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Family of Liars

The Prequel to We Were Liars

E Lockhart author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Hot Key Books

Published:4th May '22

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This prequel to the popular novel follows the Sinclair family during a summer filled with betrayal and secrets. Set on a secluded island, their past mistakes continue to haunt them.

"Family of Liars" is the captivating prequel to the bestselling novel "We Were Liars," which has gained immense popularity on TikTok. Set against the backdrop of a windswept private island off the coast of Massachusetts, this story immerses readers in a world filled with deep secrets and emotional turmoil. It explores the lives of the Sinclair family during a summer that will leave lasting scars and unforgettable memories.

The narrative introduces a cast of complex characters, including a troubled heiress grappling with addiction and a charming yet unpredictable young man. Their interactions set the stage for a summer defined by betrayal and grave mistakes. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into the intricate web of lies that the Sinclair family has woven over the years, revealing how these deceptions shape their lives and relationships.

As the title suggests, the theme of dishonesty runs deep throughout the book. The Sinclair family's legacy of secrets and lies continues to haunt them, creating an atmosphere of tension and suspense. Readers are encouraged to read "We Were Liars" first to fully appreciate the depth of the story and the connections between the characters. "Family of Liars" promises to be a gripping tale that examines the complexities of family dynamics and the consequences of hidden truths.

E. Lockhart is one of our most important novelists, and she has given us her best book yet. Thrilling, beautiful, and blisteringly smart, WE WERE LIARS is utterly unforgettable. * John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS *
A haunting tale about how families live within their own mythologies. Sad, wonderful, and real. * Scott Westerfeld, author of UGLIES and LEVIATHAN *
A beautifully written page-turner ... When you've finished reading you'll be desperate to pass WE WERE LIARS on * Cosmopolitan *
This is a cunning, clever and absolutely gripping novel, full of surprises, which sent me straight back to its first page as soon as I reached the last. * The Guardian *
This is an ambitious novel with an engaging voice, a clever plot and some terrific writing. * The New York Times *
We Were Liars is a literary musing on young love, memory, coming-of-age, and tragedy with a deliciously twisty ending * Huffingtonpost.com *
We Were Liars is a moving young adult novel with a twist so intense, you won't see it coming * Teen Vogue *
Any 14+ fans of Lockhart's We Were Liars will be delighted by this gripping prequel. * The Guardian *

ISBN: 9781471412271

Dimensions: 222mm x 144mm x 32mm

Weight: 453g

336 pages