Before We Were Innocent

By Ella Berman,

Book cover of Before We Were Innocent

Book description

'This compulsive thriller reads like true crime and had me guessing until the very end.' Reese Witherspoon Three friends went on holiday. Only two came back. Ten years ago, after a sun-soaked summer in Greece, best friends Bess and Joni were cleared of any involvement in their friend Evangeline's death.…

When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep our lights on (or join the rebellion as a member).

Why read it?

1 author picked Before We Were Innocent as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

The past and the present constantly play against each other in this story about three adolescent best friends–only two of whom survive adulthood. I love Berman’s extremely honest portrayal of teenage girls who are as desperate to fit in as they are to stand out.

This is also an extremely well-rendered and lived-in portrayal of a trio of friends with a very different dynamic than a duo.

From Maggie's list on complex female friendships.

Want books like Before We Were Innocent?

Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Before We Were Innocent.

Browse books like Before We Were Innocent

Book cover of Sula
Book cover of Big Little Lies
Book cover of The Writing Retreat

Share your top 3 reads of 2024!

And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.

1,546

readers submitted
so far, will you?

5 book lists we think you will like!

Interested in murder, murder mystery, and secrets?

Murder 1,077 books
Murder Mystery 567 books
Secrets 276 books