A review by smalltownbookmom
No Filter and Other Lies by Crystal Maldonado

4.0

I really enjoyed this latest book by Crystal Maldonado. Her debut, Fat chance, Charlie Vega was one of my favorite YA reads last year and this newest did not disappoint! Kat Sanchez is a fat, bisexual Puerto Rican American teen who loves photography and volunteering at the animal shelter. Raised by her grandparents, she comes from a complicated, dysfunctional family. Her parents live in town too with her younger brother but she constantly feels left out and neglected. In an attempt to find validation and adoration, Kat becomes very invested in growing her social media accounts and gaining more followers. The lengths she goes to achieve this though end up costing her some important friendships. Full of heart, found family and body positivity, this book is very relatable and I just loved Kat and her friends so much!! Highly recommended and great on audio!