Every summer Candance Sinclar’s family visits their private island on the coast of Massachusetts. During these summers she especially enjoys spending time with her three closest family friends, Johnny, Mirren, and Gat, a group she calls “The Liars.” A traumatic experience leaves Candance with impossible migraines and a loss of memory. As she attempts to recall her previous love and experience on the island, a dramatic plot twist enhances what she thought her life was.While the book takes a bit of a slow start, the unexpected elements will leave you completely in shock. I thoroughly enjoyed this book because of how different it truly is. The style of the book isn’t as contemporary, as it has four parts that explain different years rather than chapters.
We Were Liars is a young adult fiction novel containing mystery and romance. The main teenage characters make you feel a part of their friend group while reading through their story. The book is 242 pages and is a quick read, especially the second half. This might be one of my favorite novels, but be prepared because it may leave you in a pile of tears.
Review written by Caitlyn C, Grade 11