The Trouble with Secrets

I am so thankful for this book. Growing up a book like this wasn’t an option for me, so being able to read this book as an adult was the most therapeutic and lovely experience. Becky is a great protagonist and getting to experience so many different highs and lows was fascinating. The author does a......more

This book was surprisingly tragic despite the cutesy cover and somewhat vague description of a coming-of-age story that tackles aspects of grief. I did enjoy the book as I was reading it but found myself hesitant to pick it up and settle into it once I reached about the midway point of the book. Nao......more

Twelve-year-old Becky would give anything to go back to how it was before. Before secrets were shared and promises given. Before choices were made, and doing the right thing became so wrong. One of the first things Becky has known since she was little is the importance of a promise. Her dad, who is......more

This book is a treasure. This book is by turns funny, heartwarming, sad, and sweet but ultimately its a tale of love, hope, and family. While Rebecca and her family Jewish and her father a rabbi, this book is a classic coming-of-age story that would appeal to all readers. The themes are universal. I......more

Despite reading the synopsis, I was unprepared for how sad this book would be. This is a story about the consequences of keeping secrets, whether they are mostly harmless, like forging your parents' signature so you can audition for all-county band, to the more serious, like hiding a relationship th......more