We Fell Apart – 4/5 ✩
We Fell Apart by E. Lockhart is a stunning addition to the world of We Were Liars. It follows Matilda, a teenager who’s never met her father. When an invitation to visit him arrives out of the blue, she jumps at the chance and jumps on a plane across the country. When she gets there, though, nothing is as she expected and her father’s not even there. Instead, she meets Meer, Brock, Tatum, and June, all of whom help and hinder her journey to discover her roots.
E. Lockhart is, hands down, one of the most talented writers. She writes with a simplicity I can only strive to achieve, yet, nothing about her writing is simple. Her work is detailed and multi-leveled, her characters original and filled with such a depth that they feel real on the page, as do their struggles.
As someone who loved We Were Liars or Family of Liars, I thought this was a beautiful addition to the Sinclair’s story. It was fun to explore new characters and step into their stories, but still see the connection to Beechwood Island. The tone of the novel is much like the two that came before it – mysterious and nostalgic and I was continuously grasping for more as I read. I also thought that the connection to Beechwood Island was wonderful. I wasn’t sure how the novels would tie together, but I think it was so well done.
Absolutely would recommend!
Thank you to Random House Children’s Books and NetGalley for the ARC!
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