PositiveBooklistThis novel was written explicitly for fans of the original; parallels and spoilers abound. Readers will appreciate the climactic reveal which, while not quite as shocking as the twist in We Were Liars, goes far to explain the Sinclair sisters’ dynamics, and exposes a family of immense wealth and privilege crippled by greed, secrets, silence, and selfishness.
Ruta Sepetys
RaveBooklistSepetys...once again masterfully portrays a dark, forgotten corner of history ... Suspenseful twists continue to the very end, when Cristian’s betrayer is revealed. The back matter, too, is fascinating; it encompasses archival photographs, an author’s note, an extensive source list, and a description of the research process and several in-person interviews.