Publication Date: Aug 2018
Blurb:
Savannah is dreading being home alone with her overbearing mother after her sister goes off to college. But if she can just get through senior year, she’ll be able to escape to college, too. What she doesn’t count on is that her mother’s obsession with weight has only grown deeper since her appearance on an extreme weight-loss show, and now Savvy’s mom is pressuring her even harder to be constantly mindful of what she eats.
Between her mom’s diet-helicoptering, missing her sister, and worrying about her collegiate future, Savvy has enough to worry about. And then she meets George, the cute new kid at school who has insecurities of his own. As Savvy and George grow closer, they help each other discover how to live in the moment and enjoy the here and now before it disappears.
What To Expect:
To Be Honest is a realistic YA novel about a spunky heroine who is dealing with very real issues—body image, parental pressure, loneliness, first love, and finding your way. Readers can expect raw moments balanced by humor, wit, and closed door romance between two unlikely characters.
Content Warnings:
Language: Moderate – Though the novel isn’t saturated, there is occasional profanity throughout, including some strong language.
Sexual Content: Closed Door – Brief kissing, some innuendo, a girl refers to a teen boy as a “sex god.” The MC’s sister is openly homosexual.
Violence: None
Substance Use: Mild – Some teen drinking at a party and college students drinking in a dorm. Neither are shown in graphic detail.
Prejudices: None
Religious Themes: None
Other Topics: Heavy on mental illness, particularly eating disorders, and emotional abuse from a parent. Parental infidelity
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