A review by mhall
The Truth of Right Now by Kara Lee Corthron

5.0

My prediction is that the playwright Corthron sisters Kara Lee and Kia are the next big thing in books, since both of their debut novels are just the best. This is the best YA I've read in forever, surprising and utterly non-condescending and super relevant. It explodes the manic pixie dream girl trope and is so sharp and makes so many subtle points about racism.

Also the cover is a total throwback to the best of 70s realistic YA like Divorce Express and A Hero Ain't Nothin but a Sandwich.