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I loved the way their story developed, but have to admit that I kept waiting for everything to fall apart as soon as the truth was revealed! So the tension level got pretty high, especially during some of the hijinks and close calls. Overall, I was definitely surprised this book! It reminded me of home which was nice and the characters were all pretty believable. Even though I wouldn’t say this book had that much depth to it, I still had fun reading a clean and pleasantly predictable YA romance.
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Thus, a wonderful entertaining, suspenseful, compelling read; tense and intriguing, without ripping my guts out. This book was often right on the edge of cute but cheesy. There were plenty of "awwww" moments, but they were equally matched by the cheesy moments. It also took awhile to get used to Hubbard's writing style, so at first, the writing came off as being a bit simplistic. Once I got used to it, though, I enjoyed it! Her writing has this rawness to it that makes the story feel more authentic, more like a teenager is actually telling/showing it. Her pragmatic approach to life, and Hubbard's subtle nudge toward the idea that Holly needs to focus on herself first and foremost, is a nice change from a stereotypical fluffy romance, and a great reminder to readers that it's their own futures that are important. Everything But the Truth is a companion novel in an adorable series, entitled If Only. I’ve really been enjoying this series, and I was looking forward to reading this one after enjoying Mandy’s first book in the If Only Series, Fool Me Twice, which I read last year.It's hard not to put yourself in Rachel's position, wondering how you yourself would come to terms with the discoveries she's making, but it sure makes for a compelling read. One thing that was understandable about Holly though were her insecurities about her best friend, Alex and her relationship with Rena. It was relatable the way Holly was scared that Alex was replacing her with Rena but then again, I also had my suspicions that there was something more to it. AND I WAS RIGHT!!!I'm trying not give the details away so not to spoil anything. Something about the way she writes, the way she explains things. Something about the details, just enough, nothing wasted. Her writing is also so... human. No character is 100% good or 100% bad.
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It's a small thing, but it hasn't been that long since the debate on whitewashing in YA, so I absolutely appreciate this step forward.
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The title of the book for me is really fascinating. That and the cover and bio really caught my attention. I know why it has such a big score on here. The title however is intriguing in itself. Is it always important to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth? Or is there again a line where telling the truth can be far more harmful then a little white lie?
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