by Sara Shepard
Part of Pretty Little Liars, book 4.5
First published 2012
Snow blankets the lawns of Rosewood, Pennsylvania during junior year winter break. Hanna Marin, Emily Fields, Aria Montgomery, and Spencer Hastings believe they can finally breathe easy. Alison's killer sits behind bars. The tormentor known as A is dead. But their relief proves premature. A new A watches from the shadows, studying their every move and cataloging their secrets. Hanna pursues her gym trainer with increasing desperation. Emily earns a spot on Santa's naughty list through her holiday behavior. Aria's former Icelandic boyfriend threatens to create serious problems for her. Spencer employs underhanded methods to achieve her goals. The four friends assume their winter break activities will remain private. They assume wrong. This new A sees everything and plans to use every secret against them. The holiday season in Rosewood brings no peace for the liars.
Genres: mystery, contemporary, thriller, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Rosewood, Pennsylvania
Period: Junior Year, Winter Break
447 pages · Hardcover · HarperCollins
Content warnings: anxiety, depression, mental-illness