We were Liars

About Author

E. Lockhart (born Emily Jenkins) is an award-winning author of young adult fiction renowned for her psychological depth, literary craftsmanship, and exploration of privilege and trauma. Her breakthrough novel 'We Were Liars' became a modern classic with its shocking twist ending and lyrical, unreliable narration, spending over a year on the New York Times bestseller list. Lockhart's background in Shakespearean studies often informs her work, particularly in 'Genuine Fraud,' which plays with literary tropes and narrative structure. Beyond thrillers, she has written the popular 'Ruby Oliver' series and contributed to numerous anthologies while maintaining a separate career writing children's books under her real name. Her writing is celebrated for its sophisticated prose, complex female protagonists, and ability to tackle weighty themes like mental illness, class, and identity within compelling, accessible narratives for teen readers.