{"product_id":"9781250309198","title":"To Be Honest","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eTo Be Honest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Maggie Ann Martin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe author of \u003ci\u003eThe Big F\u003c\/i\u003e is back with another snappy, utterly relatable contemporary young adult novel about loving yourself and forging your own path, perfect for fans of Julie Murphy and Jennifer Niven.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSavannah is dreading being home alone with her overbearing mother after her big sister—and best friend—goes off to college. But if she can just get through senior year, she'll be able to escape to college, too. What she doesn't count on is that her mother's obsession with weight has only grown deeper since her appearance on an extreme weight-loss show\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eand now Savvy's mom is pressuring her even harder to be constantly mindful of what she eats. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetween her mom's diet-helicoptering, missing her sister, and worrying about her collegiate future, Savvy has enough to worry about. And then she meets George, the cute new kid at school who has insecurities of his own. As Savvy and George grow closer, they help each other discover how to live in the moment and enjoy the here and now before it disappears.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTo Be Honest\u003c\/i\u003e is another sharp, witty novel from Maggie Ann Martin, about a spunky heroine who is dealing with very real issues—body image, parental pressure, loneliness, first love, and finding your way—with heart and humor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eTo Be Honest\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Savvy’s story is a welcome one in today’s YA market and will help spread a much-needed message to teens about\u003cb\u003e parental mental health issues and the potential dangers of diet culture\u003c\/b\u003e. A first purchase for libraries serving adolescents.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This summer read tackles difficult subjects—\u003cb\u003eanxiety and mental health, eating disorders, and more\u003c\/b\u003e—while still keeping it \u003cb\u003ea light and fun story about all kinds of love\u003c\/b\u003e: parental, sibling, friendship, romantic, and most importantly, loving yourself.\" —\u003ci\u003eBustle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eTo Be Honest\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"I cannot tell you how incredibly refreshing this is! I love that the book, itself, is not obsessed with its plus-size main character. \u003cb\u003eMaggie Ann Martin actually allows us to look past Savvy's weight into other aspects of her life, and it's a shame that books like this are so few and far between\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eNPR\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTo Be Honest\u003c\/i\u003e by Maggie Ann Martin took my emotions on a joyride and didn’t let them off until the very end\u003c\/b\u003e. More and more Young Adult novels are featuring serious themes even though it’s not the focus of the book and I absolutely love it. If this story sounds like your cup of tea, I highly recommend picking it up.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Young Folks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThis is a super sweet novel that’s surprisingly lighthearted\u003c\/b\u003e despite some of the pretty serious issues dealt with throughout (\u003cb\u003eeating disorders, living with anxiety, complicated family dynamics\u003c\/b\u003e, etc.). . .Savvy is unerringly body positive (with some occasional moments of insecurity, just like anyone).\" —\u003ci\u003eBook Riot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eTo Be Honest\u003c\/i\u003e breaks down the ways criticism masked as concern can be so harmful to young women. And it’s \u003cb\u003ean empowering reminder to love our bodies, regardless of siz\u003c\/b\u003ee.\" —\u003ci\u003eHelloGiggles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eUnapologetically promotes healthy body image and love for oneself\u003c\/b\u003e. Savvy and her mother provide the reader with diametrically opposed perspectives concerning the psychological impact of body shaming: Savvy possesses a strong, positive image while her mother derives self-worth from a scale. . .\u003cb\u003eEducators and librarians seeking literature that resonates with female readers who struggle with body image will want to add this novel to their shelves\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"To be honest. . . we loved the latest novel by Maggie Ann Martin! . . .With her [Savannah], \u003cb\u003eMartin has created a beautifully rendered portrait of a high school senior\u003c\/b\u003e. She feels real and interesting, and like someone who you’d definitely want to drive around blasting Eminem with, if only because that’s her favorite past time!\" —\u003ci\u003eHypable\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A refreshing YA contemporary novel that wrestles with \u003cb\u003eself-love, anxiety, and family\u003c\/b\u003e. . . I would imagine people who loved \u003ci\u003eLeah on the Offbeat\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Upside of Unrequited\u003c\/i\u003e, or \u003ci\u003eTurtles All the Way Down\u003c\/i\u003e will also love this novel.\" —\u003ci\u003eBetter Books and Other Things\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I freaking adore this book! \u003ci\u003eTo Be Honest\u003c\/i\u003e is \u003cb\u003ethe most honest young adult contemporary novel I have read\u003c\/b\u003e in a while. . .this book is worth every penny.\" —\u003ci\u003eIt's A Book Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book was \u003cb\u003eimpossible to put down\u003c\/b\u003e from the moment I started reading, and I flew through it so quickly that I could honestly read it again. . . I'm so thankful to Maggie Ann Martin for writing this fantastic book and to Swoon Reads for publishing it!\" —\u003ci\u003eMy Endless Shelf\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eTo Be Honest\u003c\/i\u003e had me laughing and I even shed a few tears. Savannah is such \u003cb\u003ea smart and strong character who is doing her best to love her body\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eThe Book Dutchesses\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eTo Be Honest\u003c\/i\u003e has to be \u003cb\u003eone of the most \u003ci\u003ehonest\u003c\/i\u003e reads\u003c\/b\u003e out there today!\" —\u003ci\u003eBookish Wisps\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Big F\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Martin’s first book is \u003cb\u003enothing short of amazing\u003c\/b\u003e! You’ll laugh, cry and scream with every page as you follow Danielle and her realistic yet zany post–high-school antics. . . . \u003ci\u003eThe Big F\u003c\/i\u003e deserves an A-plus for being the quirkiest, most fun-loving read of 2017 so far!\" —\u003ci\u003eRT Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A debut novel sure to resonate with high schoolers who eagerly anticipate graduation and the start of college. . . . \u003cb\u003eDanielle is a savvy, likable character with whom teens will easily identify\u003c\/b\u003e. . . . Romance fans will enjoy this fast-paced story that features an interesting set of characters and satisfying conclusion.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Danielle is a likeable character who tries to do the right thing. Readers will have confidence in her even when she sometimes lacks self-assurance. . . . \u003cb\u003eAn easy, enjoyable read\u003c\/b\u003e.\" —\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"'\u003ci\u003eWhen life gives you lemons, make lemonade.\u003c\/i\u003e' I’m pretty sure that that quote epitomizes \u003ci\u003eThe Big F\u003c\/i\u003e. . . . \u003cb\u003eFun, cute, and totally relatable.\u003c\/b\u003e\" —\u003ci\u003eBook Allure\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong-listed NPR Best Book of the Year (2018)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250309198\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40708901175502,"sku":"9781250309198","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_4df53aee-6713-4db4-a5a5-17759a604ec6.jpg?v=1640667004","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250309198","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}