"We Were Liars" is a young-adult novel by E. Lockhart, first published in 2014. It centers on the wealthy Sinclair family and the tragic events during one summer involving the main character Cadence and her three cousins, who call themselves "the Liars." The novel explores themes of privilege, family secrets, and the consequences of mistakes.
In addition to the book, "We Were Liars" was adapted into a psychological thriller TV series that premiered on Amazon Prime Video on June 18, 2025. The series follows the story of Cadence Sinclair, who suffers from memory loss after an accident and seeks to uncover the truth about that summer on their private island.
