Savana Caruso and Jesse Melo have known each other since they were kids, so when Jesse texts Savana in the middle of the night and asks her to meet him at Cray's Warehouse, she doesn't hesitate. But before Savana can find Jesse, she bears witness to a horrifying murder, standing helpless on the ground as a mysterious figure is pushed out of the fourth floor of the warehouse.
Six teens were there that night, and five of them are now potential suspects. With the police circling, Savana knows what will happen if the wrong person is charged, particularly once she starts getting threatening anonymous text messages.
As she attempts to uncover the truth, Savana learns that everyone is keeping secrets--and someone is willing to do whatever it takes to keep those secrets from coming to light.
"A one-sitting read for teens who love a whodunit." --Kirkus Reviews
Praise for This Is Why We Lie
"Starts with a shock and keeps you guessing to the end. Moody, atmospheric, and swirling with secrets, you won't know who to trust the entire time--and you'll cling to every word of Lepore's gorgeous writing."--Diana Urban, author of All Your Twisted Secrets
"This fast-paced novel will keep teens guessing until the very end... Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying, this is highly recommended for thriller shelves."--School Library Journal