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Family of Liars

By E. Lockhart
Series: We Were Liars
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Family of Liars by E. Lockhart is a riveting prequel to We Were Liars. It delves into the Sinclair family's complicated dynamics, set years before Cadence's story. This novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the dark secrets that have haunted this privileged family, taking readers on an emotional journey through summer on their private island.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping tales of family secrets and suspenseful dramas set in picturesque locations. It's perfect for readers who appreciate intricate storytelling with themes of wealth, privilege, and the complexities of relationships. Young adult fans who are drawn to emotionally charged narratives and unexpected twists will likely find it captivating.

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Family of Liars

Instant New York Times bestseller! Family of Liars is the page-turning must-read thriller prequel to TikTok sensation We Were Liars which takes readers back to the story of another summer, another generation, and the secrets that will haunt them for decades to come. Includes a hand-drawn map and family tree.

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Prequel to We Were Liars, the #1 New York Times bestseller and award-winning YA novel that TikTok can't stop talking about!

A windswept private island off the coast of Massachusetts.

A hungry ocean, churning with secrets and sorrow.

A fiery, addicted heiress. An irresistible, unpredictable boy.

A summer of unforgivable betrayal and terrible mistakes.

Welcome back to the Sinclair family.

They were always liars.

Praise for We Were Liars:

'Thrilling, beautiful and blisteringly smart - utterly unforgettable.' JOHN GREEN

We Were Liars is heartbreaking, witty, beautiful and disturbing. E. Lockhart's best book to date.' JUSTINE LARBALESTIER

'A haunting tale about how families live within their own mythologies. Sad, wonderful, and real.' SCOTT WESTERFELD

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Family of Liars by E. Lockhart is praised for its lush language and tense atmosphere, offering a complex exploration of themes like jealousy, love, and family loyalty. Reviews highlight its beautiful and devastating narrative, a compelling prequel to We Were Liars. With superb character development and unexpected twists, the book features a supernatural angle and welcomes readers to a nuanced story about the Sinclair family's past.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761067310

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 398g

Pages: 320

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational E. Lockhart Fiction Series: We Were Liars Young Adult

About the Author

E. Lockhart is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller We Were Liars. She also invented a superhero for DC Comics. Her books include Whistle: A New Gotham City Hero and Again Again. The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks was a National Book Award finalist and a Printz Honor Book. Genuine Fraud was a New York Times bestseller and a finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize. Visit her online at EmilyLockhart.com, and follow @elockhartbooks on Instagram and @elockhart on Twitter.

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