The Liars by Jennifer Mathieu

The Liars

Jennifer Mathieu

336 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical young adult mysterious reflective slow-paced
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It's the summer of 1986. Joaquin and Elena, two teenage siblings live in a toxic environment with their alcoholic mother on an island off the Texas Gulf Coast. Elena falls for a new boy who has just arrived from California. Joaquin must wrestle wi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 221 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
reflective 55%
tense 55%
sad 44%
mysterious 33%
challenging 22%
hopeful 22%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
funny 11%
informative 11%
lighthearted 11%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.24

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