If I'm Being Honest

By Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka

Book Overview

Mean Girls meets The Taming of the Shrew in this romantic follow-up to Always Never Yours

Cameron Bright's reputation can be summed up in one word: b*tch. It's no surprise she's queen bee at her private L.A. high school--she's beautiful, talented, and notorious for her brutal honesty. But when she slips up in front of her crush, Andrew, any affection he may have had for her quickly fades. To win him over, Cameron resolves to "tame" herself, much like Shakespeare's infamous shrew, Katherine. If she makes amends with everyone she's ever wronged, Andrew will have to take notice. Thus, Cameron begins her apology tour 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 actually enjoys hanging out with Brendan; he appreciates her honesty in a way Andrew never did, and she's left wondering: maybe you shouldn't have to compromise who you are for the kind of love you deserve.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451481097
• ISBN13: 9780451481092
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.8" x 8.1"
• 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💛✨.