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Feb 07, 2024Ireadtoomanybooks rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I don’t exactly know what to think about this book. One thing I can confidently say is that the prequel made absolutely no sense and didn’t add anything to this book at all expect that Carrie is an alcoholic and that Johnny dies. The plot…
Jan 25, 2024Kgtrevino rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
The story is written in a combination of prose and journal-style in the text, at times really beautiful and poetic. The family dysfunction can be difficult at times, but one of the themes of the teens being aware of their privilege is…
Jan 05, 2024violet_dolphin_6433 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
We Were Liars By: E. Lockhart Every year Cady, Johnny, Gat, and Mirren spend a summer together on their families’ private island with all their family. It’s always filled with fun, relaxation, and unforgettable memories for all of them…
Dec 21, 202373Bubble111 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
We Were Liars is a book about a girl who lost her memories on her fifteenth summer on her grandfather's private island. Cadence Sinclair Eastman struggles with her parents breaking up and eventually decides to spend her summers on a…
Nov 17, 2023jobyts rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart is a psychological thriller that revolves around the Sinclair family spending their summer at their private island. The Sinclair family, a seemingly wealthy, perfect and connected family where all the members…
Aug 26, 2023Belugawhale73 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Personally, I found this book to be quite boring. The story line wasn't very strong and the ending was weak. I found the characters to be somewhat one dimensional. I felt that the ending was rushed and didn't make much sense. This is just…
Aug 22, 2023ls1231 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I recommend checking out We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. This gripping YA novel tells the mysterious and heart-wrenching story of the Sinclair family and their annual summer vacations on a private island. The unreliable narrator, a member of…
Aug 01, 2023ellaea rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book broke me, I was sobbing at the end.
Aug 01, 2023sumi_sh rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Not for me, somewhat entertaining. Guessed the plot twist almost right away. This is for beginners in the genre.
Jul 10, 2023adeenamohtashim rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
“We were Liars” by E. Lockhart is an emotional read and contains a great plot-twist at the end. The plot-twist caught me off guard and I thought that it was an amazing addition in the book. Some parts of the book were a little bit boring…
Jul 04, 2023
Best book ever
Jul 02, 2023SrikarJ_08 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book, "We Were Liars" truly depicted messages that are subtly brought up throughout the story. The main character, the eldest daughter of a well-known American family suffered a traumatic year during the summer of year 15. Many of her…
May 07, 2023violet_butterfly_12746 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
The book "We Were Liars" has much passion and power running through it. I gave it a 4.5 out of 5 because you have to pay a lot of attention to what is going on and I didn't totally understand the plot till the end. But there is a great…
Apr 30, 2023Jeka_Z rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I read this book with my English Book Club and I waited to post my thoughts until we had met to discuss it. I absolutely loved We Were Liars. The author was able to convey such important messages in very simple, fragmented sentences. The…
Feb 18, 2023JCLMegB rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Carve out time for this YA fiction because you won't want to put it down. A wealthy East Coast family owns a private island off the coast of Massachusetts and 15 yr old Cadence cherishes her summers spent there with "the liars," her two…
Feb 11, 2023blue_dog_41158 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I could not put this book down from the moment I started reading it. The plot twist towards the end was truly unbelievable, and had me in such disbelief my jaw dropped open. The mystery of the novel never lost its appeal, and the book will…
Dec 27, 2022VaughanPLSasha rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Once in a while, you find a book that makes you grab your friends by the shoulders, shake them, and scream, "You have to read it for the TWIST!!!!" This is one of those books. Yes, there are implausible moments and the book does stretch…
Nov 29, 2022
This book broke my heart and made me happy at the same time. it had a totally unexpected ending and lots of interesting twists and turns through out the book. i would definitely recommend it :)
Nov 26, 2022alyshavictoriaann rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I may have liked this more if i read it when I was younger. I don't think that means it's inherently bad, I just think my tastes have changed. It was pretty sad, but I didn't find myself caring about the characters enough for it to really…
Nov 01, 2022mj_jam rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
We Were Liars, a short story by E. Lockhart, is a page-turner, told from the perspective of the main character, Cadence. Cadence comes from a wealthy family called the Saintclairs, who own a private family-owned island that they visit each…
Oct 09, 2022AndrewLi07 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
As another summer rolls around, the children of the Sinclair family meet again on the private island of Beechwood Island. Smiles are wide, money is good, and everything is great. Cadence, the main character, loves her cousins and even has…
Sep 20, 2022maroon_cat_843 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book was confusing at times, but overall it showed how Cady saw these events without any knowledge of what actually happened. The twist is where you will understand the book! Great read
Sep 04, 2022flkyuttn rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A quick, easy read. I absolutely did not see the twist of the book coming. A character with chronic pain was executed well. As someone who also suffers it’s nice for it to be written in a realistic way.
Aug 31, 2022feelspecial101 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
The Sinclairs are known to be perfect with no imperfections. Every summer, the Sinclairs would live on a private island, Beechwood Island with joy and laughter. Cadence, a Sinclair hung out with her cousins, and developed feelings for Gat,…
Aug 30, 2022robsm rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
We Were Liars is about the Sinclair family, who owns an island along with mansions on it. Cadence Sinclair was in an accident on the island during her summer visit and she struggles with amnesia. She tries to remember and recognize…