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Violence
Some
A girl's disappearance; some threatening behavior
Language
Some
Teen adult language
Sexual Content
Some
Teen romantic and sexual content; some same-sex attraction
Substance Use
Some
Teen drinking and some drug use in the social setting
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Being stalked and having your secrets weaponized; the paranoia of the 'A' mystery
What this book is about
Spencer, Aria, Hanna, and Emily were Alison DiLaurentis's inner circle—until Alison disappeared and their group fell apart. Three years later, they start receiving messages from 'A,' who knows secrets that only Alison knew. Someone is watching them. Shepard's series opener is glossy, addictive teen thriller, the foundation of a sixteen-book series and a long-running television show.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Stalking and threats as central thriller elements
Teen drinking and some drug use
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