We Were Liars by E. Lockhart: YA Book Review

We Were Liars is a deceptively simple story will linger with you long after you’ve finished.  The emotion, although real, honest and raw, is dealt with from afar which cushions the impact and dissipates the potential ‘whack’’ of the unpredictable twist when it hits you. Only for the impact to hit later, after you’ve finished, when you least expect it…

E. Lockhart cleverly brings in the social injustices of the time in a subtle way which allows it to mellow and mature in the mind.

Recommended age: 13 +

Title: We Were Liars
Author: E. Lockhart
Publication Date: 13 May 2014
Publisher:  Delacorte Press
Source: Library

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A beautiful and distinguished family.
A private island.
A brilliant, damaged girl; a passionate, political boy.
A group of four friends—the Liars—whose friendship turns destructive.
A revolution. An accident. A secret.
Lies upon lies.
True love.
The truth.
— Extract from Goodreads.com