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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A modern, sophisticated suspense novel from National Book Award finalist, and Printz Award honoree E. Lockhart.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.Read it.And if anyone asks you how it ends, just LIE.Thrilling, beautiful, and blisteringly smart, We Were Liars is utterly unforgettable. —John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars

Book Title: We Were Liars

Author: E. Lockhart

Genre: Young Adult, Mystery, Romance

Summary:

We Were Liars is a captivating story of love, loss, and the power of secrets. Set on a private island off the coast of Massachusetts, the novel follows the Sinclair family and their friends as they navigate the complexities of wealth, privilege, and adolescence.

The story is told from the perspective of Cadence Sinclair, a young woman who has been left with a mysterious injury and no memory of the summer before. As she struggles to piece together the events of that fateful summer, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies that threaten to destroy her family.

With lyrical prose and an immersive narrative style, E. Lockhart weaves a tale that is both haunting and beautiful. We Were Liars explores themes of identity, guilt, and the consequences of our choices.

Characters:

• Cadence Sinclair: The protagonist of the story, a young woman who is struggling to piece together the events of the summer before.
• Mirren Sinclair: Cadence's cousin, a beautiful and mysterious young woman.
• Johnny Sinclair: Cadence's brother, a charming and athletic young man.
• Gatwick Sinclair: Cadence's cousin, a troubled and enigmatic young man.

Setting:

The story is set on a private island off the coast of Massachusetts. The island is a microcosm of the Sinclair family's wealth and privilege, but it also harbors a dark secret.

Themes:

• Identity: Cadence struggles with her identity after the accident. She is no longer sure who she is or what she wants from life.
• Guilt: Cadence feels guilty about the accident and the events that led up to it. She is also haunted by the secrets that she knows.
• Consequences: The characters in the story are all dealing with the consequences of their choices. Some of these choices have been good, while others have been devastating.

Reviews:

We Were Liars has received widespread critical acclaim. It has been praised for its lyrical prose, immersive narrative style, and exploration of complex themes.

"We Were Liars is a stunningly beautiful and haunting novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars

"E. Lockhart has written a masterpiece. We Were Liars is a must-read for anyone who loves YA fiction." - Sarah Dessen, author of The Truth About Forever

If you are looking for a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant YA novel, then We Were Liars is the perfect book for you.