I loved the 1st book in this duo series and was expecting the same of this - I wasn't let down. This dystopian world reminds me of Margaret Atwood's Handmaids Tale and drags us through the ups and downs of being human with all of it's complex twists and turns. With reminders of how cruel and power hungry some can be, this book ultimately is about human kindness and decency winning out despite the odds. The storyline is fast pace and it is not very predictable -many are in this genre - which is great. I am glad that this series was only a two book as, often, I find that the authors drag the series out simply for that third book.
Thank you Netgalley for my review copy. Thoroughly enjoyed.

We were very excited to get this sequel in the library.

Perfect by Cecelia Ahern is a great follow up to Flawed. However, I found that I didn't find myself enjoying this one as much as I enjoyed the first book.

Thank you for the chance to review this book, however, unfortunately, I was unable to read and review this title before it was archived.

Celestine is now consider flawed to the bone. She has been marked so everyone who sees her will know that. Being a flaw is being a second class citizen. There are very strict laws that she must follow. Will she? Judge Crevan has her backed into a corner. Will she fight back or? She has to rely on herself besides deciding who she can trust. It's the only way she can stay safe as Judge Crevan is after her. Why. Has she done something wrong?

It is a dystopian novel where the theme is virtually how one is perfect. You must follow the rules or you will be marked flaw. I found it fascinating that there was a society so obsessed with perfection so that society will be successful. I felt for Celestine's problem of deciding who can be trusted. Learning to rely on herself is another challenge that held my interest. The author has written a well thought out novel. It is truly a story that intrigued me.

I purchased this as soon as it came out. Flawed is one of the most popular titles in my school and getting Perfect was a must, irregardless of budget constraints. Perfect is a thumbs up read from myself and all the students who have signed it out so far. It's never on the shelf. Highly recommending this one for all size libraries.

I had liked the first book and for some reason just had a hard time getting into it.

I liked Flawed, but Perfect just didn't grab me- I don't know why

I read the first book in the series and I didn`t enjoy it. I don`t know why I wanted to try to read the second. I guess to see if I would like it. Unfortunately, I could not get into the story at all. I was instantly reminded of why I disliked the first book when I started the second. I do want to try reading the series again in a couple years. I have heard many positive things about it, but for me, I didn`t enjoy it. I really like the idea behind the story, but I did not like the writing style and I could not connect with the main character. I am giving this a 2-star rating because while I don`t like the series, I think a lot of people will enjoy this book.

Going into Perfect as a fan of Flawed, I had very high expectations, and Cecilia Ahern did not disappoint me. Perfect didn't feel like a sequel, but rather a continuation of Flawed. Ahern's writing was once again exquisite and I flew right through it. In Perfect we see Celestine continue to develop, and I think I grew to like her even more. The whole romance/love triangle aspect of the story was really amped up in Perfect, which I didn't love. All in all I think it was a fantastic conclusions to one of my favorite duologies, and I highly recommend it to fans of Divergent, the Uglies, and the Hunger Games.

Definitely was excited for this one because I loved the first one in the duology so much, but I really ended up enjoying this conclusion.

This sequel hits the ground running and doesn't let up. I think I read the entire story with my heart pounding (in fact I had to stop reading in bed and not just because I couldn't stop reading but my body was ready for fight or flight!).

It's clear that Celestine has gathered supporters she has no idea about from a scene in the beginning while hiding on the farm and when she flees with Carrick. The beginnings of change we saw in her character in Flawed continue. Life was happening her to her with very little control and yes, she's still the reluctant heroine, but takes opportunities and makes them her own. She's become a strong female lead and I loved that she still has her humanity while also a core of steel. She doesn't let love change her either, making her own decisions and following through. She's learnt a lot and is not averse to double crossing and underhand tactics when the need arises!

So many scenes stand out but one that made me feel very uncomfortable for a variety of reasons (can't wait to see what they do with this in the movie) had a much better outcome than I predicted. It didn't have the effect Judge Crevan was quite hoping for ...

We meet new characters in the Vigor industrial facility who of course impact on where the story leads; my questions about Carrick and the 'witnesses' are answered and Art plays a role I didn't see coming. Although she's isolated and living in fear, Celestine's family are up to some heroic challenges in the background which give you a sense of how everything weaves together and interconnects. One character I detested (no, not Crevan) became a lot clearer and my feelings changed. I love it when that happens :)

For me Perfect was less about the politics and more about the depths we go to for power and control. And the mindset of those who need the control and the why. It's a story about community and how powerful the energy and passion generated is when that community come together. It's tense with a fabulous pace and hooked me in totally.

You don't have to read Flawed to make sense of Perfect, however I think you'll miss out on not fully experiencing the foundations of this dystopian world.

Feiwel & Friends and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of Perfect. I was under no obligation to review this book and my opinion is freely given.

Celestine North was punished for helping an old man, one who reminded her of her grandfather, because she openly disregarded the laws and defied the court. She is now Flawed, with a secret brand that gives her the power to bring the whole system down, if only she could find someone to help her. With Judge Crevan determined to discredit and bring Celestine down for good, will the young woman find the strength and the will to lead the Flawed to freedom?

Celestine has strength like Katniss and courage like Tris, but she is much more than just a shadow of these easily recognizable heroines. Celestine has family squarely in her corner, but she uses her own ingenuity, determination, and intelligence to help herself out of impossible situations.

Perfect exposes the flaws in the dystopian society in which Celestine lives. The book is not without its own flaws, however. It did not seem reasonable or logical that two other members of the panel would allow Judge Crevan to trample the laws of their society. Their community would have crumbled under the weight of the extreme pressure to be perfect. Although the plot moved at a fast pace, I did not think that the author took the character development or the world building far enough. I am glad to have read Perfect because I wanted to know what happened after the first book, but this book simply was just not as good as Flawed.

Celestine North is Flawed and she bears 6 brands to prove it. She now lives on her grandfather's farm in hiding from Judge Crevan, but Crevan will do anything to find Celestine and retrieve the video she has showing him giving her the 6th brand on the middle of her back; a brand that has never been given and should not be there. Will Celestine ever escape the dangers that she has found herself in since the day she helped a Flawed man that had fallen on a bus? Can she handle the pressures that come with being a symbol for the resistance?

This book hits the ground running! Readers jump right back in to the adventure with Celestine and it does not stop until the end of the book. Celestine struggles with trust throughout most of the book, her grandfather warned her to not trust anyone, and she does not take his warning lightly. Fans of the first book will LOVE this follow up. There is definite closure at the end of this novel, so I am not sure if another sequel will be coming out. This actually refreshing, with so many books coming in trilogies, I think Ahern has a done a great job of wrapping this up if it truly is the end. Recommended for all libraries.

Celestine North wants to clear her name from being flawed. On the run with Carrick, the only one she can trust with a dark secret which could tear down the guild. Therefore, Celestine must make a decision. Save herself, or save everyone from being flawed. 



Perfect started by recapping the first book, Perfect. As I read them back to back this was slightly annoying. It wasn't just a little bit of recap either, a lot was detailed. It's probable that someone could pick up this book and read it as a standalone because of this. 

As I mentioned about the previous book, the premise is interesting. It's a book that can be discussed heavily due to concise problems that arise. A lot of issues can be mirrored in real life. The armbands and branding were very reminiscent of Jews in Nazi Germany. Additionally, the ideals of being perfect are big pressures within society now. 

The romance subplot was centre stage at some points. Before, I mentioned I liked the  romance in Flawed. I disliked it in Perfect because it went into a more detail. I felt there were a couple of unnecessary tropes. It didn't ruin the experience. But I didn't enjoy it. I think I write this on most reviews and I want to apologise. I just don't like large romantic subplots. 

Because Celestine is on the run, Perfect is much more action focused. I thought Flawed was a lot slower, and drew out the horror of the systems in place. Perfect had these scenes of horror too, but it packed in escaping and running and some riots too. I read it much faster than expected, which most likely is because of the faster, intense chapters. Although I did really enjoy the slow burn of the first book. 

Strangely, I preferred the slower first book. The points raised and how they were shown to us as readers was my favourite area of Ahern's writing. The second book seemed a lot less like morality tale and more like a YA dystopian action. Not to say that Perfect was a bad book. But it wasn't what I fully expected.

This was everything I wanted and more. Flawed hit every single one of my emotions when I read it and I waited for what felt like forever for Perfect to be released. I wasn't disappointed in the slightest and thought that the book was exactly like its title, perfect. Such a wonderful story that is sure to stick with me for years to come.

Grades 9 - 12: "Flawed" was a mind blowing dystopia that left on a cliff hanger. In "Perfect," Cecelia Ahern continues the story with Celestine's North attempt to bring down the Guild and its inhumane system of branding people as flawed. Ahern provides sufficient backstory that readers need not have read the first book, but weaves it in with relative subtlety. Celestine has fled to her grandfather's farm, with the Whistleblowers doggedly on her trail. Her sixth branding, and the subsequent disappearance of everyone who knows about it, is evidence of her importance to Judge Crevan, the author of her branding. The entire book becomes a breakneck race to find the video footage of the branding chamber which proves Judge Crevan's complete lack of control when he branded her and which has the potential for bringing down the entire Guild system. Ahern creates believable tension and narrow escapes as Celestine receives help from unexpected quarters. With a nod to parents who require children to wear or hold signs about their infractions, Ahern manages to weave in some thought-provoking ideas about flaws and mistakes. Verdict: Readers who loved the first book will find this a satisfying conclusion to what appears to be a duology.
Curricular Use: This is a series that invites deep discussion about freedom of speech, shaming, and the role of government in policing morality. Both books fit well with the National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies thematic strands of culture; individual development and identity; individuals, groups, and institutions; power, authority, and governance; and civic ideals and practices.

Reviewer: Jodi Kruse, Teacher Librarian, R. A. Long High School Library

Pretty exciting, Celestine North is on the run. After being found flawed, she has incredibly rigorous rules to follow. In order to fight the system, she is in hiding with her new boyfriend. But can they stay safe long enough to make a real change?

Part two of the Flawed story, Celestine is now in hiding but has plans to take down the whole system due to something only she and Judge Crevan (the one who deemed her flawed) know about. This sequel is just as good as Flawed and while still reminiscent of the Hunger Games series, it stands on its own and I found Celestine to be less weak than Katniss was portrayed at times.

In this sequel to Flawed, Celestine North is back and she is on the run from those who have branded her "Flawed". Because of her 6th brand, she is being hunted with more intensity than anyone else and she is trying to find safety so that she can move forward. Swept into the resistance movement, Celestine becomes a symbols of rebellion and resistance to many. This book was good, probably 4.5 good, but the first book was so surprising in the way that the flaws that make us humans were used to illustrate good and bad behavior that I was just shocked. This story was well written with a good pace and Celestine is a good, strong female character. There is a slight "love triangle" but it is obvious where her romantic love lies as the story goes on. This story, like the first, brings up many different issues and questions about the way we are viewed because of our flaws and how those very flaws are what make us human.