Are you a fan of We Were Liars – either the YA novel by E. Lockhart or the recent miniseries adaptation on Amazon Prime? Maybe you just like reading about messy rich people, family secrets, or unreliable narrators? If so, here are some YA novels for you! (And if you’d like to watch the We Were Liars miniseries but don’t have Amazon Prime, you can borrow MHL’s Roku with Prime access!)
We were liars
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A modern, sophisticated suspense tale by the National Book Award finalist author of The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks follows the revolutionary activities of four friends who turn against each other in the wake of trauma, differing political views and a devastating secret.
A modern, sophisticated suspense tale by the National Book Award finalist author of The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks follows the revolutionary activities of four friends who turn against each other in the wake of trauma, differing political views and a devastating secret.
Family of liars
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This prequel to We Were Liars takes readers back to the story of another summer, another generation, where a fiery, addicted heiress and an irresistible, unpredictable boy are plunged into a world of unforgivable betrayal, shocking secrets and terrible mistakes.
This prequel to We Were Liars takes readers back to the story of another summer, another generation, where a fiery, addicted heiress and an irresistible, unpredictable boy are plunged into a world of unforgivable betrayal, shocking secrets and terrible mistakes.
The Blackwoods
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Told from multiple points of view, Ardith and Hollis Blackwood's lives are upended when their great-grandmother, legendary actress Blossom Blackwood, passes away, and family secrets emerge.
Told from multiple points of view, Ardith and Hollis Blackwood's lives are upended when their great-grandmother, legendary actress Blossom Blackwood, passes away, and family secrets emerge.
The cousins
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After receiving an invitation to spend the summer with their estranged grandmother, the Story cousins arrive at her house only to discover that she is not there, and the longer they stay on the island, the more they realize their mysterious family history has some deadly secrets.
After receiving an invitation to spend the summer with their estranged grandmother, the Story cousins arrive at her house only to discover that she is not there, and the longer they stay on the island, the more they realize their mysterious family history has some deadly secrets.
Death at Morning House
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From the best-selling author of the Truly Devious books comes a new standalone YA about teen Marlowe Wexler who uncovers a mystery while working as a tour guide on an island and must solve it before history repeats itself.
From the best-selling author of the Truly Devious books comes a new standalone YA about teen Marlowe Wexler who uncovers a mystery while working as a tour guide on an island and must solve it before history repeats itself.
Everyone wants to know
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When one of her best friends leaks their private conversation to a gossip site, Honor, a member of the famous Lo family, works to repair the damage under claustrophobic public scrutiny, forcing her to decide between loyalty and the life she wants.
When one of her best friends leaks their private conversation to a gossip site, Honor, a member of the famous Lo family, works to repair the damage under claustrophobic public scrutiny, forcing her to decide between loyalty and the life she wants.
Grown
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When legendary R&B artist Korey Fields spots Enchanted Jones at an audition, her dreams of being a famous singer take flight. Until Enchanted wakes up with blood on her hands and zero memory of the previous night. Who killed Korey Fields? Before there was a dead body, Enchanted's dreams had turned into a nightmare. Because behind Korey's charm and star power was a controlling dark side. Now he's dead, the police are at the door, and all signs point to Enchanted.
When legendary R&B artist Korey Fields spots Enchanted Jones at an audition, her dreams of being a famous singer take flight. Until Enchanted wakes up with blood on her hands and zero memory of the previous night. Who killed Korey Fields? Before there was a dead body, Enchanted's dreams had turned into a nightmare. Because behind Korey's charm and star power was a controlling dark side. Now he's dead, the police are at the door, and all signs point to Enchanted.
The Honeys
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After his twin sister Caroline dies under horrific circumstances, Mars takes her place at the elite Aspen Conservancy Summer Academy where he finds himself hunted by something toying with his mind that leads him to the Honeys, a group of beautiful--and terrifying--girls.
After his twin sister Caroline dies under horrific circumstances, Mars takes her place at the elite Aspen Conservancy Summer Academy where he finds himself hunted by something toying with his mind that leads him to the Honeys, a group of beautiful--and terrifying--girls.
How to die famous
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Landing a role in one of the hottest reboots, Sunset High, rising star Abel Miller, who is secretly investigating his brother's death on the show, discovers a darkness beneath the shimmer of fame when one of his co-stars is willing to kill to keep their secrets hidden.
Landing a role in one of the hottest reboots, Sunset High, rising star Abel Miller, who is secretly investigating his brother's death on the show, discovers a darkness beneath the shimmer of fame when one of his co-stars is willing to kill to keep their secrets hidden.
I'm the girl : a novel
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After discovering the dead body of a 13-year-old girl, 16-year-old Georgia Avis decides to find and bring the killer to justice before he strikes again, drawing her into a world of money, power and beauty without conscience or consequence.
After discovering the dead body of a 13-year-old girl, 16-year-old Georgia Avis decides to find and bring the killer to justice before he strikes again, drawing her into a world of money, power and beauty without conscience or consequence.
The Ivies
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A ruthless band of prep-school elites competing for admission into the Ivy League colleges of their dreams disrupt class ranks, club leaderships and academic competitions before one of them resorts to more deadly measures.
A ruthless band of prep-school elites competing for admission into the Ivy League colleges of their dreams disrupt class ranks, club leaderships and academic competitions before one of them resorts to more deadly measures.
Liar
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Having lied to so many throughout the years, Micah is justifiably known by all as a compulsive liar, but when her boyfriend suddenly dies, truth and fiction are blurred in entirely new ways and Micah must come to terms with the damage she has done through the complex web of deceit she has woven.
Having lied to so many throughout the years, Micah is justifiably known by all as a compulsive liar, but when her boyfriend suddenly dies, truth and fiction are blurred in entirely new ways and Micah must come to terms with the damage she has done through the complex web of deceit she has woven.
Parachutes
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A teen from a privileged Asian family navigates culture shock, unexpected freedom and a new relationship while attending school in California and renting a room from the family of an Ivy League hopeful whose debate coach has undermined her plans.
A teen from a privileged Asian family navigates culture shock, unexpected freedom and a new relationship while attending school in California and renting a room from the family of an Ivy League hopeful whose debate coach has undermined her plans.
Very bad people
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Sixteen-year-old Calliope Bolan joins a powerful secret society at her new boarding school, hoping to find answers about her mother's death, but she becomes involved in a dangerous campaign for revenge that threatens her new friendships.
Sixteen-year-old Calliope Bolan joins a powerful secret society at her new boarding school, hoping to find answers about her mother's death, but she becomes involved in a dangerous campaign for revenge that threatens her new friendships.