The Truth About Us by Janet Gurtler

Happy Holidays fellow readers! While healing and resting on medical leave.. I had the chance to read a teen book that was not the average high school romance novel. Gurtler's, The Truth About Us follows a teen named Jess who gets caught up having too much fun ( sunbathing topless and drinking. Yikes!) and is punished by having to help out at a homeless soup kitchen. Much to her surprise, a cute boy from the other side of the tracks, Flynn frequents the facility but not as a volunteer. Since everyone views Jess as a spoiled little rich girl... its no wonder she is misunderstood and told to stay away from Flynn. Jess however, has not had an easy life herself and must find her way through to what she wants most. This book is not all cookies and cream... which I loved! The characters really have to prove themselves and find their truth. Teen readers are sure to enjoy it.