To Be Honest
To Be Honest by Maggie Ann Martin is a contemporary young adult novel published by Square Fish on August 20, 2019. This reprint edition spans 320 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Savannah, who is navigating her senior year while dealing with her overbearing mother and the pressures of body image exacerbated by her mother’s recent appearance on an extreme weight-loss show. As Savannah grapples with her feelings of loneliness and the impending transition to college, she encounters George, a new student with his own insecurities.
Readers will find a relatable exploration of social themes, including eating disorders and parental pressure, as Savannah learns to embrace herself and her journey. The narrative delves into the complexities of first love, family dynamics, and the importance of self-acceptance. Through humor and heart, To Be Honest addresses significant issues while maintaining a light tone, making it a thoughtful addition to the young adult fiction genre.
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The author of The Big F is back with another snappy, utterly relatable contemporary young adult novel about loving yourself and forging your own path, perfect for fans of Julie Murphy and Jennifer Niven.
Savannah is dreading being home alone with her overbearing mother after her big sister—and best friend—goes off to college. But if she can just get through senior year, she’ll be able to escape to college, too. What she doesn’t count on is that her mother’s obsession with weight has only grown deeper since her appearance on an extreme weight-loss show, and now Savvy’s mom is pressuring her even harder to be constantly mindful of what she eats.
Between her mom’s diet-helicoptering, missing her sister, and worrying about her collegiate future, Savvy has enough to worry about. And then she meets George, the cute new kid at school who has insecurities of his own. As Savvy and George grow closer, they help each other discover how to live in the moment and enjoy the here and now before it disappears.
To Be Honest is another sharp, witty novel from Maggie Ann Martin, about a spunky heroine who is dealing with very real issues—body image, parental pressure, loneliness, first love, and finding your way—with heart and humor.
Praise for To Be Honest:
“Savvy’s story is a welcome one in today’s YA market and will help spread a much-needed message to teens about parental mental health issues and the potential dangers of diet culture. A first purchase for libraries serving adolescents.” —School Library Journal, starred review
“This summer read tackles difficult subjects—anxiety and mental health, eating disorders, and more—while still keeping it a light and fun story about all kinds of love: parental, sibling, friendship, romantic, and most importantly, loving yourself.” —Bustle
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