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A review by smalltownbookmom
Nothing But the Truth by Holly James
5.0
What an absolutely surprise DELIGHT this debut book was!! Lucy Green is a Hollywood publicist turning 30 and when her boyfriend stands her up she makes a wish for a perfect birthday. What follows is a story told over one day in which Lucy is unable to tell a lie and it is gloriously freeing!
If you like books with a touch of inexplicable magic and a strong feminist bent this one is for you! Part women's fiction, part romance but 100% fun!! I LOVED the narration by Brittany Pressley and just how incredible it was watching Lucy's journey to stop going along with all the B.S. women have to deal with and stand up for what she wants.
I seriously CAN'T recommend this book enough!! Be prepared to laugh and cheer as Lucy calls out her boss for sexual harassment in the workplace, stands up to her baby-pushing mother and dumps her neglectful boyfriend. Much thanks to NetGalley and Penguin for a digital copy in exchange for an honest review!
Favorite quote:
"I'm not fine! I've been telling myself that everything is fine when it's not. I'm so conditioned as a woman - brainwashed - to keep quiet about it, to pretend that everything was okay and not make a scene that I went along with it. I always go along with it. But not today!"
If you like books with a touch of inexplicable magic and a strong feminist bent this one is for you! Part women's fiction, part romance but 100% fun!! I LOVED the narration by Brittany Pressley and just how incredible it was watching Lucy's journey to stop going along with all the B.S. women have to deal with and stand up for what she wants.
I seriously CAN'T recommend this book enough!! Be prepared to laugh and cheer as Lucy calls out her boss for sexual harassment in the workplace, stands up to her baby-pushing mother and dumps her neglectful boyfriend. Much thanks to NetGalley and Penguin for a digital copy in exchange for an honest review!
Favorite quote:
"I'm not fine! I've been telling myself that everything is fine when it's not. I'm so conditioned as a woman - brainwashed - to keep quiet about it, to pretend that everything was okay and not make a scene that I went along with it. I always go along with it. But not today!"