The Best Liars in Riverview

‘A vital story of friendship, adventure and finding yourself. This stunning book deserves to be read by anyone who is figuring out who they are and where they belong.’ * Alison Evans *
‘The Best Liars in Riverview is a lyrically told tale about friendship, found family, belonging and hope. Thompson has crafted a gorgeous debut that will fill an important place on LGBTQ+ shelves, and Aubrey is a character that will stay with me for a long time.’ * Nicole Melleby *
‘A beautifully written, nuanced exploration of identity, The Best Liars in Riverview is heartbreaking at times in the truths it reveals about growing up and feeling different in a rural community. It also offers so much comfort and hope. Thompson’s debut is a lyrical, wonderfully queer story that will forever hold a special place in my heart.’ * A. J. Sass *
‘Tender and bold all at once, Thompson’s breathtaking debut about found family and identity will infuse readers hope and courage. A luminous read.’ * Ashley Herring Blake *
‘A beautiful adventure about friendship, identity and the ways in which we see ourselves and others. Full of action from the very beginning, The Best Liars in Riverview kept me on the edge of my seat for the whole read.’ * Nevo Zisin *
‘The Best Liars in Riverview is a beautiful and heartwarming exploration of self-discovery. Lin Thompson writes with love and respect for their readers, and I’m excited for the young people who will have the chance to read their story. A stunning and potentially life-changing, life-saving debut.’ * Kacen Callender *
‘Don’t let the title fool you. Achingly honest and deeply moving, The Best Liars in Riverview empowers readers to seek their own truth—and live it.’ * Lisa Jenn Bigelow *
‘A dazzlingly atmospheric debut about truth-telling made possible through found family and self-discovery. Lin Thompson writes with heartfelt incisiveness about the pain of alienation, the preciousness of friendship, and the empowerment that comes through being seen and believed. Aubrey left an indelible mark on my heart, and their riveting story will encourage young readers everywhere to “say something” when the time is right.’ * Kathryn Ormsbee *
‘The Best Liars in Riverview is an incredible debut. I loved spending time with Aubrey and would have followed them anywhere.’ * Erin Entrada Kelly *
‘Sensitively written…This heartfelt story shows rather than tells how friendship can lead to understanding.’ * Publishers Weekly *
‘Thompson shows each character’s struggles to be unique and important…A gentle and genuine coming-out story.’ * Kirkus Reviews *
‘A heartfelt coming-of-age journey…Strongly recommended for any reader who enjoys a story powered by the bonds of friendship.’ * Booklist (starred review) *
‘With mystery and adventure, and heart…Good for fans of Melissa (previously titled George) by Alex Gino.’ * ReadPlus *
‘The Best Liars in Riverview has a diverse range of characters dealing with varying social situations.’ * Magpies *

Lin Thompson (they/them) grew up playing pretend games in the backyard and basement of their home in Kentucky. Now they get to write pretend stories in the backyard and basement of their home in Iowa, where they live with their wife and cat. Lin is a Lambda Literary Fellow of 2018, and The Best Liars in Riverview is their debut novel.

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