We Were Liars

Reviewed by: Cidney Mayes - Memorial Middle School Library, South Portland, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: September 20, 2017

Review

Lockhart's suspenseful novel centers around the wealthy Sinclair family. The narrator, seventeen year old Cadence, has suffered from a debilitating accident that has left her with memory loss and headaches. Throughout the story, she struggles to piece together what happened her last summer on her family's island, and what the accident was. The adults in her life are tight-lipped and will give her no clues as to what really happened, so she must struggle on her own to solve the puzzle. The dramatic conclusion will leave readers both thrilled and satisfied.

This is the deluxe edition of Lockhart's novel, which includes thirty two pages of new content, including writings from Gat and Cady, a map of Beechwood Island, a Sinclair family tree, and the original book proposal. A good purchase if your copy of We Were Liars needs replacing. Recommended for grades 10 and up.

Overall Book Score: very good