We Fell Apart
A We Were Liars Novel
Readers rate it 3.6 (10 on Hardcover)
321 pages · Released Nov 4, 2025 · Random House
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We Fell Apart is a dark, atmospheric mystery aimed at older teens that explores family trauma, secrets, and emotional damage. While it doesn't contain graphic violence, the subject matter—animal cruelty, abuse, drug use, and dementia—is heavy and psychologically disturbing. The book rewards curiosity and persistence in unraveling truth, but offers limited hope or redemption, making it best suited for mature readers comfortable with morally complex, troubled characters and unresolved emotional weight.
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • #1 New York Times bestselling author E. Lockhart returns to the world of her TikTok sensation We Were Liars with all her signature beachy gothic atmosphere, family intrigue, and high-stakes romance. This gorgeous edition of We Fell Apart will feature stunning sprayed edges, unique printed endpaper... NATIONAL BESTSELLER • #1 New York Times bestselling author E. Lockhart returns to the world of her TikTok sensation We Were Liars with all her signature beachy gothic atmosphere, family intrigue, and high-stakes romance. This gorgeous edition of We Fell Apart will feature stunning sprayed edges, unique printed endpapers, and an exclusive foil-stamped case! “Compulsively readable to the very last page.” —Jennifer Lynn Barnes, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games The invitation arrives out of the blue. In it, Matilda discovers a father she’s never met. Kingsley Cello is a visionary, a reclusive artist. And when he asks her to spend the summer at his seaside home, Hidden Beach, Matilda expects to find a part of herself she’s never fully understood. Instead, she finds Meer, her long-lost, openhearted brother; Brock, a former child star battling demons; and brooding, wild Tatum, who just wants her to leave their crumbling sanctuary. With Kingsley nowhere to be seen, Matilda must delve into the twisted heart of Hidden Beach to uncover the answers she’s desperately craving. But secrets run thicker than blood, and blood runs like seawater. And everyone here is lying. Don’t miss any of the We Were Liars novels WE WERE LIARS • FAMILY OF LIARS • WE FELL APART
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- Young Adult Fiction
- Plot driven
- Strong Character Development
- Unloveable Characters
- Diverse Characters
- tense
- dark
- mysterious
- sad
- Young Adult
- Animal cruelty
- animal death
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ISBN 9780593899168 · Random House