Trusting You and Other Lies

Nicole Williams

Trusting You and Other Lies, by Nicole Williams, is emotional, heart-wrenching, and a fun read. Phoenix, the main character, can't imagine anything worse than being shipped off to family summer camp. Her parents have been fighting for the past two years--do they seriously think being crammed in a cabin with Phoenix and her little brother, Harry, will make things better? On top of that, Phoenix is stuck training with Callum, the head counselor of the camp, who Phoenix finds cute, but a complete know-it-all. His cold attitude means he's impossible to figure out and even harder to rely on. But despite her better judgment, Phoenix and Callum become closer and closer together. And he's promising Phoenix a summer she'll never forget. Can she trust him? Or is it just another lie?

I loved Callum and getting into his back story and seeing how his life was. Phoenix had a lot of growth in the story, which was great. I loved the choice she made at the end. It showed just how much she had changed and grown. Nicole Williams does a great job writing YA stories with a lot of heart. Trusting You & Other Lies is one of those books that will leave you with a huge smile on your face. I recommend to lovers of sweet Young Adult books.

Grade Level:

- Suggested: 6th-8th

- Advanced: 6th

- Genre: Realistic-fiction

- Key Elements: Summer camp

- Possible Themes: Meet new people, don’t base everything off one experience

Overall Rating:4/5

Happy Reading!

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