Family of Liars is the captivating paperback prequel to the bestselling We Were Liars by #1 New York Times bestselling author E. Lockhart. Set in the same haunting world as the viral BookTok sensation, this addictive young adult psychological mystery blends family secrets, suspense, unreliable narrators, forbidden romance, and emotional drama into an unforgettable story. Perfect for fans of Karen M. McManus, Holly Jackson, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, and readers who loved We Were Liars, this gripping novel uncovers another generation of Sinclair family lies.

Long before Cadence Sinclair's unforgettable summer, another Sinclair heir carried devastating secrets of her own. On the family's private island off the coast of Massachusetts, one unforgettable summer changes everything for young heiress Carrie Sinclair. Surrounded by wealth, privilege, and impossible expectations, Carrie becomes entangled in a passionate romance while dangerous choices and hidden betrayals threaten to unravel her family forever. As old wounds, addiction, heartbreak, and deception collide, the Sinclair family's carefully crafted image begins to crack, revealing truths that will echo across generations. Atmospheric, emotional, and filled with shocking twists, Family of Liars delivers another unforgettable journey into one of young adult fiction's most compelling families.

Family of Liars Paperback – The Must-Read Prequel to We Were Liars

Expanding the beloved We Were Liars universe, Family of Liars offers readers a deeper look into the Sinclair family's complicated legacy of love, privilege, and deception. Filled with emotional depth, haunting suspense, and E. Lockhart's signature storytelling, this bestselling prequel stands perfectly on its own while enriching the original novel. Now inspiring Season 2 of Prime Video's We Were Liars, this page-turning mystery is an essential read for fans of psychological suspense, beach reads, and emotionally driven young adult fiction.

Product Details

Title: Family of Liars

Author: E. Lockhart

Format: Paperback

Series: We Were Liars Series – Book 2 (Prequel)

Genre:

• Young Adult Fiction
• Psychological Mystery
• Contemporary Fiction
• Suspense
• Family Drama

Pages: 336

Dimensions: 1 x 8.2 x 5.5 inches

Publication Date: May 2, 2023

Reading Level:

• Accelerated Reader Level: 4.3
• Interest Level: Grades 9–12
• AR Points: 10

Features:

• We Were Liars Series Book 2 (Prequel)
• #1 New York Times Bestseller
• Viral BookTok favorite
• Prime Video adaptation inspiration
• Psychological mystery
• Family secrets and betrayal
• Private island setting
• Multiple shocking twists
• Emotional coming-of-age story

Author Biography

E. Lockhart is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the acclaimed Liars novels, including We Were Liars, Family of Liars, and We Fell Apart. Her emotionally powerful stories have captivated millions of readers worldwide and inspired the hit Prime Video adaptation of We Were Liars. She is also the author of Genuine Fraud, Again Again, and The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks.