Still reeling from We Were Liars? Here's what to read next!
Back in the summer of 2014, over a decade ago, I stumbled upon a book that would shape my high school reading life: We Were Liars, by E. Lockhart. It had everything my 16-year-old self was looking for - mystery, summer romance, coming-of-age drama and an ending so unforgettable, I still remember exactly where I was when I finished it. With its dream-like setting, lyrical writing and twist that left me speechless, We Were Liars quickly became a personal classic. It’s the only book I’ve made a tradition of re-reading every summer. I even visited Martha’s Vineyard because of it. So, when I found out that my favorite book was finally getting a screen adaptation, I was ecstatic. And now that the We Were Liars TV series has officially dropped…I’ve already binged it (and I bet your students have too). So what now? If your teen readers are asking, “What do I read after We Were Liars?” we’ve got you covered. Here are eight books that give us the same summery chills, secrets, and suspense.
So go ahead… add these to your Sora shelf. And if your students ask how any of them end? Just lie.
8 We Were Liars read-alikes
One of Us Is Lying by Karen McManus
A deadly mystery unravels in a high school detention room. Think The Breakfast Club meets Pretty Little Liars! One of Us Is Lying - Ebook |One of Us Is Lying - Audiobook
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
A high schooler reopens a closed murder case for a class project…and quickly realizes the truth was buried on purpose. A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder - Ebook |A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder - Audiobook
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
An ordinary girl inherits a billionaire’s fortune, IF she can solve the riddles he left behind. Twisty, high-stakes, and full of secrets. The Inheritance Games - Ebook |The Inheritance Games - Audiobook
Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson
Another personal favorite! This one follows a true crime-loving teen who investigates a decades-old mystery at an elite boarding school. Truly Devious - Ebook |
Little Monsters by Kara Thomas
A girl tries to fit into her new town, until one of her friends goes missing and suspicion creeps in from every corner. Little Monsters - Ebook |
Burn Our Bodies Down by Rory Power
Creepy family secrets and a haunting rural setting blend for a slow-burn, gothic summer mystery. Burn Our Bodies Down - Ebook |Burn Our Bodies Down - Audiobook
The Honeys by Ryan La Sala
A grief-stricken teen infiltrates an elite summer camp to uncover the truth about their sister’s death, and discovers a surreal, chilling world beneath the surface. The Honeys - Ebook |
They Wish They Were Us by Jessica Goodman
At a ritzy prep school, a secret society might be hiding the real story behind a student’s murder. They Wish They Were Us - Ebook |They Wish They Were Us - Audiobook
So go ahead… add these to your Sora shelf. And if your students ask how any of them end? Just lie.
Published Jun 23, 2025
Last Updated Jun 22, 2026
Nahomy Ortiz-Garcia
Nahomy Ortiz-Garcia is a social media specialist for OverDrive. When she’s not working, she’s most likely reading or creating bookish content for @NahomysLibrary. Nahomy’s current favorite book is Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker.