We Were Liars

Some · 2/5

The climax involves a tragic fire and death, revealed retrospectively; no graphic depiction but central to the plot.

Mild · 1/5

Occasional profanity and crude language typical of YA.

Some · 2/5

References to teen sexual activity and kissing; not explicit but present.

Strong · 4/5

Heavy focus on trauma, grief, guilt, mental health issues, family dysfunction, and a dark twist involving a death the protagonist caused; themes of self-harm through memory suppression and psychological breakdown.

Mild · 1/5

Alcohol use and mentions of drug use by teen characters.