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We Were Liars

Written by E. Lockhart

Narrated by Ariadne Meyers

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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A New York Times Bestseller

A beautiful and distinguished family.
A private island.
A brilliant, damaged girl; a passionate, political boy.
A group of four friends-the Liars-whose friendship turns destructive.
A revolution. An accident. A secret.
Lies upon lies.
True love.
The truth.

We Were Liars is a modern, sophisticated suspense novel from New York Times bestselling author, National Book Award finalist, and Printz Award honoree E. Lockhart.

Read it.

And if anyone asks you how it ends, just LIE.

Editor's Note

Gripping & surprising...

Meyer’s poetically-written depiction of the idle rich is unsentimental and unsparing. The horrors compound into a truly shocking twist that’s as terribly compelling as a Bentley crashing into a tree.

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Release dateMay 13, 2014
ISBN9780804168403
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E. Lockhart

E. Lockhart is the author of many YA novels, including We Were Liars and The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks. She was voted worst driver in her senior class in high school.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I enjoyed this book. Some reviews liked it and some didn't. This is about cousins Mirren, Johnny and Cadence and Johnny's friend Gat who go to the family private island each summer and have formed a very close friendship over the years. They are called the four liars. The book covers what happens each summer with the four of them until something happens in the 15th summer as they call it. Cadence has an accident but doesn't remember it. She doesn't go to the island her sixteen summer but does on her seventeenth summer where she starts to learn what happened the summer of the accident. I wasn't really expecting the incident to be what it was, which was really shocking. I think this is the kind of summers a lot of people wished they had growing up where you got to run wild on a private island with your cousins and could pretty much do what you wanted.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    [Cross-posted to Knite Writes]This book has been hyped up quite a bit for the past few months, promising beautiful prose, a dramatic, heart-wrenching take on family life, and a twist you’d never see coming.Yeah, no.Like most super-hyped books, it didn’t quite live up to its reputation for me. Not that it was a bad book, per say, but I felt it lacked the level of emotional impact promised.Let’s start with the style this time. I will admit that I found the Lockhart’s style fairly fresh, with its occasional verse-style lines and somewhat whimsical tone and tendency to blend events together in ways that were more about the overall message than maintaining a straightforward, entirely coherent story. It’s an interesting way to tackle a novel that revolves around extreme emotional trauma and family issues, and I think, on many levels, Lockhart’s tone, mixed with Cadence’s thoughts about her family and the world, were spot on. So, in terms of style, I didn’t take an issue with the book. I think the author captured Cadence’s traumatized mindset through a fairly unique voice.That being said, I took issue with the plot of the book. I figured out the twist quite early on, and that made the rest of the book, quite frankly, a chore to read because the book as a whole relies so heavily on that twist. The entire novel is basically a lead up to that single twist, and outside of it, the plot doesn’t hold up very well — once the mystery is solved, the story ceases to be compelling because you already have the answer to the lingering question that is repeated so frequently throughout.That is the danger of having a storyline that rests its effectiveness on a single major event. If the book gives away even one too many hints as to the answer before you get close to the actual reveal, the tension in the story just…sputters out. That’s what happened for me when I read this, and I think it happened because the story, unfortunately, stepped over that careful line of balance between two much foreshadowing and just enough to keep the reader interested in the mystery.To compound that problem, I wasn’t very impressed with the twist. Unlike Lockhart’s writing style, the novel’s twist wasn’t that fresh or exciting. It’s a trope I’ve seen used before, in books, movies, TV shows. When I figured it out, I was fairly disappointed — I was honestly hoping that the book would live up to its reputation in this respect. That I would actually be shocked at the turn of events. That the ending would blow my mind. However, in reality, the ending came off kind of “meh.”Finally, I wasn’t super impressed with the characters in this one. I did enjoy Cadence’s character because her mindset and personality were explored in the first person, but because the other characters had so little “screen time” overall and because their actions and personalities were so heavily blanketed by Cadence’s opinions of them — we don’t really get to learn about them through their own actions — they fell pretty flat for me for the entire story. As a result, the story’s twist lacked the promised emotional impact, and, again, let me down.Now, this book wasn’t bad, per say, but, as happens with all hyped-up books, I felt a lot more disappointed in it than I would have if I had gone in with no preconceived notions. Its reputation promised quite a lot, but, in the end, We Were Liars falls firmly into the “average book” category for me. A fine story, for sure, but nothing that really stands out from the crowd.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    The Little BookwormCadence comes from a rich family who summer on their own island. She and her cousins and a friend are basically the same age and they always have the time of their lives. But something happens summer fifteen and Cadence is left with a faulty memory and severe migraines. So on her return trip to the island summer seventeen she is determined to find out what happen.It's hard to say just how brilliant this book is. So amazing. I kind of guessed the ending, not to be smug or anything, it just reminded me of another book I love.* But even though I did, it was still so good and so effecting. It's hard to even review without giving away too much. But as Cadence digs into the events of summer fifteen more and more of the makeup and attitude of her family becomes apparent. It is a very layered book and reminds me of when you are old enough to really understand your parents and aunts and uncles and their relationships with each other and to your grandparents. No relationship is without its complexities and We Were Liars explores that through Cadence and her memory loss and her relationship with her cousins and friend, collectively called the Liars. Their relationship is everything especially on their magical summers on her family's island. And then an accident happens and Cadence can't remember. It's through the remembering that she finally finds the truth and also understands more of her family. It's hard to say more because I wouldn't want to spoil anyone. Just read it. You won't regret it.*The Basic Eight.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Find this review and more at On The Shelf!I went into this book half blind and decided to request it from Netgalley since I had seen a few high star reviews, so I decided to give it a shot and I am certainly glad I did. There was a lot I really enjoyed about this story and it has stayed with me since I finished it and I think it will stay with me for a while after.The main character, Cadence, is part of a group of friends that call themselves the Liars. I am not sure if I just didn’t pick up on something, but I’m still not sure why they call themselves the Liars, especially since the adults lied more than the group did. But, anyway, Cadence we get to see before and after her accident and how it affects her. Her friends are each very different from one another and have different personalities, so they stand out well from each other.“Gat seemed spring-loaded. Like he was searching for something. He was contemplation and enthusiasm Ambition and strong coffee. I could have looked at him forever.”Though there wasn’t a lot of action going on, I enjoyed the writing style, which felt lyrical and poetic. It isn’t fast-paced, but it still keeps a hold on you and makes you want to read more. For me, it is beautiful and honest writing. One of my favorite things about this story was the ending. Generally, it takes a lot to surprise me, and this story did it and it will tug at your heart strings in the process. Also, there are some time jumps back and forth a few times, so if you are someone who gets confused by time jumps, just be warned because sometimes flashbacks just jump right in.Definitely a book I recommend, especially if you are a contemporary fan or enjoy surprise endings. Beautiful and tragic, one you won’t quickly forget.Beautiful writing, surprise ending, enthralling, powerful.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    A wealthy family spends every summer at their private island; one year tragedy strikes when the eldest cousin is found swimming late at night and suffers a head injury. Over the next two years, Candace tries to remember what happened summer and why she was out all alone so late the night of her injury, but her family refuses to help her remember.I went into this book psyched because I had really enjoyed Lockhart's book The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks. However, I was soon disappointed. At its core, the story isn't bad and I do have to admit to the 'big reveal' was indeed surprising. But the storytelling itself was a mess.First off, the book jacket refers to this title as a "suspense novel," which did not do it any favors. This book is decidedly not a thriller, and readers walking into it expecting that will be disappointed. There is a mysterious aspect to it, but even that takes a while to get into. In fact, one of my big problems with the storytelling was that it felt like at least half of the book was lead up to the fact that something nefarious must have happened to Candace, and then at least the last third was simply exposition about what did happen. There was really very little time when there was an element of wondering what was happening during which the reader could make his/her own guesses.The characterizations weren't particularly thrilling (rather a bit one-note) and I'm not honestly sure what the take-away message from this book is. The reasons why the older cousins are called "the liars" is never explained, which I found odd and perhaps another indicator that this book was trying to be a thriller but wasn't. I would not recommend it to teens or adults for that matter. For audiobook readers, the narrator did a decent job, but that's not enough to overlook the other flaws.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    I have heard a lot about how great this book is...as usual when this happens I thought the story was okay but not really all that groundbreaking. It was actually kind of slow moving and boring.The story mainly revolves around a girl who had a tragedy happen one summer that she can't remember. She spends the summer a couple years later trying to piece things together.The setting of a rich private island was somewhat intriguing and the twist at the end of the story was surprising (but felt really contrived to me). The mystery made this a pretty engaging and quick read, it really drew the reader forward. However, there wasn't much unique or different about this story from many other YA contemporary fiction novels I have read.As happens a lot to me when I read really popular books, I ended up being confused by why this has been such a popular book. It was okay but didn't make me want to read more by this author.Overall this was an okay story. It’s a fairly engaging mystery but felt a bit contrived and moved pretty slow. I would recommend to those who enjoy YA mystery reads about the young and rich.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I'm going to stop being stingy with my stars. I used to rate books on how they made me feel when I read them, not by picking at any little flaws.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5


    I enjoyed it. The style of prose is quite lovely. However, I didn’t get the big surprise at the end like most people are saying they got. I figured it out about half way through.

    I’m not sure if I figured it out because it’s been done before in a favourite work of mine ... or because I write in a similar genre (which I think makes me recognize certain things an author drops in a plot rather deliberately.)

    So ... it was a good read. I found I didn’t have much sympathy for the main character, but perhaps I wasn’t supposed to. The author presents a group of young people who seem quite oblivious to the real world around them.
  • Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
    1/5
    Holy shit did this ever blow. I should have known better, as there was way to much hype for this book.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    The ending completely surprised me. A quick read that kept me turning pages until I was done.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    It left me in tears. Beautifully written, heartbreakingly real.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Good read. Didn't see the twist until it was right on top of me!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Ah, where do I even begin with my passion for this book? How do I accurately express to you how much this book surprised me, and broke me apart? When We Were Liars first came out, and everyone was praising it, I was skeptical. I always am when a book seems perfect. I now know what all the hype was about. This book is perfect, or at least it was to me. It's sad, it's beautiful, and it's full of so many sharp and bitter truths. I only hope this review does it some justice.

    Cady, and the entire Sinclair family, came alive for me while I read this book. I saw their shimmering, golden outsides that only barely masked the vicious cracks running underneath. I fell in love with this family. Despite their flaws, despite their entitlement, I fell absolutely head over heels in love with them. Especially Cady. The "Liars", as Cady lovingly calls the group of the four of them, sat in my mind long after I'd finished this book. Each with their own special quirks and faults. They're still there too. I don't think they're ever going to leave.

    Oh, and the pieces of this book that just got me with their brutal honesty were so plentiful that I stopped counting. They stabbed me with their sharp, poignant little truths that we all forget to consider. My favorite part was watching as the Liars realized the reality of their situation. That wealth and glamour don't always make a happy life. These four were so wise beyond their years. Even while being silly, even while being teens, they spoke to me. I loved the line "Be a little kinder than you have to." and I've been repeating it all day. This book broke my heart so many times, and I'm not even upset about it.

    I would ramble on, but I can't because I don't want to spoil one moment of this book for you. It shocked me how much We Were Liars crawled under my skin and became a part of who I am now. I don't run across books like this often. When I do, I savor them. Just like I did this one. Word of warning? Have tissues on hand, and quite possibly a fuzzy blanket to curl up under. You're going to need them.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    A "classic" YA novel about Cady, a member of a rich family who spends summers on an island, where she spends her time with her friends. They call themselves the Liars and this year she's dealing with memory loss and migranes about an accident she suffered several years ago. Its advertised with a big twist ending, and it indeed have a big twist ending. But I wish they hadn't really told us about it. It would have more of an emotional impact for me, if I hadn't been looking for it. 6/10
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    3.5 starsCadence and her (mostly rich) friends spend every summer on an island owned by Cadence’s grandfather. When Cadence is 15, something happened that she can’t remember. She and her mother skip going to the island the following summer, but when they return the next year, she tries so hard to remember, and her friends have been told that it’s better if she remembers on her own. I didn’t like any of the characters, and didn’t feel badly for them. (Possible, though vague, I think) They did it to themselves! Stupid teenagers! I did feel badly for the dogs, though. The story itself was good, and it’s one where, after the twist, it is tempting to start over again to see if you can pick out any of the clues. I listened to the audio, and it was fine.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Most of the book I was going to give it 2 stars, I really don't like how it's written but then the truth came up finally and just destroyed me. I'm still crying as I write this, since I just finished it.
    My heart bleeds out for the Liars, for reasons that I won't say since they're spoilers.
    If the writing had been better, and by that i mean the similes for things that weren't happening like her headaches and her grief, this would've been even better.
    It's still such a heart twisting story, and though flawed, you really end up caring about all the Liars. Though the one I ended up liking the most was Gat, with his ideals and his need to right the injustices in this world.
    Not for the weak of heart, the last third really murdered me and put in perspective everything that had happened before in the book. Because suddenly conversations had a whole new meaning.
    I didn't expect that ending or the answer to the mystery of why she can't remember her 15 summer or what happened, at all.

    Now to spoil stuff so don't click, cause I need to unleash this saddeness



    I never expected this book to be about grief or how to deal with it, I think that's why it hit me so deep. The liars had so much potential, especially Gat, and they all died without being able to do anything.
    A big part of me is angry at Cadence, because she was the one that brought it up and put the idea in them. Tbh, I don't think she suffered enough since she was blissfully ignorant on a conscious level, though not on a subconscious one.
    After she said they were dead, I didn't believe at first because she has a tendency to over exaggerate and dramatize, so I thought she meant died as in emotionally/mentally/who they used to be.
    Turns out it wasn't, they really were dead, and it devastated me so much, I don't even know why. Whatever it was, it clicked and made me bawl.
    I fully expected her to try to kill herself after she realized the truth, though she didn't. I got a feeling she did try it after the burning happened, because of that scene where her wrists are taped and her legs burnt. It also explained why her mother was always hovering and reminding her that she was loved.
    I'm still tearing up/crying as I remember and write this. Mostly because it was the 3 liars with potential that died, and not Cadence who didn't have any aspirations aside from wanting to be with Gat. Which was also why she ended up killing them with the fire. What kind of stupid kids don't know to start a fire from top to bottom one at a time, and not all of them at the same time??? Though I get that they were drunk, it just seemed so odd and off to me. That's the part where I'm not convinced tbh.
    The scene after she meets them Johnny, Mirren, and Gat, knowing they're dead and just an hallucination/delusion, really killed me.

    I need to nurse my wounds and try to stop crying now.

    Oh and I totally forgot to say I loved that this author put two of Diana Wynne Jones, my fave author ever, in this book/that the characters read. Though it was only from the Chrestomanci books, and not my faves from her, I still loved that shout out!

    Edit: originally I gave it 4 stars, but after thinking it over and over, since the book is still juggling in my head with questions and etc, I realize that I don't feel satisfied. There were a lot of things and questions roused that I wish the book had addressed. The book to be longer, even just by 50 pages. Or at least that the author explained at the end or after the book.
    She said the answer to why they were called Liars was cut out of the book to not slow it down, well then just explain it yourself! There's no good reason no to do it, ffs.
    It's still a book that impacted me a lot, so I'll leave it at 3 stars~
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    As soon as I finished this book, I thought, "Well, now I have to reread it!"

    It blew me away. The big twist, the thing you didn't see coming... I never saw that coming, but as soon as I discovered that the Liars were dead, so many events came rushing back to me, and made so much sense. The boys freaking out when Cadence wanted to jump off the cliff. Cadence's mom panicking because she left the island "alone." Will mentioning that Cuddledown was haunted. It all makes so much sense now.

    I noticed, too, that during the scenes that take place in present day, you never actually notice anyone but Cadence interacting with Mirren, Johnny, or Gat. At the time, it didn't seem weird at all. Now, it makes perfect sense. I think that in too many stories like this, it's very obvious. I think that the author handled it extremely well, and I want to reread the book now. I think it'll be a very different experience.

    One complaint that I see often is that the adult characters were rich, spoiled, spiteful people. That's true. But the fact is, people like that exist. Just because they're bad, does that mean we shouldn't write about them? Of course not. Not every character should be likable. I think the beauty of We Were Liars lies in the fact that the teenagers saw this greed in their parents, and fought to change it. And in the end, it worked - sort of. The sisters are together, getting along and focusing on family, rather than belongings. The grandfather, the mean, manipulative family patriarch, has been knocked down a few pegs; he still has money, but he can't use it to manipulate his family any more. I think it's a hopeful ending.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    As soon as I finished this book, I thought, "Well, now I have to reread it!"

    It blew me away. The big twist, the thing you didn't see coming... I never saw that coming, but as soon as I discovered that the Liars were dead, so many events came rushing back to me, and made so much sense. The boys freaking out when Cadence wanted to jump off the cliff. Cadence's mom panicking because she left the island "alone." Will mentioning that Cuddledown was haunted. It all makes so much sense now.

    I noticed, too, that during the scenes that take place in present day, you never actually notice anyone but Cadence interacting with Mirren, Johnny, or Gat. At the time, it didn't seem weird at all. Now, it makes perfect sense. I think that in too many stories like this, it's very obvious. I think that the author handled it extremely well, and I want to reread the book now. I think it'll be a very different experience.

    One complaint that I see often is that the adult characters were rich, spoiled, spiteful people. That's true. But the fact is, people like that exist. Just because they're bad, does that mean we shouldn't write about them? Of course not. Not every character should be likable. I think the beauty of We Were Liars lies in the fact that the teenagers saw this greed in their parents, and fought to change it. And in the end, it worked - sort of. The sisters are together, getting along and focusing on family, rather than belongings. The grandfather, the mean, manipulative family patriarch, has been knocked down a few pegs; he still has money, but he can't use it to manipulate his family any more. I think it's a hopeful ending.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    Maybe because I saw Kayla's reaction video before I read it, or maybe I'm just a bit more cynical about my YA fiction, but Katie and I had the ending worked out long before we reached it based on the tense of the title and the kind of book this was. Oh well, at least it didn't creep me out like it did Liz. They say you're supposed to lie about the ending, but I guess I'll just not talk about. Not telling the whole truth counts as a lie, right?

    I should have liked this book more. It had so many allusions to fairy tales and fantasy books. It was set in New England, one of my favorite parts of the country. There was a private island! But I don’t know. It was weird. I didn’t really like the main character, and I felt sorry for her, with all of these expectations resting on her to be great and the migraines and the secrecy, but I didn’t really like her. I am also glad that my family is not the Sinclairs. They kinda had a “conceal, don’t feel” thing going on with the “be normal, because you can” line and everything. And we know how that turned out for Elsa.

    One of the things I appreciated was the use of fairy tales. As much as fairy tales have magic and evil witches and kings and beasts, sometimes truth comes out more clearly in a story than in real life. As much as Cadence was surrounded by lies, was telling lies herself, the fairy tales were a kind of truth. Or at least they could be. I think that’s why I like reading fantasy so much more than realistic fiction. The deeper truths of life are easier to see when you don’t have to wade through facts.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    This is a perfectly good summer beach read, one of those self-satisfying looks at the darker corollaries of wealth and privilege.

    Two warnings:

    1. The teenage narrator uses quite a few overwrought metaphors and similes. I wrote enough angst-ridden poetry in my teens to know that this is not entirely unrealistic, but still. My father put a last suitcase into the backseat of the Mercedes (he was leaving Mummy with only the Saab), and started the engine. Then he pulled out a handgun and shot me in the chest. I was standing on the lawn and I fell. The bullet hole opened wide and my heart rolled out of my rib cage and down into a flower bed. Blood gushed rhythmically from my open wound.... My heart spasmed among the peonies like a trout.No, he did not actually shoot her; that's just an extended metaphor for how she felt when he left.

    2. Literally 95% of the way through the book, things will take a turn that may strike you as unexpectedly tragic. If you are reading this on an airplane on your way home for Christmas, you may suddenly find yourself dripping tears onto the sleeve of the man sitting next to you, who is asleep and therefore blissfully oblivious, but who therefore cannot get up to let you out into the aisle to procure a tissue from the bathroom before the tear-snot becomes an actual embarrassment, and so you will get major side-eye from the flight attendant who catches you using your sleeve to mop up your face.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    We Were Liars.....we were tedious is a more apt title, used by another Goodreads reviewer. I would have to agree. I am giving this 3 stars, which is really 2.5, but I like to round up.

    The prose were interesting, although certain metaphorical descriptions fell completely flat. Such as this following description:

    "Mirren. She is sugar. She is curiosity and rain."

    Which is all well and good, except we the reader barely get to know the Liars (cousins Cadence, Johnny, Mirren, and outsider Gat). Is Mirren curiosity and rain an apt metaphor? I have no idea, because at the end of the novel, she's still an unknown. So is Johnny. Gat and Cadence (the narrator) are more fleshed out as characters, but not by much. The aunties and littles are peripheral. This lack of character development

    drove.
    me.
    batty.

    I must suffer fools though, because I did enjoy the style of the prose. I happen to be an e.e. cummings fan. If you are not, run far, far away from this book and don't look back.

    And then there is the ending. Which I unfortunately saw from a mile away. An exact sentence on Page 36 gave it away for me...I called Johnny, too, but his voice mail was full.. I spent the rest of the book hoping that I was wrong, that it wouldn't go where it did. Too much of M. Night Shyamalan, 6th Sense period. A contrived cop-out in my opinion, and starting to become way overdone in novels. Give me something original, please.

    Something not written
    for its
    shock
    value.

    Designed to
    sell books
    and
    suffer the fools
    who buy it.

    Like me.

    Unlike others who disliked the book, I do appreciate the title. They were liars (they were also criminals and fools, but I digress). They lied to themselves.

    Thankfully, it was a short book, and I don't regret picking it up to read at the pool. But I won't be recommending it to anyone.

    Ever.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    As did many I'm sure, I saw the twist coming. Still cried a bit though. Writing wise I would recommend it for ten to twelve year olds but the themes of the book are a bit mature for that age. I didn't hate the structure like some reviewers, it felt very poetic, like I should be reading it aloud.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Very quick read but nice twist in the end. Didn't see that coming.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Privileged set of teen cousins pass the summers on a private New England island. An accident brings it all to an end but not before there is an arch look at classism, racism, truth, and love. On the face of things, this a tale of summer and first love (and, oh so good in the telling) but there is much more here. Powerful and disturbing. Fasten your seat belts and read this book!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    We Were Liarsby E. LockhartAudio narrated by Ariadne MeyersStory of a group of privileged kids who spend every summer together, starting when they are around 8 years old. They are the best of friends during those summer months and over the years, a young romance blooms between two of them. One summer when they are teenagers, they witness the dysfunction and agonizing disintegration of their families which eventually leads to devastatingly tragic circumstances.This starts off rather slow and at times is repetitive, but for a reason. It all comes together and provides a surprising reveal solving the mystery of the story. For me, this was a very touching and thought-provoking read.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Read this in about three hours flat. Absorbing, intriguing. Liked the fairy-tale elements.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Amazing!!!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    The beautiful Sinclair family arrived on the Mayflower, owns a private island and has all of the internal squabbles and family drama that such prestige carries. The Liars are four teenagers who inhabit the island every summer until the one summer when everything changes. Beautifully written and eerily suspenseful, this novel unravels as the main character attempts to uncover her memories of that summer. This book is lyrical, emotional and extremely intelligent and I find myself still thinking about the story days after finishing. I received an advanced proof of this book from the publisher.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    For some reason, I really couldn't get very into this one. Though, given the description and the rating and all that, I think it might have more to do with me than with the book. This is one that I think I will give another try to someday, as I suspect I may have just not been in the right mood to enjoy it as much as I otherwise would. It was still good, and with a well-woven story to it. Just, at the time I read it, it didn't fully click with me.
  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    3/5
    As many reviews have stated, We Were Liars is best read with no knowledge of what you are getting into. I will say that it took me some time to get into the book, but I am glad that I stuck it out, because the ending was worth it.