Publication:
September
26, 2013
Publisher:
Viking
Juvenile
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Four years ago, Judith and her
best friend disappeared from their small town of Roswell Station. Two years
ago, only Judith returned, permanently mutilated, reviled and ignored by
those who were once her friends and family. Unable to speak, Judith lives
like a ghost in her own home, silently pouring out her thoughts to the boy
who’s owned her heart as long as she can remember—even if he doesn’t know
it—her childhood friend, Lucas. But when Roswell Station is attacked,
long-buried secrets come to light, and Judith is forced to choose: continue
to live in silence, or recover her voice, even if it means changing her
world, and the lives around her, forever. This startlingly original novel
will shock and disturb you; it will fill you with Judith’s passion and
longing; and its mysteries will keep you feverishly turning the pages until
the very last.
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For some reason I just assumed that this story was set in
a modern world, but instead it had a period setting.
Judith disappears along with her best friend four years
ago. After two years it is only Judith who returns to her pilgrim town of
Roswell Station.
I easily sympathized with Judith. It’s bad enough that
returns home without her best friend, but she isn’t able to speak because her tongue
was cut off. The community where she is
from is super strict and reserved. All of the residents, even her mom refuse to
give her the time of day. Her reputation is at stake and she cannot even defend
herself. She’s been dealt a very bad hand. But one light in her life is her close
friend Lucas. They have been friends all throughout their childhood. And she is
in love with him.
All
the Truth That’s in Me was such an fascinating story to get
into. The pace was a little slow at times, but I wanted to find out the mystery
surrounding the town and what happened to Judith and her best friend. I liked how strong of a character Judith was.
She did not want to give up and stay a silent observer in her town. She wanted
to break the silence and find her voice.
“I don't believe in miracles, but if the need is great, a girl might make her own miracle. Even if that means enlisting the devil’s help.”
This book had an original and unique storyline that I would
recommend to readers who enjoy YA fiction, especially those with a period
setting.
RATING: 4 OUT OF 5.
**I received this book on behalf of the Publisher in exchange for
nothing but my honest opinion. Thank you**
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