Review 12: Nothing but the Truth (and a Few White Lies)

Title: Nothing but the Truth (and a Few White Lies)

Author: Justina Headlley

Publisher: Little, Brown and Company

Rating: 9.5/10

"The Patty Ho Happy Camper Theorem

Given: Math camp is a done deal

Prove: It is the open door I'm supposed to run through this summer."

The Lowdown:

Patty Ho is half-Asian and half-American. She is quiet and tries to be the model daughter her controlling Tiawnese mother wants her to be. After a fortune teller tells her that a white dude is going to "involved" with her, her mother freaks out and ships her out to Stanford Math Camp. She thinks that things are at worst, but then the probabilities are WAY too good than she could've ever imagined.

The Good:

A. I really liked the narration, but I am not a fan of the main character.

B. Fresh voice in Asian-American books.

C. I loved the ending. If more people are proud of their heritage, then we are seriously moving forward as a race!

The Bad:

A. The main character. She has flaws, and the writing sometimes gets confusing.

The Consensus:

I really enjoyed this "side read." It was quick, sweet, and to the point. Pick it up today!