This book’s premise is its best feature. This could have been a great read if the author had done a good job of handling every part of the story, except the mystery. The characters in the story are shallow and the author emphasizes their appearance, especially their clothing. I find the messages to be appallingly unhealthy. It showed the love between Aria and her English teacher as real, not wrong, considering their power dynamic. Wearing designer labels, being thin, and being wealthy are also implied messages.
Despite a mild interest in learning who A is, I will not continue reading the series. I'm intrigued by the mystery, but the characters and writing aren't captivating. You’ll probably enjoy this if you liked Gossip Girl.
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