In case you didn’t know, E. Lockhart has already announced her upcoming book, which is the sequel to her bestselling novel, We Were Liars!
It’s been eleven years since the first book was released, which went on to become a TikTok sensation and is much loved by readers worldwide. This YA psychological thriller is so popular that it also received a TV adaptation, which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
The sequel to We Were Liars, which is titled “We Fell Apart,” is scheduled to be released this year! Technically, the upcoming book is the third in the series because the author released Family of Liars, a prequel to the first book, in 2022.
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What exactly makes the author’s books so good? And why can’t readers stop reading her novels? The reason is that E. Lockhart has a way of sneaking up on you. You pick up one of her books thinking it’ll be a breezy read, and then suddenly you’re spiraling through unreliable narrators, fractured friendships, and emotional gut punches you didn’t see coming.
That was the case with We Were Liars, her breakout psychological YA novel that has lived on TikTok, book clubs, and countless annotated high school library copies since its release. If you’ve read it, you probably remember exactly where you were when you hit that twist.
Then came Family of Liars, the prequel no one knew they needed until they had it. Set a generation earlier, the book peels back the curtain on the Sinclair family’s glossy, crumbling legacy. It didn’t just flesh out the tragic mythology of We Were Liars—it made everything feel even more haunted.
With the imminent release of her upcoming book, you can expect the same thing from the author. Frankly, you can’t expect to know what E. Lockhart will write about in her next book because she’s just that good at hitting you with a twist you’ve never foreseen. And I hope that We Fell Apart doesn’t just fall apart when it comes to storytelling and sticks its landing so that no reader can predict what will happen!
So, when will the book come out? What will be its plot? That’s what this article is all about. Let’s look at the release date for We Fell Apart and what to expect from it!
E. Lockhart’s We Fell Apart – Release Date:
If you are a fan of the author, there’s good news for you. The upcoming book is only a few months away, so you won’t have to wait much longer.
We Fell Apart is scheduled to be released on November 4, 2025, and the pre-orders for the book have already begun!
The title alone feels like a warning—cryptic and emotional in just three words, like something scribbled in a teenage diary you were never meant to find. And that’s precisely what makes it so exciting.
What is the Plot of the We Fell Apart book?
We know when the book is coming out, but what about the plot? The official synopsis for the book has been revealed, and it makes one thing very clear—it’s not another Sinclair family installment.
Instead, E. Lockhart is charting new territory with a fresh cast and a different kind of mystery. However, we can expect more of her signature narrative sleight-of-hand and emotional intensity.
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In a statement, the author said, “This new book offers new characters, new family tragedies, and a huge new love story, while opening up the world I built in the first two books.” Fueling further excitement, she added, “I hope my readers will be completely wrecked.”
Here’s the official synopsis of “We Fell Apart:”
The invitation arrives out of the blue.
In it, Matilda discovers a father she’s never met. Kingsley Cello is a visionary, a reclusive artist. And when he asks her to spend the summer at his seaside home, Hidden Beach, Matilda expects to find a part of herself she’s never fully understood.
Instead, she finds Meer, her long-lost, openhearted brother; Brock, a former child star battling demons; and brooding, wild Tatum, who just wants her to leave their crumbling sanctuary.
With Kingsley nowhere to be seen, Matilda must delve into the twisted heart of Hidden Beach to uncover the answers she’s desperately craving. But secrets run thicker than blood, and blood runs like seawater.
And everyone here is lying.
All the Books in the We Were Liars Series:
| No.: | Book Name: | Release Date: |
| 0. | Family of Liars (Prequel) | May 2022 |
| 1. | We Were Liars | May 2014 |
| 2. | We Fell Apart | November 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Is We Fell Apart connected to We Were Liars or Family of Liars?
No. Unlike Family of Liars, which was a prequel to We Were Liars, We Fell Apart is a standalone novel. It introduces a new cast of characters and a fresh setting, though we can probably expect Lockhart’s signature emotional depth and twists.
What genre is We Fell Apart?
It falls under the young adult psychological drama category—similar in tone and style to Lockhart’s previous works, emphasizing emotion, relationships, and mystery.
Can I read We Fell Apart without reading her other books?
Absolutely. We Fell Apart is a standalone, so no prior reading is required—but I highly recommend you read the author’s We Were Liars and Family of Liars.
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