We Were Liars follows the story of Cadence Sinclair Eastman, a member of a wealthy, privileged family that spends its summers on a private island. After a mysterious accident one summer leaves her with memory gaps, Cadence struggles to piece together the truth about what really happened with her cousins and close friends—known as “the Liars.” The novel explores themes of love, privilege, family secrets, and the cost of lies.

Trigger warnings

↳ This story contains content that might be troubling for some readers, including, but not limited to depictions of:

• Death & Grief
  
  

• Memory Loss & Head Injury
  
  

• Family Dysfunction & Toxic Relationships
  
  

• Substance Use [Alcohol and Prescription Drugs]
  
  

• Racism & Classism
  
  

• Emotional Manipulation