If I'm Being Honest

By Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka

Book Overview

"This delightfully feminist rom-com has characters that feel like friends and will surely appeal to fans of Sarah Dessen."--Buzzfeed

Cameron Bright is gorgeous, popular, and--according to her classmates--a total b*tch. But when her crush, Andrew, catches a glimpse of her cruelty up close, it's enough to drive him away for good. To win him over, Cameron resolves to "tame" herself, like Shakespeare's shrew, Katherine. If she can make amends to those she's wronged, Andrew will have to take notice. Cameron's apology tour begins with Brendan, the guy whose social life she single-handedly destroyed. At first, Brendan isn't so quick to forgive, but slowly he warms to her when they connect over a computer game he's developing. To Cameron's amazement, she enjoys hanging out with Brendan, who views her honesty as an asset, and she wonders: maybe you don't have to compromise who you are for the kind of love you deserve.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451478665
• ISBN13: 9780451478665
• Release Date: February 2020
• Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 5.4" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

This intricately carved parable was truly remarkable and helped me learn we are all flawed, all want

This story parallels The Taming of the Shrew. Masterfully the author uses experiences in relationships to unravel human behavior, needs, and desires. To each complex problem there is a healthy resolution. I particularly appreciate the way she gently reassures readers that their feelings are normal: everyone deeply desires their parents approval, to be accepted and not rejected, to be known and not judged by their appearance, for their parents to be proud of them and not to have to earn love in order to feel worthy or good enough. The repercussion of these deep needs going unmet are explored and explained in a relatable way. This would be an excellent read 📖 for high school & college students. I cannot recommend it more highly. I loved this book with all my heart💛✨.