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Jaw-dropping.
‘And don’t forget, if anyone asks you what happens… LIE.’
These are the instructions on the back of my Proof copy of this book. So I will just let you kno... READ MORE
That plot twist though
We Were Liars has been on my reading list forever and I have FINALLY got around to reading it. The writing is beautiful and the plot was interesting enough... READ MORE
Brilliant!
For fear of giving too much away I’m only going to say that this is a cleverly constructed and brilliantly plotted book which I devoured in two days. I lov... READ MORE
You have to read this book!
It's hard to write a review for this book without giving away the storyline, but I can't shout out enough about it. It's such an amazing book that has a my... READ MORE
Trust me, just read it.
I want to say as little as possible about this book as it is about the unexpected, the unknown and the blurred lines between truth and lies. The best way t... READ MORE
Prepare to be left speechless
Welcome to the beautiful Sinclair family. A family of privilege and pride, of wealth and beauty. Cadence has grown up in a sort of idyll, spending her summ... READ MORE
OH MY GOD!
OH MY GOD! I started reading this and could not stop until I had finished. And now I've finished I want to read it again and figure out what I've missed!
... READ MORE
Bafflingly brilliant
This novel has a very distinctive narrative, and immediately drew me into the story. I didn't particularly relate to any of the characters, or the plot, bu... READ MORE
A YA emotional roller coaster!
When beginning We Were Liars it's difficult to anticipate what kind of story it will develop into. Cadence and her family are clearly unusual and troubled ... READ MORE
Haunting and excellent!
Like my fellow reviewers before me, usually I would write a more detailed review however I do not want to ruin the brilliance of this book! I was lucky eno... READ MORE
A powerful and surprising narrative
E. Lockhart has written a book that simply can't be described. A description of the plot makes it sound boring, and going in to too much detail ruins the e... READ MORE
Liar, liar.
I have to admit that I did not guess how this book was going to end until reading the final pages, perhaps I should have been clever enough to work it out,... READ MORE
Summer mystery and manipulation
A really wonderful, unique novel that delivers a big punch.
Cadence and her family spend every summer on their private island, flaunting and manipulating ... READ MORE
A gripping book that has stuck with me!
I saw this book EVERYWHERE on social media and knew I had to read it because of all the hype it was getting - I was not disappointed! It is quite a short b... READ MORE
We Were Liars is a nice read and I found myself holding my breath towards the last part.
We Were Liars is well well-written, suspenseful story that focuses on the privileged Sinclair family, specifically during their summer holidays when they g... READ MORE
Absolutely unforgettable !
We were Liars by E. Lockhart
Well okay! This one took me by surprise for sure! I have had this one on my shelf for a while and finally decided to give it... READ MORE
I’m Deliberately Not Revealing Much
The Sinclairs are one of those irritating families who seem to have all the advantages: a private island, lots of money, good looks. But there are cracks i... READ MORE
Synopsis
1. Read this book.
2. On reaching the final page, you may experience an urgent need to read it all over again.
3. Check your friends have read it.
4. NOW YOU ARE FREE TO TALK TO THEM ABOUT IT ENDLESSLY Winner
We are beautiful, privileged and live a life of carefree luxury. We are cracked and broken. A story of love and romance. A tale of tragedy. Which are lies? Which is truth?
- Publisher: Hot Key Books
- ISBN: 9781471403989
- Number of pages: 256
- Weight: 191g
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 15 mm
Customer Reviews
View allBeautiful. Privileged. Damaged. Liars
So I'm guessing that you have read quite a few reviews of this book now - and most of them don't really tell you much right? Everyone is keeping all hush h... READ MORE
Fantastic!
Was bought this for Christmas, and was instantly pulled into this amazing story, had finished it by Boxing Day! That is not to say it's a quick read (as I ... READ MORE
Slow-fuse dynamite
Great premise, unusual writing style, perfectly paced. A cracker.
You kept everyone in the dark.
Dear book,
You kept me in the dark. You kept everyone in the dark. I was left hanging by a thread, confused, flames dancing in front of my eyes as I turne... READ MORE
amazeballs!
This book is absolutely fantastic, and draws you in from the inset. There's so many cliffhangers and on-the-edge-of-your-seat moments. I definitely recomme... READ MORE
E.Lockhart at her best
I won this book on mumsnet. This is my first book by E.Lockhart and It will not be my last. We Were Liars is a nice short book full of family drama.This is... READ MORE
Read the book before the film comes out!
This book tells the story of Cadence Sinclair, in her own words. Cadence is a teenager who is born into an enormously privileged family. She has several co... READ MORE
Incredible...
This book has no limitations, it was superbly brilliant. It is written in such a creative way, that it is so refreshingly different. I cannot give away any... READ MORE
Thought provoking
This is a book I had mixed feelings about and gave it 3.5-4 stars. Before you read this, I think it would be best if you read the book going in completely ... READ MORE
Must read!
This book was raved about highly and with that I worry about reading and being disappointed. Also the fact that all reviewers said to go into the story kno... READ MORE
Nicely done Lockhart
It took me awhile to get into this book, but I think that’s the point. I was just as frustrated as Cadence at not knowing the whole story and so when other... READ MORE
A great, short, heart wrenching, impactful mystery for the young adult audience. Simple, but powerful.
I read this book in one day. I locked myself in my university room and read for the whole day. Later that evening, when I was going out with friends I felt... READ MORE
Wow!
Absolutely brilliant book they way the author laid it out is amazing! You definitely will not regret reading it!! Once finished you feel like you have to g... READ MORE
You need to read this book!
This book pulled me in from the start and I couldn't put it down! I'm not a quick reader but I finished it in a day :)
If your looking for a excellent bo... READ MORE
Just read it - gripping, shocking, vivid & lingering
One of those books you devour in a single sitting and then when you put it down it feels a bit like being hit by a brick wall - all you can do is stare at ... READ MORE
Good towards the second half, but child-like writing style
I was going to give this book three stars until I got to the end of the book and was impressed with how it all came together, the emails, the trauma etc. B... READ MORE
booktok was right
WHAT AN ENDING!!!! i cried a lot, that ending was not fair. i was quite surprised when i found out that this little book had 87 chapters, but most of them ... READ MORE
a huge plot twist
The plot was really captivating and i was obsessed with the characters. There is a huge plot twist at the end that i did not see coming. It was thrilling ... READ MORE
overhyped
there was so much hype around this book so i bought it and expected it to be amazing.
unfortunately i was disappointed. i read and and was left feeling co... READ MORE
E.Lockhart is a genius
Pulled an all-nighter reading this, excellent literary style, with an even better narrative and plot-twist... 5 stars
couldn't put this down!
i read this book very quickly, because i really wanted to find out what happened! i was not disappointed, BUT the plot twist at the end - while interesting... READ MORE
One of a kind
It is such a beautifully written book and a jaw dropping ending.... literally! I would recommend 12+!
Holy......
BEST F BOOK EVER
Loved it!!
Its such a great book and it took such a big turn i didnt expect it at all. I didnt cry but i felt so empty when i have finished it. Totally recommand it!
Shocking!
I love the kind of books that absolutely swamp your thoughts despite putting it down over an hour ago, racking over your mind with questions like "Maybe it... READ MORE
ONLY READ THIS REVIEW IF YOU WANT TO KNOW THE BIG PLOT TWIST
So, no one else is talking about the plot twist but I know that not everyone likes suprises so here it is. Basically ' the liars ' are all dead because of ... READ MORE
We were Liars
This book is heart-wrenchingly beautiful in so many ways. The plot twist was so sudden and unexpected, it left me sobbing but still, I loved every bit of t... READ MORE
Yes!
It took me a while to get into this book, originally found it rather difficult to keep up with how many characters are introduced so soon, there were times... READ MORE
OMG
I found this book really slow and boring at the start to the point I stopped it after Cadence’s accident. And left it for a long time before picking it bac... READ MORE
Fantastic Book
This book left me in tears for hours after finishing. It was so beautifully written and I greatly enjoyed reading it. I have to say, it did take me a while... READ MORE
page Turner through and through
I’ve never been one for YA books but upon hearing all the hype about this I gave it a shot, and thank goodness I did! It’s a short book, but I finished it ... READ MORE
my new favourite book...
wow. by the end of this book i was sobbing at how beautifully sad it was. everything about this book i adore, and even though i have read it thousands of t... READ MORE
Amazing
I loved this book. I tried to think of every possibility and I can honestly say I did not know what was going to happen until i read this pages. Kept me ho... READ MORE
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This book literally broke my heart. I really didn’t expect that ending and was honestly surprised. I had my assumptions about what would happen at the end ... READ MORE
Unbelievable!!
All of my friends where recommending this book to me saying it was amazing, considering that they hadn't read a book since they were 10 I didn't believe th... READ MORE
Couldn’t put it down
I read this book in one sitting. It was truly magnificent. The story itself was incredible, with the friends and the houses and the vibes. But then the plo... READ MORE
First book in years!
This was the first book that I’ve read in a long time and I’m glad it was this. The twist was good even though I almost predicted it correctly, the story i... READ MORE
Would recommend to anyone
It did take a little bit to get into but once I was there I could put it down and as much as some things didn't seem to make sense It all clicked once I ha... READ MORE
Woah!
Originally I started this book and found it somewhat, repetitive. But that changed fairly quickly, I started to get into the story and finished the book wi... READ MORE
i didnt cry like everyone said i would but it definitely had me confused.
honestly i bought this book out of wanting to cry but surprisingly i didnt. dont get me wrong its an amazing book with a very very good storyline but it di... READ MORE
Unimaginable!!
This book had me gripped, I finished it within a little less of two days and I can’t stress enough how good it was. It had all different twists and turns a... READ MORE
Wow
Honestly such a gripping book, read it all in a few hours and was a little hurt by the ending tbh
5/5⭐
Such an amazing story. Great writing style and many heartbreaking moments. I made memories with these characters, laughed and almost cried. 100% recommend.
Heartbreaking
Didn’t cry but when I finished this book I felt so empty and heart broken it hurt me in ways I didn’t think was possible and the plot was INSANE did not se... READ MORE
Good for YA!
As a 14 year old, this book was incredible. I used to read 1D fanfics so this was very different but I loved every second I read this book. I never saw the... READ MORE
a great book
I’ve been meaning to read this book for a while and when i finally did .wow. A great twist at the end , pulls in the heart strings.
Great!
I know this book has very mixed reviews but I really enjoyed reading it and it made cry. The writing style may not be as great as some books but it was def... READ MORE
So good!!
This book was really good, so many twists and unexpected stories. However, I found the ending abrupt! But loved it!!
no spoilers:)
personally i absolutely love the way the book is writing. it’s a fast paced boon and it has got me out of a 6 month reading slump. But it BROKE ME
Book of 2021
Best book I had ever read all year.
Mostly not very interesting, except for the ending
The whole time I was reading this book I was saying how boring it is and how nothing is really happening, but then I did not expect that ending at all!
The... READ MORE
DO NOT READ REVIEW IF YOU HAVEN'T FINISHED THE BOOK.
OH MY GOD. I DID NOT EXPECT IT TO END LIKE THAT.
Okay so where do I start. At first I was expecting there to be a murder because everyone on tiktok was sa... READ MORE
incredible slow burn
without spoiling the book, all i can say is that this is an incredibly written story, woven together through time, with the most amazing plot twist that ge... READ MORE
Amazing book!
I read this book in one sitting. I was worried when I first started reading as it seemed quite slow and I found it quite hard to follow but by the time I w... READ MORE
Amazing, heart-breaking.
This is one of my most recent reads and honestly, if I could read this book again for the first time I would. This book made me cry, it is very confusing o... READ MORE
I LOVED THIS
This book was very gripping and I finished it in 2 days and really enjoyed it . Would really recommend it for teens .
Best book
I read this because in every library I saw it and I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. But when I say this twisting, nonstop excimer of a book is w... READ MORE
Best Book I Have Ever Read. No - I Am Not Exaggerating.
TOP! That's not the real ending. You can't have me here crying my eyes out, still telling me that is how you wanted this book to end E. Lockhart. Remind me... READ MORE