Review Quotes:

"Captivating. Themes of honesty and integrity permeate an intelligently wrought narrative filled with unforeseen twists." - Publishers Weekly, starred review

"In her YA debut, LaRocca weaves a gripping narrative with sharply etched characters, a tightly written plot, and emotional highs and lows. A sweeping, heartfelt read that celebrates the power of truth." - Kirkus Reviews

"Emphasizes the importance of the truth and knowing yourself. Inspiring." - School Library Journal

Review Citations:

• Publishers Weekly 05/18/2026 (EAN 9780063296879, Hardcover) - *Starred Review
• School Library Journal 06/01/2026 pg. 96 (EAN 9780063296879, Hardcover)
• Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2026 (EAN 9780063296879, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:Larocca, Rajani

Rajani LaRocca was born in India, raised in Kentucky, and now lives in Massachusetts, where she practices medicine and writes award-winning books for young readers, including the Newbery Honor-winning novel in verse, Red, White, and Whole. She's always been an omnivorous reader, and now she is an omnivorous writer of novels and picture books, fiction and nonfiction, in prose and poetry. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School, she lives outside Boston with her family. Visit her at rajanilarocca.com.