We Were Liars / e. lockhart / 227 pages / 8 Maids a Milking December Challenge

Loved, loved, loved the writing style and format of this book.  From graphic, descriptive language to cleverly written, interspersed fairy tales, this book is truly notable, and surprising, and shocking.  This story of the Sinclair family and their summers on their private island, Beechwood, is truly memorable and insightful