Lies We Told This Summer

In **Lies We Told This Summer** by **Emily Barr**, a sharp YA murder mystery unfolds like a sun-soaked holiday gone wrong, blending true-crime obsession with a slow-burn romantic twist on the French Riviera.

Cat can’t believe her luck when she escapes Cornwall for a summer with wealthy family friends in France. The days are all glittering beaches and carefree parties—until she meets Henry, who feels out of step with the rest, and far harder to ignore. As their connection deepens, Cat realises Henry is carrying something heavy: unanswered questions around his mother’s death years earlier.

When Henry invites her to his secluded countryside mansion, Cat leans into her amateur-sleuth instincts, digging into past crimes and local secrets. The more she uncovers, the clearer it becomes that someone is determined to keep the truth buried.

Perfect for readers who love YA thriller fiction, secrets and lies, summer suspense, and romantic mysteries. Unpack the clues and see where the summer leads.