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Recurring retellings of fairy tales, echoes of King Lear and Wuthering Heights, personal mottos and a blinding pain that keeps memories out of reach are the threads that e. lockhart weaves together to make the fabric of her stunning new novel, we were liars. I have to precede this review with a handful of warnings: this IS a book that you will be compelled to read in one sitting; this IS a
First published on 9/10/10, Lockhart's book is one that I think all teenage girls should read. Frankie is a vulnerable but smart protagonist who challenges the status quo. I hope you'll read my review.
I don't think I will be revealing any secrets if I tell you here that teen author E Lockhart is also Emily Jenkins, author of young adult and picture books, since she was outed in the NY
This sounds like a real winner. Would you recommend it for tweens, or is the boy-girl stuff definitely teen?
My gut response is "no" for a tween. More for the subtleties and the issues that might be missed by a younger reader. While I love this book on all levels,it is so much better if it is not read just for plot. I am sure that a sixteen year old girl would get more out of it than a twelve year old girl, even a smart, savvy one. Bookmark it for the future!