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A teen unravels family secrets and personal trauma on a private island in this gripping, emotional YA suspense novel.
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A teen unravels family secrets and personal trauma on a private island in this gripping, emotional YA suspense novel.
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A beautiful and distinguished family. A private island. A brilliant, damaged girl; a passionate, political boy. A group of four friends -- the Liars -- whose friendship turns destructive. A revolution. An accident. A secret. Lies upon lies. True love. The truth. Spending the summers on her family's private island off the coast of Massachusetts with her cousins and a special boy named Gat, teenaged Cadence struggles to remember what happened during her fifteenth summer. We Were Liars is a modern,...
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Romance & sex
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Moderate teen sexual content with kissing and sensual exploration, no graphic details. To attempted assault in related works, not central in this book.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence with themes of death and tragic accidents, not graphically depicted.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language, not frequent or severe.
Substance use
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Moderate depiction of underage and adult drinking; painkiller use for medical reasons.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No occult or magical themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Moderate themes of privilege, wealth, and social inequality woven into the narrative.
Self-harm / suicide
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Moderate themes of self-harm and emotional distress, not graphically detailed.
Abuse & suffering
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Major themes of emotional abuse, child abuse, and family dysfunction; central to story. To attempted assault in related works, not central in this book.
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