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10 Addictive Books for Fans of We Were Liars

If you devoured We Were Liars and crave more mind-bending mysteries with unreliable narrators and shocking twists, these 10 addictive reads will keep you up all night. From psychological thrillers to dark family dramas, each book delivers the same page-turning suspense and emotional punch that made E. Lockhart's novel impossible to put down.

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Captures the exact same thematic depth and pacing that made "We Were Liars" a masterpiece.

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One of Us Is Lying
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One of Us Is Lying

by Karen M. McManus

Five high school students walk into detention, but only four walk out alive. Everyone's a suspect in this addictive whodunit with plenty of shocking reveals.

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Sadie
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Sadie

by Courtney Summers

A missing girl, a dead sister, and a podcast that might hold the key to the truth. This dark thriller alternates between Sadie's quest for vengeance and a journalist's investigation.

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The Cheerleaders
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The Cheerleaders

by Kara Thomas

Five cheerleaders die in a series of suspicious "accidents" in a small town. Two years later, the sister of one victim is determined to uncover what really happened.

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People Like Us
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People Like Us

by Dana Mele

When a girl is found dead at an elite boarding school, a secret society of mean girls must confront their own dark secrets to clear their names.

The Female of the Species
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The Female of the Species

by Mindy McGinnis

Alex Craft knows how to kill someone. And she doesn't feel bad about it. This dark, unflinching novel explores the fine line between justice and revenge.

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The Leaving
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The Leaving

by Tara Altebrando

Eleven years after six kindergarteners go missing, five return with no memory of where they've been. A suspenseful mystery about the lasting impact of trauma and secrets.

Truly Devious
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Truly Devious

by Maureen Johnson

At an elite boarding school with a history of unsolved crimes, a true-crime enthusiast tries to solve a cold case and a present-day murder in this clever, twisty series opener.

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Dangerous Girls
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Dangerous Girls

by Abigail Haas

A spring break trip to Aruba turns into a nightmare when one of the friends is found brutally murdered. Told through interrogation transcripts and flashbacks, this gripping thriller will keep you guessing until the very end.

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