Here's a breakdown of the main characters in each of the series' books:
Original Series (16 Books):
* Aria Montgomery: A creative and artistic girl who falls in love with Ezra Fitz, her English teacher.
* Spencer Hastings: Highly ambitious and competitive, often driven by her need to be the best.
* Hanna Marin: Initially insecure about her appearance, she later embraces her style and finds confidence.
* Emily Fields: A dedicated swimmer, she faces challenges with her sexuality and identity.
* Alison DiLaurentis: The mysterious and manipulative queen bee who disappeared before the events of the series, her presence looms large.
"Pretty Little Liars" books are split into several sub-series. The main characters remain the same, but each series focuses on different subplots and mysteries:
The Original "Pretty Little Liars" Series (10 books):
* Pretty Little Liars (2006): The first book introduces the core group of girls and their secret tormentor, "A".
* Flawless (2007): The girls are faced with a new series of threats and continue to unravel the secrets of "A".
* Perfect (2007): The Liars deal with the repercussions of their actions and face a new challenge from "A".
* Wicked (2008): The girls become increasingly entangled in a web of lies and secrets, and their friendships are tested.
* Unbelievable (2008): The Liars try to uncover "A's" identity and uncover more about their past.
* Pretty Little Liars: Killer (2009): New evidence emerges, pushing the girls closer to "A's" true identity.
* Pretty Little Liars: Twisted (2009): Alison's past is further explored, revealing more about her relationship with the Liars.
* Pretty Little Liars: Ruthless (2010): The Liars face a deadly threat, pushing them to their limits.
* Pretty Little Liars: Toxic (2010): The Liars must confront their fears and make tough choices to protect themselves.
* Pretty Little Liars: Heartless (2011): The Liars are faced with a shocking revelation that changes everything.
"Pretty Little Liars" Spin-Off Series:
* Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (2012): A new group of girls is haunted by a mysterious figure, "A", but the story also connects to events from the original series.
* Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists (2018): Alison DiLaurentis and Mona Vanderwaal appear as they navigate a new school and its dark secrets.
* Pretty Little Liars: The Lost Woods (2017): This series features a new cast of characters as they become entangled in a mysterious disappearance.
Important Note:
* While the main characters remain the same, some secondary characters may not appear in every book.
* The books and their sub-series differ in plot and tone, so if you're looking for a specific story, make sure to check out the series description before diving in!