We Were Liars by E. Lockhart has a prequel novella called Family of Liars. The affluent and dysfunctional Sinclair family is followed as they assemble on their private island for the summer in this narrative. The novella explores the secrets, lies, and deceptions that characterize the Sinclair's' relationships with one another and the outside world from Candace's perspective, the family's ambitious and crafty matriarch. A horrific catastrophe that foreshadows the events of We Were Liars occurs as tensions escalate as family members vie for dominance and control. A compelling and thrilling story about luxury, greed, and the worst aspects of family dynamics is found in Family of Liars.