The Truth about Alice by Jennifer Mathieu

The Truth about Alice

by Jennifer Mathieu

From the author of Moxie, soon to be a major Netflix production

Fans of THIRTEEN REASONS WHY will love this powerful book about stereotypes, secrets and standing up for gender equality, from the author of Zoella Book Club book MOXIE.

There are all sorts of rumours about Alice Franklin. And after star quarterback Brandon Fitzsimmons dies in a car accident, the rumours start to spiral out of control blaming Alice for Brandon's death.

In this remarkable novel, four Healy High students - the party girl, the car accident survivor, the ex best friend and the boy next door - tell all they know.

But exactly what is the truth about Alice? In the end there's only one person to ask: Alice herself.

Zoella on Moxie: 'I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH ... a really empowering book that I wish I had read when I was younger.'

'Should be required reading for anyone in high school' Bustle

Reviewed by A Darker Shade of Rosie on

3 of 5 stars

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Thank you NetGalley for lending me a copy of this book in exchange for a review!

LIKED: The Truth About Alice shows just how out of control rumors can get, and how bad rejection can feel. It's told in the point-of-views of four people who are not Alice. Luckily, the author did a pretty good job of helping me distinguish between all four personalities so that it was pretty hard to get confused. • I think this book gives out a pretty good message. Rumors are hurtful and can do serious damage to a person's life. Before you start a rumor, think about the consequences. Maybe get the facts first if you're not sure, or just don't say anything at all!

DISLIKED: While I enjoyed The Truth About Alice, and I didn't necessarily mind the change in perspectives every chapter, it didn't WOW me like I'd hoped. It was a nice quick read that intrigued me, and I liked the conclusion at the end, but it wasn't fireworks for me.

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