who can’t eat a waffle for breakfast without telling you what brand it is. Our four leading ladies are now awaiting the trial of Billy Ford, the second person to be accused of Alison’s murder. Billy also apparently killed Jenna right at the end of the last book for reasons which were less than clear, and it now emerges that he is for good measure being accused of killing the missing Ian (previously blamed for Alison’s murder). Which would at least explain where Ian has been, even if it makes no sense whatsoever on any other level. Spencer is absolutely convinced of Billy’s guilt for the same reason she was absolutely convinced of her mother’s guilt, or her sister’s, or Ian’s, or Jenna’s, or Jason’s, or Officer Wilden’s, or indeed her own – that reason being her massive gullibility and limited mental capacity. This same problem has caused her to self-pityingly lament the break-up of her parents’ marriage, since it will inevitably lead to dysfunction and neglect., as of course do all divorces. Although since spoilt Spencer wouldn’t know neglect if it walked up and stole her designer handbag out of her manicured hand, I’m not sure what she’s basing her personal concerns on. Aria is mainly.
The eighth and final story of Ali, Spencer, Hanna, Emily, and Aria stays true to the previous books in the series. Wanted contains name brand dropping, vicious mean girl behavior, bullying, kissing, underage drinking, and multiple red herrings. Families continue to be dysfunctional, and psychiatric issues are referenced. Some heated kissing between two girls takes place and language is strong (sh-t, b-tch). There are also grotesque descriptions of a decomposed dead body and an intentionally set fire. Fans of the series will be sad to see it all come to an end, but will finally get the answers they have been dying for.
In Rosewood, majestic estates sprawl for acres, and Tiffany toggle bracelets dangle from every girl's wrist. But not all that glitters is gold, and the town harbors secrets darker than anyone could imagine—like the truth about what really happened the night Alison Di Laurentis went missing. Sara Shepard's 1 New York Times bestselling Pretty Little Liars series is the inspiration for the hit ABC Family original TV show. This collection contains the final eight novels in the series. Includes: Pretty Little Liars 9: Twisted Pretty Little Liars 10: Ruthless Pretty Little Liars 11: Stunning Pretty Little Liars 12: Burned Pretty Little Liars 13: Crushed Pretty Little Liars 14: Deadly Pretty Little Liars 15: Toxic Pretty Little Liars 16: Vicious.
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