We Were Liars by E. Lockhart - 7/10

Following an accident at her family's summer home, all of Cadence's memories from her fifteenth summer have vanished. Years later, a trip back to the island helps Cadence to recall the tragic events of that summer, and to remember the dark truths that lie within her outwardly-perfect family.

AGE RANGE TEEN

Interest Level: ages 14+

Reading Level: ages 11+

THEMES

Family

Disability

Mystery

Summer

Concussion

Island

Romance

Racism

Grief

Death

OVERALL RATING 7/10

Excellent plot, engaging mystery, abstract writing style

With it's mysterious plot that unravels at just the right pace, We Were Liars is sure to keep you engaged right to the end. This heartbreaking story has no shortage of plot twists. I did find some of the writing to be overly abstract, but I know that's more of a stylistic preference! Overall an excellent plot and an engaging read.