The Truth Project
The Truth Project by Dante Medema, published by HarperCollins Publishers on February 22, 2022, is a contemporary young adult novel that delves into themes of identity and family. This edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English. The story follows seventeen-year-old Cordelia Koenig, who embarks on a seemingly straightforward senior project tracing her ancestry. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when her DNA results reveal that her father is not who she believed him to be, leading her to question everything she knows about her family and herself.
Readers will find that The Truth Project is told through a unique format that includes poems, text messages, and emails, enhancing the emotional depth of Cordelia’s journey. As she grapples with the fallout of her discovery, the narrative explores the complexities of adoption, the search for self, and the meaning of truth within familial relationships. This book addresses significant topics such as coming of age and the impact of secrets, making it a relatable read for those navigating their own identities.
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“A heart-wrenching quest for identity every YA reader will relate to, and a deep dive into the meaning of family.” –Ellen Hopkins, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Debut author Dante Medema explores the emotional fallout after a teenage girl discovers she is the product of an affair. Told through a series of poems, text messages, and emails, this contemporary YA is perfect for fans of Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin.
Seventeen-year-old Cordelia Koenig intended to breeze through her senior project. While her peers stressed, Cordelia planned to use the same trace-your-roots genealogy idea her older sister used years prior. And getting partnered with her longtime crush, Kodiak Jones, is icing on the cake. All she needs to do is mail in her DNA sample, write about her ancestry results, and get that easy A.
But when Cordelia’s GeneQuest results reveal that her father is not the person she thought he was, but a stranger who lives thousands of miles away, her entire world shatters. Now she isn’t sure of anything–not the mother who lied, the man she calls Dad, or the girl staring back at her in the mirror.
If your life began with a lie, how can you ever be sure of what’s true
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