'No book on this summer's reading list will have readers immobilized in their hammocks more than E. 'It's a nearly perfect story, and it's utterly absorbing.' - Bustle so twisty and well-told that it will appeal to older readers as well as to adolescents.' - The Wall Street Journal

'Irresistible premise for this ticking time bomb of a novel.' - The New York Times Book Review As she did in the original, Lockhart uses fairy tales and a shocking twist to powerful effect.' - The Buffalo News 'The novel is uncomfortably thought-provoking… and is impossible to put down.' - The Horn Book Lockhart further contrasts death, lies and grief with movie nights and sunny afternoons on sailboats, giving depth to this unsettling yet striking story.' - Shelf Awareness, starred review ★ 'An unforgettable, sorrowful story of grief, guilt and regret…. ★ 'While knowledge of the earlier title enriches the drama here, this is still absolutely engrossing, and readers will wonder what other tragic secrets the Sinclairs are hiding.' -The Bulletin, starred review ★ ' layered, atmospherically tense exploration of jealousy, love, and family loyalty.' - Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ 'Beautiful and devastating.' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review 'Full of plot twists, betrayal, and ugly family secrets, fans of the first novel will no doubt love it.' - Paste Magazine An atmospheric story that will welcome new and seasoned readers to the Sinclair family.' -NPR 'Besides superb character development, there is a dark, supernatural angle that makes this an interesting novel with unexpected twists….

And, wow, does it ever.' - The New York Times I anticipated that at some point a shocking twist would come. She has a doctorate in English from Columbia University and lives in Brooklyn with her family and a team of cats. Born in New York City, she grew up in Cambridge, MA, and Seattle and has spent a portion of every summer on Martha’s Vineyard since 1973. She also created Whistle, a new superhero set in the Batman universe, for DC Comics. She is a Printz honoree, a National Book Award finalist, and a Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist. Lockhart is the New York Times #1 and USA Today bestselling author of We Were Liars and other acclaimed novels. An irresistible, unpredictable boy.Ī summer of unforgivable betrayal and terrible mistakes.Į. The thrilling prequel to the TikTok phenomenon and #1 New York Times bestseller We Were Liars takes readers back to the story of another summer, another generation, and the secrets that will haunt them for decades to come.Ī windswept private island off the coast of Massachusetts.Ī hungry ocean, churning with secrets and sorrow.Ī fiery, addicted heiress. Lockhart! Join the Author Behind the TikTok Sensation We Were Liars To Celebrate the Release of her New Book Family of Liars

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