All the Truth That's in Me by Julie Berry
I heard this book was good, so I was really trying to get it before we got out for Spring Break. Let me just say this: the cover and the description are a bit misleading. Not in a bad way though. The cover would have you believe that this is a modern story, but it isn't.
Judith is our protagonist. She and another girl from their town go missing. The other girl is found dead a few days after going missing. Judith returns home after two years, with half of her tongue missing. This makes her something of a pariah. Even her mother wants nothing to do with her.
For as long as Judith can remember, she has been in love with her neighbor, Lucas. His father died when they were younger, or so everyone thought. When the town comes under attack, Judith finds Lucas' father to help, and this time, he really dies. Unfortunately, he is linked to the girls' disappearance, and this begins to cause trouble in town for Lucas.
Judith has a secret that she must tell to save the people she loves. Can she do it?
This book has a different format than most books. It is written in sections, and within each section are chapters. The chapters are very short and journal-like. It jumps around sometimes. Once you get used to this, it isn't much of a problem. It's a good read, and I was pleased with the ending.
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