Whether you’re into mysteries, psychological thrillers, or young adult fiction, this novel is sure to satisfy and shock whoever reads it. We Were Liars is an explosive, cunning, and beautifully written novel that has proven to be impossible to put down. In the end, the events that occurred when she was 15 are finally revealed, and the shocking truth will stay with the reader long after finishing the book. It is true I do not suffer fools,” Cadence narrates in the novel.Ĭadence goes through a rollercoaster of uncovered secrets, hardships, and lies about her family history. It is true I suffer from migraines since my accident. I used to look pretty, but now I look sick. “I used to be blond, but now my hair is black. The book resembles a more poetic structure. Instead, the structure is messy and fractured, mirroring Cadence’s mental state throughout the novel. The prose isn’t elegant, and the structure isn’t restrained.

Perhaps my favorite aspect of this book is the sentence structures. With migraines and pills clouding her judgment, 17-year-old Cadence goes to the island again, determined to discover the truth of what happened two years ago. Due to the trauma and possible amnesia, Cadence can’t remember what happened. Toward the end of the summer, Cadence has an accident or breakdown of sorts. This summer was spent falling in love with Gat and spending time with her cousins. The story centers around a mysterious tragedy that occurred two years prior when Cadence was 15. Cadence has a very close-knit relationship with her two teenage cousins Johnny and Miriam as well as Gat, her uncle's step-son who joins them on the island every year. The New York Times Bestselling novel is narrated by 17-year-old olf Cadence Sinclair, who spends her summers on her grandfather's island, where her entire family gets together every year.

The story takes place on a private island off the coast of Massachusetts, where the Sinclair family spends their summers. Lockhart is a shocking and twisted tale about the seemingly perfect Sinclair family who hides their secrets, lies, and flaws behind their tall and handsome builds. They are prim and proper, smart, and respected by all. The Sinclairs are athletic, wealthy, and beautiful.

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