A review by mattiedancer
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Writing: 5⭐️/5 
Hmm. How to discuss this without spoiling it or ruining the fun of reading it? I think, very plainly, I’ll say it’s some of the most technically controlled and interesting writing I’ve read in a YA novel. 

Characters: 4.75⭐️/5
Again, I’m going minimal with this review. Don’t expect anything, but do understand that the characters will jump off the page.

Plot: 4.5⭐️/5 
No way to talk about this one. Take the mark as it is, but go in expecting nothing. 


Post-Reading Rating:  5⭐️/5
Stunning.

Who Should Read This? 
  • Fiction fans
  • Fans of gossip girl vibes, but looking for more serious themes
  • Someone looking for a well-balanced book with virtuosic writing control, well-developed characters, and an interesting plot

Final Rating: 4.75⭐️/5

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