Synopses & Reviews
A hard-hitting novel that breaks open the gritty world of teen relationship abuseSeventeen-year-old Becky Martin dreams of being a stand-up comic. She also craves the affection of a boyfriend. When attractive Kip, a rising star in the San Francisco comedy club scene, comes into Becky's life, she thinks she's found her soul mate. But she soon discovers that Kip has a dark side, and control and jealousy appear to be the price she must pay for his love. Will Becky find the strength and courage to get help?
In this powerful novel, Janet Tashjian tackles the difficult subject of teen relationship abuse from the viewpoints of both the victim and the perpetrator.
Review
"An expert at balancing the humorous with the bittersweet, Tashjian examines a deadly serious topic."--
The Horn Book Guide
About the Author
Janet Tashjian is the author of acclaimed books for young adults, including The Gospel According to Larry, Vote for Larry, Multiple Choice and My Life as a Book. Disney adapted Tru Confessions into a television movie starring Clara Bryant and Shia LaBeouf. Tashjian studied at the University of Rhode Island and Emerson College. She lives in Needham, Massachusetts, with her family.